TADS Flashcards
Which major subsystems make up the AH-64E Sighting systems?
Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight (TADS)
Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System (IHADSS)
Fire Control Radar (FCR)
What is a sight?
A device used to guide or aim the weapon systems.
(TADS, HMD, and the FCR are sights)
Which sights can be selected from the pilots crew station?
FCR and HMD
How long does it take to complete a ‘FULL’ SANUC?
14-30 Seconds.
Example sentence: The ‘FULL’ SANUC can be completed in as little as 14 seconds.
Which sights can be selected from the CPG crew station?
FCR, TADS, and HMD.
No additional information.
How long does it take to complete a ‘ONE TOUCH’ SANUC?
1-2 Seconds, followed by a five minute adjustment period.
No additional information.
What sensors can the LHG sensor select switch allow the CPG to choose between?
FLIR and DTV
Example sentence: The LHG sensor select switch allows the CPG to choose between FLIR and DTV sensors.
What is the purpose of the SLAVE button on the RHG?
Slaves the CPG’s selected sight and/or enables cueing to the currently selected acquisition source.
No additional information.
How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the FLIR as the selected sensor?
Four (Wide, Medium, Narrow, and Zoom)
No additional information.
How many fields of view are available if the CPG is using the TADS as a sight with the Day TV as the selected sensor?
Three (Wide, Narrow, and Zoom)
Example sentence: The CPG can choose between three fields of view when using the TADS with the Day TV sensor.
Which two switches/buttons allow the CPG to select ‘ENTER’ on the TEDAC?
LHG Cursor Controller: Z-Axis function and/or the Cursor Enter Button on RHG
Additional information: The CPG can use either the LHG Cursor Controller or the RHG Cursor Enter Button to select ‘ENTER’ on the TEDAC.
What is the default sight for both crew members?
Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)
When the pilot sight selects TADS from the collective mission grip, what happens?
Nothing, the selection will be ignored.
Where can the crew look to determine what sight has been selected?
Viewing the Sight Select Status field of the High Action Display, or the Weapon Page.
What will the mission processor use as the CPG’s new LOS if the pilot takes the FCR from the CPG?
Depends on the NVS Mode Switch position.
-Mode Switch OFF: TADS
-Mode Switch NORM or FIXED: HMD
Example: If NVS Mode Switch is OFF, the mission processor will use TADS as the CPG’s new LOS.
In what capacity can the pilot use the TADS?
The pilot can use the TADS as a sensor. Either method will cause the TADS to become a Sensor for the pilot.
-NVS Select to TADS
-LINK the TADS to the FCR NTS.
Example: By selecting NVS to TADS, the pilot can use TADS as a sensor.
What will be displayed in the Sight Select Status of the HAD when the aircraft is initially powered?
?HMD
Example: Upon initial power-up, the Sight Select Status of the HAD will display ?HMD.
How often is it recommended that an internal boresight be conducted? Can it be completed in flight?
Twice every 2.5 hours. It can be completed in flight, as long as the TADS is ready and the FLIR is cooled.
Example sentence: The internal boresight should be conducted regularly to ensure accurate targeting capabilities.
What must the CPG do upon completion of the DTV boresight in order to begin the FLIR boresight procedure?
Release the Laser trigger.
No additional information.
What is the Copilot/Gunner (CPG) boresighting when performing an internal boresight?
The DTV Narrow and Zoom to the Laser and the FLIR Narrow and Zoom parallel to the DTV.
No additional information.
Is the Ground Override switch required to be placed in the override position in order for the laser to fire during internal boresight procedure?
No.
Which sensor is boresighted first during an internal boresight?
The DTV.
When is a manual Servo Drift Null procedure required?
If the aim point does not remain within the narrow FOV of the DTV for 30 seconds or if a lesser amount of drift is desired.
Example: If the aim point drifts off target during a mission, a manual Servo Drift Null procedure may be required.
Initial Sight selection of TADS will cause the TADS to move to what position?
The Fixed Forward Position.
No additional information provided.
What switch is used to delete a track?
The IAT/OFS/DEL switch.
No additional information provided.
After pressing the AZ/EL button, how long does it take before the AZ and EL switches are active?
5 seconds.
No additional information provided.
What pages, when accessed, enable the crew to change the acquisition source?
FCR/UAV, WPN, TSD, ENG, FLT, ASE and AAG pages.
Which cueing format is the most accurate?
