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Aircraft Communication System

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Credits : 3
SHRABAN SATTWIK
BSC in Aerospace Engineering
BSMRAAU
[email protected]
• Text and Ref books:
1. Avionics Navigation Systems – Myron Kayton; Wiley-Interscience.
2. Introduction to Avionics Systems- 3rd Edition, R.P.G. Collinson
3. Principles of Avionics - Albert Helfrick; Avionics Communication.
4. Avionics Fundamentals- Jeppesen; Highflyn.
5. Aerospace Avionics Systems- George M Siouris, Academic Press Inc.
6. Elements of Electronic Navigation- N S Nagaraja; McGraw-Hill.
• Aircraft Communication Systems
Aircraft communication systems are used to enable effective
communication between the aircraft and ground stations, air
traffic control (ATC), and other aircraft. These systems ensure
safety, coordination, and efficient operation in aviation.
1.Very High Frequency (VHF) Communication:
• Frequency Range: 118 MHz to 137 MHz.
• Primary communication system for voice transmissions between pilots and ATC.
• Used for short-range line-of-sight communication.

2. High Frequency (HF) Communication:


• Frequency Range: 3 MHz to 30 MHz.
• Used for long-distance communication, especially over oceans and remote areas
where VHF is not effective.
• HF signals can bounce off the ionosphere, extending their range.
3. Satellite Communication (SATCOM):
• Provides global coverage, including areas where VHF and HF are not
available.
• Used for voice communication, data transmission, and cockpit
connectivity.
• Commonly used in modern aircraft for operations such as ACARS
(Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System).
4. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):
• Automatically activates in the event of a crash or impact.
• Transmits distress signals on designated emergency frequencies (121.5
MHz and 406 MHz) to assist in search and rescue operations.
• Navigation Systems:
1.Instrument Landing System (ILS):
1. A precision landing aid that provides both lateral (localizer) and vertical
(glideslope) guidance to aircraft approaching a runway.
2. It operates using two radio signals:
1. Localizer (LOC): Provides lateral guidance for alignment with the runway centerline.
2. Glideslope (GS): Provides vertical guidance for the correct descent path.
3. Used for precision approaches, particularly in low visibility conditions.
2. Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-Directional Radio Range
(VOR):A type of radio navigation system that transmits signals in all
directions (omni-directional) to help pilots determine their bearing
relative to the station.
• Pilots use VOR to establish their position and navigate en route to
destinations.

3. Automatic Direction Finding (ADF):A navigation system that uses


radio signals from Non-Directional Beacons (NDBs) to determine the
direction to or from a station.
• The aircraft's ADF receiver points to the NDB, helping pilots navigate.
3. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME):A system that provides the
slant-range distance between the aircraft and a ground-based DME
station.
• DME operates by transmitting paired signals between the aircraft and
the station, measuring the time delay to calculate distance.

4. Global Positioning System (GPS):A satellite-based navigation system


that provides precise location, speed, and time information anywhere
on Earth.
• GPS is widely used in aviation for en route navigation, approaches,
and departure procedures due to its high accuracy and reliability.

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