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What is the purpose of adjusting the PRF in the DME system?
What is the purpose of adjusting the PRF in the DME system?
- To switch off is identification
- To avoid self-triggering of the receiving equipment
- To cope with all aircraft (correct)
- To reply to the 100 strongest signals
Why are different frequencies used for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?
Why are different frequencies used for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?
- To permit more channels in the system
- To prevent overload of the system
- To prevent self-triggering of the receiving equipment (correct)
- To avoid reception of signals referring to other aircraft
What occurs when the transmitter moves away from the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
What occurs when the transmitter moves away from the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
- An apparent increase in the transmitted frequency
- No change in the transmitted frequency
- The frequency becomes undefined
- An apparent decrease in the transmitted frequency (correct)
What is the principle behind the Doppler Navigation System?
What is the principle behind the Doppler Navigation System?
What happens to the transmitted frequency when the transmitter and receiver move towards each other?
What happens to the transmitted frequency when the transmitter and receiver move towards each other?
What is a characteristic of the navigation database in the FMS?
What is a characteristic of the navigation database in the FMS?
Where is data relating to waypoints stored in the FMS?
Where is data relating to waypoints stored in the FMS?
What is the purpose of the DME system?
What is the purpose of the DME system?
What occurs when the transmitter moves towards the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
What occurs when the transmitter moves towards the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
What is the benefit of using different frequencies for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?
What is the benefit of using different frequencies for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?