Description
Wiley India Principles Of Modern Avionics by S Nagabhushana and N Prabhu
The book presents the conceptual foundations of modern avionics systems. Specifically, it contains a discussion of the principles underlying the prominent devices, circuits, sensors and subsystems used in avionics, complemented by an overview of the avionics design and certification processes. Following the discussion of foundational principles the book also presents the state of the art in civilian and military avionics, and concludes with a preview of the imminent advances in avionics.
The book is concise, yet considerably comprehensive.
About the Author
S. Nagabhushana his research career, which spanned over four decades at the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore, was focussed on instrumentation and data systems. He retired as the head of the Aerospace Electronics and Systems Division at NAL. He also served as professor and head of Instrumentation Technology, first at R.N. Shetty Institute of Technology, Bangalore and then at Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He was a fellow of the Aeronautical Society of India.
N. Prabhu is a professor of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. His research interests include operations research and theoretical physics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Overview of Modern Avionics
Avionics Systems: Design and Certification
Principles of Avionics
Sensors
Avionics in Civilian Aircraft
Avionics in Military Aircraft
Future of Avionics