Block 14 Flashcards
1
Q
EFSL
A
Emergency full service level
2
Q
Where are the ASR-11 control panels located
A
radar site HOP TWR IFR room above ASR-2A
3
Q
What is STARS linked with and why
A
NAS for automated handoff and flight tracking
4
Q
Local IFR code assignment
A
0270-0277
5
Q
How many interfaces are available on the ASR-11 control panel
A
2 SCDI interfaces
6
Q
Is ring around a problem
A
No
7
Q
A/c that enter an adjacent ATTS facility’s delegated a/s must be assigned what code
A
beacon code assigned by the ARTCC computer
8
Q
The secondary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage
A
120 NM
9
Q
When do you recheck operating equipment for alignment accuracy and display credibility
A
periodically throughout the watch
10
Q
List the RADAR equipment
A
ASR-11 (HOP) LRR - QOJ ATCBS AN/FPN-67 STARS
11
Q
What causes reflections
A
HOP tower and flight simulator buildings
12
Q
Are controller alignments required
A
No
13
Q
military code
A
4000
14
Q
Who ensures each radar controller completes the necessary radar alignments and adjustments and when
A
SL beginning of each facility workday or as soon as practicable thereafter
15
Q
What do you not use an electronic cursor for
A
as a substitute for a video map or map overlay
16
Q
What are the 2 PEs for HOP
A
HOP335007 HOP156008
17
Q
A/C for equip checks should be similar to the size of what
A
king air
18
Q
What is interfaced to provide a data block on the radar indicator and how is it correlated
A
DMS MSSR is interfaced with ASR-11 and STARS with the primary target
19
Q
When radar mapping is not available, limit radar services to
A
1 - separating identified a/c targets 2 - Vectoring a/c to intercept a PAR final approach course 3 - Providing radar service in areas that ensure no confliction w/ traffic on airways, other ATC areas of jurisdiction, restricted or prohibited areas, terrain, etc
20
Q
will display for hijack
A
7500 flashing block w/aural alarm forced through altitude filter
21
Q
CPME
A
calibration performance monitor equipment
22
Q
enables the interrogator to decode up to _______ codes in ____________
A
Decoder 4096 Mode
23
Q
LRR
A
long range radar
24
Q
What else is included on the ASR-11
A
includes a beacon target detector
25
Is there a problem with resolution between targets and why
No since data received by the antenna is sent from a transponder
26
When and how do you report radar malfunctions
immediately for corrective action dispatch of a NOTAM.
27
What does the top half of the AN/FPN-67 show
bottom half gives a view of the final approach course and displays an azimuth target
28
All radar systems are used to do what
separate sequence provide radar services to provide final approach course guidance to certain a/c
29
used to verify proper alignment and functionality of the PSR and SSR
Primary Echoes
30
How many control panels are provided with the ASR-11
3 control panels
31
You may use beacon targets using one of the following means
1 - correlate beacon and primary targets of the same a/c to assure that they coincide 2 - beacon and primary targets of the same a/c do not coincide, correlate them to assure that any beacon displacement agrees with the specified distance and direction for that particular radar system 3 - Refer to beacon range monitoring equipment wher so installed
32
Describe simulators available at HOP
2 designated workstations 3 pilot computer monitors
33
ARAC is assigned what codes
0240-0277
34
what represents detected radar and beacon targets
MTD
35
How is radar performance quality determined
comparing identified targets against data obtained during the commissioning flight inspection
36
What does the top half of the AN/FPN-67 show
side view of descent profile and displays an elevation target
37
North sector code assignment
0240-0255
38
ASR-11 radar will provide acceptable target resolution for all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
MVA altitudes w/in 60 NM
39
What is the LLR interfaced with and why
QOJ LLR is interfaced w/ STARS for use by HOP ARAC during periods of ASR-11 outages
40
ASR-11
Airport Surveillance radar
41
When is TWR and ARAC combined
on sat and sun midnight shifts certain holidays when deemed necessary by ATC chief
42
Who do you report errors of the beacon control slash placement to
ATC maint
43
When do you change a beacon code
Unless otherwise specified in a directive, do not change a code until a/c is within your area of responsibility
44
Who do you refer all EA activity requests to
the appropriate center supervisor
45
What does a ARTCC computer assigned code provide
advance information on the a/c and will cause auto-acquisition of the a/c prior to handoff
46
How can you keep alpha-numberics from not be discernible
changing the direction of the lead on alpha numerics
47
Where will the alphanumeric position symbol be located
directly over the primary target
48
When is arac split into 2 sectors
1000-1800 (Mon-Fri) or when traffic dictactes and personnel are available SL/CIC will divide the a/s into North and South sectors
49
a software function of the ARTS designed to generate an alert when an associated a/c with Mode-C is at or predicted to be at, an unsafe altitude
MSAW
50
defined as one that is not missed soon more then ___ consecutive scans
usable target 2
51
secto north freqs
118.1 269.525
52
How is the ASR-11 flight check data commissioned
collected using circular polarization on transmitter and 7 of 8 amplifiers distances recorded at first sweep target lost
53
sends signals back to the secondary radar antenna enabling the position and altitude of the a/c to be plotted on the radar scope
transponder
54
When previously suspended activity will no longer interfere
inform the ARTCC or a/c that it may be resumed.
