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T or F: obstacles in the transmission path can cause radio frequency interference in telecommunication systems

true

Infrared payloads are constructed similarly to RGB electro-optical payloads with which of the following exceptions?

the semiconductor material is different

Which of the following are common architecture components shared by all robots?

electronic systems, mechanical structure, software

T or F: the Human Machine Interface (HMI) in a ground control station is used to control flight and interact with remotely piloted aircraft

true

T or F: the primary purpose of the guidance is to determine the desired flight path of the air vehicle

true

Stability is an airfoil's tendency to return to a state of _ after a perturbation

equilibrium

which of the following is a metric that can be used to assess system reliability?

MTBF

T of F: beyond visual line of sight and beyond line of sight are the same

false

which of the following is NOT a function of a remotely piloted aircraft system data link?

storing data

T or F: radiometric correction involves adjusting the brightness and color values of data

true

T or F: frequency modulation involves encoding information into a carrier wave by varying the amplitude, amount of energy carried by the wave

false

weather conditions and obstacles are environmental challenges that fall into which environmental domains?

operational

T or F: Dead reckoning is different from ground reference navigation in that dead reckoning uses known landmarks to maintain course, whereas ground reference uses direction and speed of travel.

false

Which of the following is a mathematically defined surface that approximates the shape of the Earth?

ellipsoid

T or F: Lower-frequency carrier waves can carry more information.

False

T or F: Multiplexing a signal allows for the simultaneous transmission of several signals, which has the positive side effect of reducing data link interference

true

T or F: density altitude affects visibility of the pilot

false

Moving a fixed- wing aircraft's elevators will generate rotation around the lateral axis also known as which of the following?

pitch

T or F: the angle of attack is the angle between the chord line and the relative airflow

true

Which of the following has the primary function of automating the air vehicle's flight control?

flight control computer

an autonomous uncrewed aircraft system has which of the following features?

requires no human intervention

Ground sample distance is a measurement of what type of resolution?

Spatial

what is the primary role of the human in a remotely piloted aircraft system?

they are responsible for the safety and reliability of the system

what type of closed loop system adjusts the output of a process based on the difference between the desired output (the setpoint) and the measured output?

proportional-integral-derivative-control

T or F: the ground data terminal provides communication with airborne systems equipped with a datalink

true

emissivity compares the thermal emittance of an object to that of which of the following

a black body

a ___ is a type of UAS that combines the features of both the rotor and fixed wing systems

powerlift

which of the following systems does not require human intrvention

Autonomous UAS

T or F: in the context of remotely piloted aircraft systems, DAA stands for detect and avoid

true

what avionic sensor combines information from gyroscopes and accelerometers to determine the aircraft's altitude at an angular rate?

inertial measurement unit

T or F: air density decreases with increasing temperature, causing aircraft performance to increase

false

which element of a remotely piloted aircraft system is responsible for the safety and reliability of the whole system?

human element

a geoid in geospatial data is:

a model representing the earth's gravity field

which of the following describes the tendency of an aircraft to fly in a prescribed flight condition

stability

if power and wavelength are equal, which antennas would have the shortest range?

omni-directional

which of the following are typical hardware components of a data link?

antenna, modem, receiver, transmitter

T or F: based on sensor data, a closed loop control system adjusts to the aircraft's control surfaces

true

which of the following types of accuracy refers to the accuracy of spatial data with respect to real world coordinates?

absolute accuracy

which hardware items are not typically found in a ground control station?

microwave oven, engine instrument panel

how does the way a fixed wing aircraft induce yaw different than a multirotor?

A fixed-wing moves a rudder into the airstream, whereas a multirotor increases the RPM of two diagonal motors

equipment failure and interference by other signals or terrain can cause which of the following?

loss of link

which payload is considered passive in data capture

electro-optical

T or F: Mission management in RPAS operations ensures the safety and efficiency of the entire mission

true

T or F: a combustion engine generates thrust by accelerating a stream of air or fluid in the direction opposite to its rotation

false

which essential function of a control station describes the processing and sharing of mission data and imagery

data exploitation

which of the following control station types is also referred to as a pilot control bow (PCB)?

handheld control station

increasing the angle of attack of a wing is directly proportional to the amount of lift produced until boundary layer separation, resulting in which of the following?

wing stall

in what ways is RPAS performance impacted by payloads?

