3D155 Volume 4 EOC Flashcards
TPS75, with what does the radar set interface?
TYQ-23 operations module
TPS75, what is the only required input to the radar?
400 Hz primary power
TPS75, in the transit configuration, what does the shelter package contain?
all of the electronic equipment including the heat exchanger, two air conditioners, and the iff/sif antenna
TPS75, define radar screening.
the blocking of all or a portion of the radar beam by an obstacle.
TPS75, give two reasons for clearing a zone around radar and communications antennas.
for safety and to prevent accidental damage to each antenna by vehicles and to provide a fire safety zone.
for efficient rf propagation/communications
TPS75, what item is required before you start a site survey for the radar?
a radar coverage diagram.
TPS75, what is the main reason you place radar antennas at the highest elevation?
to prevent interference with the radiation pattern.
TPS75, what is the maximum allowable ground slope for the radar equipment shelter?
a maximum of 4 percent of ground slope
TPS75, explain why the distance between the radar antenna pallet and the equipment shelter is limited
because the lengths of waveguide available and the bend limits of the flex waveguide limit the distance.
TPS75, state the purpose of truck stabilizers
to eliminate the effects of the truck suspension as the antenna rotates.
TPS75, by what means does the radar derive target height?
through the use of a stacked beam antenna and multiple receivers.
TPS75, list the signals generated by the frequency generator.
the phase coded 6.8 usec tX pulse, the 32 MHz coho, stalo, and the if and rf test
TPS75, why does the transmitter require liquid cooling?
due to the excessive heat buildup in generating the high power pulse.
TPS75, identify the type of antenna the radar set uses.
a slotted waveguide, stacked-beam antenna.
TPS75, what unit generates and processes the JATS data?
signal processor.
TPS75, which processor develops radar and iff/sif target range and azimuth plotting and radar and iff/sif target correlation?
post processor
TPS75, what unit provides if and rf test targets to balance and check out the equipment during testing?
frequency generator
TPS75, what unit monitors the input line for overvoltage and undervoltage, correct frequency, and correct phase differences?
the prime power protection unit.
TPS75, explain radar initialization
loading the variable parameters and configuration data from a nonvolatile memory into a volatile memory, and loading the programs or the downloaded variable parameters from storage memories into the six system microprocessors.
TPS75, with what does the synchronizer function supply the radar system?
clocks, triggers, and synchronizing signals.
TPS75, what circuit receives the clocks from the post processor timing generator, and then produces additional clock signals needed and distributes them to the six system processors?
synchronizer interface
TPS75, list the functions of the range control
it generates range event triggers and controls the selection of PRT modes.
TPS75, how does the azimuth control function correct for squint?
the squint angle is applied to the azimuth control function to be used in generating the correct BEAM data.
TPS75, how many possible frequencies can the synthesized frequency generator produce?
64
TPS75, what rf frequency range does the synthesizer rf module produce?
2868 to 3068 MHz
TPS75, where are the three 32 MHz COHO outputs used?
the encoder, synchronizer, and IF receiver.
TPS75, describe the output pulse from the four phase encoder when the RF mode switch is in NORMAL.
a 6.8usec, 13element, four-phase encoded pulse.
TPS75, what is the purpose of the single-sideband converter?
the SSb converter mixes and filters the STALO and 32 MHz COHO signals to produce a 6.8usec, 13element, 4 phase-encoded pulse.
TPS75, in what frequency range does the transmitter operate?
2900 to 3100 MHz
TPS75, name the two types of amplifiers used in the driver unit.
solid state CW amplifier
pulses TWT amplifier
TPS75, what happens if a fault is detected in the driver circuits?
high voltage to the driver is turned off
TPS75, describe the output of the driver unit
a nominal 2.7 kW peak, RF pulse
TPS75, what is the purpose of the high-voltage pulse applied to the twystron?
it turns the twystron on.
TPS75, what is the power output from the FPA?
approximately 3 MW
TPS75, state the purpose of PFN shunt regulator 1A17.
It makes sure the PFN outpulse has the same potential from PRT to PRT.
TPS75, why does PFN 1z1’s charge have to be constant from prt to prt?
to improve the stability of the system’s mti circuits.
