MODULE DESCRIPTOR TITLE SI MODULE CODE CREDITS 4 AVIOICS 55-4909-00L LEVEL 20 JACS CODE H430 SUBJECT GROUP Engineering Design Technology DEPARTMET Engineering and Mathematics MODULE LEADER J. Holding MODULE STUD HOURS (based on 10 hours per credit)* Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities Placement (if applicable) Independent Guided Study 48 152 200 *to be used for Key Information Sets - see Module Descriptor guidance notes MODULE AIM Total umber of Study Hours (i) (ii) (iii) To provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of avionics, their function and the appropriate terminology, functions of communications equipment and navigational equipment that underpin the avionics system design. To provide students with general knowledge of avionics equipment and how it is interpreted to serve as a complete avionics package in the aircraft. To provide the opportunity to apply principles of aircraft electronics and communication systems to aircraft flight and navigation. MODULE LEARIG OUTCOMES (up to 4 LOs max) By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to (i) Recognise and utilise major airborne avionic functions and systems and the appropriate terminology. (ii) Demonstrate an understanding of basic functions of modern avionics communication and navigational equipment. (iii) (iv) Apply electronics and communication system engineering principles to understand modern avionics system construction. Select appropriate technologies and products for a broad range of functional requirements and how it is related to aircraft design taking into consideration avionic system life cycle function design and safety.
IDICATIVE COTET IDICATIVE MODULE COTETS / TOPICS The course will address the following subjects: Cockpit displays and technologies The cockpit layout a historical overview Head down displays Head up displays Helmet mounted displays Airborne instrumentation and air data sensors Fundamentals of instrumentation systems Air data systems and sensors Radio systems Fundamentals of radio propagation Fundamentals of antenna characteristics Radio navigational aids; direction finding, VOR, DME, DB, ILS, marker beacon avigation systems Position fixing fundamentals Global positioning system (GPS) Inertial navigation systems (IS) Radar Basic concepts Range equation and radar cross section Pulsed radar pulse, pulse doppler, pulse compression Continuous wave radar Synthetic aperture radar etwork technologies Basic concepts etwork topologies and architectures Practical avionics databus Flight control systems Flight control Conventional flight controls Fly-by-wire control Avionic system engineering Avionic system life cycle and design/procurement considerations Fault tolerant design Airborne surveillance systems Traffic surveillance ACAS Terrain surveillance TAWS Performance surveillance
LEARIG, TEACHIG AD ASSESSMET - STRATEG AD METHODS Students will be supported in their learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways Students will acquire learning through a combination of lectures, tutorials, small group laboratory practical periods, skills demonstrations and directed study material, together with, industrial visits and guest lectures from visiting industrialists where appropriate. The assessment strategy for the LO's will be 100% course work. This continuous assessment will comprise both formative and summative assessment activities ASSESSMET TASK IFORMATIO o.* Short Description of SI Code EX/CW/PR Weighting % Word Count or Exam Duration** 1 Coursework CW 50 y 2 Coursework CW 50 n In-module retrieval available *Assessment task limit of a max of two tasks per 20 credits, and a max of three tasks for a module larger than 20 credits ** Timetabled examinations - duration must be whole numbers of one, two or three hours and ten minutes of reading time will be added on to this as standard. FEEDBACK Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways: Students can assess their own performance during open class discussions, but the practical sessions allow more detailed one to one feedback about their understanding and performance. In addition to this informal verbal feedback, students get formal feedback following submission/marking of coursework. Usually a marking grid is issued along with an assignment and this is used as part of the feedback process so that students can understand how to perform well before submission or how to improve following submission. Students are encouraged to discuss the feedback with the tutor to ensure that they have understood. LEARIG RESOURCES FOR THIS MODULE (ICLUDIG READIG LISTS) These are examples of the key learning resources a student will use: Handouts. Online Learning Environment (e.g. Blackboard). Computer-based simulation software. A regular programme of lab activities illustrates and deepens the understanding of the module material. These include flight simulation, flight tracking and system level simulation tools. SHU Learning Centre literature resources, databases, link to gateways. Reading List FAA Aviation Handbooks and Manuals linked from SHU LC catalogue eg Advanced Avionics Handbook (PDF) 2009 Aerodynamics for avy Aviators (PDF) Jan 1965 Aeronautical Information Manual (PDF) Aeronautical Information Manual (On-line Version) Air Quality Handbook
Aviation Instructor's Handbook 2008 Flight avigator Handbook (PDF) Instrument Flying Handbook (PDF) 2012 Instrument Flying Handbook Errata Sheet (PDF) 12/21/2012 12/21/2012 Instrument Procedures Handbook International Flight Information Manual Pilot Safety Brochures Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge 2008 Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - Appendix 1, Runway Incursion Avoidance (PDF) PLEASE OTE: This appendix will be used as a reference for airmen knowledge test questions beginning ovember 1, 2012. Apr 2012 Plane Sense - General Aviation Information (PDF) 2008 Student Pilot Guide (PDF) Jane's Avionics by Janes Information Group 2009, ISB 9780710628848, Avionics, Aeronautical instruments Military avionics systems by Moir, I and Seabridge, A. G 2006, AIAA education series., ISB 9781563478338, xx, 520 Aircraft systems: mechanical, electrical, and avionics subsystems integration. Full Text Online by Moir, I and Seabridge, A. G 2008, 3rd ed., Aerospace series., ISB 0470770945, xli, 504 Aircraft display systems by Jukes, Malcolm 2004, Progress in astronautics and aeronautics, ISB 9781563476570, Volume 204., xxi, 338 p., [8] p. of plates REVISIOS Date ov 2012 Reason Confirmed in EDT Re/approval
SECTIO 2 MODULE IFORMATIO FOR STAFF OL MODULE DELIVER AD ASSESSMET MAAGEMET IFORMATIO MODULE STATUS - IDICATE IF A CHAGES BEIG MADE EW MODULE EXISTIG MODULE - O CHAGE Title Change Level Change Credit Change Assessment Pattern Change Change to Delivery Pattern Date the changes (or new module) will be implemented 09/2013 MODULE DELIVER PATTER - Give details of the start and end dates for each module. If the course has more than one intake, for example, September and January, please give details of the module start and end dates for each intake. Module Begins Module Ends Course Intake 1 01/10/2013 30/06/2014 Course Intake 2 01/10/2013 30/06/2015 Course Intake 3 01/10/2013 30/06/2016 Is timetabled contact time required for this module? Are any staff teaching on this module non-shu employees? If yes, please give details of the employer institution(s) below What proportion of the module is taught by these non-shu staff, expressed as a percentage? MODULE ASSESSMET IFORMATIO Indicate how the module will be marked *Overall PERCETAGE Mark of 40% *Choose one only module cannot include both percentage mark and pass/fail graded tasks SUB-TASKS Will any sub-tasks (activities) be used as part of the assessment strategy for this module? If sub-tasks / activities are to be used this must be approved within the Faculty prior to approval. Subtask / activity marks will be recorded locally and extenuating circumstances, extensions, referrals and deferrals will not apply to sub-tasks / activities. FIAL TASK According to the Assessment Information shown in the Module Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment Information Grid in Section 1 of the Descriptor) o. O-STADARD ASSESSMET PATTERS MARK 'X' I BOX IF MODULE ASSESSMET PATTER IS O STADARD, eg MODEL B, ALL TASKS MUST BE PASSED AT 40%. B: on-standard assessment patterns are subject to faculty agreement and approval by Registry Services - see guidance. notes.