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Overview
What you will learn
The Introduction to Avionics course at Cranfield University is tailored to provide delegates with a broad overview of the discipline, focusing on functions, supporting technologies and avionic system design considerations. This five day course includes lectures and, discussion and sessions in Cranfield’s fixed base flight simulator.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The cockpit environment – a historical overview, evolution and crew tasks; human factors issues
- Head down display technologies
- Head up displays
- Helmet mounted displays
- Airborne instrumentation and air data sensors
- Fundamentals of radio propagation and antenna design
- Navigation fundamentals
- Radio navigational aids
- Global positioning system (GPS)
- Inertial navigation systems (INS)
- Radar – Pulsed and continuous wave, SAR
- Databuses
- Fly-by-wire
- Airborne surveillance systems
- Avionic system life cycle and design/procurement considerations
- Fault tolerant design
- Avionics function design and safety
- Certification
- Avionics hardware design, test and installation issues
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is designed for graduate scientists and engineers who wish to pursue a career in avionics or in a field relating to avionics.
- It is also intended for airline professionals, including pilots, seeking a more in-depth and technical understanding of the subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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