T&E 4202 Communications, Navigation, and GPS Flight Testing
Course Description
This course provides the student with an understanding of Avionic Communications and Navigation equipment, their modes of operation and the procedures for evaluating this equipment. The importance of antenna patterns and the methods of conducting Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility tests will be shown. The module also provides a tutorial in Basic Navigation which will allow non-flyers to converse in the same language as pilots. This course addresses those systems which provide operators with voice communications and data transfer such as radios and data links. The student will be able to identify the parameters which need to be evaluated in these systems in order to show spec compliance or mission suitability. Additionally, the module will address navigational systems that provide position, velocity or acceleration to the operator. An overview of the theory of operation of these systems, typical accuracies and employment is covered.
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of performance flight test procedures, techniques, and data analysis. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. EMI/EMC Test Requirements
2. Antenna Pattern Requirements
3. Avionic Navigation Systems implementation
4. Ground and Flight Test of Communications and Data Link Systems
5. Ground and Flight Evaluations of Navigational Systems
6. Specific requirements for integrated navigation platforms
7. The deficiencies of Communications and Navigational Systems
Sequence of Instruction
Basic Navigation
Communications Flight Test
Antenna Patterns
EMI/EMC
Data Links
Radio Aids to Navigation
Position Determinant Systems
Velocity Determinant Systems
Acceleration Determinant Systems
Texts and Reference Materials
NTPS Course notes
Instructor Text
Instructional Methodology
Lectures
Process of Evaluation
Examinations