APPENDIX I
GLOSSARY
This glossary defines abbreviations and acronyms as they are used in this training manual.
ac— alternating current
GHz— gigahertz
AFC— automatic frequency control
HERF— Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel
AGC— automatic gain control
HERO— Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to
Ordnance
AM— amplitude modulation/modulated
HERP— Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to
BWO— backward-wave oscillator
Personnel
CAP— combat air patrol
IF— intermediate frequency
CDO— command duty officer
kyd— 1,000 yards
CFA— crossed-field amplifier
LC— inductance-capacitance
CFAR— constant false-alarm rate
LNA— low-noise amplifier
CIC— combat information center
LO— local oscillator
COHO— coherent oscillator
MHz— megahertz
COSRO— conical scan on receive only
MTI— moving-target information/indicator
CPR— cardiopulmonary resuscitation
OOD— officer of the day
CRT— cathode-ray tube
PMS— Planned Maintenance System
CW— continuous wave
PPI— plan position indicator
dB— decibel
PRF— pulse-repetition frequency
de— direct current
EA— electronic attack
EMCON— emissions control
EP— electronic protection
FM— frequency modulation/modulated
PRR— pulse-repetition rate
PRT— pulse-repetition time
RADHAZ— radiation hazard
RC— resistance/capacitance
RF— radio frequency
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