Acoustic Flashcards
In regards to the ARTR, the DCU directs the _______ to tune sonobuoys, command a buoy via the command function transmitter.
SDSR
The _______ filters and amplifies the AS-4655/A antenna RF signals before sending the conditioned RF signals to the SDSR.
QEP
Which DASD stores the STP software?
SC DASD
What are the functions of the ASU?
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- beam forming
- bearing computation
- bathythermal processing
- filtering
- localization
- ambient noise processing
- gram thresholding
- signal detection
- Signal generation for On-Board Trainer(OBT)
What are the interfaces with the SC?
- ASU
- Central computer
- ASCL receivers
- Acoustic recorder
- VDC
What is information is on the ASU DASD?
- System Test Program (STP)
- diagnostic software
- mission data for On-Board Trainer (OBT) mode
- operational load for the signal processor.
What information is on the SC DASD?
- operational load for the SC
- software for preflight mode
- STP diagnostics
- OBT mode
- generic and specific target presets.
How long after removing power from the DCU does the unit power and A1PS indicators remain illuminated?
15-20 seconds
Purpose of the MPDC module(A4A1A2)?
interfaces DCU with ASCLs and sound recorder reproducer system.
Purpose of the Ethernet switch module(A4A1A8)
- provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity within the DCU
- external interface to the VDC
What are the DCU thermal cutoff limitations?
> 50C / 122F
71C / 158F
How channels do the ADBs provide?
16 each
32 total
NTDS Module(A4A1A7)
communicates with the Central Computer over the NTDS interface
Function of CPU-2
A4
Processes software that controls communications to:
- SS2 PEP/CHRD
- SS1 PEP
- ASLCs
- AQH-13
- 2339
Function of CPU-1
A1
Processes software to control communications to SS1 CHRD and ASU.