When performing a zero degree slew command, what value does the operator slew the radar set to?

When performing a zero degree slew command, what value does the operator slew the radar set to?

• A. The current rz azimuth
• B. 0 degrees
• C. Maximum azimuth
• D. 0 degrees elevation

Answer: (A)

Zero degree slew means no change in azimuth from the radar’s current pointing. In this mode, the system uses the present azimuth setting, called the current rz azimuth, as the target. So the operator slews the radar to the current rz azimuth, effectively keeping the antenna where it is. The other options would move the antenna to a fixed reference (0 degrees absolute), to the far end of its travel (maximum azimuth), or relate to vertical angle (elevation), none of which apply to a zero-degree slew in azimuth.

Zero degree slew means no change in azimuth from the radar’s current pointing. In this mode, the system uses the present azimuth setting, called the current rz azimuth, as the target. So the operator slews the radar to the current rz azimuth, effectively keeping the antenna where it is.

The other options would move the antenna to a fixed reference (0 degrees absolute), to the far end of its travel (maximum azimuth), or relate to vertical angle (elevation), none of which apply to a zero-degree slew in azimuth.