Principles of Avionics

Now in its second decade of publication, the new update contains over 500 pages of the latest avionics theory and application. Widely used in engineering schools, libraries, the military and government agencies, the eighth edition covers developments in 10 avionics databuses, air traffic management, such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance and satellite navigation. All legacy avionics, including VOR, ADF, ILS,transponders (ATCRBS/Mode S), DME, TCAS and weather radar are brought up to date. The book contains 11 chapters, a glossary and 3 appendices. Major subjects include: Terrestrial Radionavigation, NDB, VOR, DME, TACAN, LORAN, ILS Marker Beacon, Glideslope, Microwave Landing Systems, Radar Altimeter and Terrain Warning, Satellite Navigation: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou. Surveillance Systems: Free Flight, Primary Radar, Secondary Radar, ATCRBS/Mode S Transponders, Collision Avoidance (TCAS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS), Lightning Detection, Weather Radar. Airborne Communications: VHF, HF, Air Traffic Management, ACARS, SELCAL, Search and Rescue Beacons, Digital Communications and Networking. Onboard Communications: Microphones, Speakers, Headphone, Digital Communications (ARINC, MIL-STD, CAN, GAMA buses) and Fiber Optics. Indicators, Air Data Computers, Flight Control Systems and Complete Avionics Systems.