P-3 Mission Systems Flashcards
What distance must people and ordnance be kept from the AN/APS 115 RADAR?
People: 75 feet.
Ordnance: 140 feet.
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
What distance must people and ordnance be kept from the AN/APS 137 and APG 66 RADAR?
People and ordnance: 250 feet.
What does HERO stand for?
Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance.
What system is an Electro-Optics (EO) system and what does it do?
Infrared Detection System (IRDS). Searches, detects, identifies and obtains intelligence on surface targets.
Advanced Imaging Multispectral Sensor (AIMS) is the next generation IRDS.
What does SASP stand for and what does it do?
Single Advanced Signal Processor. An acoustic detection system that detects and classifies submerged submarines.
What does MAD stand for and what it do?
Magnetic Anomaly Detection. Detects submarines by measuring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
What does ESM stand for and what does it do?
Electronic Support Measures. Detects and analyzes radar signals and measures the relative bearing (direction). Its a passive system meaning it doesn’t emit a signal that can be detected.
What is OTPI and what is it used for?
On Top Position Indicator. Enables the receiver to provide bearing to a selected sonobuoy.
What is DPS and what is it used for?
Data Processing System. The interface between navigation systems, search systems, ordnance control/release systems, display systems and communication systems.
What is the FDS and what does it aid the pilots with?
Flight Director System. Aids the pilot with navigation and attitude.
What does the FDS consist of?
2 HSI’s (Horizontal Situation Indicator)
2FDI’s (Flight Directory Indicator)
What is the EFDS and what does it do?
Electronic Flight Display System. Provides heading, course and attitude information and displays it on the MFDs (Multi-Functional Displays).
What are EFDIs and what do they do?
Electronic Flight Directory Indicator. Display aircraft attitude and a visual indication for flight direction.
What are EHSIs and what do they do?
Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator. Provides compass display information.