Question

The angle of arrival, relative to the airframe, of a radio signal from an external transmitter is called _________

(a) Bearing

(b) Heading

(c) Phase

(d) Approach angle

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

Question is taken from Navigation Equations in chapter Introduction & Navigation Equations of Avionics

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Bearing

For explanation: The angle of arrival, relative to the airframe, of a radio signal from an external transmitter is called bearing. Bearing is measured by the difference in phase or time of arrival at multiple antennas on the airframe.