How many radar blips does a SART generate on a radar along its bearing?

How many radar blips does a SART generate on a radar along its bearing?

• A. 6 blips
• B. 12 blips
• C. 24 blips
• D. 48 blips

Answer: (B)

A SART responds to a radar interrogation with a recognizable pattern that shows up as a line of blips along its bearing on the interrogating radar. This fixed pattern makes it easy for the radar operator to spot the beacon and determine its direction quickly in gathering search-and-rescue situations. The standard pattern is twelve discrete blips arranged in a row, which is long enough to be clearly identifiable without cluttering the screen. Seeing twelve blips along the bearing tells you exactly where the SART is located relative to your radar, helping you steer toward it. The other counts aren’t the recognized pattern, so twelve is the best answer.

A SART responds to a radar interrogation with a recognizable pattern that shows up as a line of blips along its bearing on the interrogating radar. This fixed pattern makes it easy for the radar operator to spot the beacon and determine its direction quickly in gathering search-and-rescue situations. The standard pattern is twelve discrete blips arranged in a row, which is long enough to be clearly identifiable without cluttering the screen. Seeing twelve blips along the bearing tells you exactly where the SART is located relative to your radar, helping you steer toward it. The other counts aren’t the recognized pattern, so twelve is the best answer.