...Case Study: Computer Input-Output Technologies that Link Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers CSCI 109 Computer Input-Output Technologies that Link Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers Both videos presented showcase the advanced computing technologies being used to revolutionize the air traffic control system. The efficiency they are enabling is actually redrawing airspace, reducing harmful carbon emissions, improving on-time performance and increasing profitability for the airlines. The innovative applications of computer technologies are the genesis of this revolution. The computer technologies evident in this case study include servers, workstations, user input devices and other peripherals. One of these technologies is the Controller-Pilot Data Link (CPDL). This system provides air-ground data communication for the air traffic control service. The controller and the pilot are provided with the capability to communicate messages, clearances and other important information. “A ‘free text’ capability is also provided to exchange information not conforming to defined formats. An auxiliary capability is provided to allow a ground system to use data link to forward a CPDLC message to another ground system.” (Wikipedia, 2013) This process enhances the workload capability of the controllers and pilots in high-traffic air space. In addition, it increases accuracy in communication as compared to traditional VHF radio traffic. Anyone that has engaged in a text message conversation...
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...Computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with Information.The term computer is derived from the Latin term ‘computare’, this means to calculate.Computer can not do anything without a Program.it represents the decimal numbers through a string of binary digits. The Word 'Computer'usually refers to the Center Processor Unit plus Internal memory. Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes these data under the control of set of instructions (called program) and gives the result (output) and saves output for the future use. It can process both numerical and non-numerical (arithmetic and logical) calculations.The basic components of a modern digital computer are: Input Device,Output Device,Central Processor. A Typical modern computer uses LSI Chips. Charles Babbage is called the "Grand Father" of the computer.The First mechanical computer designed by charles Babbage was called Analytical Engine. It uses read-only memory in the form of punch cards. Four Functions about computer are: accepts data | Input | processes data | Processing | produces output | Output | stores results | Storage | Input (Data): Input is the raw information entered into a computer from the input devices. It is the collection of letters, numbers, images etc. Process: Process is the operation of data as per given instruction. It is totally internal process of the computer system. Output: Output is the processed data...
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...Aircraft Flight Control System Name: Institutional Affiliation Aircraft Flight Control System Description of the system; functional and schematic diagrams According to the Federal Aviation Administration, an aircraft control system is assemblage of mechanical and electronic equipment that permits a plane to be flown with excellent accuracy and steadfastness. A control system mainly constitutes cockpit controls, sensors, actuators which may be hydraulic, mechanical or electrical and computers. With improvement in technology, aircraft flight controls vary depending on the type of plane since planes with different feature and sizes have been introduced in the market thus have to be fit with flight control systems that match their capacity. However, the most basic flight control system designs are mechanical and are characterized with the early aircrafts. According to Garg et al (2013, p.60),they involve collective use of different mechanical parts which include rods, cables, pulleys and chains in some designs which play a significant role in transferring forces of flight deck controls to the control surfaces. Though new flight control models have been introduced with advancement in technology, application of mechanical flight controls still continues to date especially in small general and sport classification aircrafts especially where aerodynamic forces are not extreme. Illustration of mechanical aircraft control system (Garg et al, 2013, p.61) Aircraft control systems are group...
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...National Aviation University Computer Systems and Networks Department Term Project on Basics of Computer Aided Design Performed by : group FCS-405 Checked by: Nadtochiy V.I. Kyiv 2011 Contents Introduction 2 1. Description of the work process of the device “Automobile guard with alarm system” 4 1.1. Description of the input and output values of the device 4 1.2. States of the system : 4 2. Design of a finite state machine 5 3. State diagram design 6 4. State table design 6 5. Design of the full – adder 7 5.1. Creation of project in Quartus II 8 5.2. Creation of a block diagram file in Quartus II 11 5.3. Compiling and simulating of our design in Quartus II 17 5.4. Design of full adder on VHDL 21 Conclusions 24 Reference list 25 Appendix 1 : VHDL-code for full-adder 26 Appendix 2 : VHDL-code for test bench of full-adder program 27 Introduction This year we’ve started studing the new course,that’s named “Basics of Computer Aided Design”.Actually,I find this discipline really interesting and useful to learn.That’s really pity that we don’t have much time for being able to study the designing of the computer devices more precisely. In my term work I’m going to try describing few first steps in designing the own project of a device.We...
