Fundamentals of Antenna Quiz

It occurs when parts of the aircraft, such as the vertical stabilizer or landing gear doors, obstruct the antenna's signal.

It is responsible for line-of-sight ground-to-aircraft and aircraft-to-aircraft communications, land mobile and maritime mobile communications, amateur radio, weather radio.

During what era the first all radio-controlled blind-landing was accomplished.

The _____ segment of the GPS monitors each satellite to ensure its location and time are precise.

These antennas can be low-profile and require proper support, considering factors such as drag load at subsonic speeds.

It is a navigation system that relies on the use of radio waves to determine an aircraft's position.

An electrical device installed in the aircraft transmits a 4-digit code that includes the aircraft's call sign, altitude, and groundspeed.

What were developed during World War II for communication and navigational purposes?

It uses radio waves to measure the distance between the aircraft and the ground.

How many satellites were utilized for the GPS's space segment?