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Block 14 Flashcards

1
Q

EFSL

A

Emergency full service level

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2
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Where are the ASR-11 control panels located

A

radar site HOP TWR IFR room above ASR-2A

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3
Q

What is STARS linked with and why

A

NAS for automated handoff and flight tracking

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4
Q

Local IFR code assignment

A

0270-0277

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5
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How many interfaces are available on the ASR-11 control panel

A

2 SCDI interfaces

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6
Q

Is ring around a problem

A

No

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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

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8
Q

The secondary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage

A

120 NM

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9
Q

When do you recheck operating equipment for alignment accuracy and display credibility

A

periodically throughout the watch

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10
Q

List the RADAR equipment

A

ASR-11 (HOP) LRR - QOJ ATCBS AN/FPN-67 STARS

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11
Q

What causes reflections

A

HOP tower and flight simulator buildings

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12
Q

Are controller alignments required

A

No

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13
Q

military code

A

4000

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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

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15
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What do you not use an electronic cursor for

A

as a substitute for a video map or map overlay

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16
Q

What are the 2 PEs for HOP

A

HOP335007 HOP156008

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17
Q

A/C for equip checks should be similar to the size of what

A

king air

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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

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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

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20
Q

will display for hijack

A

7500 flashing block w/aural alarm forced through altitude filter

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21
Q

CPME

A

calibration performance monitor equipment

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22
Q

enables the interrogator to decode up to _______ codes in ____________

A

Decoder 4096 Mode

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23
Q

LRR

A

long range radar

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24
Q

What else is included on the ASR-11

A

includes a beacon target detector

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25
Q

Is there a problem with resolution between targets and why

A

No since data received by the antenna is sent from a transponder

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26
Q

When and how do you report radar malfunctions

A

immediately for corrective action dispatch of a NOTAM.

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27
Q

What does the top half of the AN/FPN-67 show

A

bottom half gives a view of the final approach course and displays an azimuth target

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28
Q

All radar systems are used to do what

A

separate sequence provide radar services to provide final approach course guidance to certain a/c

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29
Q

used to verify proper alignment and functionality of the PSR and SSR

A

Primary Echoes

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30
Q

How many control panels are provided with the ASR-11

A

3 control panels

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31
Q

You may use beacon targets using one of the following means

A

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

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32
Q

Describe simulators available at HOP

A

2 designated workstations 3 pilot computer monitors

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33
Q

ARAC is assigned what codes

A

0240-0277

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34
Q

what represents detected radar and beacon targets

A

MTD

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35
Q

How is radar performance quality determined

A

comparing identified targets against data obtained during the commissioning flight inspection

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36
Q

What does the top half of the AN/FPN-67 show

A

side view of descent profile and displays an elevation target

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37
Q

North sector code assignment

A

0240-0255

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38
Q

ASR-11 radar will provide acceptable target resolution for all __________________

A

MVA altitudes w/in 60 NM

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39
Q

What is the LLR interfaced with and why

A

QOJ LLR is interfaced w/ STARS for use by HOP ARAC during periods of ASR-11 outages

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40
Q

ASR-11

A

Airport Surveillance radar

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41
Q

When is TWR and ARAC combined

A

on sat and sun midnight shifts certain holidays when deemed necessary by ATC chief

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42
Q

Who do you report errors of the beacon control slash placement to

A

ATC maint

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43
Q

When do you change a beacon code

A

Unless otherwise specified in a directive, do not change a code until a/c is within your area of responsibility

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44
Q

Who do you refer all EA activity requests to

A

the appropriate center supervisor

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45
Q

What does a ARTCC computer assigned code provide

A

advance information on the a/c and will cause auto-acquisition of the a/c prior to handoff

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46
Q

How can you keep alpha-numberics from not be discernible

A

changing the direction of the lead on alpha numerics

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47
Q

Where will the alphanumeric position symbol be located

A

directly over the primary target

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48
Q

When is arac split into 2 sectors

A

1000-1800 (Mon-Fri) or when traffic dictactes and personnel are available SL/CIC will divide the a/s into North and South sectors

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49
Q

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

A

MSAW

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50
Q

defined as one that is not missed soon more then ___ consecutive scans

A

usable target 2

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51
Q

secto north freqs

A

118.1 269.525

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52
Q

How is the ASR-11 flight check data commissioned

A

collected using circular polarization on transmitter and 7 of 8 amplifiers distances recorded at first sweep target lost

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53
Q

sends signals back to the secondary radar antenna enabling the position and altitude of the a/c to be plotted on the radar scope

A

transponder

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54
Q

When previously suspended activity will no longer interfere

A

inform the ARTCC or a/c that it may be resumed.

