Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3171110 Radar and Navigational Aids Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3171110
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the basic principle of RADAR system.
(b)
4 marks
Define Pulse Width, Pulse Repetition Time, Average power and Clutter.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss Radar applications in detail.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain Doppler effect.
(b)
4 marks
Define Navigation, Pilotage, Celestial Navigation and Dead reckoning.
(c)
7 marks

Derive the simple form of radar range equation and relates the transmitter peak power to the maximum range of the radar.

(c)
7 marks
Explain prediction of range performance in detail.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define blind speed. How can you avoid it?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the necessity of Delay line canceller in MTI.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the working of CW radar with the help of block diagram. Also give its limitations and applications.

(a)
3 marks

With CW transmitter frequency of 3 GHz, calculate doppler frequency seen by a stationary radar when target radial velocity is 36 km/hr.

(b)
4 marks

Name the methods used to generate the error signal. Explain sequential lobbing method of tracking.

(c)
7 marks
Draw the block diagram and explain the operations of an MTI radar.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the principle of duplexer in Radar.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the line-type modulator in brief.
(c)
7 marks
Explain Monopulse tracking radar in detail.
(a)
3 marks
What do you understand by radar display? Define A – Scope display.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the conical scanning method of tracking of an acquired target.
(c)
7 marks
Explain LORAN – C as hyperbolic navigation system.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare the navigation satellite system like Galileo and GLONASS.
(b)
4 marks
List down the types of Radar antennas. Explain any one in brief.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the principal of phased array for electronic scanning.
(a)
3 marks
Explain GPS in brief.
(b)
4 marks
How ‘cone of silence’ is heard in LF/MF radio range?
(c)
7 marks
Explain Instrument Landing System in detail.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Radar and Navigational Aids (Winter 2025, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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