Overview
What you will learn
The Introduction to Avionics course offered by Cranfield University is tailored to provide delegates with a broad overview of the discipline, focusing on functions, supporting technologies and avionic system design considerations.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Head down display technologies
- Head up displays
- Helmet mounted displays
- Airborne instrumentation and air data sensors
- radio propagation and antenna design
- Navigation
- Radio navigational aids; direction finding, VOR, DME, NDB, ILS, marker beacon
- Global positioning system (GPS)
- Inertial navigation systems (INS)
- Radar – Pulsed and continuous wave, SAR
- Databuses: basic concepts, ARINC 429/629/664 MIL-1553
- Fly-by-wire: Basic principles and A320 detailed case study
- Airborne surveillance systems: ACAS and TAWS
- Avionic system life cycle and design/procurement considerations
- Fault tolerant design
- Avionics function design and safety
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Aviation Studies View 23 other Short Courses in Aviation Studies in United KingdomAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.