AVIO H2601 - Avionics 1

Module Title:Avionics 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A combination of lectures, class discussion, tutorial, laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used. Emphasis will be placed on active learning including problem and/or project based learning.
Module Aim: To give students an understanding of digital electronics and avionics systems. Provide an appreciation of how the combination of digital sub-circuits form an overall functioning avionic system.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Classify the different numbering systems and their applications in digital electronics.
LO2 Describe the process of conversion of analogue data for digital transmission using different types of transmission media.
LO3 Identify digital systems schematics and test the operation of these systems.
LO4 Describe the principle of operation of different microprocessors and demonstrate how these devices are interfaced to peripherals.
LO5 Illustrate the general arrangement of typical avionic and digital systems installed in civilian aircraft.
LO6 Describe common types of data-bus systems on modern aircraft.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Numbering Systems and digital electronics
Numbering Systems: Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal; Demonstration of conversions between Decimal and Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal systems and vice versa
Data Conversion
Analogue Data, Digital Data; Operation and application of analogue to digital, and digital to analogue converters, inputs and outputs, limitations of various types.
Logic Circuits
Identification of common logic gate symbols, tables and equivalent circuits; Applications used for aircraft systems, schematic diagrams. Interpretation of logic diagrams.
Basic Computer Structure
Computer terminology (including bit, byte, software, hardware, CPU, IC, and various memory devices such as RAM, ROM, PROM); Computer technology (as applied in aircraft systems). Computer related terminology; Operation, layout and interface of the major components in a micro-computer including their associated bus systems; Information contained in single and multi-address instruction words; Memory associated terms; Operation of typical memory devices; Operation, advantages and disadvantages of the various data storage systems.
Microprocessors
Functions performed and overall operation of a microprocessor; Basic operation of each of the following microprocessor elements: control and processing unit, clock, register, arithmetic logic unit
Integrated Circuits
Operation and use of encoders and decoders; Function of encoder types
Multiplexing
Operation, application, and identification in logic diagrams of multiplexers and demultiplexers.
Software Management Control
Awareness of restrictions, airworthiness requirements and possible catastrophic effects of unapproved changes to software programmes
Typical Electronic/Digital Aircraft Systems
Cockpit layout, general arrangement of typical electronic/digital Aircraft Systems and associated BITE (Built In Test Equipment) testing such as: ACARS-ARINC Communication and Addressing and Reporting System, ECAM-Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring, ADS,EFIS-Electronic Flight Instrument System, EICAS-Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System, FBW-Fly by Wire, FMS-Flight Management System, GPS-Global Positioning System, IRS-Inertial Reference System, TCAS-Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System. MEMS sensors
Data-buses
Operation of data bus in aircraft systems including knowledge of ARINC and other applications. Aircraft Network / Ethernet
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. 1,2,4,5,6 10.00 Week 7
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation A set of regular practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. 2,3,4,5,6 30.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Various assessments to reinforce learnings given throughout the semester. 1,2,4,5,6 10.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation A set of regular practical exercises to complement the theory elements of the module. 2,3,4,5,6 30.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 9.47
Total Hours 250.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEAER_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aerospace Engineering 3 Mandatory
CW_EEACS_D Bachelor of Engineering in Aircraft Systems 3 Mandatory