AVIONIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK443	AVIONIC SYSTEMS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of the proposed course is to provide undergraduate students with the necessary knowledge about avionics systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Classification of avionic systems, General information about geotechnical, radiotechnical and astronomical navigation instruments and systems, Collision Warning System, Navigation systems based on the use of Doppler radar, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Gyrostabilized (Gimballed) Inertial Navigation System, Analytical (Strapdown) Inertial Navigation System, Ground Radio Navigation Systems, Fundamentals and configuration of satellite radionavigation systems, Global Positioning System (GPS), Errors in GPS system and their elimination methods, Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), Supporting INS with external navigation information, Schemes of supporting INS with GPS, Elements and configuration of flight control system, Principles and use of autopilot, Longitudinal and transverse motion control systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

To have basic knowledge about the types and operating principles of avionics systems To know the operating principle of Collision Warning System To have basic knowledge about the elements and operating principles of Inertial Navigation Systems (ANS) To know the operating principles of Gyrostabilized (Gimballed) and Analytical (Strapdown) Inertial Navigation Systems, to be able to model and analyze ANS errors To have basic knowledge about the types and configuration of Ground and Radio Navigation Systems, to know the operating principles of Doppler reference system and VOR/DME aircraft positioning systems To have basic knowledge about Satellite Radio-Navigation Systems, to know the operating principles of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), to be able to analyze GPS data, to calculate the user position according to this data, to know the principles of supporting ANS with external navigation information To have basic knowledge about the elements and configuration of flight control system, to know the principles and usage of autopilot To know the operating principles of longitudinal and lateral motion control systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Classification of avionic systems, General information on geotechnical, radiotechnical and astronomical navigation instruments and systems	-
2	-	Classification of avionic systems, General information on geotechnical, radiotechnical and astronomical navigation instruments and systems	-
3	-	Collision Warning System, Navigation systems based on the use of Doppler radar	-
4	-	Elements and basic principles of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)	-
5	-	Gyrostabilized (Gimballed) Inertial Navigation System	-
6	-	Analytical (Strapdown) Inertial Navigation System	-
7	-	Ground Radio-Navigation Systems	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Fundamentals and configuration of satellite radionavigation systems	-
10	-	Global Positioning System (GPS), errors in GPS system and their elimination methods, Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)	-
11	-	Supporting INS with external navigation information, Schemes for supporting INS with GPS	-
12	-	Elements and configuration of flight control system	-
13	-	Autopilot principles and use	-
14	-	Longitudinal motion control system	-
15	-	Transverse motion control system	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hacıyev Ç.M., 1999, Radyonavigasyon, ITÜ. Kayton M. and W R.Fried, 1997, Avionics Navigation Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
Collinson R.P.G., 1996, Introduction to Avionics, Chapman &Hall.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.					4
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.			2
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	10	30
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	2	2	4
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	3	2	6
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	5	15
TOTAL	43	0	149