Aviation Information Systems and Complexes
8.173.00.01 Aviation Information Systems and Complexes
Qualification awarded: Master of Avionics in Aviation Information Systems and Complexes Specialization
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Telecommunications, Radioelectronics and Electronic Engineering
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Electronics and telecommunications
Specific admission requirements: University entrant has to possess a standard state document confirming first-level higher education (bachelor) and to pass testing as well
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: Full implementation of the training program and a master thesis defence
Characteristics of the educational program: The purpose of the educational program: to provide theoretical knowledge and practical abilities and skills for successful performance in the area related to specialization "Aviation Information Systems and Complexes"
Gained competence: - use of embedded systems in aviation information and computer systems;
- satellite navigation systems;
- structure and functioning of on-board aeronautical navigation and radio equipment;
- structure and functioning of ground aeronautical navigation and radio equipment;
- aerospace navigation technologies, systems and complexes;
- regulatory documentation on satellite navigation and algorithms for the operation of aerospace systems;
- directions of modernization of air navigation systems in the conditions of transition to global satellite systems.
For sample block 01: Aviation information systems and complexes:
- aerospace information technologies;
- methods of modeling air navigation systems;
- software of integrated air navigation systems;
- scientific and mathematical principles necessary for solving engineering problems and performing research in the field of avionics information support.
For sample block 02: Unmanned aerial complexes:
- onboard and ground equipment of unmanned aerial systems;
- software and hardware protection of unmanned aerospace complexes;
- programming of applied tasks of unmanned aerial complexes;
- principles of implementation of unmanned aerial systems and complexes in controlled airspace.
- develop and implement engineering and business projects in the field of avionics, taking into account the objectives, resource constraints, technical, economic, legal and security aspects;
- design and research aircraft navigation devices, aircraft navigation and orientation systems, including with the use of computer-aided design systems;
- analyze and synthesize digital automatic control systems;
- develop algorithms for controlling the movement of aircraft;
- develop and use microprocessor systems and simulation software to solve complex avionics problems;
- describe the dynamic processes of aircraft, choose algorithms for controlling the movement of aircraft;
- build and study physical, mathematical and computer models of avionics systems and information systems of aircraft and ground complexes using appropriate methods and specialized software.
For sample block 01: Aviation information systems and complexes:
- use research methods and technologies of mathematical modeling of the characteristics of on-board systems of aviation communication and data exchange using modern software packages;
- use aerospace information technologies;
- use the software of integrated air navigation systems;
- use methods and means of obtaining, storing, processing information from several air navigation systems.
For sample block 02: Unmanned aerial complexes:
- analyze the prospects for the development of unmanned aerial systems;
- to program applied tasks of unmanned aerial complexes;
- analyze the capabilities of software and hardware for the protection of unmanned aerial complexes;
- analyze the principles of implementation of unmanned aerial systems and complexes in controlled airspace.
- ability to communicate freely in state and foreign languages orally and in writing to discuss professional problems and results in the field of avionics and a wider range of engineering issues, presentation of research results and innovation projects;
- ability to use various methods, including modern information technologies, for effective communication at the professional and social levels.
Academic mobility: None, but mobility is encouraged and recognized in accordance with the procedures ECTS
Work placement(s): The program provides the practice on the theme of master’s thesis in amount of 9 credits
Programme director: Bohdan Strykhaliuk, Professor, Dr. Sci., phone +38 032 258 2048
Occupational profiles of graduates: Graduates can pursue careers in the field of aviation information and computer technologies, systems and complexes
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level
Other program features: Possible international credit mobility based on bilateral agreements between Lviv Polytechnic National University and higher educational institutions of foreign country-partners