AE4580 Introduction
to Avionics Integration Spring 2008
Eric
N. Johnson
The electronic systems carried on modern aerospace
vehicles (Avionics) are accounting for an increasingly significant proportion
of the total air and space vehicle system capability. As a consequence,
many of the most challenging issues associated with the development of new
aircraft and spacecraft center around the design and interconnection of complex
digital avionics systems. Current knowledge and fundamental skills in
this area are essential for work/research in a number of aerospace disciplines.
By the conclusion of this course, you will understand how
avionics systems impact vehicle design, be able to perform fundamental analyses,
and do functional design. Specific
systems will be used as case-studies, covering: navigation, GPS, stability
augmentation, radar, health-monitoring, data-buses, human factors, and
software.
Syllabus
HW1, was due January 24,
2008
HW2, was due February 19,
2008
HW3, was due April 1, 2008
Project written report due April 17, 2008
Project presentations April 22 and 24, 2008
Course Topics
Principles
and Characteristics of Navigation Systems, GPS,
and Modern Digital Flight Control Systems
Principles of Radar Systems
Antenna Considerations
Communication Systems
Reliability, Redundancy, and Safety-Critical Software
Human Interaction with Modern Aerospace Systems
Pre-Requisites
AE 3521 Flight Dynamics
ECE 3710 Circuits and Electronics
Textbook
Kayton
and Fried, Avionics Navigation Systems, 2nd Edition