Introduction to Avionics Systems [electronic resource] /
Collinson, R.P.G.author.
Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition explains the basic principles and underlying theory of the core avionic systems in modern civil and military aircraft, comprising the pilot's head-up and head-down displays, data entry and control systems, fly by wire flight control systems, inertial sensor and air data systems, navigation systems, autopilots and flight management systems. The implementation and integration of these systems with current (2010) technology is explained together with the methods adopted to meet the very high safety and integrity requirements. The systems are analysed from the physical laws governing their behaviour, so that the system design and response can be understood and the performance examined. Worked examples are given to show how the theory can be applied and an engineering "feel" gained from a simplified model. Physical explanations are also set out and the text is structured so that readers can "fast forward" through the maths, if they so wish. Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition meets the needs of graduates, or equivalent, entering the aerospace industries who have been educated in a wide range of disciplines, for example, electronic engineering, computing science, mathematics, physics, mechanical and aeronautical engineering. It also meets the needs of engineers at all levels working in particular areas of avionics who require an understanding of other avionic systems. Technology is continually advancing and this new third edition has been revised and updated and the presentation improved, where appropriate, The systems coverage has also been increased and a new section on helicopter flight control added.
Description based upon print version of record.
Introduction to Avionics Systems; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Importance and Role of Avionics; 1.1.1 Systems Which Interface Directly with the Pilot; 1.1.2 Aircraft State Sensor Systems; 1.1.3 Navigation Systems; 1.1.4 Outside World Sensor Systems; 1.1.5 Task Automation Systems; 1.2 The Avionic Environment; 1.2.1 Minimum Weight; 1.2.2 Environmental Requirements; 1.2.3 Reliability; 1.3 Choice of Units; Chapter 2 Displays and Man-Machine Interaction; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Head Up Displays; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Basic Principles
2.2.3 Holographic HUDs2.2.4 HUD Electronics; 2.2.5 Worked Example on HUD Design and Display Generation; 2.2.6 Civil Aircraft HUDs; 2.3 Helmet Mounted Displays; 2.3.1 Introduction; 2.3.2 Helmet Design Factors; 2.3.3 Helmet Mounted Sights; 2.3.4 Helmet Mounted Displays; 2.3.5 Head Tracking Systems; 2.3.6 HMDs and the Virtual Cockpit; 2.4 Computer Aided Optical Design; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.5 Discussion of HUDs versus HMDs; 2.5.1 Introduction; 2.5.2 Military Aircraft HUDs and HMDs; 2.6 Head Down Displays; 2.6.1 Introduction; 2.6.2 Civil Cockpit Head Down Displays
2.6.3 Military Head Down Displays2.6.4 Display Symbology Generation; 2.6.5 Digitally Generated Moving Colour Map Displays; 2.6.6 Solid State Standby Display Instruments; 2.7 Data Fusion; 2.8 Intelligent Displays Management; 2.9 Displays Technology; 2.9.1 Replacing the HUD CRT; 2.9.2 HMD/HUD Optical System Technology; 2.9.3 The Q Sight HMD; 2.9.4 The Q HUD; 2.10 Control and Data Entry; 2.10.1 Introduction; 2.10.2 Tactile Control Panels; 2.10.3 Direct Voice Input; 2.10.4 Speech Output Systems; 2.10.5 Display Integration with Audio/Tactile Inputs; 2.10.6 Eye Trackers; Further Reading
Chapter 3 Aerodynamics and Aircraft Control3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Basic Aerodynamics; 3.2.1 Lift and Drag; 3.2.2 Angle of Incidence/Angle of Attack; 3.2.3 Lift Coefficient and Drag Coefficient; 3.2.4 Illustrative Example on Basic Aerodynamics; 3.2.5 Pitching Moment and Aerodynamic Centre; 3.2.6 Tailplane Contribution; 3.3 Aircraft Stability; 3.3.1 Longitudinal Stability; 3.3.2 Aerodynamically Unstable Aircraft; 3.3.3 Body Lift Contributions; 3.4 Aircraft Dynamics; 3.4.1 Aircraft Axes - Velocity and Acceleration Components; 3.4.2 Euler Angles - Definition of Angles of Pitch, Bank and Yaw
3.4.3 Equations of Motion for Small Disturbances3.4.4 Aerodynamic Force and Moment Derivatives; 3.4.4.1 Longitudinal Motion Derivatives; 3.4.4.2 Lateral Motion Derivatives; Lateral Forces and Moments; Normalisation of Derivatives; 3.4.5 Equations of Longitudinal and Lateral Motion; 3.5 Longitudinal Control and Response; 3.5.1 Longitudinal Control; 3.5.2 Stick Force/g; 3.5.3 Pitch Rate Response to Tailplane/Elevator Angle; 3.5.4 Pitch Response Assuming Constant Forward Speed; 3.5.5 Worked Example on q/η Transfer Function and Pitch Response; 3.6 Lateral Control
3.6.1 Aileron Control and Bank to Turn
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition explains the basic principles and underlying theory of the core avionic systems in modern civil and military aircraft, comprising the pilot's head-up and head-down displays, data entry and control systems, fly by wire flight control systems, inertial sensor and air data systems, navigation systems, autopilots and flight management systems. The implementation and integration of these systems with current (2010) technology is explained together with the methods adopted to meet the very high safety and integrity requirements. The systems are analysed from the physical laws governing their behaviour, so that the system design and response can be understood and the performance examined. Worked examples are given to show how the theory can be applied and an engineering "feel" gained from a simplified model. Physical explanations are also set out and the text is structured so that readers can "fast forward" through the maths, if they so wish. Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition meets the needs of graduates, or equivalent, entering the aerospace industries who have been educated in a wide range of disciplines, for example, electronic engineering, computing science, mathematics, physics, mechanical and aeronautical engineering. It also meets the needs of engineers at all levels working in particular areas of avionics who require an understanding of other avionic systems. Technology is continually advancing and this new third edition has been revised and updated and the presentation improved, where appropriate, The systems coverage has also been increased and a new section on helicopter flight control added.
Aerospace engineering.
Astronautics.
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Microelectronics.
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.