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...Current Trends of Satellite Communications and Their Application in the U.S. Military Gregory McCaleb Student # 4215642 ISSC341 Professor Alan Bowen Abstract This project paper will explore the current trends in Satellite Communications (SATCOM). There will be a focus on the application of SATCOM in the U.S. Military. The U.S. Military implements SATCOM in many ways and this paper will outline some of the current uses and capabilities of the technology. This paper will explore publications on the topic of Satellite Communications and list the differences in commercial versus military uses. Current Trends of Satellite Communications and Their Application in the U.S. Military Satellite Communications is a broad sense is sending data from one point to another point by means of a satellite in orbit. A satellite, by definition, is an object that orbits the Earth. There are natural satellites and there are artificial satellites. An example of a natural satellite would be the Moon. Coincidentally, the Moon was the first satellite used for data transmission when the United States Navy successfully conducted Operation Moon Bounce in the 1950s. Since this success, we have created artificial satellites that we can place in strategic locations and use satellite communications to its full power. The first artificial satellite ever produced and launched was Sputnik 1. Sputnik 1 was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The satellite orbited the earth for 92 days,...
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...changes in the economy. Sales revenue further decreased in 2009. Also look at competitive strength, TOMTOM is suffering from continuous pressure from competition and decrease in retail prices of GPS units. GARMIN is still the leader with market share of 45% while TOMTOM has a market share of 24%. Based on the above, TOMTOM has a competitive strategy but not a total winning strategy. They need to look at the industry and be more pro-active at market changes and other threats which they identified. TRENDS: Demand for portable navigation devices have declined as traffic and mapping functions are becoming an almost standard feature in cars and mobiles. It will thus look like these device’s market has reached its saturation point. It would seem that more focused is placed on fleet tracking in the satellite navigation industry and companies need to shift focus and adjust their strategies accordingly. Other market which is still available is that of aviation...
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...NATIONAL AVIATION UNIVERSITY AEROSPACE CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTITUTE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION COMPUTER INTEGRATED COMPLEXES [pic] Course project Dead reckoning computer АНУ-1 Done by Bahnyukova M.Y Hnybida O.I Hordiyenko A.V Chechina A.A Checked by Mukhina M.P. Kyiv 2012 CONTENT: The basic navigation concepts Modes of operation of АНУ-1 1. Autonomous dead reckoning mode Procedures: 4.1 Zero-layer of Block diagram 4.2 First-Layer 3.3 Front Panel of our model of dead-reckoning computer 4.4 Second Layer 4.5 Third-Layer CONCLUSSION References 1.The basic navigation concepts The dead reckoning computer АНУ-1 is designed to determine continuously the current coordinates of the aircraft in a conventionally chosen rectangular coordinate system, rotated with respect to the meridian at the map angle. Coordinates are usually read by the reading of the pointers in kilometers of traveled path from the point of departure and using the cross-track error from the desired track. АНУ-1 continuously produces the dead reckoning by integrating the components of the ground speed vector on the axis X and Y of a Cartesian coordinate system. To obtain the components of the ground speed vector Wx and Wy of aircraft on the axis X and Y of Cartesian coordinate system, the airspeed V and wind speed U on the axes of the speed triangle are converted...
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...(disambiguation) and Computer system (disambiguation). Computer | | A computer is a general-purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations automatically. Since a sequence of operations can be readily changed, the computer can solve more than one kind of problem. Conventionally, a computer consists of at least one processing element, typically a central processing unit (CPU), and some form of memory. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logic operations, and a sequencing and control unit can change the order of operations in response to stored information. Peripheral devices allow information to be retrieved from an external source, and the result of operations saved and retrieved. Mechanical analog computers started appearing in the first century and were later used in the medieval era for astronomical calculations. In World War II, mechanical analog computers were used for specialized military applications such as calculating torpedo aiming. During this time the first electronic digital computers were developed. Originally they were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PCs).[1] Modern computers based on integrated circuits are millions to billions of times more capable than the early machines, and occupy a fraction of the space.[2] Computers are small enough to fit into mobile devices, and mobile computers can be powered by small batteries. Personal computers in their various...
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...aircrew personnel of an aircraft to conduct the safe flight of an aircraft. Now the official definition of CRM is a management system which makes optimum use of all available resources, equipment, procedures, and people- to promote safety and improve the efficiency of flight operations. CRM focuses on interpersonal communications, leadership, and decision making in the cockpit. CRM also focuses on the proper response to threats to safety and the proper management of crew error. We need to look at and make clear what establishes a “team” in CRM. Basically, everyone who participates in moving a flight from A to B is a member of the team, which entails management, ground services, and Air Traffic Control (ATC). But when we are talking aviation, the key members of a team are on board the aircraft, those who operate the controls...
