FCR Flashcards
Which radar factor does a narrower radar beam width (scan width) improve?
Time on Target
The AH-64E uses what type of radar system?
Pulsed Wave Radar system
During the periods between transmissions of a pulsed radar system, what is the radar doing?
Listening for the echo
What is the difference between a B-scope display and a C-scope display?
B-scope displays target information in Azimuth and Range.
C-scope displays target information in Azimuth and Elevation
What are the three major components that make up the Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR)?
- Mast Mounted Assembly (MMA)
- Radar Electronic Unit (REU)
- Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) Processor
How is the MMA cooled?
Filtered ambient air drawn in from the surrounding environment
How are the other FCR components cooled?
The other two components that make up the FCR system are located in the IEFABs and therefore are cooled by the ECS air
Can the crew initiate another Power-on Built-In Test (PBIT) if the FCR has timed-out under extremely cold conditions?
YES. If 13 minutes have passed, the MP will report FCR as not operational. An additional FCR power-up may then be started
What four items should the crew ensure prior to initiating an FCR power-up sequence?
- MMA must be unpinned
- Verify the DMS-UTIL-BORESIGHT-BPS offset value is correct
- Heading Tape present (EGI Alignment)
- EFAB L/R ECS supply Temperature is ≤ 63 degrees F.
Should both crewmembers perform the FCR Operational Check?
If it is anticipated that both the pilot and CPG will operate the FCR during the mission, then this task should be completed in both crew stations.
How many scan sizes are available to the crew in any of the targeting modes?
Four. Wide (W), Medium (M), Narrow (N), Zoom (Z).
There are three Priority Schemes resident within the REU: A, B, and C. If B is selected, which targets are being emphasized?
Stationary ground targets only.
How can the PLT move the Fire Control Radar (FCR) centerline? The CPG?
- Acquisition Source option (PLT - Automatic slave). (CPG – Must press SLAVE).
- Manually using the RHG Sight Manual Tracker (CPG only)
- Left / Right button from the FCR page: Only available to the CM whose selected sight is FCR
- Executing the CUED search option in response to an RFI detect.
Which crewmember can make FCR centerline adjustments?
The crewmember that has the FCR as the selected sight.
What does it indicate if the FCR page L/R arrows are barriered?
: The CPG has the FCR as their selected sight, and slave button is active (Slaved).
How far does the FCR centerline move when the FCR page L or R arrow is selected?
FCR centerline will move left or right the number of degrees based on, and equal to, the currently selected scan size.
What is the maximum number of FCR detected targets that can be displayed on the FCR page?
Sixteen (16) targets.
What is the maximum number of detected targets that can be displayed on the TSD page?
Two hundred fifty-six (256) targets can be viewed on the TSD page, PHASE ATK. The 16 highest priority targets will be displayed on the TSD page with a BOLD target symbol, making the target appear as a larger icon.
If a No Fire Zone (NF) and Priority Fire Zone (PF) overlap, which takes priority for FCR target prioritization?
The NF zone. When an FCR target is detected in both an active PF and an NF zone, the NF prioritization will prevail, meaning these targets will not get prioritized.
How many targets is the FCR capable of detecting?
One thousand, twenty-three (1023) targets.
Upon completion of an FCR scan, the targets are displayed in “full intensity”. What does this mean to the crew?
The target information is new or updated.
At the completion of an FCR scan, moving targets on the FCR page will go stale after how many seconds?
Five (5) seconds.
When is the NTS established?
At the end of the first scan of a scanburst.
What four things will cause the NTS icon to change?
- Selection of NTS at L1.
- Cursor selection of a different FCR icon.
- Sending a RFHO.
- Firing at the target with an RF missile.