RDP-C Radar Flashcards
What does the Radar do?
Detects, tracks, and identifies targets
TVM acronym
Track-via-missile
The RS is powered by what?
The EPP-electric power plant
The RS is controlled by t?
ECS-engagement control station
What reports the RS status to the ECS?
BITE-built in test equipment
What is the Correlator-modulator reference designator?
2A1 and 2A2
What does the correlator-modulator do?
Generates a bucking signal which is sent to search/track (s/t) processor
What is the reference designator for the distribution box?
2A3, 2A22, 2A33, A50, A100, A163
2A1 and 2A2
What is the Correlator-modulator reference designator?
2A3, 2A22, 2A33, A50, A100, A163
What is the reference designator for the distribution box?
Distribution box A50 is for what?
DC-direct current
DC comes from what distribution box?
A50
Distribution box A100 is for what?
EZ/AZ control
EZ/AZ control comes from what distribution box?
A100
Distribution box A163 is for what?
FE power/BITE
FE power/BITE comes from what distribution box?
A163
A100 distribution box distributes prime power to what?
PS3, PS4, PS5, B6, B5, B7, aisle and warning lights, and utility outlets
What operates as a distribution box for air received from A80?
Indicator-TWPS panel A81
Distribution Box A22, A3, A50, A33 does what?
Acts as a distribution and return point for various voltages
Acts as a distribution and return point for various voltages
Distribution Box A22, A3, A50, A33
Distribution box A163 does what?
Distributes wideband receiver front end power BITE
What is the reference designator for the signal combiner-distributor?
2A4, 2A5, 2A6
2A4, 2A5, 2A6
reference designator for the signal combiner-distributor?
What does the 2A4, 2A5, and 2A6 do?
Processes sidelobe canceller SLC error signal received from S/T processor
SLC
Sidelobe canceller
What is the reference designator for the amplifier-pulse compressor—S/TIF?
2A6(PB), 2A15(PB), 2A15(PA), PB/PA 2A17, PB/PA 2A20, PB/PA 2A31
PB Amplifier-pulse-S/TIF does what?
Amplifies and filters intermediate frequency (IF) signals received from front ends
What’s the reference designator for the power supply assembly?
2A7, 2A8, 2A9, 2A18, 2A43, PS3, PS4, PS5, PS6
Power Supply Assembly PS3, PS4 and PS5 do what?
Supplies 28 VDC control power to relays, main contractors, and indicator lamps
2A18 power supply assembly does what?
Provides 208 VAC to signal data converter group A13
What power supplies converts AC input to DC output for use in various units
Power supply assembly 2A7, 2A8, 2A9, A43
PS6 power supply does what?
Supplies 28VDC power to A162
What is the reference designator for radar receiver group (RRG)/STC
2A11
2A11 radar receiver group-RRG/STC does what?
Provides operational communication and BITE reporting
What is the reference designator for the signal data converter group?
2A13
The Power supply assembly A18 provides 208 VDC to what?
Signal data converter group A13
Signal data converter group A13 does what?
Generates encoded data which is sent to signal processor group
What is the reference designator for heater assembly?
2A29
Heater assembly A29 does what?
Provides heat throughout shelter
What’s the reference designator for the circuit breaker box?
A29, A87, A162
Circuit breaker box A162 does what?
Distributes power to 2A117 (gps) and 2A118 (NFS)
Circuit breaker box 2A30 does what?
Major power distribution point of RS. Power output is controlled by 94 circuit breakers
Circuit breaker box A87 does what?
Distributes 3-phase, 208 VAC power to various units
What is the reference designator for the waveform synthesizer?
2A32
What does the 2A32 waveform synthesizer do?
Generates expanded pulses required by waveform generator
What’s the reference designator for the auxiliary control unit (ACU)?
2A34
Auxiliary control unit A34 does what?
Controls data flow, commands, and signal responses
What is the reference designator for the signal generator group?
2A35
Signal generator group A35 does what?
Operates under control of the ACU and is primary source of all frequencies required by RS
TVMAP assembly —IF input and AGC reference designator is?
PB 2A37
PB TVMAP assembly/ PA TVMAP —-IF input and AGC A37 does what?
Receives and processes IF signals
TVMAP—— IF input and AGC reference designator is?
PA 2A37
TVMCP—IF input and AGC reference designator is?
2A38
TVMCP—IF input and AGC A38 does what?
Receives and processes IF signals
Auxiliary signal data converter reference designator is?
PB 2A39
PB Auxiliary signal data converter A39
Generates encoded data which is sent to signal processor group
Signal data converter RTG/IU—- transmitter
2A42
Signal data converter RTG/IU—- transmitter 2A42 does what?
Changes logic level from one value to another and transmits this data in both directions
Intermediate frequency processor
2A47, 2A48, 2A49
Intermediate frequency processor 2A47 does what?
Receives track-on-jam command and control signals which are processed and returned to S/T receiver
Intermediate frequency processor 2A48 does what?
Changes receiver gain as signal strength changes. That output is sent to video indicator IF processor
Intermediate frequency processor 2A49 does what?
Detects and indicates various interference signals
TOJ
Track-on-jam
ECCM
Electronic counter-countermeasure
Liquid coolant manifold assembly
2A58
Liquid coolant manifold assembly 2A58 does what?
Distributes EGW coolant to all high power microwave devices in roadside transmitter bay. Regulates and monitors coolant flow in loops 3 through 6
Shaft angle to digital encoder
2A60
Shaft angle to digital encoder 2A60 does what?
Provides angular position information to ACU for correct azimuth positioning of antenna
Low power RF Amplifer
2A61
Low power RF amplifier 2A61 does what
Amplifies C-band signals received from 2A66 up converter before final amplification in dual TWTs