Radar/EM
Describe the Doppler Effect.
When radar waves strike a moving object, the frequency of the returning wave is altered. It allows for more accurate, real-time target tracking (velocity and position).
What is the MINIMUM range of the SA-15 Gauntlet?
1.5km
What is the MAX altitude of the SA-10 Grumble?
30km
What is the ENGAGEMENT RADAR of the SA-13?
SNAPSHOT
What is the formula for wavelength?
Lamba = c/f
What are the FOUR countermeasures?
Chaff, Flares, Jamming, and Maneuver.
24km
What is the MIN altitude of the SA-15 Gauntlet?
6m
What is the NATO name for the SA-13?
GOPHER
What are the THREE types of flares?
Overt, Covert, Kinematic
Aside from physical and electronic, name the TWO types of jamming.
Deceptive and barraging.
What is the MAX TRACKING range of the SA-9 Gaskin?
30km
What is the MAX altitude of the SA-16 Gimlet?
3.5km
What is the ENGAGEMENT RADAR for the SA-15 Gauntlet?
SCRUM HALF
What are the three main categories of radar?
Active, Semi-active, and Passive
Name FOUR factors that affect radar performance.
Beamwidth, Noise and Sensitivity, Range Resolution, and Radar Cross Section.
What is the MAXIMUM range of the SA-18 Grouse?
5.2km
What is the MIN altitude of the SA-20 Gargoyle?
10m
What is the NATO name for the SA-10?
Grumble
How many generations of MANPADS are there?
5
Describe Attenuation and name the THREE types.
Attenuation is the falloff of a wave's energy with distance.
Spreading, Scattering, and Absorption.
What is the MINIMUM range of the SA-14 Gremlin?
600m
What is the MAX altitude of the SA-14 Gremlin?
3km
What is the ENGAGEMENT RADAR for the SA-20?
FLAP LID/TOMBSTONE
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging