Interrogator
The ground-based surveillance radar beacon transmitter-receiver, which normally scans in synchronism with a primary radar, transmitting discrete radio signals which repetitiously request all transponders on the mode being used to reply. The replies received are mixed with the primary radar returns and displayed on the same plan position indicator (radar scope). Also, applied to the airborne element of the TACAN/DME system.
Aero Linx: Bird Strike Committee Canada
The Bird Strike Association of Canada has a new (old) name. Going back to the past, we have decided to revert to the name Bird Strike Committee Canada (or Birdstrike Canada for short). Nothing else changes, just our name. We are still a membership organization and still represent the industry with respect to wildlife hazards to aircraft. We believe that the key to reduce damaging wildlife strikes to aircraft in Canada is by building a community of professionals to exchange ideas, experiences and co-operative efforts to better manage wildlife at all Canadian airports. It is through the ecological management of wildlife and the application of best practices that we will be successful i
Aero-News Quote of the Day
“TALONS showed the advantages of using a low-cost add-on elevated sensor to extend the vision and connectivity of a surface asset and ACTUV demonstrated its ability as a flexible and robust payload truck. This demonstration was an important milestone in showing how clever use of unmanned systems could cost-effectively provide improved capabilities.”
Source: Dan Patt, DARPA program manager for TALONS, cpommenting on DARPA’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) program -- which has developed and built a technology demonstration vessel that is currently undergoing open-water testing off
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