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Navigation Systems & Radar Operations Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum radar separation standard between aircraft at or above 10,000 ft MSL in en-route airspace?

    Answer: 5 NM

    The standard en-route radar separation at or above 10,000 ft MSL is 5 NM between aircraft targets.

  2. When may a controller reduce radar separation to 3 NM in the terminal environment?

    Answer: When authorized by a Letter of Agreement or facility directive and within 40 NM of the antenna

    3 NM radar separation may be applied in terminal areas when authorized and typically within 40 NM of the radar antenna.

  3. What radar technique involves instructing a pilot to fly a specific heading to confirm identity before radar identification is established?

    Answer: Heading verification

    Heading verification (directing a pilot to fly a specific heading and observing the corresponding target movement) is one method of establishing radar identification.

  4. A primary radar return is considered 'fringe' when it appears:

    Answer: Intermittently at or near the outer limits of radar coverage

    Fringe area targets appear intermittently at the outer edges of radar coverage due to weakening signal strength.

  5. In the context of ARTS (Automated Radar Terminal System), what information is typically displayed in the data block?

    Answer: Callsign, altitude, and groundspeed

    A typical ARTS data block displays the aircraft's callsign (or beacon code), Mode C altitude, and groundspeed.

  6. Radar service is terminated when:

    Answer: Pilot is advised and when the aircraft is instructed to change frequencies or contact tower

    Radar service is terminated by advising the pilot and when the aircraft is directed to change to tower, advisory, or another facility's frequency.

  7. What is the purpose of a 'vector' given by ATC during radar operations?

    Answer: To provide navigational guidance in the form of specific headings

    A vector is a heading assignment issued by ATC to provide directional guidance for separation, sequencing, or navigation.