55
How can you correct ring around if it occurs
ask the a/c to squawk "low" if they have the capability
56
conducts continuous self-monitoring of alignment accuracy
FBPAR
57
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 42
2000 MSL
58
STARS
standard terminal automated replacement system
59
How is the radar video display accuracy verified
using the moving target indicator (MTI) reflectors, fixed location beacon transponders (Parrots), beacon real-time quality control (RTQC) symbols or calibration performance monitor equipment beacon targets (CPME)
60
MTI
moving target indicator
61
what are available to aid the controller in vectoring a/c
numerous maps
62
what eliminates almost all ground and weather clutter, thereby enabling a ______ display
MTD clean
63
How many interrogator channels available and selectable on the ASR-11 control panel
2 SSR channels
64
What actions are taken for additional codes
ARAC SL/CIC shall determine the codes to used by each facility w/in the 0201-0277 code block
65
MTD
moving target detection
66
Make handoffs to other \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on the computer assigned code
positions/sectors
67
What does the STARS interface with and what is its purpose
ASR-11 ATCBS and the NAS for complete tracking of a/c w/ the ARAC a/s
68
When do you issue traffic information to a/c under merging target procedures
a/c whose targets appear likely to merge unless the a/ are separated by more than the appropriate vertical minim
69
What do you give first preference of beacon code assignments
discrete beacon codes
70
what else is available for use on the STARS
6 levels of weather when available
71
Who, when and where do you apply merging target procedures
all radar identified established in a holding pattern a/c at 100 feet and above Turbojet a/c regardless of altitude presidential a/c regardless of altitude
72
How are targets displayed
at their slant range
73
The DMS MSSR operates on what
line of sight
74
sends out signals challenging all transponders on Mode __ and Mode __ altitude readouts
Interrogator 3A C
75
What are additional uses of an electronic cursor
used to form the final approach course for surveillance approaches conducted by military operated mobile radar facilities
76
will display as for a lost communication signal
7600 flashing block w/ aural alarm forced through altitude filter
77
What conditions need to be met when RY5 is active for practice PAR
VFR pilot advised "maintain VFR conditions" approach terminated at a point designated by the TWR pilot issued climb out instructions prior to turn on final approach if landing CAAF, pilot is issued traffic pattern entry instructions to ARAC by tower a/c on IFR flight plan, pilot concurrence required that he will maintain VFR conditions during PAR
78
What action is taken when an IFR a/c or VFR a/c w/ an assigned beacon code by the ARTCC computer whose FP will terminate in another facility's area, cancels ATC service or does not activate FP.
