| CODE | AET1211 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Avionics for Technicians | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute of Aerospace Technologies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces the fundamental concepts of avionics and discusses the architecture and functionality of various avionic systems. The study-unit covers: - Data acquisition (ADCs, DACs, multiplexing, signal conditioning); - Sensors and actuators; - Fly-By-Wire (FBW); - Avionic data buses (ARINC 429, ARINC 664, etc.); - Computer architecture (memory, processor, etc.); - Microprocessors; - Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA); - Standards for airborne hardware and software (DO-178B, etc.); - Flight deck instrumentation and displays (glass cockpit, PFD, ND, HUD, etc.); - Flight Control System; - Flight Management System (FMS); - Automation (autopilot, autolanding, etc.); - Navigation system (GNSS, INS, etc.); - Communication system; - Surveillance systems (radar, TCAS, ADS-B, GPWS, etc.); - Redundancy, reliability, fault tolerance. Study-Unit Aims: - To describe the fundamental components of an avionic system; - To discuss avionic data buses; - To discuss avionic computer architectures; - To introduce standards and guidelines for airborne hardware and software; - To discuss flight deck instrumentation and displays; - To discuss the functionality of various avionic systems that are typically found on modern aircraft; - To explain the techniques and processes associated with the identification of failure modes and the design of fault-tolerant avionic systems. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Highlight the benefits of digital avionic systems and identify their main components; - Explain the difference between various avionic data buses; - Describe different avionic computer architectures; - Describe standards and guidelines for the development of airborne hardware and software; - Explain the purpose and functionality of flight deck instrumentation and displays; - Describe the purpose and functionality of typical avionic systems; - Explain techniques to identify failure modes associated with avionic systems and to design fault-tolerant systems. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Compare the avionic systems and automation capabilities of different aircraft; - Analyse the criticality level of onboard hardware and software; - Assess the sources of error of various aircraft instruments and systems; - Assess the robustness of an avionic system or architecture and identify possible failure modes and bottlenecks. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Helfrick, A., Principles of Avionics, 9th Edition, 2015, Avionics Communications Inc. - Collinson, R.P.G., Introduction to Avionics Systems, 3rd Edition, 2011, Springer Netherlands. - Buckwalter, L., Avionics Databuses, 3rd Edition, 2005, Airline Avionics. - Stimson, G.W., Introduction to Airborne Radar, 3rd Edition, 2014, SciTech Publishing. - Moir, I., Seabridge, A., Jukes, M., Civil Avionics Sysems, 2nd Edition, 2013, Wiley. - Spitzer, C.R., Digital avionics handbook, 2nd Edition, 2007, CRC P. - Spitzer, C.R., Avionics : elements, software and functions, 2007. - Spitzer, C.R., Avionics : development and implementation, 2006. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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