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55
Q

How can you correct ring around if it occurs

A

ask the a/c to squawk “low” if they have the capability

56
Q

conducts continuous self-monitoring of alignment accuracy

A

FBPAR

57
Q

ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 42

A

2000 MSL

58
Q

STARS

A

standard terminal automated replacement system

59
Q

How is the radar video display accuracy verified

A

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
Q

MTI

A

moving target indicator

61
Q

what are available to aid the controller in vectoring a/c

A

numerous maps

62
Q

what eliminates almost all ground and weather clutter, thereby enabling a ______ display

A

MTD clean

63
Q

How many interrogator channels available and selectable on the ASR-11 control panel

A

2 SSR channels

64
Q

What actions are taken for additional codes

A

ARAC SL/CIC shall determine the codes to used by each facility w/in the 0201-0277 code block

65
Q

MTD

A

moving target detection

66
Q

Make handoffs to other ___________/____________ on the computer assigned code

A

positions/sectors

67
Q

What does the STARS interface with and what is its purpose

A

ASR-11 ATCBS and the NAS for complete tracking of a/c w/ the ARAC a/s

68
Q

When do you issue traffic information to a/c under merging target procedures

A

a/c whose targets appear likely to merge unless the a/ are separated by more than the appropriate vertical minim

69
Q

What do you give first preference of beacon code assignments

A

discrete beacon codes

70
Q

what else is available for use on the STARS

A

6 levels of weather when available

71
Q

Who, when and where do you apply merging target procedures

A

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
Q

How are targets displayed

A

at their slant range

73
Q

The DMS MSSR operates on what

A

line of sight

74
Q

sends out signals challenging all transponders on Mode __ and Mode __ altitude readouts

A

Interrogator 3A C

75
Q

What are additional uses of an electronic cursor

A

used to form the final approach course for surveillance approaches conducted by military operated mobile radar facilities

76
Q

will display as for a lost communication signal

A

7600 flashing block w/ aural alarm forced through altitude filter

77
Q

What conditions need to be met when RY5 is active for practice PAR

A

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
Q

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.

A

ensure appropriate action is taken to remove strip

79
Q

What is the most important ways to ensure a high reliability of equipment

A

preventive maintenance (PM)

80
Q

designated as a common military/civil mode for atc use

A

Mode 3/A

81
Q

South sector code assignment

A

0256-0267

82
Q

What does the AN/FPN-67 use and what is its purpose

A

Azimuth-elevation to display a generated target in two dimensions

83
Q

When an EA activity interferes with the operation use of radar, what actions are taken

A

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
Q

Tower is required to be advised of what during practice PAR for RY5

A

direction of turn for multiple approaches requesting LA/TG to RY23 Approval is required for left turns

85
Q

How are a/c flying tangentially to the radar sweep detected

A

through appropriate thresholding of the MTD zero velocity Doppler filter output

86
Q

Are controller alignments necessary on the FBPAR

A

No

87
Q

What are the PE for QOJ

A

1 mile north of QOJ radar antenna HOP124036

88
Q

MSAW

A

minimum safe altitude warning and conflict alert

89
Q

Eliminates light to moderate precipitation by circularly polarizing the radiated RF energy

A

circular polarization

90
Q

Radar services shall only be provided under what criteria

A

controller has a suitable target and is satisfied that the presentation and equipment performance satisfactory for the service being provided

91
Q

How many parrots are there and where are they located

A

2 HOP radar - HOP287049 QOJ radar - HOP090079

92
Q

will be displayed as an emergency signal and what occurs

A

7700 will flash and an aural alarm will be heard signal if forced through altitude filters

