GCS Flashcards by Ben Cann

What is the purpose of the Ground Control Station (GCS) shelter environmental control system?

To provide the Ground Control Station (GCS) with the optimum operating conditions for both
equipment and personnel.

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The Ground Control Station (GCS) has potential dangers. What are they? (Select 3 answers from
the choices listed below.)

Refrigerant R134a.
Lethal voltages.
Trip hazards

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What is the purpose of the Power Input Vault (PIV) located on the outside of the Ground Control
Station (GCS)?

Provides all electrical power input interfaces for the operation of the Ground Control Station (GCS).

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What indication(s) is there that a rectifier in the Ground Control Station (GCS) electrical power
distribution system is faulty?

The red Light-Emitting Diode (LED) on the rectifier illuminates

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What are the purposes of the 54 VDC rectifiers in the Ground Control Station (GCS) Power
Distribution System (PDS)? 2

To convert 230 VAC to DC to power the inverters in the Power Distribution System (PDS).

To convert 230 VAC to a DC float for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries

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Under what conditions will the Ground Control Station (GCS) emergency lights illuminate?

Light switch on!!! 3

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What is the primary purpose of the Ground Control Station (GCS)?

To plan and execute Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) mission sorties and perform tasks within those
sorties.

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The emergency stop button in the Ground Control Station (GCS) has been operated, what actions
must be taken to restore power to the Ground Control Station (GCS) systems? 2

Reset the emergency stop button.

Recycle the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Power-On switch.

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If the Ground Control Station (GCS) is operating from the power generated from the No 1 Generator,
what will happen if Generator No 2 starts up?

The Ground Control Station (GCS) will continue to operate from the power provided from Generator
No 1

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What component is mounted to each Air Conditioning Unit (ACU) and controls them?

The Air Conditioning Unit (ACU) interface panel.

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What are the power requirements for an external supply to power the Ground Control Station
(GCS)?

3 Phase, 400 VAC, 60 A, 50 Hz

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What is the purpose of the Ground Control Station (GCS) transportation heater?

To maintain regulated temperature within the Ground Control Station (GCS) during transportation.

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How long does the Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) supply the Ground Control Station (GCS)
with sufficient power to continue operating in the event of generator and mains supply failure?

4.5 minutes

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What is the purpose of the Air Conditioning Units (ACU)?

To cool or heat the air in the Ground Control Station (GCS) to enable the electronics to be kept within designed temperature ranges.

To provide conditioned fresh air (heated or cooled) to the Ground Control Station (GCS) at temperatures suitable for working.

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With both generators set to automatic and the Ground Control Station (GCS) powered by external
power what will power the Ground Control Station (GCS) if the external power supply fails?

1 or 2

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If the Ground Control Station (GCS) is operating from external power and generator No 1 is switched
on, which source will now power the Ground Control Station (GCS)?

External

What is the purpose of the Ground Control Station (GCS) depot storage socket located in the Power
Input Vault

To allow a 230 VAC supply to be connected to the depot storage 3-pin socket inside the Ground
Control Station (GCS).

With both generators set to manual, and the Ground Control Station (GCS) powered by Generator
No1, what system will supply power to the Ground Control Station (GCS) if the Generator No1 runs
out of fuel?

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

What power does Rack Power Distribution Units (RPDU) No 2 generate to supply the Ground
Control Station (GCS) User Interface Units (UIU's)?

28DC

How many operators can be connected to the Voice Control Switch (VCS) within the Ground Control
Station (GCS)?

Which radio system is used for “beyond line of sight’ communications?

LMAR

At what ambient temperature should the winterisation system be used prior to starting the Ground
Control Station (GCS) generators?

In temperature conditions below -21°C.

What function does the Ground Mission Control Computer (GMCC) carry out? 2

The Real Time Display Processor (RTDP) is a dedicated file storage device that provides local area
network nodes with file based shared storage through standard Ethernet connections.

The Ground Mission Control Computer (GMCC) performs as an interface between the Ground Flight
Control Computer (GFCC) and the Client/Server for Flight Command and Control via the Data Link.

What are the functions of the area microphone fitted within the Ground Control Station (GCS)? 2

To record background noise within the Ground Control Station (GCS)

To record conversations occurring within the Ground Control Station (GCS)

``` To improve the starting capabilities of the Ground Control Station (GCS) generators in cold ambient temperature conditions (below -21°C). What additional generator system is used? ```

A winterisation system.

If BOWMAN is not selected, which ear of the headset is the selected service routed to?

Left

The Tel/Fax connection box connects to which external panel on the Ground Control Station (GCS)?

Bowman

The Radio Control Unit (RCU) is the controller for which following units? 2

The Ground Radio (GRAD) The ground Light Multiband Airborne Radio (LMAR)

Which component controls both Air Conditioning Units (ACU's) ACUs and the Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) system?

Remote Control Panel

What are the functions of the Radio Control Unit (RCU)?

Passes radio voice/data and secure/clear status to the Voice Control Switch (VCS) Controls the Ground Radio (GRAD Controls the Lightweight Multiband Airborne Radio (LMAR)

Which computer in the Ground Control Station (GCS) processes the downloaded video data?

Real Time Display Processor (RTDP).

How are the Ground Radio (GRAD) Built-In Tests (BIT) controlled and monitored by the operators?

Via the Radio Control Unit (RCU).

Data messages from the Client Server are sent to which following component for processing?

Universal Improved Data Modem (UIDM)

The Ground Control Station (GCS) has two installed generators to provide an independent electrical supply. How are the generators designed to start?

By manual or automatic selection.

What are the functions of the Lightweight Multiband Airborne Radio (MAR)?

Communicate beyond Line Of Sight (LOS) | Send and receive voice and data communications.

What components make up the ground Lightweight Multiband Airborne Radio (LMAR)? 3

Input/output (I/O) Filter Power Supply Unit (PSU). Voice and Data Interface Translator (VODIT)

The Ground Radio (GRAD) interfaces with which following components?

All but non bowman

In the Radio Control Unit (RU) what is the purpose of the ElA-422 Serial Device Server?

Acts as a media converter from Ethernet to serial data for interfacing with the radios.

A winterisation system is integrated within the generators, What does this winterisation system provide and how is this achieved?

``` Allows generator operations (below -21°C) by pre-warming the generator's engine oil system and prime mover (engine) core ```