Book description
This third edition of
Aircraft Systems
represents a timely update of the Aerospace Series' successful and
widely acclaimed flagship title. Moir and Seabridge present an in-depth
study of the general systems of an aircraft - electronics, hydraulics,
pneumatics, emergency systems and flight control to name but a few -
that transform an aircraft shell into a living, functioning and
communicating flying machine. Advances in systems technology continue to
alloy systems and avionics, with aircraft support and flight systems
increasingly controlled and monitored by electronics; the authors handle
the complexities of these overlaps and interactions in a straightforward
and accessible manner that also enhances synergy with the book's two
sister volumes, Civil Avionics Systems
and Military Avionics Systems
.
Aircraft Systems, 3rd Edition is thoroughly revised
and expanded from the last edition in 2001, reflecting the significant
technological and procedural changes that have occurred in the interim
- new aircraft types, increased electronic implementation, developing
markets, increased environmental pressures and the emergence of
UAVs. Every chapter is updated, and the latest technologies depicted.
It offers an essential reference tool for aerospace industry
researchers and practitioners such as aircraft designers, fuel
specialists, engine specialists, and ground crew maintenance
providers, as well as a textbook for senior undergraduate and
postgraduate students in systems engineering, aerospace and
engineering avionics.
Lan Moir After 20 years in the royal Air Force as
an engineering officer, Ian went on to Smiths Industries in the UK
where he was involved in a number of advanced projects. Since retiring
from Smiths he is now in demand as a highly respected consultant. Ian
has a brad and detailed experience working in aircraft avionics
systems in both military and civil aircraft. From the RAF Tornado and
Apache helicopter to the Boeing 777, Ian's work has kept him at the
forefront of new system developments and integrated systems in the
areas of more-electric technology and systems implementations. He has
a special interest in fostering training and education in aerospace engineering.
Allan Seabridge was until recently the Chief Flight Systems
Engineer at BAE Systems at Warton in Lancashire in the UK. In over 30
years in the aerospace industry his work has latterly included the
avionics systems on the Nimrod MRA 4 and Lockheed Martin Lightning II
(Joint Strike Fighter) as well as a the development of a range of
flight and avionics systems on a wide range of fast jets, training
aircraft and ground and maritime surveillance projects. Spending much
of his time between Europe and the US, Allan is fully aware of systems
developments worldwide. he is also keen to encourage a further
understanding of integrated engineering systems. An interest in
engineering education continues with the design and delivery of
systems and engineering courses at a number of UK universities at
undergraduate and postgraduate level.
