Simrad announced the launch of a new Navigation Aid feature for its full range of Simrad recreational HALO radars as well as B&G radar systems. The new feature automatically overlays navigational aid icons directly within the radar application, making it easy for users to distinguish channel markers and special markers from other radar targets, and improving situational awareness for safer boating.
“We are excited to be the first to bring this type of integrated navigational aid overlay to recreational radar systems, delivering an entirely new level of situational awareness for boaters,” says Yasser Nafei, president of Electronic Solutions for Navico Group. “Our radar technology already helps users identify and track moving vessels and potential hazards through features like AutoTrack. By adding navigational aids directly within the radar view, we’re providing a clearer, more complete picture of the surrounding environment, enabling boaters to make faster, more informed decisions and navigate with greater confidence and safety.”
Navigation Aid builds on the Simrad AutoTrack feature, identifying markers and navigation aids through information sourced from C-MAP premium charting data available on Simrad multifunction displays, uniting chart and radar intelligence for more intuitive navigation. The Navigation Aid feature can be enabled or disabled through the Vessels and Targets menu on compatible Simrad displays, so users can customize their radar experience to suit conditions and personal preferences.
To learn more, visit simrad-yachting.com.
