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First, I need to go through the content systematically. The main sections are System Components, Beacon types, Batteries, Operational Notes, Beacon Deployment, Sources of Error, Ray Bending, Absorption, System Advantages/Disadvantages, and Artemis. Each of these can be a source for a few questions.
Starting with the System Components: The Operating Station allows configuration and beacon control. The Transceiver Unit and SPU manipulate signals and have transmitters and beam-forming electronics. The transducer is on a hull unit below aerated water. Beacons with different types… Okay, so maybe a question about the location of the transducer or components’ functions.
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Then, the types of beacons: Transponders, Responders, Pingers, Telemetry, Inclinometers. Each has distinct features. For example, transponders reply to interrogation pulses, responders use a hardwired link, ping send preset intervals. Need to ensure differences between them are clear in the questions.
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Batteries: Rechargeable vs. Lithium. Memory effect with Ni-Cad, replacement for Lithium. Operational notes mention logging use to avoid dead batteries. Maybe a question on battery management or types.
Deployment methods: divers, ROVs, acoustic release, wire from ship, buoy. Considerations like avoiding acoustic shadowing, thruster noise, aeration. The DPO needs to manage acoustic paths and anticipate tide changes. Possible error sources here.
Sources of Error: Multipath, noise, aeration. Ray bending due to temperature/salinity (TS), absorption (frequency related). Advantages like independence, redeployment vs. disadvantages like interference, battery life.
Artemis section is about a specific system, its manufacturer, usage in DP and surveys. Noted for offshore loading.
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Now, forming questions. For each key point, I can create a question. For harder ones, maybe comparing two concepts or requiring understanding of implications.
For example, “Which component is responsible for manipulating signals between different modes?” with options including Transceiver Unit, Operating Station, etc. Correct would be Transceiver and SPU.
Another question about beacon types: “Which beacon uses a hardwired umbilical connection for interrogation?” Answer is Responder.
For battery types: What’s a characteristic of rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries? Memory effect if not discharged.
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Operational notes: What’s a major source of interference for transponders? Thruster/propeller noise.
Ray bending: Why is TS dip important? To calculate sound velocity for correct beacon signals.
Challenges include ensuring questions aren’t too similar and covering a broad range of topics. Need to verify correct answers against the content. Each question should have one correct answer and three plausible distractors.
I’ll need to check the depth of each question to match the hard difficulty, perhaps asking for the consequence of not considering TS changes, or why certain deployment methods are used. Maybe also about Artemis system specifics.
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