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<a style="color:#2D7CF6;font-weight:bold;"href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg</a> <a style="color:#2D7CF6;font-weight:bold;" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon">https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon</a> Captain Kelly J. Gordon, is an accomplished motor yacht captain whose start was far from the water as she grew up on a farm in small town Indiana. It was her drive to succeed, learn, and thirst for adventure that led her to a career in yachting. Her path into yachting was a unique one that started in Beaufort, North Carolina, where she now claims as home base, and has since allowed her to navigate many different seas. Kelly most certainly takes pride in her ability as a motor yacht captain, but also has a soft spot for the young adult and especially those that come with questions. As a former chemistry professor, Kelly loves to teach and it is certain that she will always find a moment, or many, to share what she knows with others and looks to encourage and inspire those that dream of a career in the yachting industry.

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Contributor Brief·Kelly Gordon · 7 articles

Updated Aug 22, 2024

Maritime safety demands understanding technology limits, not assumptions

Kelly Gordon argues that mariners rely on dangerously incomplete mental models of their navigation and communication systems, and that correcting these misconceptions—through technical education about wavelength physics, line-of-sight geometry, and AIS limitations—is essential to preventing accidents. She advocates for a shift from assumption-based seamanship to physics-based competency, particularly as radar and radio technology becomes more central to vessel operations.

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assumption about AIS radar targets that could be fatal

“A common marine radar assumption could put captains at serious risk on the water.”

Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

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Geographic and technical factors constraining marine radio and radar effectiveness

VHF line-of-sight limited by horizon geometry1

X-band radar affected by rain/sea spray attenuation1

S-band radar penetrates weather better but lower resolution1

AIS targets not visible on all radar systems1

UHF internal ship communication vs. VHF external range1

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20%VHF line-of-sight

VHF line-of-sight limited by horizon geometry

X-band radar affected by rain/sea spray attenuation

S-band radar penetrates weather better but lower resolution

AIS targets not visible on all radar systems

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distinct radio frequency bands with opposite use cases onboard

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Most people misunderstand the legal rules around using marine VHF radios away from the water.

Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

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Understanding how geography limits radio communication helps mariners prepare for connectivity gaps.

Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio's Line-of-Sight Challenges

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“Wavelength differences directly impact radar performance in challenging maritime conditions.”

Themes:Physics-based maritime safety over assumption-driven seamanshipTechnology limitations as critical operational knowledge gapsRegulatory and technical literacy as risk mitigation

Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

For the latest segment of “Fact or Fiction” by Icom, Captain Kelly shines a spotlight on the technological showdown between X-band and S-band radars and particularly how they’re relevant to maritime navigation and safety. This discussion comes at a time where it has become crucial amidst increasing reliance on radar technology for precision in…

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Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

Maritime professionals must understand how wavelength differences impact radar performance in challenging conditions

Aug 22, 2024Read now →

Fact or Fiction: Do All Boats Show as AIS Targets on Radar?

A common marine radar assumption could put captains at serious risk on the water

Jul 12, 2024Read now →

Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: UHF vs. VHF Radio Communication on Board

Ship crews choose different radio frequencies depending on whether they're communicating internally or across open water

Jun 25, 2024Read now →

Where is Icom? Here, There, and Everywhere at the Miami Boat Show 2024

The marine industry's go-to communication standard demonstrated why it's become an essential feature across vessels of every size and style

Apr 15, 2024Read now →

Captain Kelly Details Some Facts About Marine VHF Radios and Their Use On Shore

Most people misunderstand the legal rules around using marine VHF radios away from the water

Apr 4, 2024Read now →

Fact or Fiction with Captain Kelly: Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio’s Line-of-Sight Challenges

Understanding how geography limits radio communication helps mariners prepare for connectivity gaps in remote waters

Mar 4, 2024Read now →

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What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?
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Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.
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How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?