TADS Flashcards

(58 cards)

1
Q

Which major subsystems make up the AH-64E Sighting systems?

A

Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight (MTADS)
Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System (IHADSS)
Fire Control Radar (FCR)

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What is a sight?

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A device used to guide or aim the weapon systems.
(TADS, HMD, and the FCR are sights)

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3
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Which sights can be selected from the pilots crew station?

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FCR and HMD

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4
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How long does it take to complete a “FULL” SANUC?

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14-30 Seconds.

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5
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Which sights can be selected from the CPG crew station?

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FCR, TADS, and HMD

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6
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How long does it take to complete a “ONE TOUCH” SANUC?

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1-2 Seconds, followed by a five minute adjustment period

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7
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The LHG sensor select switch allows the CPG to choose between which TADS sensors?

A

FLIR and DTV

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What is the purpose of the SLAVE button on the RHG?

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Slaves the CPG’s selected sight and/or enables cueing to the currently selected acquisition source

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9
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How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the FLIR as the selected sensor?

A

Four (Wide, Medium, Narrow, and Zoom)

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10
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How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the Day TV as the selected sensor?

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Three (Wide, Narrow, and Zoom)

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11
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The CPG has the FCR as their selected sight. If the pilot takes the FCR from the CPG, what will the mission processor use as the CPG’s new LOS?

A

Depends on the NVS Mode Switch position.
Mode Switch OFF: TADS
Mode Switch NORM or FIXED: HMD

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11
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When the pilot sight selects TADS from the collective mission grip, what happens?

A

Nothing, the selection will be ignored

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11
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Which two switches/buttons allow the CPG to select “ENTER” on the TEDAC?

A

LHG Cursor Controller: Z-Axis function and/or the Cursor
Enter Button on RHG

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12
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What is the default sight for both crew members?

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Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)

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13
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Where can the crew look to determine what sight has been selected?

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Viewing the Sight Select Status field of the High Action Display, or the Weapon Page

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14
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In what capacity can the pilot use the TADS?

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The pilot can use the TADS as a sensor. Either method will cause the TADS to become a Sensor for the pilot.
-NVS Select to TADS
-LINK the TADS to the FCR NTS.

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15
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When the aircraft is initially powered, what will be displayed in the Sight Select Status of the HAD?

A

?HMD

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16
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How often is it recommended that an internal boresight be conducted? Can it be completed in flight?

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Twice every 2.5 hours. It can be completed in flight, as long as the TADS is ready and the FLIR is cooled

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17
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What must the CPG do upon completion of the DTV boresight in order to begin the FLIR boresight procedure?

A

Release the Laser trigger

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18
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What is the Copilot/Gunner (CPG) boresighting when performing an internal boresight?

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The DTV Narrow and Zoom to the Laser and the FLIR Narrow and Zoom parallel to the DTV

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19
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Is the Ground Override switch required to be placed in the override position in order for the laser to fire during internal boresight procedure?

A

No

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19
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Which sensor is boresighted first during an internal boresight?

A

The DTV

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20
Q

When is a manual Servo Drift Null procedure required?

A

If the aim point does not remain within the narrow FOV of the DTV for 30 seconds or if a lesser amount of drift is desired

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21
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Initial Sight selection of TADS will cause the TADS to move to what position?

