Module Title:Advanced Aviation Navigation
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught over two semesters - by class lectures, class discussions and participation and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with a detailed knowledge of aircraft navigation, aircraft navigation systems and aerodrome aids
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Interpret the Lambert Conformal, Conic and Polar Stereographical projections
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of Radio Navigation Aids
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of Ground Navigation Aids
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the use Standard Instrument Departure (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Route(STARs)
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the Aircraft Communication and Alerting System (ACARS)
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7585 AVIA H2S22 Introduction to Aviation Navigation
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Stereographical projections
Theory and practice of the Lambert Conformal, Conic, Polar, Mercator and the Great circle on the Mercator
Radio and Ground Navigation Equipment
Principles of radio transmission, wave length, amplitude, frequency; Altimetry - QNH and QFE; VHF omnidirectional Radio Range(VOR); Instrument Landing System (ILS) and its categories; Distance Measuring Equipment(DME); Runway Visual Range (RVR); Radio direction finding (RDF); Ground radar – primary and secondary; GPS
Arrival and Departure charts for Aerodromes
Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR); Standard Instrument Departure (SID); Decoding the Standard Instrument Arrivals (STARs); Decoding the Standard Instrument Departure (SIDs); Using the SIDs and STARs for navigation
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)
ACARS System description; Role of ACARS; Message types
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Assignment will address learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3 1,2,3 40.00 Ongoing
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Final examination will address all learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.96
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.04
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 3 Mandatory