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ET2 Navigation Systems Quiz 1
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06/30/2011

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Given the orbital parameters of a satellite, the Doppler shift of the signal transmitted from that satellite, and the velocity of the vessel, it is possible to obtain a navigational fix if the satellite is within what distance from the navigation set?
Definition
Line-of-sight
Term
If errors are detected during a read back of freshly injected satellite data, how often is the NNSS satellite message injection repeated until the transmission is verified as being correct?
Definition
Every 2 minutes
Term
What is the "at sea" accuracy of the AN/SRN-19(V)2?
Definition
0.25 Miles
Term
How often is the identification code broadcast?
Definition
Every 37.5 seconds
Term
Which of the following terms describes GPS satellite positioning data?
Definition
Almanac and Ephemeris
Term
How many earth orbits will each GPS satellite complete in a 24 hour period?
Definition
2
Term
What is the designation of latest TACAN equipment in the fleet?
Definition
AN/URN-25
Term
What communications method is used for GPS satellite broadcasts?
Definition
Spread-spectrum
Term
What signal does the TACAN ground station transmit to identify itself?
Definition
Identification pulse group
Term
Which of the following actions required to determine position in piloting is/are not required in electronic navigation?
Definition
Seeing the landmarks
Term
Which navigation system continually computes the latitude and longitude of a ship by sensing acceleration?
Definition
SINS
Term
How often is the GPS satellite navigation data updated?
Definition
Every 24 Hours
Term
In the AS-3240 electronically-scanned antenna, the old single phase rotating parasitic element has been replaced by how many electrically-switched inner parasitic elements?
Definition
12
Term
Accurate NNSS position fixes for a moving vessel require what additional computation?
Definition
Vessel's speed
Term
The TACAN receiver frequency is always displaced how many MHz from the transmitter frequency?
Definition
63
Term
The nominal orbit of NNSS satellites is what type of orbital parameter?
Definition
Fixed
Term
Radio navigation consists of which of the following categories?
Definition
Space-based systems and terrestrial systems
Term
Ionospheric delay is greatest when a signal is received from directly overhead. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
You are initializing the AN/SRN-19(V)2. In addition to programming the set's position, what other parameter must you enter?
Definition
Antenna height
Term
GPS satellites use atomic clocks; the receivers do not. What type of error must be computed based on this fact?
Definition
Clock
Term
Which ships system will provide the information required to perform the additional computation required by NNSS?
Definition
SINS
Term
Approximately how long does it take the injection station to transmit information to a NNSS satellite?
Definition
15 seconds
Term
What type of modulation is used to convey TACAN bearing information?
Definition
Amplitude modulation
Term
What is the total number of TACAN channels available when using both X and Y modes?
Definition
252
Term
What is a AN/WSN-5?
Definition
Standalone SINS
Term
What is the AN/WRN-6
Definition
portable GPS receiver
Term
One of the capabilities of the AN/WRN-5 includes time-ordered alerts for up to how many satellites?
Definition
8
Term
There are how many active spare and how many active operational GPS satellites?
Definition
3 and 21
Term
TACAN is based on what type of radio air navigation system?
Definition
Polar coordiante
Term
One of the characteristics of dead-reckoning is that the accuracy of the estimated position never exceeds the navigation method used to obtain the last fix. What happens to the accuracy of the estimated position over time?
Definition
It decreases
Term
OMEGA is a hyperbolic phase-difference measuring system that compares the phase angle of two or more radio signals synchronized to what device or factor?
Definition
A common time base
Term
How many aircraft can be provided distance data simultaneously?
Definition
100
Term
What characteristic of the transmitted TACAN pulses supplies the distance information to the aircraft?
Definition
timing
Term
What type of system is used to keep the SINS platform stabalized?
Definition
Gyro
Term
What type of radiation pattern is transmitted by the TACAN ground station antenna?
Definition
Cardioid
Term
NNSS satellite data can be used as an accurate time reference. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
What activity may degrade the accuracy of the AN/SRN-19(V)2?
Definition
Sunspots
Term
A ship's internal navigation system is dependent on celestial, sight, and radio navigation aids. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
Approximately how often can operators using the NNSS obtain fixes?
Definition
Every two hours
Term
NNSS satellite refined orbits are calculated at what facility?
Definition
Computer center
Term
What are the 2 types of NNSS satellite parameters included in the phase-modulated data?
Definition
fixed and variable
Term
Which of the following receiver controls provides noise generated outputs?
Definition
Squitter
Term
Which device measures change in speed or direction along the axis in which it lies?
Definition
Accelerometer
Term
What navigational system will replace the NNSS?
Definition
NAVSTAR GPS
Term
Referring to land marks with known positions on earth describes what navigation method?
Definition
Piloting
Term
Within how many feet can GPS determine position fixes?
Definition
50
Term
Troposperic delay is predicted and included in what satellite data?
Definition
Almanac
Term
What type of decoders do TACAN transponders use?
Definition
Twin-pulse
Term
What is the normal operating mode for AN/WRN-6(V)?
Definition
Navigation
Term
GPS navigation is based on what principle?
Definition
Satellite ranging
Term
Estimating ship's position between known navigational points or fixes is know as?
Definition
Dead reckoning
Term
Instead of depending on radio wave reflection, beacon transponders generate what type of reply?
Definition
Artificial
Term
NNSS satellites transmit phase modulated data ever 2 minutes on how many rf carriers?
Definition
2
Term
Of Precise Code and Course Acquisition Code, which is not available to civilians?
Definition
Precise code
Term
GPS satellites are positioned so a minimum of how many satellites are observable to a user on earth?
Definition
4
Term
According to the 1992 Federal Radio Navigation Plan, what system will become the primary navigation reference system for surface ships?
Definition
NAVSTAR
Term
Tactical navigation is directly concerned with maneuvering the ship in navigable waters. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
What facility transmits the data required to update the GPS satellite navigation data message?
Definition
Manned control center
Term
Satellite signals reflecting off one or more objects before reaching the navigation set produce what type of reception?
Definition
Multipath
Term
What data do operators enter into the AN/WRN-6(V) to speed up the satellite acquisition?
Definition
Time and date and current postion
Term
What data is not included in the GPS NAV-msg?
Definition
Spectral
Term
The AN/URN-20 uses the same electronically scanned antenna as the AN/URN-25. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
How is the time difference between satellite transmission and when the navigation set receives this signal related to the distance between the satellite and the receiver?
Definition
Directly proportional
Term
Which of the following factors affects the measurement of doppler shift?
Definition
Refraction
Term
What is the most common name for the 135Hz reference burst?
Definition
North reference busrt
Term
LORAN takes advantage of what radio signal characteristic?
Definition
Constant velocity
Term
What facility calculates NNSS satellite clock error before satellite message injection?
Definition
Control center
Term
What is one big advantage the electronically-scanned antenna has over the old mechanically rotated antenna?
Definition
It eliminates bandwidth limitations
Term
To solve the problem of Doppler shift accuracy, satellites are designed to transmit on how many frequencies?
Definition
2
Term
If more interrogating aircraft come into the TACANs range, the number of noise generated pulses will?
Definition
decrease
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