EODS Flashcards
(15 cards)
When should the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) Near Infrared (NIR) filter be used?
In low light conditions
What are the viewing angles of the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) turret?
±90° elevation and ±140° in azimuth
What is the purpose of the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) Near Infrared (NIR) filter?
Used in low light providing a higher sensitivity level, it allows visible light plus near to IR range into the sensor
What is the Infrared (IR) range of operation of the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) thermal imaging sensor?
3-5 µm
What category of laser is the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) Laser Target Designator (LTD)?
Class 4
To what does the Switchable Wavelength Laser Subsystem (SWLS) beam pose a threat?
Eyes, skin and fuel vapour ignition
What is the purpose of the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) Laser Select Arm Switch (LSAS)?
To arm and select the laser frequency
Where is the Laser Select Arm Switch (LSAS) located?
Co-pilot’s instrument panel
Where is the laser firing indicator located?
Pilot’s instrument panel
How is the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) video fed from the Tactical Processor (TP) to the Integrated Display Unit (IDU)?
Via a fibre-optic link
How is the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) turned on?
Selecting the EODS switch to ON on the overhead console
What position does the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) turret move to when CTR is selected?
0˚ azimuth and -4˚ elevation
How long may the thermal image camera of the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) take to cool and produce a quality picture?
Up to 10 minutes after EODS has been selected ON
What is the purpose of the stops built into the Electro-Optical Designator System (EODS) turret assembly?
To prevent inadvertent laser emission into cockpit
What switches must be made for operation of the Switchable Wavelength Laser Subsystem (SWLS)?
MASS to LIVE, LSAS to either LTD or ELRF
