The theoretical foundations of optical fiber technologies, advantages and disadvantages of these technologies are studied in the study course. The principles of construction of aircraft navigation and data transmission systems implemented based on these technologies, as well as the issues of application of these systems are discussed. The principles of construction of aerodrome data transmission systems implemented based on these technologies, as well as the issues of maintenance of these systems are discussed.
Outcome:
Knows the characteristics of the fiber optic transmission environment, the wavelengths used, the construction of light wires, is able to evaluate the characteristics and advantages of such data transmission channels. - Control work. Exam.
Knows the types, constructions, characteristics of fiber optic cables, is able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of cable. - Control work. Exam.
Knows the function and characteristics of passive optical devices (branch, connector, attenuator, filter, switch) and is able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of such devices for a particular fiber optic system. - Practical work. Control work. Exam.
Knows the types, characteristics, principles of operation of light sources and detectors and is able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of such devices for a particular fiber optic system. - Practical work. Control work. Exam.
Knows the causes of light transmission loss and attenuation in fiber optic cables and methods to prevent such effects. - Control work. Exam.
Knows the architecture of synchronous optical networks (SONET), signal structure, synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), is able to use this knowledge for the study and maintenance of aircraft fiber optic networks. - Practical work. Control work. Exam.
