AS 06 - Radar Theory 1 Flashcards
Review Questions
What is the max ramp weight for the CT-142?
34 700lbs
What components are heated electrically to guard against ice build-up?
Pilots side window Pitot tubes Prop blades Static ports Stall warning transducer Elevator horns Engine intakes Windshields
What does radar stand for, what does it do?
Stands for radio detection and ranging
Used to detect and locate objects
Describe the echo principle of radar.
A radar transmits a particular type of waveform and interprets the return signal, converting the echo return into useful information.
What types of information are provided by RADAR?
Target range
Target azimuth
Target elevation
Target speed
What are some uses for radar?
T - Traffic detection and avoidance A - Altitude G - Groundspeed and drift G - Guidance systems T - Target detection and homing M - Map reading and nav W - Weather detection and avoidance
Describe the Radio Determinization process
Strong, short bursts or radio energy are sent out (pulses)
Energy is reflected back to the receiver (echo)
Time it takes the energy to return can be converted to distance
Regarding contact detection, the strength of return is based on what factor?
The amount of scattering at the return source.
What factors affect Contact Detection?
Range - Due to spreading, the return signal may be too weak to be detected by receiving antenna
Size - Larger targets are more likely detected, smaller ones may be filtered out depending on the radar
Shape - Right angled objects are more conducive to reflecting a signal back to its receiver
Reflecting Characteristics - Some compounds reflect more readily than others
How is azimuth (direction) measured?
It is measured in relation to a specific reference point.
What are the different types of radars/ antennas used in calculating azimuth and elevation?
Parabolic, Planar Array and Phased Array
WRT Pulse RADAR Principles, why are transmissions concentrated into very short pulses, separated by sufficiently long intervals? (Think interference elimination)
To permit all echoes from targets within the operating range to be received before transmission of the next.
What does an ideal pulse look like?
Flat top, sharp leading and trailing edge (top hat)
A pulse starting abruptly, steady power then tapering off describes what pulse?
Sloped trailing edge
Describe a sloped leading edge pulse.
A sloped leading edge where the pulse builds slowly to peak power then flattens out, abrupt stop.
What does a sloped top pulse mean?
The power level varies throughout