Tooley M., Wyatt D. Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems: Principles, Operation and Maintenance

First edition. — Elsevier, 2007. — 329 p.The books in this series have been designed for both independent and tutor assisted studies, They are particularly useful to the ‘self-starter’ and to those wishing to update or upgrade their aircraft maintenance licence. The series also provides a useftil source of reference for those taking ab initio training programmes in EASA Part 147 and FAR 147 approved organisations as well as those following related programmes in further and higher education institutions.
This book is designed to cover the essential knowledge base required by certifying mechanics, technicians and engineers engaged in engineering maintenance activities on commercial aircraft. In addition, this book should appeal to members of the armed forces and others attending training and educational establishments engaged in aircraft maintenance and related aeronautical engineering programmes (including BTEC National and Higher National units as well as City and Guilds and NVQ courses).Antennas
Transmitters and receivers
VHF communications
HF communications
Flight-deck audio systems
Emergency locator transmitters
Aircraft navigation
Automatic direction finder
VHF omnidirectional range
Distance measuring equipment
Instrument landing system
Microwave landing system
Hyperbolic radio navigation
Doppler navigation
Area navigation
Inertial navigation systems
Global navigation satellite system
Flight management systems
Weather radar
Air traffic control system
Traffic alert and collision avoidance system