Networks - Communications protocols - Radiocommunication

Objectives

Implementation of avionics maintenance procedures on radio navigation systems
Introduction to geolocation systems

Skills acquired

Be able to understand the need for and reasons behind the switch from federated to modular avionics, advantages and disadvantages
Be able to implement the architectural principles of modular avionics and their differences from federated avionics
Be able to guarantee the reliability and operating safety of avionics systems, and the control and monitoring of aircraft systems.

Competencies in the process of being acquired

Integrate financial, legal and contractual aspects into engineering practice


Competencies at mastery level

Have a global systemic approach Reason in a context of international regulatory constraints
Anticipate, decide in situations of uncertainty Be results-oriented (costs, deadlines, quality) and customer-oriented
Evaluate one's own skills and steer one's career path


Autonomous mastery level skills

Mobilize a wide range of fundamental and technical sciences related to avionics and space systems, and have the associated capacity for analysis and synthesis
Identify on-board aircraft systems, control and measurement systems, and associated communication protocols
Identify radio-frequency systems communicating with aircraft, and the characteristics of the signals used
Design, dimension, carry out and test a repair/modification of an on-board system in an aircraft
Communicate and work as part of a team Manage and lead a work unit or a project group

Integrate into a professional environment in France or abroad Communicate orally and in writing in English

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Contents:

Operation and communication protocols of:

Radio-frequency and radionavigation systems: associated on-board instruments
GNSS geolocation satellite systems


Objective of the transition from federated to modular avionics
The various standards
Principle of system architecture and modular architecture components (Cabinet, IOM, CPM, DBIM, etc.). )
Avionics buses and networks used in modular avionics
Modular avionics software architecture (Apex, COEX, Partitions)
Particularities of modular avionics OS for dependability and determinism (temporal and spatial partitioning)
Impact on certification
Comparative analysis of architecture and presentation of real-life aircraft and helicopter cases (Boeing, Airbus, etc)

Teaching method

Face-to-face teaching combined with online resources under Moodle
Avionics and radionavigation practical exercises

Specialization: Aeronautical systems