Code: 9A21602

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AVIONICS
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech III Year II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1.

Max. Marks: 70

Military and civil avionics sub-systems have a lot in common. Discuss the main common systems. Modern commercial airlines use electronic flight instrument system [EFIS}. Describe the EFIS flight deck display. With the help of a neat block diagram describe V/UHF airborne trans receiver. Explain the working of distance measuring equipment [DME]. What are the global positioning systems [GPS] currently in use? Explain any one GPS system. What is stable platform inertial navigation system [INS] and how is it different from strapped Down INS? Describe the working of ground proximity warning system [GPWS]. Write short notes on: (a) Fly by light technology. (b) Ring laser gyro [RIG].

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Code: 9A21602

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AVIONICS
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech III Year II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1. 2. 3. What is avionics? Describe the avionic systems used in civil aircrafts.

Max. Marks: 70

Using suitable block diagrams explain head up display [HUD] and multi function display [MFD]. What are the advantages of HF communication systems? Explain an airborne trans receiver with a block diagram. Explain the working of a VHF Omni range [VOR] ground station. What is the display available to the pilot? Describe the ground and space segment components of global positioning satellite [GPS] navigation system. With a block diagram describe strap down INS unit. Explain the working principle of RADAR with a simple diagram. What is the difference between primary surveillance radar and secondary surveillance radar? Write short notes on: (a) Mil Std 1553 Bus. (b) Accelerometer.

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Code: 9A21602

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AVIONICS
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech III Year II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1. 2.

Max. Marks: 70

Using a block diagram explain the Integration of avionics systems in a military fighter aircraft. Briefly explain the various technologies available for flight deck display. Describe the basic six instruments. List any 4 system wise radio-frequency utilization in civil aviation. Describe the types of air-toground and ground-to-air communication systems. What are the main technical features and functioning of ground equipment of instrument landing system [ILS]? Explain the methodology of satellite navigation. How is position fix obtained? What are the functional differences between strapped down and stable platform inertial navigation systems [INS]? Explain the working of precision approach radar [PAR] and its displays. With a simplified block diagram explain flight management system [FMS] integration of a modern aero plane.

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Code: 9A21602

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AVIONICS
(Aeronautical Engineering)

B.Tech III Year II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

Time: 3 hours
Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1.

Max. Marks: 70

List out various Avionic sub-systems in use in civil aircraft. Differentiate between civil and military requirements of avionic systems. Explain electronic flight instrument system [EFIS] architecture. Explain super heterodyne receiver with a block diagram. Describe the principle and working of VHF Omni range [VOR]. Give an overview of satellite navigation using at least 3 satellites out of 24 satellite constellations. What is Inertial navigation system [INS]? What are the advantages and disadvantages of INS? Explain rigidity and precession of a gyro. Describe the principle and working operation of traffic alert and collision avoidance radar. Modern airliners incorporate automatic flight control using fly-by-wire technology. Explain briefly this concept.

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