TY - BOOK AU - COLLINSON R P G TI - Introduction to avionics SN - 0780334337 (hbk.) PY - 1996/// CY - London PB - Chapman & Hall KW - AVIONIC SYSTEMS N2 - Introduction to Avionic Systems, Second Edition explains the principles and theory of modern avionic systems and how they are implemented with current technology for both civil and military aircraft. The systems are analysed mathematically, where appropriate, so that the design and performance can be understood. The book covers displays and man-machine interaction, aerodynamics and aircraft control, fly-by-wire flight control, inertial sensors and attitude derivation, navigation systems, air data and air data systems, autopilots and flight management systems, avionic systems integration and unmanned air vehicles ER -