TACAN Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of information provided by a TACAN system?
A
- Slant Range
- Bearing to the beacon with respect to Magnetic North
- Morse identification code of the selected beacon or airfield
2
Q
What information does TACAN provide in the ‘Air to Air’ mode?
A
- Coarse bearing
- Slant Range
3
Q
What is the transponder principle used by TACAN?
A
The aircraft ‘transmits’ a question to the ground beacon which replies to the interrogation. The time between the transmission and reception determines the slant range.
4
Q
What information is provided in the identity chain of the TACAN system?
A
The identity chain provides the morse code identification.
