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Program of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operatorship

BUAV217

AVIONIC SYSTEMS AND NAVIGATION

Course Code
BUAV217
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the building blocks and fundamental operating principles of avionics systems used in UAVs.
  2. Analyze the functioning of remote control, communication, and navigation systems.
  3. Evaluate the impact of avionics and navigation systems on flight safety and mission success.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce the fundamental principles, components, and operating mechanisms of avionics and navigation systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The course covers the structure of avionics systems, sensors, autopilot systems, remote control and communication systems, ground control stations, payloads, and navigation aids such as GPS, gyroscopes, and altimeters. In addition, it examines air navigation systems and their auxiliaries, the effects of these systems on flight safety and mission success, as well as system integration processes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and Basic Principles of Avionics Systems
2nd Week UAV Avionics Systems
3rd Week Remote Control and Communication Systems
4th Week Navigation Systems, GPS, Altimeter, Gyroscope, and Collision Avoidance Systems
5th Week Payload and Other Loads
6th Week UAV Flight Principles and UAV Systems
7th Week General Review
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Ground Control Station
10th Week Navigation and Basic Navigation Methods
11th Week Fundamental Principles of Radio Transmission
12th Week Air Navigation Systems and Navigation Aids
13th Week Air Navigation Systems and Navigation Aids
14th Week Air Navigation Systems, Navigation Aids, and General Review
Recommended or Required Reading1. Uçaklarda Haberleşme ve Seyrüsefer Sistemleri ? S. Ürgün (Nobel Yayınları)
2. Huma Ticari İHA Pilotu Lisansı Eğitim Referans Kitabı. (2019). Ticari İHA Pilot Eğitimi Temel Kaynak Kitabı. (SHGM onaylı).
3. Uçak Bilgisi ve Uçuş İlkeleri ? Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları / Açıköğretim Fakültesi
4. Anadolu Üniversitesi. Uçuş Harekat. Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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