Which is included in the IMO standards for ARPA systems?

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ARPA systems under IMO standards are designed to automate the full process of target handling for collision avoidance. The question tests the idea that an ARPA should actively acquire and track targets, compute CPA and TCPA, display vectors, predict future positions, generate collision alarms, and maintain tracking even as ships maneuver. Acquiring and tracking targets means the radar can lock onto multiple targets and continuously update their positions, even if they change bearing or speed. Calculating CPA and TCPA provides the exact risk-crossing data to decide if action is needed. Displaying vectors helps the operator see both current motion and the predicted path of the other vessel. Predicting future positions enables the system to show where a target will be at a set time in the future, which is essential for proactive collision avoidance. Generating collision alarms ensures crews are alerted when the risk exceeds safe thresholds. Maintaining tracking during normal maneuvering ensures the system remains locked onto targets despite changes in your own ship’s course or speed or target maneuvers, using robust tracking algorithms. The other options miss essential aspects: detection alone lacks tracking and risk assessment; predicting without alarms omits timely warnings; and displaying vectors without tracking, prediction, or alarms leaves the crew with incomplete, non-actionable information.