For a polar mission, given elevation difference 1050 vs 1150, direction 5830, distance 3200, what is the second transmission?

For a polar mission, given elevation difference 1050 vs 1150, direction 5830, distance 3200, what is the second transmission?

• A. Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Up 100, Over.
• B. Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Up 50, Over.
• C. Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Down 100, Over.
• D. Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Up 100, Standby.

Answer: (A)

In a polar mission, the second transmission repeats the azimuth (direction) and range (distance) and adds the vertical correction between the observer’s reference elevation and the target’s elevation. The elevation figures show the target is 100 units higher than the reference (1150 minus 1050). Because the target is higher, you indicate Up 100. The direction and distance remain the same, and you end with Over to indicate you’re finished transmitting and awaiting acknowledgment. That makes the second transmission: Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Up 100, Over.

In a polar mission, the second transmission repeats the azimuth (direction) and range (distance) and adds the vertical correction between the observer’s reference elevation and the target’s elevation. The elevation figures show the target is 100 units higher than the reference (1150 minus 1050). Because the target is higher, you indicate Up 100. The direction and distance remain the same, and you end with Over to indicate you’re finished transmitting and awaiting acknowledgment. That makes the second transmission: Direction 5830, Distance 3200, Up 100, Over.