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ISO 8729-1:2010
Scope
It is recognized that small vessels, often made of glass reinforced plastic (GRP), can be poor reflectors of
radar signals. In situations where radar is the prime observation tool used by ships at sea, the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) considers that it is essential that small vessels, considered in this context to be
those under 150 gross tonnage, be equipped with a radar reflector to enhance their radar return and thus to
improve their visibility to radar.
This International Standard specifies the minimum requirements for a radar reflector intended to enhance
returns from small vessels as required by IMO Resolution MSC. 164(78).
It provides the specification for the construction, performance, testing, inspection and installation of such radar
reflectors.
There are two types of radar reflector: passive and active. Passive reflectors are mechanical, whereas active
reflectors have an electronic element. This part of ISO 8729 concerns passive reflectors.
ISO 8729-1:2010 Referenced Document
IEC 60945 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - General requirements - Methods of testing and required test results; Corrigendum 1
ISO 8729-2:2009 Ships and marine technology - Marine radar reflectors - Part 2: Active type
ISO 8729-1:2010 history
2010ISO 8729-1:2010 Ships and marine technology - Marine radar reflectors - Part 1: Passive type