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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0hMUAFubbrX4EH7_ArYWg https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_kellyjgordon 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

Marine safety depends on understanding technology limits, not assumptions

Kelly Gordon argues that mariners operate with dangerous misconceptions about radar and radio technology that can be fatal on water. She advocates for technical literacy among captains—understanding wavelength physics, line-of-sight geometry, and equipment limitations—as the only reliable path to safe navigation in real conditions.

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boats invisible to radar despite having AIS systems

“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?

Wavelength and frequency characteristics of radar systems in maritime use

X-band radar penetration in rain/fog3
S-band radar long-range detection capability8
X-band radar accuracy for close-range objects9
S-band radar performance in severe weather7

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11%X-band radar
X-band radar penetration in rain/fog
S-band radar long-range detection capability
X-band radar accuracy for close-range objects
S-band radar performance in severe weather

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UHF and VHF serve distinct internal vs. external communication roles

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

Motor Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon Delves Into VHF Radio's Line-of-Sight Challenges

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

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

Themes:Physics-based technology literacy over operational folkloreHidden risks from unexamined assumptions in marine navigationWavelength, frequency, and geography determine real-world equipment limits

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