OGRAD 07.01 – Basic Radar Principles

 

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Q1. The receiver in a primary radar

All 3 answers are correct

Q2. Ignoring pulse length, the maximum pulse repetition frequency (PRF) that can be used by a primary radar facility to detect targets unambiguously to a range of 200 NM is:

405 pps

Q3. Using primary radar, super refraction may play a role, because

Super refraction may cause the direct wave range to be considerably increased

Q4. For any given circumstances, in order to double the effective range of a primary radar the power output must be increased by a factor of:

16

Q5. For a parabolic reflector to make a narrow beam

The size must be large compared to the wavelength

Q6. In which frequency band do most airborne weather, and ground based ATC, radar systems operate?

SHF

Q7. In relation to radar systems that use pulse technology, the term ‘Pulse Recurrence Rate (PRR)’ signifies the:

number of pulses per second

Q8. Minimum useful range of a primary radar requires

Short pulses

Q9. The maximum range of primary radar depends on:

pulse recurrence frequency

Q10. Using a primary radar,

All 3 answers are correct

Q11. In a primary radar the maximum range requires

High pulse effect and long PRI

Q12. The minimum range of a primary radar, using the pulse technique, is determined by the (i)……..; the maximum unambiguous range by the (ii)………

(i) pulse length (ii) pulse recurrence frequency

Q13. The main factor which determines the minimum range that can be measured by a pulsed radar is pulse:

length

Q14. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning the use in primary radar of continuous wave transmissions as compared with pulse transmissions?

It eliminates the minimum target reception range

Q15. On a standard radar display (PPI)

The time base is made to rotate synchronously with the antenna in order to display bearing as well as range

Q16. In a primary radar system

All radio frequency energy is produced by the radar located at the radar site

Q17. Consider the following statements on a freely suspended magnetic needle in the terrestrial magnetic field:

The needle will align itself with the direction of the magnetic lines of force

Q18. The prime factor in determining the maximum unambiguous range of a primary radar is the:

pulse recurrence rate

Q19. A Primary radar operates on the principle of:

pulse technique

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