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ENTA13021 Aircraft Communication Systems

Aircraft Communication Systems

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General Information

Overview

Communication systems are an essential component of modern manned and unmanned aircraft. In this unit, you will learn about the advanced communication technologies and networks used in the aviation industry. You will study the communication technologies, standards and protocols that form the backbone of all modern communication systems and various techniques to analyse and design simple communication networks to meet real-world requirements. You will study the various communication technologies and equipment used in modern aircraft and mechanisms that are utilised to enable high-speed communications between aircraft, ground stations and satellites.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate

Unit Level: Level 3

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 8

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: Automatic Flight Control and Communication Systems

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2025

Online

Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).