With the mechanics of flight secured, early aviators began the tasks of improving operational safety and functionality of flight. These were developed in large part through the use of reliable communication and navigation systems. Today, with thousands of aircraft aloft at any one time, communication and navigation systems are essential to safe, successful flight. Continuing development is occurring. Smaller, lighter, and more powerful communication and navigation devices increase situational awareness on the flight deck. Coupled with improved displays and management control systems, the advancement of aviation electronics is relied upon to increase aviation safety.
Clear radio voice communication was one of the first developments in the use of electronics in aviation. Navigational radios soon followed. Today, numerous electronic navigation and landing aids exist. Electronic devices also exist to assist with weather, collision avoidance, automatic flight control, flight recording, flight management, public address, and entertainment systems.
- Introduction to Communication and Navigation
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part One)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part Two)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part Three)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part Four)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part Five)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Analog Electronics (Part Six)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Digital Electronics (Part One)
- Fundamentals of Electronics – Digital Electronics (Part Two)
- Radio Communication – Radio Waves
- Radio Communication – Loading Information onto a Radio Wave
- Radio Communication – Radio Transmitters and Receivers
- Radio Communication – Antennas
- Radio Communication – Antenna Types
- Radio Navigation – VOR Navigation System
- Radio Navigation – Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) and Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)
- Radio Navigation – Instrument Landing Systems (ILS)
- Radio Navigation – Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Radio Navigation – Area Navigation (RNAV)
- Radio Navigation – Radar Beacon Transponder
- Radio Navigation – Collision Avoidance Systems
- Radio Navigation – ADS-B
- Radio Navigation – Radio Altimeter
- Radio Navigation – Weather Radar
- Radio Navigation – Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
- Radio Navigation – Long Range Aid to Navigation System (LORAN)
- Radio Navigation – Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Radio Navigation – Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
- Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Inertial Reference System (IRS)
- Installation of Communication and Navigation Equipment
- Reducing Radio Interference
- Installation of Aircraft Antenna Systems
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