Exam 2 Flashcards
What is RADAR?
Radio Detection and Ranging
Missile Engagement process
Search, Acquire, Track, Launch, Intercept
State the modes
1- Platform function 2- Platform Ident 3- Squawk 5- IFF C- Height
What is threat warning made up of
RWR
LWR
MWS
What is Missile Warning System made up of?
UV, IR, Laser
List all missile systems
CMD, BR, Homing, TVM
3 types of missile Homing
Passive (F&F, Covert, not Susceptible to CM)
Semi-Active (non F&F, Overt, Susceptible to CM)
Active (F&F, Overt, Susceptible to CM)
How does direction of travel work?
Time
Amplitude
Period
Gained by adjacent ariels
Homing Sequence
Sense
Error
Guidance Computer
Steering Command
How far does a wave travel in 1 microsecond
300 Metres
15000 ft, what’s the radar horizon?
150nm
Different monitors used?
A scope
B scope
Plan Position Indicator
What is ESM used for?
Intercept, Identify, Locate
Basic operation of a radar
Freq
PRF
PW
ARP
3Ghz =
10 Ghz =
10cm
3cm