Module 2, Lesson 4 - Aircraft Movement and Navigation

Module 2, Lesson 4 - Aircraft Movement and Navigation

Aircraft Movement and Navigation

Advanced electronic Fly-by-wire flight controllers were developed in the 1950’s and 1960’s, using sensors and a computer to “close the loop” of the flight control system, making aircraft more maneuverable and limit the possibility of flying outside of its operational capabilities. 

Multiple Select

Which four things does the flight control system monitor?

• Altitude

• GPS

• Location

• Altitude

• Speed

Sensors that provide critical feedback to the controller include the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Air Data System also called the Barometer, Magnetometer, and Global Positioning System (GPS). Some advanced UAS flight control systems use a combination of sensors to provide system redundancy and increase UAS safety margins.

Multiple Choice

Inertial Measurement Unit

• Uses satellites to provide accurate navigational data

• Uses static and dynamic air pressure to help determine aircraft's airspeed and altitude

• Uses mini gyroscopes and linear accelerometers to obtain vehicle velocity and position

• A tiny electrical sensor that acts as a compass for situational awareness and navigation

Multiple Choice

Barometer

• Uses satellites to provide accurate navigational data

• Uses static and dynamic air pressure to help determine aircraft's airspeed and altitude

• Uses mini gyroscopes and linear accelerometers to obtain vehicle velocity and position

• A tiny electrical sensor that acts as a compass for situational awareness and navigation

Multiple Choice

Magnetometer

• Uses satellites to provide accurate navigational data

• Uses static and dynamic air pressure to help determine aircraft's airspeed and altitude

• Uses mini gyroscopes and linear accelerometers to obtain vehicle velocity and position

• A tiny electrical sensor that acts as a compass for situational awareness and navigation

Multiple Choice

Global Positioning System

• Uses satellites to provide accurate navigational data

• Uses static and dynamic air pressure to help determine aircraft's airspeed and altitude

• Uses mini gyroscopes and linear accelerometers to obtain vehicle velocity and position

• A tiny electrical sensor that acts as a compass for situational awareness and navigation