PRIMUSr 880 Digital Weather Radar System
NOTES: 1. REACT’s three functions (attenuation compensation, cyan field, and forcing targets to magenta) are switched on and off with the RCT
switch.
2.Refer to Section 5, Radar Facts, for a description of REACT.
DGMAP (Ground Mapping) - The GMAP position puts the radar system in the Ground Mapping mode. The system is fully operational and all parameters are set to enhance returns from
ground targets.
NOTE: REACT, TGT, or TRB modes are not selectable in GMAP.
WARNING
WEATHER TYPE TARGETS ARE NOT CALIBRATED WHEN THE RADAR IS IN THE GMAP MODE. BECAUSE OF THIS, DO NOT USE THE GMAP MODE FOR WEATHER DETECTION.
As a constant reminder that GMAP is selected, the alphanumerics are changed to green, the GMAP legend is displayed in the mode field, and the color scheme is changed to cyan, yellow, and magenta. Cyan represents the least reflective return, yellow is a
moderate return, and magenta is a strong return.
If GMAP is selected before the initial RTA warmup period is complete (approximately 45 to 90 seconds), the white WAIT legend is displayed in the mode field. In wait mode, the transmitter and antenna scan are inhibited and the memory is erased. When the warmup period is complete, the system automatically switches to
the GMAP mode.
DFP (Flight Plan) - The FP position puts the radar system in the flight plan mode, which clears the screen of radar data so ancillary data
can be displayed. Examples of this data are:
-Navigation displays
-Electrical discharge (lightning) data.
NOTE: In the FP mode, the radar RTA is put in standby, the alphanumerics are changed to cyan, and the FLTPLN legend is displayed in the mode field.
Operating Controls | A28- 1146- 102- 00 |
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