Systems Flashcards
EO - IR
Electro - Optics Infrared Radiation
What is MAD?
Magnetic Anomaly Detection
Changes anomalies in the earths magnetic field.
What is ESM?
Electronic Support Measures
Detects and analyzes radar signals and measures the bearing.
What is RADAR and the safety operation and ranges?
Radio Detection and Ranging Personnel - 213ft fueling - 500ft HERO - 302ft Top and bottom Anti-Collision light and taxi lights.
What is OTPI?
On Top Position Indicator provides bearing to selected sonobuoy.
What is DPS?
Data Processing System provides and interface between all tactical systems
Navigation system, search system, ordnance system release system, display system and communication system.
What is ADF?
Automatic Direction Finder is point to point radio navigation.
Also used in Search and rescue.
What is TACAN?
Tactical Air Navigation enables aircraft to obtain range and bearing of selected beacon.
What is INS?
Inertial Navigation System is an all weather, world wide navigation system independent from ground base NAVAID.
what is GPS?
Global Positioning System is world wide fixed positioning system accurate within 5 to 8 meters
What is ICS?
Intercommunication System provides communication between crew member stations.
What is UHF?
Ultra High Frequency
300 MHz and 3 GHz
What is VHF?
Very High Frequency
30 MHz to 300 MHz
What is HF?
High Frequency
3 and 30 MHz
Bounces off the atmosphere not limited to line of sight
What is MINI-DAMA?
Miniaturized Demand Assigned Multiple Access is a satellite communication system.