SUB-ELEMENT O Flashcards
What is the normal range of pulse repetition rates?
A. 2,000 to 4,000 pps.
B. 1,000 to 3,000 pps.
C. 500 to 1,000 pps.
D. 500 to 2,000 pps.
D
The RADAR range in nautical miles to an object can be found by measuring the elapsed time during a RADAR pulse and dividing this quantity by:
A. 0.87 seconds.
B. 1.15 µs.
C. 12.346 µs.
D. 1.073 µs.
C
What is the normal range of pulse widths?
A. .05 µs to 0.1 µs.
B. .05µs to 1.0 µs.
C. 1.0µs to 3.5 µs.
D. 2.5µs to 5.0µs.
B
Shipboard RADAR is most commonly operated in what band?
A. VHF.
B. UHF.
C. SHF.
D. EHF.
C
The pulse repetition rate (prr) of a RADAR refers to the:
A. Reciprocal of the duty cycle.
B. Pulse rate of the local oscillator.
C. Pulse rate of the klystron.
D. Pulse rate of the magnetron.
D
If the elapsed time for a RADAR echo is 62 microseconds, what is the distance in nautical miles to the object?
A. 5 nautical miles.
B. 87 nautical miles.
C. 37 nautical miles.
D. 11.5 nautical miles.
A
The ATR box:
A. Prevents the received signal from entering the transmitter.
B. Protects the receiver from strong RADAR signals.
C. Turns off the receiver when the transmitter is on.
D. All of the above.
A
What is the purpose or function of the RADAR duplexer/circulator? It is a/an:
A. Coupling device that is used in the transition from a rectangular waveguide to a circular waveguide.
B. Electronic switch that allows the use of one antenna for both transmission and reception.
C. Modified length of waveguide that is used to sample a portion of the transmitted energy for testing purposes.
D. Dual section coupling device that allows the use of a magnetron as a transmitter.
B
What device can be used to determine the performance of a RADAR system at sea?
A. Echo box.
B. Klystron.
C. Circulator.
D. Digital signal processor.
A
What is the purpose of a synchro transmitter and receiver?
A. Synchronizes the transmitted and received pulse trains.
B. Prevents the receiver from operating during the period of the transmitted pulse.
C. Transmits the angular position of the antenna to the indicator unit.
D. Keeps the speed of the motor generator constant.
C
Digital signal processing (DSP) of RADAR signals (compared with analog) causes:
A. Improved display graphics.
B. Improved weak signal or target enhancement.
C. Less interference with SONAR systems.
D. Less interference with other radio communications equipment.
B
The component or circuit providing the transmitter output power for a RADAR system is the:
A. Thyratron.
B. SCR.
C. Klystron.
D. Magnetron.
D
When a RADAR is being operated on the 48 mile range setting, what is the most appropriate pulse width (PW) and pulse repetition rate (pps)?
A. 1.0 µs PW and 2,000 pps.
B. 0.05µs PW and 2,000 pps.
C. 2.5 µs PW and 2,500 pps.
D. 1.0 µs PW and 500 pps.
D
When a RADAR is being operated on the 6 mile range setting what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse repetition rate?
A. 1.0 µs PW and 500 pps.
B. 2.0 µs PW and 3,000 pps.
C. 0.25 µs PW and 1,000 pps.
D. 0.01 µs PW and 500 pps.
C
We are looking at a target 25 miles away. When a RADAR is being operated on the 25 mile range setting what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse repetition rate?
A. 1.0 µs PW and 500 pps.
B. 0.25 µs PW and 1,000 pps.
C. 0.01 µs PW and 500 pps.
D. 0.05 µs PW and 2,000 pps.
A
What pulse width and repetition rate should you use at long ranges?
A. Narrow pulse width and slow repetition rate.
B. Narrow pulse width and fast repetition rate.
C. Wide pulse width and fast repetition rate.
D. Wide pulse width and slow repetition rate.
D
What pulse width and repetition rate should you use at short ranges?
A. Wide pulse width and fast repetition rate.
B. Narrow pulse width and slow repetition rate.
C. Narrow pulse width and fast repetition rates.
D. Wide pulse width and slow repetition rates.
C
When a RADAR is being operated on the 1.5 mile range setting, what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse repetition rate?
A. 0.25 µs PW and 1,000 pps.
B. 0.05 µs PW and 2,000 pps.
C. 1.0 µs PW and 500 pps.
D. 2.5 µs PW and 2,500 pps.
B
How does the gain of a parabolic dish antenna change when the operating frequency is doubled?
A. Gain does not change.
B. Gain is multiplied by 0.707.
C. Gain increases 6 dB.
D. Gain increases 3 dB.
C
What type of antenna or pickup device is used to extract the RADAR signal from the wave guide?
A. J-hook.
B. K-hook.
C. Folded dipole.
D. Circulator.
A
What happens to the beamwidth of an antenna as the gain is increased? The beamwidth:
A. Increases geometrically as the gain is increased.
B. Increases arithmetically as the gain is increased.
C. Is essentially unaffected by the gain of the antenna.
D. Decreases as the gain is increased.
D
A common shipboard RADAR antenna is the:
A. Slotted array.
B. Dipole.
C. Stacked Yagi.
D. Vertical Marconi.
A
Conductance takes place in a waveguide:
A. By interelectron delay.
B. Through electrostatic field reluctance.
C. In the same manner as a transmission line.
D. Through electromagnetic and electrostatic fields in the walls of the waveguide.
D
To couple energy into and out of a waveguide use:
A. Wide copper sheeting.
B. A thin piece of wire as an antenna.
C. An LC circuit.
D. Capacitive coupling.
B
