15AN62T: Avionics and Aircraft Radio Systems Aero 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma DTE Karnataka C15 Scheme

Avionics and Aircraft Radio Systems detail DTE Kar Diploma syllabus for Aeronautical Engineering (AE), C15 scheme is extracted from DTE Karnataka official website and presented for diploma students. The course code (15AN62T), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below. The syllabus PDFs can be downloaded from official website.

For all other aero 6th sem syllabus for diploma c15 scheme dte karnataka you can visit Aero 6th Sem Syllabus for Diploma C15 Scheme DTE Karnataka Subjects. The detail syllabus for avionics and aircraft radio systems is as follows.

Pre-requisites:

Basic understanding of BEEE, Aircraft electrical systems

Course Objectives:

To enable the students to gain a thorough knowledge about the working of Avionics and Aircraft Radio systems

Course Outcomes:

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UNIT I: Introduction to Communication system 12 Hrs

Radio Communication System Fundamentals – EM waves, medium of propagation , Radio frequency spectrum, uses and limitation of R.F.bands.
Radio wave propagation – ground wave, sky wave, radiation angle, skip distance, diffraction, field strength, absorption, Scattering, reflection, fading, ducting, critical frequency,
Antenna Fundamentals -_ Dipole, half wave dipole, resonant & Non-resonant antenna. Antenna gain, directional power, Antenna Loses and efficiency, band width, beam width, band width, polarizat Grounding of antenna, loading of antenna, optimum and effective
Explanation of requirements of the avionic systems for aircraft like various channels in radio communication,(surface /taxying , air to ground/ATC, air to air, emergency radio communication, distress channel etc, their purpose and usage, the physical qualities required for withstanding the wide variation of temperature.

UNIT II: Types of communication systems 8Hrs

Very High Frequency(VHF), High Frequency(HF), Ultra High Frequency(UHF), Satellite
communication(SATCOM), Intercom for pilots and the crew, Public address System(PA system) for air crew to passengers are explained to the students
VHF, HF, UHF Systems used ,their merits, demerits: Basic block level explanation for working of VHF, HF, UHF communication systems used In air craft, their frequency bands, limitations.
Aircraft PA systems, intercom and Passenger entertainment systems: Brief explanations of block level PA system, intercom and passenger entertainment system

UNIT III: Navigation system of an aircraft 12Hrs

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UNIT IV: Flight data recorder, cockpit voice Recorder systems of an aircraft 6Hrs

FDR:

Brief explanation of block diagram level working of FDR and its special construction.
List of important flight parameters which are recorded in FDR,
Purpose and use of FDR in training , planning of spares, accident investigation, Validity of warranty etc.
Location of FDR and reason for it is explained

CVR:

Brief explanation of working of a CVR
Purpose and use of CVR in accident investigation , air crew coordination training, location of CVR

UNIT V: Introduction to RADAR systems 8 Hrs

Explanation of basic working principles of RADAR with block diagram.
Radar range equation- statement of equation and explanation of the terms involved in
Radar range equation
Purpose and use RADAR in various fields
Basic explanation of meaning of Primary RADAR, Secondary RADAR, advantages , disadvantages
Working of various types of RADARS: Secondary surveillance ,Doppler, INS, GPS:
Brief explanation of block diagram level working of secondary surveillance RADAR, Purpose and areas of use.
Brief explanation of block diagram level working of Doppler navigational RADAR, Purpose and areas of use.
Brief explanation of block diagram level working of Inertial Navigation System(INS) Purpose and application areas for INS.
Brief explanation of working principles of satellite navigation system using GPS, Advantages, disadvantages of GPS. 1

UNIT VI: Modern developments in Avionics and Radar field and Environmental issues 6Hrs

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Reference Books:

1. Modern radio communication- Kennedy
2. Introduction to Radar systems Skollnik Mc Graw Hill,India
3. Principles of Avionics Albert Helfrick

LIST OF SOFTWARES/ LEARNING WEBSITES:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avionics
2. http://avionics.com/
3. http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXuPeDe9qQ4
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJgNuJ1lHKE
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql2Y-3hOfGY

Suggested List of Student Activities:

Note: the following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any one)

1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or similar activity related to the course and before take up, get it approved from concerned Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1. List out the Avionics system /equipment in modern Aircraft
2. List out the Radar systems equipment in modern Aircraft

Model Question Paper:

(CIE)

1. Explain various types of antennas used with help of diagrams?
2. What is duct propagation?
3. What is frequency range of high frequency band(HF) also mention its advantages and disadvantages. OR What is frequency range of very high frequency(VHF) band also mention its advantages and disadvantages.
4. Explain the working principles of a HF radio communication system in transmit and receive mode with the help of a block diagram. OR Explain the working principles of a VHF radio communication system in transmit and receive mode with the help of a block diagram.

Note: Choice may be given at the same CL to the maximum extent of 10 marks.

Model Question Paper:

(SEE)

Note: Answer any SIX from PartAand any SEVEN from Part B

PART-A 6×5=3 0 marks

1. List the modes of radio waves propagation?
2. Define skip distance?
3. Explain frequency range of high frequency band(HF) also mention its advantages and disadvantages.
4. List the frequency range of very high frequency(VHF) band also mention its advantages and disadvantages.
5. Explain the need for navigation system in aircraft
6. What are the various navigation systems available for an aircraft and list them?
7. What are the important flight parameters that are recorded in FDR
8. What is a surveillance radar?
9. What is the meaning of TACAS

PART-B 7×10=70 marks

1. Explain various modes of radio propagation with the help of the neat diagram?
2. Explain various types of antennas used with help of diagrams?
3. Explain the working principles of a HF radio communication system in transmit and receive mode with the help of a block diagram.
4. Explain the principle of operation of instrument landing system with diagrams.
5. Explain the principle of operation of microwave landing system with diagrams
6. Explain the working of a CVR with the help of block diagram
7. Explain all the parameters in the radar range equation.
8. Explain the effects if you increase/decrease the values of each parameter in radar range equation?
9. Explain the developments in the radio communication field as applied to avionics?
10. Explain the developments in the navigation field as applied to avionics?

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