Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3130 (Set 88)

Which statement concerning exposure to microwave signal radiation is TRUE?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — The INMARSAT-B ray dome normally prevents nearby persons from being able to determine the direction of the internal antenna.

INMARSAT-B antennas utilize high-gain directional beams. The radome serves as a physical barrier, obscuring the internal antenna's orientation. This design prevents personnel from inadvertently standing in the direct path of high-intensity microwave radiation, which poses significant thermal hazards to human tissue if exposed at close range.

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