Sensors 2

Question 1

RADAR Provides?

Answer 1

1. Target Rage
2. Target Azimuth
3. Target Eleation
4. Target Speed

Question 2

Uses of RADAR?

Answer 2

1. Map reading
2. Wx detection and avoidance
3. Traffic detection and avoidance
4. Altitude (RADALT)
5. G/S and Drift (Doppler)
6. Guidance Systems
7. Target Detection + Homing

Question 3

What is RADAR Range Finding?

Answer 3

Short, strong bursts of radio energy (pulses) that is reflected back to the receiver (echo). Time is converted to distance.
6.2 microseconds to travel 1NM
1 radar mile (out & back) = 12.4 microseconds

Question 4

What RADAR means?

Answer 4

RAdio Detection And Ranging

Question 5

How is elevation established?

Answer 5

By stabilizing the radar set with respect to the earth’s surface and by referencing the antenna tilt to the horizon.

Question 6

What is a Pulse RADAR?

Answer 6

• Transmits a pulse then turns off so the receiver can Rx any echoes.
• Eliminates interference between the transmitter and the receiver (Advantage of a Pulse RADAR)