This text is designed to provide the reader with an introductory overview of the key system areas of commercial and military aircraft. It offers detailed illustrations and a comprehensive explanation of the concepts and principles of system design, including the evolution of system design and the functionality of the contemporary design. It also identifies emerging technological breakthroughs that may have a profound effect upon the standard for avionics technology usage and associated systems integration.
The book serves as an introduction to the field of aerospace engineering for students, and provides a platform for practitioners wishing to update or extend their knowledge in light of technological advancements.
Ian Moir is a graduate of the Royal Air Force Technical College with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer and a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Electrical Engineers. With more than 40 years of experience in the aerospace industry, he has been influential in the development of new integrated aircraft systems, including the Boeing 777 and the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing AH64C/D Longbow Apache attack helicopter. He has coauthored two books on avionics and aircraft systems, and is currently serving as an international aerospace consultant on aircraft electrical and utilities systems and avionics.
Allan Seabridge is currently Chief Flight Systems Engineer for BAE SYSTEMS. He has more than 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with emphasis on flight systems and avionics systems engineering, business development and project management, and military surveillance aircraft projects.