ESWS RADAR Flashcards

1
Q

What does WSN-7 provide?

A

Heading, Pitch, Roll, Yaw

WSN-7 is a navigation system located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2.

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2
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Where is the Digital Fluxgate Magnetic Compass (DFGMC) located?

A

Pilot House

DFGMC provides only heading.

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3
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What does WSN-9 (DHYSL) provide?

A

Speed Thru Water (STW)

WSN-9 is located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and has no backup.

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4
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What does GPNTS stand for?

A

Global Positioning System - Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service

GPNTS is located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2.

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5
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What are the outputs provided by GPNTS?

A

Speed Over Ground (SOG), Timing, Almanac Data, GPS

GPNTS has a backup of Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR).

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6
Q

Where are the GPS antenna locations for GPNTS?

A

09 STBD Yard Arm and AFT Missile Deck

Other GPS sources include SIMRAD, AIS, and RHIBs.

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7
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What does IBNS stand for?

A

Integrated Bridge Navigation System

IBNS consists of two subsystems: ECDIS-N/ARPA and SPCS.

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8
Q

What is the software application for ECDIS-N/ARPA?

A

Voyage Management System (VMS)

ECDIS-N/ARPA includes CONN 1, CONN 2, NAV 1, NAV 2, NAV 3, NAV 4, and ENL.

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9
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What components are included in the Steering and Propulsion Control Subsystem (SPCS)?

A

Lee-Helm, Helm, HFS, ASU, LCU

SPCS is part of the IBNS.

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10
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True or False: WSN-9 has a backup system.

A

False

WSN-9 does not have a backup.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The WSN-7 is located in _______.

A

IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2

WSN-7 provides Heading, Pitch, Roll, Yaw.

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12
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What does TACAN stand for?

A

Tactical Air Navigation

TACAN provides helicopters with azimuth, identification, and distance from the ship.

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13
Q

What is the primary function of the SRQ-4?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on the SRQ-4 were not provided in the content.

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14
Q

What does IFF stand for?

A

Interrogate Friend or Foe

IFF is a system used to identify aircraft as friendly or hostile.

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15
Q

What are the characteristics of the IFF system?

A

64 arrays on the 09 (OE-120 Antenna)

The IFF system uses a specific antenna setup for its operations.

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16
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What is the range of the IFF system?

A

256 NM

NM stands for nautical miles, a unit of measurement used in maritime and air navigation.

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17
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List the modes of the IFF system.

A
  • 1 - Origin
  • 2 - ID
  • 3 - Air Traffic Control
  • C - Altitude
  • 5 - Military
  • S - Select

Each mode serves a specific function in identifying aircraft.

18
Q

What is a backup system for TACAN?

A

HOMER (uses UHF LOS circuit)

HOMER serves as a backup system to TACAN for navigation.

19
Q

What is the primary purpose of the SPS-67(V)5?

A

Secondary Antenna for IFF

The SPS-67(V)5 acts as a secondary system to support IFF operations.

20
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What does SHF stand for?

A

Super High Frequency

SHF is a designation for a range of electromagnetic frequencies.

21
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What does EHF stand for?

A

Extremely High Frequency

EHF is a designation for a specific range of frequencies used for communications.

22
Q

What is the function of the CEC?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on CEC were not provided in the content.

23
Q

What does FCS #1 refer to?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on FCS #1 were not provided in the content.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The HF _______ is used for high-frequency communications.

A

FANWIRE

FANWIRE is a type of high-frequency communication system.

25
Q

What does the term ‘0E-82’ refer to?

A

Not specified in the text

The context or meaning of ‘0E-82’ was not elaborated in the content.

26
Q

What is the function of FCS #2?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on FCS #2 were not provided in the content.

27
Q

What is the function of FCS #3?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on FCS #3 were not provided in the content.

28
Q

What does ATG stand for?

A

Not specified in the text

The meaning of ATG was not defined in the content.

29
Q

What is the function of AFT GPS?

A

Not specified in the text

Additional details on AFT GPS were not provided in the content.

30
Q

What is the primary use of SPS-67(v)5?

A

Surface Search RADAR (SSR)

SPS-67(v)5 is primarily designed for surface search operations.

31
Q

What is the secondary use of SPS-67(v)5?

A

Navigation RDR

SPS-67(v)5 can also be used for navigation purposes.

32
Q

What is the range of SPS-67(v)5?

A

64 NM

NM stands for nautical miles.

33
Q

Where is the SPS-67(v)5 located?

A

08 LVL

Refers to the vertical level where the radar is installed.

34
Q

How can SPS-67(v)5 be controlled?

A

Local control in RDR RM #2 via the RPCP or Remote control in CIC via the RSC

RPCP stands for Radar Plotting Control Panel, and RSC stands for Remote Control Station.

35
Q

Where can the video display for SPS-67(v)5 be viewed?

A

Pilot House, Chart Room, CO Cabin, CIC

Specific locations include CONN 1, CONN 2, NAV 1, NAV 2, NAV 4, NAV 3, SPA-25H, ADS.

36
Q

What is the primary use of SPS-73(v)12?

A

Navigation RADAR

SPS-73(v)12 is primarily used for navigation.

37
Q

What is the secondary use of SPS-73(v)12?

A

Surface Search RADAR (SSR)

SPS-73(v)12 can also perform surface search functions.

38
Q

What is the range of SPS-73(v)12?

A

32 NM

NM stands for nautical miles.

39
Q

Where is the SPS-73(v)12 located?

A

07 LVL

Refers to the vertical level where the radar is installed.

40
Q

How can SPS-73(v)12 be controlled?

A

SAOP (Stand Alone Operator Position)

SAOP allows for independent control of the radar system.

41
Q

Where can the video display for SPS-73(v)12 be viewed?

A

Pilot House, Chart Room, CO Cabin, CIC

Specific locations include CONN 1, CONN 2, NAV 1, NAV 2, NAV 4, NAV 3, SPA-25H, ADS.