Civil Avionics Systems (AIAA Education Series)

Civil Avionics Systems, Second Edition is an updated and in-depth practical guide to integrated avionic systems as applied to civil aircraft. This new edition has been expanded to include the latest developments in modern avionics. It describes avionic systems and potential developments in the field to help educate students and practitioners in the process of designing, building, and operating modern aircraft in the contemporary aviation system. Integration is a predominant theme of the book, since even as aircraft systems are becoming more integrated and complex, so are the economic, political, and technical environments in which they operate. Key features: content that is based on many years of practical industrial experience by the authors on a range of civil and military projects; focus on the integration and interconnectedness of systems in modern complex aircraft; updated contents in light of latest applications; and, substantial new material on avionics technology, software, and system safety. The authors are all recognized experts, and between them have over 140 years of experience in the aircraft industry. Their direct and accessible style ensures that Civil Avionics Systems, Second Edition is a must-have guide to integrated avionic systems in modern aircraft for aerospace students and practitioners.