Airport Navigation Systems

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What is the primary function of an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?

To calculate the aircraft's flight position
To increase the decision altitude for pilots
To provide distance tracking to aircraft
To give pilots lateral and vertical guidance towards the runway (correct)

What type of distance is measured by a Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)?

Vertical distance
Slant-range distance (correct)
Horizontal distance
Altitude distance

What is the primary benefit of using an Instrument Landing System (ILS)?

To increase the air traffic volume
To increase the decision altitude for pilots
To increase the reliability of every landing and reduce the decision altitude (correct)
To reduce the reliability of every landing

What is the role of a DME transmitter in aviation systems?

To transmit the slant-range distance to the aircraft (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a DME transmitter and other instruments?

It is usually coupled with a VOR, DVOR, or CVOR (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an NDB in aviation systems?

It is a type of navigation aid (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a DVOR system?

To provide navigation signals for aircraft (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Pier/Finger terminal configuration?

Centralized facilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a Satellite terminal configuration?

Long distance from the check-in counter to the gate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is used to classify NDB stations?

Signal range (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with Pier/Finger terminals during peak times?

Congestion in the terminal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What frequency range is used by DVOR systems?

108.00 to 117.95 MHz (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the slant-range distance in aviation?

To assist during the flight path, descent, and landing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate the slant-range distance (S)?

S = √(G^2 + H^2) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) in an aircraft?

To determine the bearing and display the position of the aircraft relative to the NDB transmitter (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the signal transmitted by a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)?

It is omnidirectional and covers all directions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the NDB transmitter in aviation?

To provide navigation aid during approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using NDBs in aviation?

It enables pilots to plot a course to their destination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Blast PED device?

For safe and centralized remote blast initiation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of an Operator Independent Truck Dispatch System (TDS)?

To make effective utilization of equipment and manpower (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of system does not require personal interference?

Machine to Machine communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which system is essential for managing emergency situations?

Fire Detection / Protection System (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Auto Inter-locking between different equipment?

To manage interactions between different equipment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is used in Blast PED devices?

Remote control systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sending a request to Train #36 and selecting image camera #2?

To capture video stream for the OCC (C) Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the automatic display of train-borne camera images at the OCC?

PEC activation, saloon door obstruction, driving console cover opening, detrainment door activation, fire extinguisher removal, saloon door emergency handle switch activation, and smoke detection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Operation Control Center (OCC)?

To control the movement of trains in the network (C) Signup and view all the answers

What allows communication by sending signals on cables?

Fiber Optic cables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What device is installed onto the track to detect train movement?

Axle counter (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Front Camera for Detrainment?

To monitor the detrainment door activation (C) Signup and view all the answers