93
Q

ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 56

A

5000 and 10000 MSL

94
Q

ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 53

A

3000 MSL

95
Q

used to control the display of data at that indicator

A

keyboard

96
Q

Parrots

A

fixed location beacon transponders

97
Q

DMS MSSR

A

Defense Messaging system - Monopulse secondary surveillance radar

98
Q

How many channels are their on the primary surveillance radar (PSR)

A

2 PSR channels and they are selectable

99
Q

PSR

A

primary surveillance radar

100
Q

what is the purpose of a beacon target detector

A

processes beacon video from ATCBS

101
Q

SCDI

A

Site control and data interface

102
Q

Are there circling minimums established for the PAR

A

No

103
Q

provides information to workstations in the twr and aRAC where a/c positions are monitored and tracked

A

STARS computer

104
Q

What may be used to aid in identifying and vectoring an a/c and what is it’s benefit

A

electronic cursor to give finer delineation to a video map

105
Q

Secondary radar may be used as the sole display source as follows

A

Class A a/s Outside class A a/s or where mix of class A a/s/non-class A airspace exist

106
Q

What actions are authorized if a beacon range accuracy cannot be verified

A

you may use beacon targets only for traffic information

107
Q

What is interfaced to pass flight plan, off times and make automated handoffs

A

STARS is interfaced with Memphis Center HOSt

108
Q

Multiple approaches will approved/disapproved based on

A

traffic and conditions

109
Q

What distance will a/c targets be displayed on all targets within the line of sight of the antenna

A

120 mile radius

110
Q

sector south freqs

A

134.35 307.025

111
Q

RTQC

A

real-time quality control

112
Q

What happens when the system loses sight of both the PE’s

A

a fault alarm will sound

113
Q

What is the boundary between sectors

A

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
Q

When does a controller determine if the quality of the radar display is satisfactory for TAC purposes

A

day to day, as soon as practicable after the beginning of each shift

115
Q

Who is responsible to ensure that the ASR-11 control panel is operated in a safe manner

A

SL/CIC

116
Q

Do not use __________________ only to conduct _____________ unless what?

A

secondary radar surveillance final approaches unless an emergency exists and the pilot concurs

117
Q

Do alpha numeric overlap causing read out to not discernible

A

Yes

118
Q

Carrot can be displayed by selecting

A

Map 9

119
Q

A/C that will remain w/in the terminal facility’s delegated a/s must be assigned

A

a code from a code subset allocated tot the facility

120
Q

ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 25

A

1000 MSL

121
Q

sector south altitudes

A

surface to 10000 msl

122
Q

sector north altitudes

A

surface to 10000 msl

123
Q

What is the purpose of ATCBS

A

(with STARS) displays a computer generated data block correlated w/ the radar generated target

124
Q

Where is the SSR channel selector located

A

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
Q

Beacon control slashes are displaced in relationship to what?

A

the ASR-11 main bang. each beacon control slash is correlated w/ the primary radar target

126
Q

When do you provide radar services

A

only if you are personally satisfied that the radar presentation and equipment performance is adequate for the service being provided

127
Q

AN/FPN-67

A

Fixed based precision approach radar

128
Q

SSR

A

Secondary surveillance radar

129
Q

How can PE’s be displayed

A

selecting RTQC on the DCB

130
Q

The ASR-11 uses what to display radar generated targets at the correct _______ and azimuth

A

primary surveillance radar secondary surveillance radar range azimuth

131
Q

How do you check the alignment of the radar video display

A

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
Q

Eagle radio code assignment

A

0201-0237

133
Q

Who do you assign radar beacon code

A

Mode 3/A transponder-equipped a/c

134
Q

The primary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage

A

60 NM

135
Q

Who verifies digitized radar wx information by the best means available if the data is reported as questionable or erroneous

A

SL/CIC

136
Q

When do you check the operating equipment for alignment accuracy and display credibility

A

During relief briefing, or as soon as possible after assuming responsibility for a control position

HOP_ARAC (21 decks)

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