ESWS RADAR Flashcards
What does WSN-7 provide?
Heading, Pitch, Roll, Yaw
WSN-7 is a navigation system located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2.
Where is the Digital Fluxgate Magnetic Compass (DFGMC) located?
Pilot House
DFGMC provides only heading.
What does WSN-9 (DHYSL) provide?
Speed Thru Water (STW)
WSN-9 is located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and has no backup.
What does GPNTS stand for?
Global Positioning System - Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service
GPNTS is located in IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2.
What are the outputs provided by GPNTS?
Speed Over Ground (SOG), Timing, Almanac Data, GPS
GPNTS has a backup of Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR).
Where are the GPS antenna locations for GPNTS?
09 STBD Yard Arm and AFT Missile Deck
Other GPS sources include SIMRAD, AIS, and RHIBs.
What does IBNS stand for?
Integrated Bridge Navigation System
IBNS consists of two subsystems: ECDIS-N/ARPA and SPCS.
What is the software application for ECDIS-N/ARPA?
Voyage Management System (VMS)
ECDIS-N/ARPA includes CONN 1, CONN 2, NAV 1, NAV 2, NAV 3, NAV 4, and ENL.
What components are included in the Steering and Propulsion Control Subsystem (SPCS)?
Lee-Helm, Helm, HFS, ASU, LCU
SPCS is part of the IBNS.
True or False: WSN-9 has a backup system.
False
WSN-9 does not have a backup.
Fill in the blank: The WSN-7 is located in _______.
IC & Gyro Room No 1 and No 2
WSN-7 provides Heading, Pitch, Roll, Yaw.
What does TACAN stand for?
Tactical Air Navigation
TACAN provides helicopters with azimuth, identification, and distance from the ship.
What is the primary function of the SRQ-4?
Not specified in the text
Additional details on the SRQ-4 were not provided in the content.
What does IFF stand for?
Interrogate Friend or Foe
IFF is a system used to identify aircraft as friendly or hostile.
What are the characteristics of the IFF system?
64 arrays on the 09 (OE-120 Antenna)
The IFF system uses a specific antenna setup for its operations.
What is the range of the IFF system?
256 NM
NM stands for nautical miles, a unit of measurement used in maritime and air navigation.
List the modes of the IFF system.
- 1 - Origin
- 2 - ID
- 3 - Air Traffic Control
- C - Altitude
- 5 - Military
- S - Select
Each mode serves a specific function in identifying aircraft.
What is a backup system for TACAN?
HOMER (uses UHF LOS circuit)
HOMER serves as a backup system to TACAN for navigation.
What is the primary purpose of the SPS-67(V)5?
Secondary Antenna for IFF
The SPS-67(V)5 acts as a secondary system to support IFF operations.
What does SHF stand for?
Super High Frequency
SHF is a designation for a range of electromagnetic frequencies.
What does EHF stand for?
Extremely High Frequency
EHF is a designation for a specific range of frequencies used for communications.
What is the function of the CEC?
Not specified in the text
Additional details on CEC were not provided in the content.
What does FCS #1 refer to?
Not specified in the text
Additional details on FCS #1 were not provided in the content.
Fill in the blank: The HF _______ is used for high-frequency communications.
FANWIRE
FANWIRE is a type of high-frequency communication system.
