Chapter 8: Primary Radar System Flashcards
1
Q
what does an airborne radar consist of?
A
1) receiver-transmitter
2) indicator
3) control panel
4) antenna
2
Q
band frequencies for receiver transmitter on primary radar
A
X (8 - 12k MHz)
C (4 - 8k MHz)
3
Q
range of the receiver transmitter
A
300 nautical miles
4
Q
what is a doppler navigation?
A
aircraft signal that in narrow radio waves such that it will hit the ground which may be picked up by airborne receiver
5
Q
elapsed time formula for radio altimeter
A
t = 2h/c
6
Q
what frequency does the FM-CW radio altimeter transmit at?
A
4300 MHz
7
Q
what is the max height for the FM-CW radio altimeter to work?
A
2500ft
