Civil Avionics Systems (AIAA Education Series)

Introduction to an industry that has to deal with issues that are complex and sophisticated, market and technology driven, safety conscious, high integrity, and environmentally influenced. The industry is driven by market factors and trends in public mobility, global business travel, and domestic leisure needs. World finances, terrorist activity, political envision, or public loss of confidence due to a perception of poor safety each effect business. The text covers all aspects of civil avionics systems including the technology, systems development, electronics, sensors, communication and guidance aids, displays, control,s and systems integration. It discusses future air navigation systems and military applications.