With the optional Advanced OSID Software module installed, the Simrad ARGUS system provides the navigator with both the unique Oil Spill Detection software and the special Ice Navigator features. The navigator can use the radar display as a normal ARPA radar and then easily switch over to the oil spill function as required, enhancing the functionality and providing a comprehensive oil-spill response tool.

The ARGUS radar is the perfect tool for ships in Arctic waters. The Advanced OSID software provides special STC shape for optimal suppression of iced sea clutter and easy interpretation of small objects and echoes over ice. The result is that new ice pathways or rough areas in the ice banks are clearly visible making water easily be detected.

A Master/Slave inter-switch board is provided as an integral part of the ARGUS radar system. This means that the oil-spill and ice detection displays can easily be interfaced to all on-board radar sensors. The Advanced OSID Software also enables an increase of the antenna rotation speed up to 44 revolutions per minute and the advanced video processing allows for operation under all kinds of visibility conditions.

Note: Broadband radar integration pending type approval