Marine Radar Systems

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What does the acronym RADAR stand for?

RADIO DETECTION AND RANGING

How many main units does a Marine RADAR system consist of?

Four

What is the speed at which the electromagnetic pulses travel?

300 meters/microsecond

What is the term for the circular area on the display unit screen?

<p>Plan Position Indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the visible radial line created by the moving spot on the screen?

<p>Trace</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the distance represented by the radius of the circle on the display unit?

<p>Range Scale in use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the TR Cell in a RADAR system?

<p>To block the receiver branch of the waveguide during transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Local Oscillator in a RADAR system?

<p>To oscillate at a constant low power RF</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Display Processor Unit in a RADAR system?

<p>To create a rotating trace and control RADAR functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the circular part of the screen in a RADAR system?

<p>PPI (Plan Position Indicator)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mixer in a RADAR system?

<p>To mix the echoes with local oscillations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the IF Amplifier in a RADAR system?

<p>To amplify the IF signals several million times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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