Block 19 - Energy Conservation Flashcards
In October 2010, what did the CNO sign, setting the goal to be a Navy that will use energy as a strategic resource, understands how energy security is vital to executing the Navy’s mission
Navy energy vision
Which program is designed to optimize fuel consumption by Naval Aviation units without adversely impacting safety or Mission execution to ensure the right amount of fuel is available for Sustained Mission readiness?
U.s. Navy Aviation energy conservation (Air ENCON) program
What are the Air ENCON program pillars?
Developing energy awareness throughout the Naval Aviation community
Building a culture of innovation and sharing of best practices
Eliminating energy consumption and efficiencies throughout the organization
What is intended to offset typical operational inefficiencies that arise from the use of Super Hornet aircraft as aerial tankers?
Short cycle Mission and Recovery tanking (SMART)
Traditionally, aerial tanking operations were performed by which aircraft?
S-3 aircraft
To remedy the fuel consumption, CVWs tested what is known as _____, which staggers tanker Cycles to provide fuel to overlapping recovery (inbound) and Mission (outbound) tactical aircraft.
” Yo-yo” tanking
Which type of SMART uses only a single Center Line aerial refueling store (ARs)
Pure SMART
Which type of SMART employs 3 - wet (ARS plus two external fuel tanks) tankers for Mission tanking and an ARS only tanker for recovering tanking if needed?
Hybrid SMART
Which type of SMART utilizes a 5-wet mission tanker and an ARS only or 3 - wet recovery tanker?
Hybrid SMART Plus
What are replacements for incandescent fan fluorescent lighting fixtures?
Light emitting diodes (LED)
What are rays of individual LEDs producing light at the same quality and brightness as Legacy lamps with an increase life span?
SSL lamps
In 2012, President Obama issued a presidential Proclamation declaring which month as the national energy action month?
October