ensure appropriate action is taken to remove strip
79
What is the most important ways to ensure a high reliability of equipment
preventive maintenance (PM)
80
designated as a common military/civil mode for atc use
Mode 3/A
81
South sector code assignment
0256-0267
82
What does the AN/FPN-67 use and what is its purpose
Azimuth-elevation to display a generated target in two dimensions
83
When an EA activity interferes with the operation use of radar, what actions are taken
request suspension of the activity through ARTCC. If immediate cessation is required, broadcast the request directly to the EA a/c on the emergency frequency
84
Tower is required to be advised of what during practice PAR for RY5
direction of turn for multiple approaches requesting LA/TG to RY23 Approval is required for left turns
85
How are a/c flying tangentially to the radar sweep detected
through appropriate thresholding of the MTD zero velocity Doppler filter output
86
Are controller alignments necessary on the FBPAR
No
87
What are the PE for QOJ
1 mile north of QOJ radar antenna HOP124036
88
MSAW
minimum safe altitude warning and conflict alert
89
Eliminates light to moderate precipitation by circularly polarizing the radiated RF energy
circular polarization
90
Radar services shall only be provided under what criteria
controller has a suitable target and is satisfied that the presentation and equipment performance satisfactory for the service being provided
91
How many parrots are there and where are they located
2 HOP radar - HOP287049 QOJ radar - HOP090079
92
will be displayed as an emergency signal and what occurs
7700 will flash and an aural alarm will be heard signal if forced through altitude filters
93
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 56
5000 and 10000 MSL
94
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 53
3000 MSL
95
used to control the display of data at that indicator
keyboard
96
Parrots
fixed location beacon transponders
97
DMS MSSR
Defense Messaging system - Monopulse secondary surveillance radar
98
How many channels are their on the primary surveillance radar (PSR)
2 PSR channels and they are selectable
99
PSR
primary surveillance radar
100
what is the purpose of a beacon target detector
processes beacon video from ATCBS
101
SCDI
Site control and data interface
102
Are there circling minimums established for the PAR
No
103
provides information to workstations in the twr and aRAC where a/c positions are monitored and tracked
STARS computer
104
What may be used to aid in identifying and vectoring an a/c and what is it's benefit
electronic cursor to give finer delineation to a video map
105
Secondary radar may be used as the sole display source as follows
Class A a/s Outside class A a/s or where mix of class A a/s/non-class A airspace exist
106
What actions are authorized if a beacon range accuracy cannot be verified
you may use beacon targets only for traffic information
107
What is interfaced to pass flight plan, off times and make automated handoffs
STARS is interfaced with Memphis Center HOSt
108
Multiple approaches will approved/disapproved based on
traffic and conditions
109
What distance will a/c targets be displayed on all targets within the line of sight of the antenna
120 mile radius
110
sector south freqs
134.35 307.025
111
RTQC
real-time quality control
112
What happens when the system loses sight of both the PE's
a fault alarm will sound
113
What is the boundary between sectors
a line that extends from the west TCP boundary pont to the northwest corner of 3702, then along the north boundary of 3702 and 3701 to the departure end of RY23 then out the extended centerline to a point 10 miles from approach end 23
114
When does a controller determine if the quality of the radar display is satisfactory for TAC purposes
day to day, as soon as practicable after the beginning of each shift
115
Who is responsible to ensure that the ASR-11 control panel is operated in a safe manner
SL/CIC
116
Do not use __________________ only to conduct _____________ unless what?
secondary radar surveillance final approaches unless an emergency exists and the pilot concurs
117
Do alpha numeric overlap causing read out to not discernible
Yes
118
Carrot can be displayed by selecting
Map 9
119
A/C that will remain w/in the terminal facility's delegated a/s must be assigned
a code from a code subset allocated tot the facility
120
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 25
1000 MSL
121
sector south altitudes
surface to 10000 msl
122
sector north altitudes
surface to 10000 msl
123
What is the purpose of ATCBS
(with STARS) displays a computer generated data block correlated w/ the radar generated target
124
Where is the SSR channel selector located
ASR-11 Radar control panel located above ASR-2A ARAC position in the tower It is used to change from channel A and B
125
Beacon control slashes are displaced in relationship to what?
the ASR-11 main bang. each beacon control slash is correlated w/ the primary radar target
126
When do you provide radar services
only if you are personally satisfied that the radar presentation and equipment performance is adequate for the service being provided
127
AN/FPN-67
Fixed based precision approach radar
128
SSR
Secondary surveillance radar
129
How can PE's be displayed
selecting RTQC on the DCB
130
The ASR-11 uses what to display radar generated targets at the correct _______ and azimuth
primary surveillance radar secondary surveillance radar range azimuth
131
How do you check the alignment of the radar video display
by assuring that the video/digital map or overlay is properly aligned with a permanent target or known range and azimuth on the radar display Where possible, check one permanent target per quadrant
132
Eagle radio code assignment
0201-0237
133
Who do you assign radar beacon code
Mode 3/A transponder-equipped a/c
134
The primary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage
60 NM
135
Who verifies digitized radar wx information by the best means available if the data is reported as questionable or erroneous
SL/CIC
136
When do you check the operating equipment for alignment accuracy and display credibility
During relief briefing, or as soon as possible after assuming responsibility for a control position
