In the category of Radio Navigation, we would understand the principles and use of basic Radio Aids to Navigation like Ground D/F, ADF, VOR, DME, ILS and MLS. Finally, we shall provide a overview of advanced cockpit intrumentation like GPS and FMS.
- Radio Navigation comprises of the following topics
- Properties of Radio Waves
- Radio Propagation Theory
- Modulation
- Antennae
- Doppler Radar Systems
- VHF Direction Finder (VDF)
- Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
- VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR)
- Instrument Landing System (ILS)
- Microwave Landing System (MLS)
- Radar Principles
- Ground Radar
- Airborne Weather Radar
- Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Area Navigation Systems (RNAV)
- Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS)
- Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)