MA6: LASER Fundamentals Flashcards
What is the LASERs operational altitude?
45k ft
What will happen to the LASER when the a/c goes lost link?
LASER lockout (set to off and disarm)
For the zoom lock to function, what must you do?
Grow a track
When payload resets, the LTM could do what?
Fire for up to 2 seconds
What are the 3 LTM output modes?
Fast blink (3 per sec), slow blink (1 every 2 sec), continuous
What provides slant range?
LRD
What zoom modes will provide NO ranging data?
NM (Narrow medium) or further out
It is very important that the LRD matches what in regards to weapons?
PRF codes must match
Regarding PRF codes and weapons, which must be entered on the ground (hardwired) and which can be changed in flight?
GBU-12, AGM-114
How often must the LASER be boresighted, why?
Every 24 hrs, temperature variants & gimbal shift
What are the 2 types of LRD employment?
Autonomous & Assisted (self & buddy lase)
What are the 6 LASER issues?
Flashlight effect, spillover, LASER entrapment, LASER masking, podium effect & atmospheric attenuation
What is indicated on the HUD when the LRD is firing?
LRD LASE DES
What does a HUD indication of LRD LP DES mean?
Laser is firing at low power (80% output)
When you lase and get the LRD LP DES indication on your HUD, should you stop firing it?
No
What does a HUD indication of LRD FAIL DES mean?
LRD is firing at 50-60% power
What does an error message saying GIM DIS mean & what should you do?
Gimbal disabled, recycle power to the ball
Anytime a weapon is RIFLED, you should never __________?
Stop firing the LRD
What HUD indication will come up when firing the LTM?
LTM LASE
What does laser masking do?
prevents LASER from damaging TGP LRD reciever and IR seekers of onboard LGMs (-10 deg depression angle)
If a point or area track is grown while firing the LASER, what happens?
The ability to change the zoom is not allowed (accept for digital enhancment 2x & 4x when in ULTN)
What does LASER stand for?
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
What are the types of LASER reflectors?
Specular (highly reflective) & diffused (low reflectivity)
You cannot _______ if the a/c is going 50kts or lower?
arm the laser
