10 Questions
What is the purpose of adjusting the PRF in the DME system?
To cope with all aircraft
Why are different frequencies used for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?
To prevent self-triggering of the receiving equipment
What occurs when the transmitter moves away from the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
An apparent decrease in the transmitted frequency
What is the principle behind the Doppler Navigation System?
Doppler shift in frequency
What happens to the transmitted frequency when the transmitter and receiver move towards each other?
It increases
What is a characteristic of the navigation database in the FMS?
It is read-only to the pilot
Where is data relating to waypoints stored in the FMS?
Navigation database
What is the purpose of the DME system?
To reply to the nearest 100 aircraft
What occurs when the transmitter moves towards the receiver due to the Doppler effect?
An apparent increase in the transmitted frequency
What is the benefit of using different frequencies for transmitting and receiving in the DME system?
It prevents self-triggering of the receiving equipment
This quiz assesses understanding of the principles of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) systems, including frequency usage, signal processing, and system functionality.
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