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...FREE ONLINE RESEARCH PAPERS Navigation Sign In Create Account Forgotten Password About Us Subscription Cancelation SIWES Project in Computer Science CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview of SIWES SIWES refers to the employment of students nearing under-graduation in firms or organizations, which operate on activities related to the respective student’s major subjects. The course, CSC 3299 as offered in Ajayi Crowther University is a compulsory subject offered by every computer science student in the 2nd semester of the third academic year with the objective of enabling students to come into contact with real life applications regarding the knowledge and skills gained in both theoretical and practical courses of the university. The core courses of Computer Science offered by ACU are both theory and laboratory practical -based and aid in providing a theoretical concept or ‘base’ to the students so that they are equipped with sufficient knowledge for joining the work force after completion of under-graduation. SIWES on the other hand helps the students familiarize themselves with the experience of being employed in their field and effectively learning and applying the knowledge required by carrying out their activities in the offices and fields. 1.2 Objectives of SIWES The general objectives if SIWES are outlined as follows: Helping students break free from the theoretical world of textbooks and class courses and leap into...
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...Ex-MBA 2011-2014 Semester -1 Subject: Technology in Business ------------------------------------------------- VIDEO CONFERENCING – A BOON TO COMPANIES TO REDUCE COSTS, TIME AND SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT Completed By, Shantesh Varik Roll No: 2011G14 INTRODUCTION – Aim and Objective Videoconferencing is a virtual conference like setup using a number of telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. Videoconferencing is slightly different from videophone calls as it is designed to serve a conference rather than individuals. In a tight economy, with companies spending much less on IT, the tech giants will take growth wherever they can find it. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that Cisco and HP are in a pitched battle for customers for their high-end teleconferencing systems. According to the report, it's "one of the few technologies that has benefited from the downturn, growing 30% from last year as businesses look to reduce travel expenses." Cisco, HP, Nortel, and telepresence-focused players like Teleris have developed impressive, beautiful systems that make you feel like you're in the same room with your colleagues. The catch is that not only will you save money, but you'll also reduce your environmental footprint through reduced travel. These companies are cashing in on the business world's pressing need to cut costs, while also appealing to the desire to get green...
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...1. Protoboard A breadboard (or protoboard) is usually a construction base for prototyping of electronics. The term "breadboard" is commonly used to refer to a solderless breadboard (plugboard). A breadboard originally was a flat wooden cutting board used to support a loaf of bread (or other foods) while it was being sliced; this original meaning is still in use, but has a new additional meaning as "a base for prototyping". The concept of "breadboarding" as prototyping is not confined to electronic design; "mechanical breadboards" have been and continue to be used by mechanical engineers. Because the solderless breadboard for electronics does not require soldering, it is reusable. This makes it easy to use for creating temporary prototypes and experimenting with circuit design. Older breadboard types did not have this property. A stripboard (veroboard) and similar prototyping printed circuit boards, which are used to build semi-permanent soldered prototypes or one-offs, cannot easily be reused. A variety of electronic systems may be prototyped by using breadboards, from small analog and digital circuits to completecentral processing units (CPUs). URL: (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadboard ) 2. Resistor A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. The current through a resistor is in direct proportion to the voltage across the resistor's terminals. This relationship is represented byOhm's law: where I is...
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...computer was turned on for the first time lights dim in sections of Philadelphia. Computers of this generation could only perform single task, and they had no operating system. Second generation: 1947 – 1962 - This generation of computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes which were more reliable. In 1951 the first computer for commercial use was introduced to the public; the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC 1). In 1953 the International Business Machine (IBM) 650 and 700 series computers made their mark in the computer world. During this generation of computers over 100 computer programming languages were developed, computers had memory and operating systems. Storage media such as tape and disk were in use also were printers for output. Third generation: 1963 - present - The invention of integrated circuit brought us the third generation of...
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...partners and across our communities.” Commitment to the Environment—1st, reduce fuel use and improve fuel efficiency of our aircraft and vehicles through technology and process innovation; 2nd, advance and utilize environmentally responsible and cost-efficient alternative fuels; 3rd, improve the sustainability of products and our facilities, and responsibly manage wastes generated by our business activities; 4th, work together with our co-workers and partner with our stakeholders-customers, airports, business partners, suppliers, governments and NGOs-to promote accountability and protect the environment while achieving our business goals. United supports a global approach to addressing greenhouse gas (GHC) emissions in the commercial aviation industry. Together with other airlines, engine and airframe manufactures, fuel suppliers, airports, and governments, they’re working toward collective industry goals, including 1.5% average annual fuel efficiency improvement through 2020, carbon neutral growth beginning in 2020, and a 50% reduction in CO2 by 2050 relative to 2005 baseline...
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...starting line for the airline business, it could be said that the history of aviation in general started with the Wright brothers’ success in conducting powered air flights in 1903 (Sheehan & Oclott, 2003). A German general and aircraft manufacturer Count Zeppelin was the first business man to found an airline six years after the first manned flight by the Wright brothers. On the 16th...
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