VDL BREVITY TERMS

Question 1

check capture

Answer 1

target appears to be no longer tracked by sensor

Question 2

check focus

Answer 2

sensor image appears to be out of focus

Question 3

declutter

Answer 3

JTAC requests the pilot to remove targeting symbology to allow better view of the target area

Question 4

handshake

Answer 4

video date link established. opposite of HOLLOW

Question 5

hollow

Answer 5

lost video data link. opposite of HANDSHAKE

Question 6

expect hollow

Answer 6

a condition will likely exist that limits ROVER reception (maneuvers, terrain, ect.)

Question 7

set

Answer 7

no longer slewing sensor and awaiting further updates

Question 8

shadow

Answer 8

follow indicated target

Question 9

stake

Answer 9

a full motion video system mark has been set and is used a a frame of reference

Question 10

switch camera

Answer 10

switch IR polarity to black hot or white hot

Question 11

zoom (in/out)

Answer 11

increase/decrease the sensor’s focal length. ZOOM IN/OUT is normally followed by “ONE, TWO, THREE or FOUR” to indicate the number of fields of view (FOV) to change. (note: it is recommended only one change in or out at a time be used for FOV)