Avionics
Inertial Sensors
Inertial sensors are sensors based on inertia and relevant measuring principles. These range from Micro Electro Mechanical Systems…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAuthor: Boomi Nathan
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Avionics
What is an inertial navigation system?
Inertial navigation systems come in all shapes and sizes. One thing they have in common though is their…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Omega
Omega was a very long-range Very Low Frequency (VLF) navigation system and the first navigation system providing true…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Decca Navigator System
The Decca Navigator System was a hyperbolic radio navigation system which allowed ships and aircraft to determine their position by receiving radio signals…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Aircraft Instrument Landing Systems (ILS)
An ILS is used to land an aircraft when visibility is poor. This radio navigation system guides the…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Long Range Aid to Navigation System (LORAN) – Aircraft Navigation
Long range aid to navigation system (LORAN) is a type of RNAV that is no longer available in…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Aircraft Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
An automatic direction finder (ADF) operates off of a ground signal transmitted from a NDB. Early radio direction…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Aircraft Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI) To save space in the instrument panel and to consolidate related information into one…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Aircraft VOR Navigation System
One of the oldest and most useful navigational aids is the VOR system. The system was constructed after…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAvionics
Aviation Radio Navigation
In the early years of aviation, a compass, a map, and dead reckoning were the only navigational tools.…
July 24, 2021 · Boomi Nathan