Block 14 Flashcards
EFSL
Emergency full service level
Where are the ASR-11 control panels located
radar site HOP TWR IFR room above ASR-2A
What is STARS linked with and why
NAS for automated handoff and flight tracking
Local IFR code assignment
0270-0277
How many interfaces are available on the ASR-11 control panel
2 SCDI interfaces
Is ring around a problem
No
A/c that enter an adjacent ATTS facility’s delegated a/s must be assigned what code
beacon code assigned by the ARTCC computer
The secondary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage
120 NM
When do you recheck operating equipment for alignment accuracy and display credibility
periodically throughout the watch
List the RADAR equipment
ASR-11 (HOP) LRR - QOJ ATCBS AN/FPN-67 STARS
What causes reflections
HOP tower and flight simulator buildings
Are controller alignments required
No
military code
4000
Who ensures each radar controller completes the necessary radar alignments and adjustments and when
SL beginning of each facility workday or as soon as practicable thereafter
What do you not use an electronic cursor for
as a substitute for a video map or map overlay
What are the 2 PEs for HOP
HOP335007 HOP156008
A/C for equip checks should be similar to the size of what
king air
What is interfaced to provide a data block on the radar indicator and how is it correlated
DMS MSSR is interfaced with ASR-11 and STARS with the primary target
When radar mapping is not available, limit radar services to
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
will display for hijack
7500 flashing block w/aural alarm forced through altitude filter
CPME
calibration performance monitor equipment
enables the interrogator to decode up to _______ codes in ____________
Decoder 4096 Mode
LRR
long range radar
What else is included on the ASR-11
includes a beacon target detector
Is there a problem with resolution between targets and why
No since data received by the antenna is sent from a transponder
When and how do you report radar malfunctions
immediately for corrective action dispatch of a NOTAM.
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
All radar systems are used to do what
separate sequence provide radar services to provide final approach course guidance to certain a/c
used to verify proper alignment and functionality of the PSR and SSR
Primary Echoes
How many control panels are provided with the ASR-11
3 control panels
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
Describe simulators available at HOP
2 designated workstations 3 pilot computer monitors
ARAC is assigned what codes
0240-0277
what represents detected radar and beacon targets
MTD
How is radar performance quality determined
comparing identified targets against data obtained during the commissioning flight inspection
What does the top half of the AN/FPN-67 show
side view of descent profile and displays an elevation target
North sector code assignment
0240-0255
ASR-11 radar will provide acceptable target resolution for all __________________
MVA altitudes w/in 60 NM
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
ASR-11
Airport Surveillance radar
When is TWR and ARAC combined
on sat and sun midnight shifts certain holidays when deemed necessary by ATC chief
Who do you report errors of the beacon control slash placement to
ATC maint
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
Who do you refer all EA activity requests to
the appropriate center supervisor
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
How can you keep alpha-numberics from not be discernible
changing the direction of the lead on alpha numerics
Where will the alphanumeric position symbol be located
directly over the primary target
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
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
defined as one that is not missed soon more then ___ consecutive scans
usable target 2
secto north freqs
118.1 269.525
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
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
When previously suspended activity will no longer interfere
inform the ARTCC or a/c that it may be resumed.
How can you correct ring around if it occurs
ask the a/c to squawk “low” if they have the capability
conducts continuous self-monitoring of alignment accuracy
FBPAR
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 42
2000 MSL
STARS
standard terminal automated replacement system
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)
MTI
moving target indicator
what are available to aid the controller in vectoring a/c
numerous maps
what eliminates almost all ground and weather clutter, thereby enabling a ______ display
MTD clean
How many interrogator channels available and selectable on the ASR-11 control panel
2 SSR channels
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
MTD
moving target detection
Make handoffs to other ___________/____________ on the computer assigned code
positions/sectors
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
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
What do you give first preference of beacon code assignments
discrete beacon codes
what else is available for use on the STARS
6 levels of weather when available
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
How are targets displayed
at their slant range
The DMS MSSR operates on what
line of sight
sends out signals challenging all transponders on Mode __ and Mode __ altitude readouts
Interrogator 3A C
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
will display as for a lost communication signal
7600 flashing block w/ aural alarm forced through altitude filter
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
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
What is the most important ways to ensure a high reliability of equipment
preventive maintenance (PM)
designated as a common military/civil mode for atc use
Mode 3/A
South sector code assignment
0256-0267
What does the AN/FPN-67 use and what is its purpose
Azimuth-elevation to display a generated target in two dimensions
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
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
How are a/c flying tangentially to the radar sweep detected
through appropriate thresholding of the MTD zero velocity Doppler filter output
Are controller alignments necessary on the FBPAR
No
What are the PE for QOJ
1 mile north of QOJ radar antenna HOP124036
MSAW
minimum safe altitude warning and conflict alert
Eliminates light to moderate precipitation by circularly polarizing the radiated RF energy
circular polarization
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
How many parrots are there and where are they located
2 HOP radar - HOP287049 QOJ radar - HOP090079
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
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 56
5000 and 10000 MSL
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 53
3000 MSL
used to control the display of data at that indicator
keyboard
Parrots
fixed location beacon transponders
DMS MSSR
Defense Messaging system - Monopulse secondary surveillance radar
How many channels are their on the primary surveillance radar (PSR)
2 PSR channels and they are selectable
PSR
primary surveillance radar
what is the purpose of a beacon target detector
processes beacon video from ATCBS
SCDI
Site control and data interface
Are there circling minimums established for the PAR
No
provides information to workstations in the twr and aRAC where a/c positions are monitored and tracked
STARS computer
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
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
What actions are authorized if a beacon range accuracy cannot be verified
you may use beacon targets only for traffic information
What is interfaced to pass flight plan, off times and make automated handoffs
STARS is interfaced with Memphis Center HOSt
Multiple approaches will approved/disapproved based on
traffic and conditions
What distance will a/c targets be displayed on all targets within the line of sight of the antenna
120 mile radius
sector south freqs
134.35 307.025
RTQC
real-time quality control
What happens when the system loses sight of both the PE’s
a fault alarm will sound
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
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
Who is responsible to ensure that the ASR-11 control panel is operated in a safe manner
SL/CIC
Do not use __________________ only to conduct _____________ unless what?
secondary radar surveillance final approaches unless an emergency exists and the pilot concurs
Do alpha numeric overlap causing read out to not discernible
Yes
Carrot can be displayed by selecting
Map 9
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
ASR-11 should provide a useable target for a/c of this size/class within 25
1000 MSL
sector south altitudes
surface to 10000 msl
sector north altitudes
surface to 10000 msl
What is the purpose of ATCBS
(with STARS) displays a computer generated data block correlated w/ the radar generated target
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
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
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
AN/FPN-67
Fixed based precision approach radar
SSR
Secondary surveillance radar
How can PE’s be displayed
selecting RTQC on the DCB
The ASR-11 uses what to display radar generated targets at the correct _______ and azimuth
primary surveillance radar secondary surveillance radar range azimuth
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
Eagle radio code assignment
0201-0237
Who do you assign radar beacon code
Mode 3/A transponder-equipped a/c
The primary radar is designed to provide what distance of coverage
60 NM
Who verifies digitized radar wx information by the best means available if the data is reported as questionable or erroneous
SL/CIC
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
