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Avionics are the electronic systems used in [[spacecraft]], [[aircraft]], and other [[Grav vehicle|aerial vehicles]]. Avionics packages link, coordinate and manage the vessels [[Communications Equipment|communications]], [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]], navigation, displays and data.
 
Avionics are the electronic systems used in [[spacecraft]], [[aircraft]], and other [[Grav vehicle|aerial vehicles]]. Avionics packages link, coordinate and manage the vessels [[Communications Equipment|communications]], [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensors]], navigation, displays and data.
 
* The integrated nature of avionics allows rapid reactions and increased performance.
 
* The integrated nature of avionics allows rapid reactions and increased performance.
* Avionics have broad parallels in [[Multiplexers]].
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* Avionics are similar to [[Multiplexer]]s in their function.
  
 
Different avionics configurations are noted:
 
Different avionics configurations are noted:

Revision as of 22:36, 7 October 2018

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Avionics encompass and integrate a variety on onboard systems.

Description / Specifications

Avionics are the electronic systems used in spacecraft, aircraft, and other aerial vehicles. Avionics packages link, coordinate and manage the vessels communications, sensors, navigation, displays and data.

  • The integrated nature of avionics allows rapid reactions and increased performance.
  • Avionics are similar to Multiplexers in their function.

Different avionics configurations are noted:

  • Flight avionics
  • Terrain-following avionics

History & Background / Dossier

Avionics permit rapid Nap-of-surface (NOS) flight, enabling the craft to perform complex maneuvers at relatively high speeds at extremely low altitudes.

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