Description
Objectives
•To present the purpose and role of avionic systems in modern aircraft and spacecraft. •To understand the working principles and the development principles of avionic systems. •To provide students a view of the technological trend in the area. •To consolidate the theoretical knowledge with practical experience, that is obtained by developing small-projects (work-labs), either by simulating the functional description of avionic systems or by interacting with hardware components. The first three objectives are addressed by the theoretical component, such as readings of scientific articles. The last objective is addressed by the laboratory component and by the development of small-projects.
Syllabus
1-Introduction to avionic systems 2- Air Data Systems 3-Heading reference Systems – Compasses 4-Attitude reference Systems 5-Radar Sensors: Radar altimeter, doppler radar, weather radar 6-Avionic Data Buses 7- Autopilot and “Fly-by-wire 8-System development and integration 9-Avionics architectures: Integrated Modular Avionics 10-Aircraft electric systems 11-Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) (TCAS, GPWS, ADS-B) 12-Future Air Navigation Systems
Prerequisites
Previous attendance of courses, Programming (C and Matlab), Flight Control, and Sensors and Systems.
Cross Competence Component
The UC encompasses the development of transversal competences on Critical and Innovative Thinking, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills (oral, organizational and teamwork, self-discipline, perseverance, self-motivation skills) and Information and Media Literacy (ability to locate and access information, as well as to analyze and evaluate media content) within the lab assignments and project. The assessment percentage associated with these competences should be around 20%.
Laboratorial Component
The laboratory component will be used to applied the concepts presented during theoretical classes. There will be introductory sessions followed sessions to develop a mini-project. Each mini-project is evaluated based on the experimental results shown and on the prepared(written) report that must describe the approach and the rationality followed to solve the problem or the implemented solution. In order to promote cooperation among students and to develop team working skills, students will form groups to solve the mini- projects.
Programming And Computing Component
Programming skills (C language and MATLAB or similar software) are required to address the mini-projects.
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.