TYPES OF ROYAL NAVY SENSOR

Question 1

Which modes of operation does SONAR operate in?

Answer 1

ACTIVE 🚨

PASSIVE 💤

Question 2

List the type of RN sensors

Answer 2

RADAR
SONAR
ESM

Question 3

List the secondary uses of INDIA band RADAR?

Answer 3

Acronym HMS BASH
High definition surface warning
Manoeuvring
Station keeping
Blind pilotage
Aid to navigation
Small boat control
Helicopter control

Question 4

What are the primary functions of INDIA band RADAR 1007 and 1047?

Answer 4

SHIPS SAFETY

COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Question 5

What are the primary functions of RADAR 1045?

Answer 5

SURVEILLANCE

PAMS FIRE CONTROL

Question 6

What are the primary functions of RADAR 1046?

Answer 6

Long range surface and air search and IFF

Question 7

What are the primary functions of RADAR 997?

Answer 7

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

TARGET INDICATION

Question 8

Is ESM equipment detectable by the enemy?

Answer 8

No, because it’s passive.

Question 9

State the two modes of sensor operation

Answer 9

ACTIVE

PASSIVE

Question 10

Explain the ACTIVE mode of operation.

Answer 10

Obtains information from em radiation or em radiation sonar and can be detected by ships and aircraft sensors.

Question 11

Which mode of operation cannot be detected by other ships and A/C?

Answer 11

PASSIVE

Question 12

From RADAR, ESM and SONAR which sensors are active and passive?

Answer 12

RADAR is active and not passive
SONAR is active and passive
EAM is passive and not active

Question 13

What does RADAR stand for?

Answer 13

RADIO
AID TO DETERMINE
DIRECTION
AND 
RANGE