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T.O. GR1F16CJ1 1200 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) PX II The GPS receives signals from orbiting satellites to determine accurate aircraft position, velocity, and time information. The FCC uses this data to reduce inertial navigation errors and enable accurate weapon delivery solutions. GPS data can also be used for inflight alignment of the INS. The FLCS uses GPS data for SWIM during TF. GPS data is also used in HAVE QUICK timeofday updates. Refer to T.O. GR1F16CJ3411 for a detailed description of GPS. INERTIAL NAVIGATION SET (INS) PX II The INS is a prime sensor for aircraft velocity, attitude, and heading and is a source of navigation information. The INS, in conjunction with the upfront controls, GPS, CADC, and FCC provides: D Present position with update and storage capability. D Current winds. D Groundspeed and drift angle. D Great circle course computation with steering provided to 30 points. D Instantaneous and maximum g data for display in the HUD. For a detailed system description, refer to T.O. GR1F16CJ3411. TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION (TACAN) SYSTEM The TACAN system provides continuous bearing and distance information from any selected TACAN station within a lineofsight distance up to approximately 390 miles, depending upon terrain and aircraft altitude. Only distance information is presented when a DME navigational aid is selected. There are 252 channels available for selection. Two antennas, one on top and one on the bottom of the fuselage, provide omnidirectional coverage regardless of aircraft attitude. The TACAN bearing, selected course, range, and course deviation information are displayed on the HSI as determined by HSI and INSTR MODE knob settings. Operation of the TACAN on Upfront Controls The TACAN is controlled by the upfront controls when the TACAN power knob on the AUDIO 2 control panel is placed to on (cw) and the PX II CNI, PX III C & I knob is in UFC. The TCN/ILS page is selected by verifying the CNI page is displayed on the DED and then depressing the TILS function button on the upfront controls. The DED displays information about three TACAN items: operating mode, channel number, and band. The operating mode is displayed (REC, T/R, or A/A TR) and may be changed by positioning the DCS to SEQ until the desired mode is displayed. Channel (1126) and band (X or Y) may be changed within the scratchpad with the keyboard. number on the scratchpad and then depressing the ENTR button. Asterisks remain about the scratchpad after channel change. TACAN band is selected by keying zero in the scratchpad and then depressing the ENTR button. The asterisks remain about the scratchpad after band change. TERRAIN FOLLOWING RADAR (TFR) SYSTEM The TFR system provides manual TF and ATF capability. In manual TF, the NVP provides pitch steering cues via the HUD. In ATF, climb/dive commands are calculated in the NVP and sent to the FLCS to maintain a selectable clearance above the terrain. system description, operating procedures, and operating limitations. AIFF SYSTEM The AIFF system provides selective identification feature (SIF), automatic altitude reporting, and encrypted mode 4 IFF. Normal operation is possible in any of six modes: D Mode 1-Security identity. D Mode 2-Personal identity. D Mode 3/A-Traffic identity. D Mode 4-Encrypted identity. D Mode C-Altitude reporting. D Mode S- PX II Data Link (Surveillance mode), PX III Air traffic control data link (includes mode 3/A and C functions). |