Course
Description
This course provides the student with an understanding
of Avionic Communications and Navigation equipment, their modes
of operation and the procedures for evaluating this equipment.
The importance of antenna patterns and the methods of conducting
Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility tests will be shown.
The module also provides a tutorial in Basic Navigation which
will allow non-flyers to converse in the same language as pilots.
This course addresses those systems which provide operators with
voice communications and data transfer such as radios and data
links. The student will be able to identify the parameters which
need to be evaluated in these systems in order to show spec compliance
or mission suitability. Additionally, the module will address
navigational systems that provide position, velocity or acceleration
to the operator. An overview of the theory of operation of these
systems, typical accuracies and employment is covered.
Pre-requisites
None
Texts and Reference Materials
Avionics Navigation Systems, 2nd edition, Kayton
and Fried
NTPS Course Notes
Test of Navigation Systems, NATO Research and Test
Organization
Intructor Text
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of communication and navigation systems, their accuracies and implementation and the method for evaluating these systems. He/she will be familiar with:
1. EMI/EMC Test Requirements
2. Antenna Pattern Requirements
3. Avionic Navigation Systems implementation
4. Ground and Flight Test of Communications and Data Link Systems
5. Ground and Flight Evaluations of Navigational Systems
6. Specific requirements for integrated navigation
platforms
7. The deficiencies of Communications and Navigational
Systems
Sequence of Instruction
Basic Navigation
Communications Flight Test
Antenna Patterns
EMI/EMC
Data Links
Radio Aids to Navigation
Position Determinant Systems
Velocity Determinant Systems
Acceleration Determinant Systems |
Instructional
Methodology
Lectures
Ground Labs
Process of Evaluation
Examinations
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