TPS75, what determines the frequency of the rf output from the fpa?
the frequency of the rf pulse input
TPS75, define ‘intercept current’
the difference between the twystron’s cathode and collector current.
TPS75, how is a focused beam maintained through the twystron?
a focus coil is positioned around the body of twystron to generate a focusing magnetic field.
TPS75, what is the purpose of the radiate control interlock network?
to ensure a definite turn on sequence for the transmitter and protect personnel and equipment in the event any operating condition isn’t satisfied.
TPS75, how many times does the auto sequencing circuit try to reset the transmitter before it locks out? within what period of time must these faults happen?
three times; 100 seconds
TPS75, state the purpose of the prime power protection circuit.
it monitors the primary AC input power to the radar and prevents operation when specified limits aren’t met.
TPS75, what is the extent to which the transmitter coolant system is pressurized?
10 +-2 PSI
TPS75, what is the normal operating temperature of the liquid coolant in the transmitter?
between 50deg and 148 deg F
TPS75, why must filter MP4 be changed periodically?
because it traps small particles and resin in the coolant and will eventually clog.
TPS75, why is the air in the waveguide pressurized and dehydrated?
dry air in waveguide components prevents arc-over during normal operation. Pressurizing prevents moist air form entering the waveguide.
TPS75, in what pressure range should the waveguide be maintained?
24 to 27 psi
TPS75, what is the primary reason for using a planar array antenna?
this type of antenna substantially reduces side lobes
TPS75, what is a ‘stick’?
one of 48 waveguide sections in the face of the antenna.
TPS75, what causes squinting?
changes in transmitter frequency
TPS75, how fast does the antenna rotate?
6.5rpm +-10%
TPS75, state the purpose of the transmitter manifold.
it distributes the transmitter rf pulse to the lower 22 sticks via ferrite circulators.
TPS75, what do the 14 outputs from the 3:1 combiners represent?
return echoes received from different elevations.
TPS75, give the total RF amplification (gain)provided by the antenna circuits.
34 dB
TPS75, what are the physical and electrical characteristics of the SLR antenna?
it is a cylindrical, omnidirectional, 0dB gain antenna.
TPS75, name the two groups of components within the if receiver.
signal processing circuits
test/monitor circuits
TPS75, what is the purpose of the signal processing circuits?
they automatically process the 32 MHz IF signals of channels 1 through 7 from the radar antenna.
TPS75, how does the height calibration function measure changes in the gain of 7 IF receivers?
by using the RF test target signals injected into the height chain during dead time to generate values that generate height calibration correction factors.
TPS75, what type of antenna requires the use of desquint processing?
slotted waveguide antenna
TPS75, what are the basic tasks of desquint processing?
to keep the target returns in the proper azimuth-order.
TPS75, how long is the squinted data stored in the 256K memories?
until the iff/sif antenna reference azimuth is aligned with the squinted data azimuth.
TPS75, how often is status data from the desquint processing circuits sent to the radar control function
once each antenna revolution.
TPS75, during MTI signal development, what cards filter out stationary targets?
the filter memory and the filter arithmetic cards
TPS75, why does the CPACS decoder in the MTI function phase-decode the filtered data?
to prevent false alarms due to jamming signals and clutter
TPS75, what does the threshold value determine in the CPACs decoder?
how many range cells must match between the compressed echo and the code.
TPS75, what are the effects of the threshold value when it changes?
when the threshold is high, it eliminates many false alarms but misses some targets. when its low, it detects most targets but allows many false alarms.
TPS75, what data is individually multiplied to a coefficient value by the MTI integrator?
current MTI data, two previous range cells of MTI data, and a bias value.
TPS75, what must be done if the search data is consistently outside the fixed numerical boundaries?
A DC bias value is generated and added to I and Q data signals in the channel interface to offset the data.
TPS75, what function does the log combiner do for the I and Q linear jam data?
it combines the I and Q linear jam data, converts the data from linear to log jam data, and returns the data to the channel balance card for further development.
TPS75, list the four functions performed by target data post processing using the radar and iff/sif target data.
- radar target range and azimuth tracking
- radar target height computation
- iff/sif target range and azimuth tracking
- radar and iff/sif target correlations
TPS75, at what speed are slow moving targets removed in the permanent echo elimination section?
less than 50 knots.