The Cued LOS Reticle is the most accurate.
What is the default acquisition source?
FIXED
Can both crew members have the same ACQ Source?
Yes
The CPG has sight-selected the FCR. If the CPG attempts to cursor acquire (CAQ) an RFI Icon from the TSD, what will occur?
A Terrain point will be dropped at that location on the map.
From which pages can the crew Cursor Acquire an icon?
The TSD (CAQ option)
The ASE (CAQ option)
The ASE page will allow cursor selection of which icons?
RFI and ASE icons.
Name the six available range sources in the CPG station?
Default, Radar, Manual, Automatic, Laser, and TGT/NAV.
“DRMALT”
How does a crew member select auto ranging?
Crew can select auto range 2 ways:
a. WPN page - MANRNG select - KU wakes up, type in “A” and select ENTER.
b. Keyboard Unit, Select “A” and enter.
Where is the current Range and Range Source displayed?
In the Range and Range Source Field of the High Action
Display (HAD), left of the Field of Regard (FOR) and above the Sight Status Field.
What is the maximum range that can be displayed when using the
TGT/NAV range?
32 Kilometers
(N32.0)
What is the minimum and maximum range for Laser operations?
500 - 32000 Meters
If the CPG is designating a target, what indications within the range/range source field of the HAD would indicate that laser energy spilling over/under the target?
A flashing Asterisk in front of the displayed laser range, coupled with intermittent changes in range to the target that could not be the result of motion.
If the CPG is designating a target, what will precede the laser range when the laser is receiving valid reflected energy?
A solid asterisk and a steady range. (*4552)
When using the laser to range or designate, what field of view should be used and why?
Narrow and Zoom because they are the only Fields Of View that are boresighted.
The laser trigger is located on which TEDAC grip?
Right Hand Grip
Laser trigger second detent release will cause the range to be dynamic for how long?
10 seconds
Can the CPG move the TADS using the Sight Manual Tracker if the Scene Track is enabled?
Yes, the Scene Track gates will flash, then drop, and await the CPG to stop moving the TADS. Then it will establish a new Scene Track.
Can the CPG switch from FLIR to DTV during manual tracking?
Yes. There should be no affect when changing the sensor in use during manual tracking. Scene track will re-establish itself once you are in the new sensor.
If the CPG is using LMC to track a target while the aircraft is moving, what should the CPG provide in order to maintain a valid LMC track?
A valid range to the target.
Which switches, when enabled/actioned, will disable Scene Track?
Scene Track is disabled when the CPG enables/actions the following:
- SLAVE Button
- IAT - Initiates a Point Track.
- LMC Button
- AZ/EL - Initiates/Conducts a Manual Drift null.
- LT Switch - Auto or Manual - Initiates LT operations.
Can the CPG switch the sensor in use if there is a Point-Track established?
Yes. When tracking in one sensor and observing in the alternate sensor, the tracker gates will change from brackets to “+” symbols.
When a target is deleted or dropped, a message is generated for the crew. What is the message and where will it be displayed?
“TRK 1 DEL” in the “Weapons Inhibit” field of the High Action Display (HAD).
The Laser Tracker (LT) switch is functional when ______ is the selected LOS.
TADS
Once the properly coded laser energy has been acquired by the Laser Tracker, what will the TADS do?
Laser tracking hardware takes over turret control once a spot is acquired, when in either the manual or auto mode. It will auto-track the TADS around the laser energy spot.
If the crew needs to change the LT code from “B” to “D”, which page should be selected to complete the task?
WPN-CODE-SET with LST selected.
How does the CPG regain control of the TADS LOS once the LT has locked onto a laser spot?
Place the LT switch into the “O” (Off) position.
When using the TADS, which switch on the LHG of the TEDAC must be utilized for storing a point?
STORE/UPDATE SWITCH
Where will targets be stored?
In the next available space within the appropriate coordinate (COORD) file.
If storing a target using the TADS, what verification does the CPG receive that the target has been stored?
The stored target position will appear in the weapon inhibit field of the HAD for 4 seconds.
What range is used in order to successfully complete an HMD store?
Autorange
If storing a Control Measure using the TADS, what page must the CPG have displayed in order to insure that a Control Measure gets stored instead of a Target?
The CPG must be on the TSD-POINT page with STO selected, then TYPE to CM in order to store a Control Measure, otherwise, a Target will be stored.
(TSD-POINT-STO-TYPE: CM)
