RAdio Altimeter Flashcards
1
Q
Radio altimeter Range?
A
0 - 2500ft
2
Q
Accuracy requirement?
A
0 - 500ft +/- 3 feet or 3% of the height whichever is the greater
500 - 2500ft +/- 5%
3
Q
radio altimeters operate in the?
A
SHF band
4
Q
The principle operation of the radio altimeter is?
A
A frequency modulated continuous wave
5
Q
Height measurement by a radio altimeter is achieved by?
A
Measuring the frequency change between the transmitted wave and the received wave
6
Q
The frequency range used by a radio altimeter is from?
A
4200MHz - 4400MHz
