Which of the following is not true with respect to Doppler radar system?

All weather system

Measures the ground velocity

Velocity is extremely accurate

Transmitter power is high and requires ground assistance

Correct Answer : Transmitter power is high and requires ground assistance

Explanation : The Doppler system is self contained, it requires no ground based stations or satellite transmitters. The airborne transmitter power requirements are extremely small, which leads to low weight, size, and cost of equipment.

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Anti reflection coated optics reduce ________

Refraction

Reflection angle

Intensity of star image

Optical transmission losses

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Optical transmission losses

Explanation : For anti-reflection coated optics, the optical transmission losses may be 1% or 2% at each air to glass or glass to air optical control surface within the telescope, including windows or sensor covers or surfaces. For uncoated optics, the loss per surface is about 4% to 5%.

The ratio of the focal length to aperture is called the ________

Focal number

f/ number

Critical aperture

Effective aperture

Correct Answer : Option (B) : f/ number

Explanation : The ratio of focal length to aperture is called the f/ number. For example, an f/10 telescope may have a 30 in. focal length and a 3 in. aperture.

The physical size of the star depends upon _____

Shape of image

Colour of image

Angular size of image

Intensity of image

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Angular size of image