Section 4 Flashcards
Where can SAR high resolution imagery be displayed?
MFW
HUD
What components make up the Lynx SAR system?
Gimbal Antenna Assembly
Radar Electronics Assembly
GPS Receiver/Battery Backup Assembly
What are the main system control components in the GCS for the Lynx SAR?
LMA
MFW
PSO Workstations
What does the Gimbal Antenna Assembly do for the SAR?
Position based on azimuth and elevation to provide hemispherical coverage under the aircraft.
What does the Inertial Measurement Unit do for the SAR?
Provides high resolution motion data to the motion measurement software within the REA.
How long does the aircraft need to maintain straight and level flight for the radar to align properly?
40 sec if in flight
2-4 minutes and up to 12 minutes if on ground
Can banking/climbing/descending degrade SAR performance?
Yes
What does the Radar Electronics Assembly do for the SAR?
Sets sensor modes/configurations Directs the antenna Processes raw data from RX/TX Runs system tests Performs motion compensation functions Outputs imagery Receives position data Provides terrain elevation data Interfaces with the RCM
What does the GPS receiver/battery backup assembly do for the SAR?
Provides real-time position data to the REA
Bank angle should not exceed how many degrees in order to maintain satellite reception?
30 degrees
What is the software used to operate the SAR?
CLAW
What is the Air View Manager?
Term for the analog video feed from the Lynx REA
What is the Ground View Manger?
Term for the composite video feed from the lynx ground interface
What is the View Manager Interface?
User-friendly interface used with Lynx output imagery
What resolution modes are available for the SAR?
3M/1M/1FT/6IN/4IN