A

The Fixed Forward Position

22
What switch is used to delete a track?
The IAT/OFS/DEL switch
23
After pressing the AZ/EL button, how long does it take before the AZ and EL switches are active?
5 seconds
24
What pages, when accessed, enable the crew to change the acquisition source?
FCR/UAV, WPN, TSD, ENG, FLT, ASE and AAG pages
25
Which cueing format is the most accurate?
The Cued LOS Reticle is the most accurate
26
What is the default acquisition source?
FIXED
27
Can both crew members have the same ACQ Source?
Yes
28
The CPG has sight-selected the FCR. If the CPG attempts to cursor acquire (CAQ) an RFI Icon from the TSD, what will occur?
A Terrain point will be dropped at that location on the map
29
From which pages can the crew Cursor Acquire an icon?
The TSD (CAQ option) The ASE (CAQ option)
30
The ASE page will allow cursor selection of which icons?
RFI and ASE icons
31
Name the six available range sources in the CPG station?
Default, Radar, Manual, Automatic, Laser, and TGT/NAV
32
How does a crew member select auto ranging?
Crew can select auto range 2 ways: a. WPN page – MANRNG select – KU wakes up, type in “A” and select ENTER. b. Keyboard Unit, Select “A” and enter
33
Where is the current Range and Range Source displayed?
In the Range and Range Source Field of the High Action Display (HAD), left of the Field of Regard (FOR) and above the Sight Status Field.
34
What is the maximum range that can be displayed when using the TGT/NAV range?
32 Kilometers (N32.0)
35
What is the minimum and maximum range for Laser operations?
500 – 32000 Meters
36
If the CPG is designating a target, what indications within the range/range source field of the HAD would indicate that laser energy spilling over/under the target?
A flashing Asterisk in front of the displayed laser range, coupled with intermittent changes in range to the target that could not be the result of motion
37
If the CPG is designating a target, what will precede the laser range when the laser is receiving valid reflected energy?
A solid asterisk ( * ) and a steady range. ( *4552 )
38
When using the laser to range or designate, what field of view should be used and why?
Narrow and Zoom because they are the only Fields Of View that are boresighted.
39
The laser trigger is located on which TEDAC grip?
Right Hand Grip
40
Laser trigger second detent release will cause the range to be dynamic for how long?
10 Seconds
41
Can the CPG move the TADS using the Sight Manual Tracker if the Scene Track is enabled?
Yes, the Scene Track gates will flash, then drop, and await the CPG to stop moving the TADS. Then it will establish a new Scene Track
42
Can the CPG switch from FLIR to DTV during manual tracking?
Yes. There should be no affect when changing the sensor in use during manual tracking. Scene track will re-establish itself once you are in the new sensor
43
If the CPG is using LMC to track a target while the aircraft is moving, what should the CPG provide in order to maintain a valid LMC track?
A valid range to the target.
44
Which switches, when enabled/actioned, will disable Scene Track?
Scene Track is disabled when the CPG enables/actions the following: SLAVE Button IAT - Initiates a Point Track. LMC Button AZ/EL - Initiates/Conducts a Manual Drift null. LT Switch - Auto or Manual - Initiates LT operations
45
Can the CPG switch the sensor in use if there is a Point-Track established?
Yes. When tracking in one sensor and observing in the alternate sensor, the tracker gates will change from brackets to “+” symbols
46
When a target is deleted or dropped, a message is generated for the crew. What is the message and where will it be displayed?
“TRK 1 DEL” in the “Weapons Inhibit” field of the High Action Display (HAD).
47
The Laser Tracker (LT) switch is functional when _____ is the selected LOS
TADS
48
Once the properly coded laser energy has been acquired by the Laser Tracker, what will the TADS do?
Laser tracking hardware takes over turret control once a spot is acquired, when in either the manual or auto mode. It will auto-track the TADS around the laser energy spot
49
If the crew needs to change the LT code from “B” to “D”, which page should be selected to complete the task?
WPN-CODE-SET with LST selected
50
How does the CPG regain control of the TADS LOS once the LT has locked onto a laser spot?
Place the LT switch into the “O” (Off) position
51
When using the TADS, which switch on the LHG of the TEDAC must be utilized for storing a point?
STORE/UPDATE SWITCH
52
Where will targets be stored?
In the next available space within the appropriate coordinate (COORD) file
53
If storing a target using the TADS, what verification does the CPG receive that the target has been stored?
The stored target position will appear in the weapon inhibit field of the HAD for 4 seconds
54
What range is used in order to successfully complete an HMD store?
Autorange
55
If storing a Control Measure using the TADS, what page must the CPG have displayed in order to insure that a Control Measure gets stored instead of a Target?
The CPG must be on the TSD-POINT page with STO selected, then TYPE to CM in order to store a Control Measure, otherwise, a Target will be stored. (TSD-POINT-STO-TYPE: CM)