Sistemas de Controlo de Tráfego

Objectives

Basic concepts of aircraft positioning and navigation are introduced using terrestrial systems, such as radar, ILS, VOR, NDB, ADS-B or satellite systems. To develop competences in analyzing radio navigation signals and realize hands-on experiential activities in the user (pilot) perspective.

Syllabus

Week I. Introduction to radionavigation systems. Terrestrial radionavigation systems. Telecomunications background Week II. Radio Communications and NDB/ADF Week III. VOR and DME Week IV. ILS and markers Week V ADS-B Week VI Radar systems: primary, secondary, weather and radio altimiters Week VII. TCAs, GPWS, GPS and inertial

Prerequisites

Telecommunications.

Cross Competence Component

The subject includes a team project (50% of the final grading) about a topic presented in the class or a theme chosen by the students. In both cases, the development of autonomous research is assumed. The project ends with the writing of a report followed by oral presentation of the main conclusions.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.