Power requirements of the payload , Flight time and battery life , Weight and balance of the aircraft

T or F: altitude, airspace, and real-time video feeds are commonly displayed on a primary flight display (PFD)

false

which components are typically found in a ground control station?

control interface, power supply, display system

T or F: air density decreases with increasing temperature, causing aircraft performance to decrease

true

what is the purpose of the control station in RPAS operations?

command and control, mission management, data exploitation

T or F: GTOW, in the context of UAS regulation, stands for general takeoff

false

why would radiometric IR be better than isothermal IR for evaluating measurable temperature differences in objects?

Radiometric IR provides absolute temperature measurements

what makes the piston in a combustion engine move?

controlled explosion

terrain masking, equipment failures, and electromagnetic interference can cause which of the following conditions?

loss of link

a control interface and data storage devices are typical of what?

hardware found in ground control stations

photogrammetry uses which of the following techniques to determine the positions of ground points by analyzing the images acquired from overlapping aerial photographs?

aerial triangulation

T or F: Atmospheric correction algorithms in remote sensing help correct for scattering and absorption

true

T or F: a digital surface model represents the surface of the earth and provides details about elevation, slope, and aspect

false

sky wave reflection occurs when radio waves below bounce off charged particles in the earth's ionosphere

1 GHz

which methods have been employed for launching air vehicles in remotely piloted aircraft systems?

hand thrown, catapult, vehicle assisted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)

which essential function of a control station describes defining mission objectives and flight paths

mission planning

issuing commands to the air vehicle and receiving telemetry data is called what on the control station?

command and control (C2)

T or F: the acronym LOA stands for level of adaptation

false

which remotely piloted aircraft system element is responsible for transmitting data between the ground control station and the aircraft

data link

obstacles within the transmission path of a radio wave cause which of the following?

radio frequency interference

which of the following types of infrared payloads capture absolute temperature measurements?

radiometric

dead reckoning is a navigational technique that estimates the aircraft's position based on which of the following?

direction and speed of travel

T or F: radiance in remote sensing is energy emitted by the sensor

false

which of the following is not one of the four forces acting upon an aircraft?

gravity

T or F: a "data link budget" helps telecommunication engineers determine the transmitted signal's frequency

false

control surfaces like ailerons, rudders, and elevators perform which of the following tasks?

maintain a fixed wing aircraft's stability and maneuverability

T or F: a closed loop control system adjusts the control output based on the difference between the desired and measured outputs

true

what is the term for the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another due to a change in their speed?

refraction

Which of the following is not a function of a remotely piloted aircraft system's data link?

providing return to home commands in the event of an interruption

removing the need to support a human pilot can have which of the following effects on the design process?

allows for a lighter weight aircraft, reallocates space on the aircraft for fuel of the payload, can simplify the design

which types of scattering result in the sky looking blue and clouds looking white?

rayleigh and mie

which of the following battery types has the highest energy density?

Lithium polymer (LiPo)

which of the following are core components of all remotely piloted aircraft systems?

control station, support equipment, payload

reducing human exposure to hazardous environments can be classified as what type of work?

dirty

T or F: LiDAR measures distances between the sensor and the object of reference and can generate 3D maps and models

true

which of the following operation concepts uses multiple data links to extend the range of an air vehicle

beyond line of sight

aviation uses G forces to measure which of the following?

load

T or F: clouds are white because of Mie scattering

true

adding an overweight payload to a remotely piloted aircraft can adversely affect air vehicle performance in which of the following ways?

Diminished controllability, Higher stall speed, Poor rate of climb, Reduced maneuverability

which of the following is a term for describing the shape of a wing's cross section

airfoil

T or F: in the realm of GPS navigation, PDOP stands for performance and data output parameter

false

which type of camera measures heat emitted by objects

infrared

T or F: a remotely piloted aircraft system has lower levels of autonomy than an autonomous uncrewed aircraft system

true

T or F: the sky is blue because of MIE scattering

false

T or F: RPAS payloads can include things like cargo weather tracking devices, radio transceivers, and sprayers

true

the rapid advancement of UAS technology has slowed the pace of which of the following?

regulations

which of the following is not one of the four primary forces acting on an air vehicle during flight

power

reduced cruising speed and maneuverability are products of which of the following?

excess weight

T or F: a rolling shutter captures images line by line

true

which of the following data links would enable beyond line of sight operations?

iridium SATCOM, airborne relay

which components of a remotely piloted aircraft system are found in the ground control station?

radio transmitter/receiver, computer, monitor

how will adding more weight to a remotely piloted aircraft affect performance

adversely affect stability

which component of the air data computer measures airspeed

pitot tube