Introduction to Avionics
Published on 30. November 1995
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-0-412-48250-2 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides an introduction to the avionic systems in a modern aircraft and is based on the author's 20 years experience in an avionics company. The fundamental principles and theory underlying these systems are explained at a systems engineering level. This book should be of interest to electronics, computer science, physics, and mathematics graduates entering avionics industry; avionic engineering under and post-graduates; and R&D and technical staff in avionic/aerospace industry.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
225 line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
875 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-48250-2 (9780412482502)
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Person
Dick Collinson has had "hands-on" experience of most of the systems covered in this book and, as Manager of the Flight Automation Research Laboratory of GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd. (now part of BAE Systems Ltd.), led the avionics research activities for the company at Rochester, Kent for many years.
He was awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 1989 for his contribution to avionic systems research and development.
Content
Air data and air data systems; introduction to aerodynamics and aircraft control; fly-by-wire flight control; inertial sensors and systems; navigation systems; displays and MMI; auto-pilots and flight management systems; integrated avionics.