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1
Q

What three factors can a Surveillance System provide to Air Traffic Control on Aircraft’s within an Airspace?

A
  • Position.
  • Altitude.
  • Identification.
2
Q

What does Radar stand for?

A

Radio Detection and Ranging.

3
Q

Name two types of Radar?

A
  • Pulse Radar.

- Continuous Radar (CW Radar).

4
Q

What does PSR stand for?

A

Primary Surveillance Radar.

5
Q

Name two main causes of weakened Radar Waves?

A
  • Distance.

- Cloud and Precipitation.

6
Q

What does SSR stand for?

A

Secondary Surveillance Radar.

7
Q

Name four positions on a Transponder Selector Panel?

A
  • OFF.
  • SBY (Standby).
  • ON.
  • ALT.
8
Q

What’s the purpose of the Standby position on a Transponder?

A

To clear the controller’s radar screen of traffic.

9
Q

True or False. An Aircraft banking can affect the transmission between Aircraft and Ground Station?

A

True.

10
Q

What’s the distance between two Aircrafts on the same general radial from the Ground Station that produces garbling?

A

4 NM.