Chapter 3.2 - ATS Surveillance Equipment

Question 1

What three factors can a Surveillance System provide to Air Traffic Control on Aircraft’s within an Airspace?

Answer 1

• Position.
• Altitude.
• Identification.

Question 2

What does Radar stand for?

Answer 2

Radio Detection and Ranging.

Question 3

Name two types of Radar?

Answer 3

• Pulse Radar.

- Continuous Radar (CW Radar).

Question 4

What does PSR stand for?

Answer 4

Primary Surveillance Radar.

Question 5

Name two main causes of weakened Radar Waves?

Answer 5

• Distance.

- Cloud and Precipitation.

Question 6

What does SSR stand for?

Answer 6

Secondary Surveillance Radar.

Question 7

Name four positions on a Transponder Selector Panel?

Answer 7

• OFF.
• SBY (Standby).
• ON.
• ALT.

Question 8

What’s the purpose of the Standby position on a Transponder?

Answer 8

To clear the controller’s radar screen of traffic.

Question 9

True or False. An Aircraft banking can affect the transmission between Aircraft and Ground Station?

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

What’s the distance between two Aircrafts on the same general radial from the Ground Station that produces garbling?

Answer 10

4 NM.