Aircraft Systems Classifications

Aircraft Systems Classifications

by Allan Seabridge, Mohammad Radaei
Released April 2022
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119771845

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Book description

Aircraft Systems Classifications

Enables aerospace professionals to quickly and accurately reference key information about all types of aircraft systems

Aircraft Systems Classifications: A Handbook of Characteristics and Design Guidelines provides comprehensive information on aircraft systems delivered in a concise, direct, and standardized way, allowing readers to easily find the information they need. The book presents a full set of characteristics and requirements for all types of aircraft systems, including avionic, mission, and supporting ground systems, in a single volume. Readers can delve further into specific topics by referencing the detailed glossary and bibliography.

To aid in reader comprehension, each aircraft system is broken down according to various criteria, such as:

  • Purpose, description, and safety
  • Integration with other systems
  • Key interfaces and design drivers
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Best practices and future trends

Written for aerospace professionals, researchers, and advanced students with some existing knowledge of the aircraft industry, this book allows readers to quickly reference information on every aspect of aircraft systems.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Authors
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Sources of Background Information
  7. Glossary
  8. 1 Introduction
    1. Further Reading
  9. 2 The Airframe and Systems Overview
    1. 2.1 Introduction
    2. 2.2 The Airframe
    3. 2.3 The Aircraft Systems
    4. 2.4 Classification of Aircraft Roles
    5. 2.5 Classification of Systems
    6. 2.6 Stakeholders
    7. 2.7 Example Architectures
    8. 2.8 Data Bus
    9. 2.9 Summary and Conclusions
    10. References
    11. Exercises
  10. 3 Vehicle Systems
    1. 3.1 Propulsion System
    2. 3.2 Fuel System
    3. 3.3 Electrical Power Generation and Distribution
    4. 3.4 Hydraulic Power Generation and Distribution
    5. 3.5 Bleed Air System
    6. 3.6 Secondary Power Systems
    7. 3.7 Emergency Power Systems
    8. 3.8 Flight Control System
    9. 3.9 Landing Gear
    10. 3.10 Brakes and Anti‐skid
    11. 3.11 Steering System
    12. 3.12 Environmental Control System
    13. 3.13 Fire Protection System
    14. 3.14 Ice Detection
    15. 3.15 Ice Protection
    16. 3.16 External Lighting
    17. 3.17 Probe Heating
    18. 3.18 Vehicle Management System (VMS)
    19. 3.19 Crew Escape
    20. 3.20 Canopy Jettison
    21. 3.21 Oxygen
    22. 3.22 Biological and Chemical Protection
    23. 3.23 Arrestor Hook
    24. 3.24 Brake Parachute
    25. 3.25 Anti‐spin Parachute
    26. 3.26 Galley
    27. 3.27 Passenger Evacuation
    28. 3.28 In‐Flight Entertainment
    29. 3.29 Toilet and Water Waste
    30. 3.30 Cabin and Emergency Lighting
    31. References
    32. Exercise
  11. 4 Avionic Systems
    1. 4.1 Displays and Controls
    2. 4.2 Communications
    3. 4.3 Navigation
    4. 4.4 Example Navigation System Architecture
    5. 4.5 Flight Management System (FMS)
    6. 4.6 Weather Radar
    7. 4.7 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder
    8. 4.8 Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS)
    9. 4.9 Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS)
    10. 4.10 Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)/TACAN
    11. 4.11 VHF Omni‐Ranging (VOR)
    12. 4.12 Automatic Flight Control System
    13. 4.13 Radar Altimeter (Rad Alt)
    14. 4.14 Automated Landing Aids
    15. 4.15 Air Data System (ADS)
    16. 4.16 Accident Data Recording System (ADRS)
    17. 4.17 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
    18. 4.18 Prognostics and Health Management System (PHM)
    19. 4.19 Internal Lighting
    20. 4.20 Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA)
    21. 4.21 Antennas
    22. References
  12. 5 Mission Systems
    1. 5.1 Radar System
    2. 5.2 Electro‐optical System
    3. 5.3 Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
    4. 5.4 Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD)
    5. 5.5 Acoustic System
    6. 5.6 Mission Computing System
    7. 5.7 Defensive Aids
    8. 5.8 Station Keeping System
    9. 5.9 Electronic Warfare System
    10. 5.10 Camera System
    11. 5.11 Head Up Display (HUD)
    12. 5.12 Helmet Mounted Systems
    13. 5.13 Data Link
    14. 5.14 Weapon System
    15. 5.15 Mission System Displays and Controls
    16. 5.16 Mission System Antennas
    17. References
    18. Further Reading
    19. Exercises
  13. 6 Supporting Ground Systems
    1. 6.1 Flight Test Data Analysis
    2. 6.2 Maintenance Management System
    3. 6.3 Accident Data Recording
    4. 6.4 Mission Data Management (Mission Support System)
    5. 6.5 UAV Control
    6. References
    7. Exercises
  14. 7 Modelling of Systems Architectures
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Literature Survey of Methods
    3. 7.3 Avionics Integration Architecture Methodology
    4. 7.4 Avionics Integration Modelling of Optimisation
    5. 7.5 Simulations and Results for a Sample Architecture
    6. 7.6 Conclusion
    7. References
  15. 8 Summary and Future Developments
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 Systems of Systems
    3. 8.3 Architectures
    4. 8.4 Other Considerations
    5. 8.5 Conclusion
    6. 8.6 What's Next?
    7. Exercise
  16. Index
  17. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Aircraft Systems Classifications
  • Author(s): Allan Seabridge, Mohammad Radaei
  • Release date: April 2022
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119771845