Dme Flashcards
1
Q
Dme
A
Uhf frequency
Paired with with VOR/ILS
2
Q
Trasnmission
A
Transmits in a unique pulse pair
Prevents a/c listening to replies intended for other a/c
Groundstation replies after 50us delay» to preven interferenfe when close proximity
Dme station
3
Q
Rho rho fix
A
Dme ;dme
4
Q
Rho /theta fix
A
Vor /dme
5
Q
When paired wiht vor ils
A
The heard sound is at higher frequency every 40 sec
Vor idennt x 3 as lower frequency tone for 30 sec
Dme ident x1 at higher frequency
6
Q
Saturation
A
100 is the max
after that the weakest signals are ignored
7
Q
Slant range
A
Distance measured within eyesight
Use pithagora to get ground distance
Ground distance is always less than range
