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This project focuses on the telecommunications and wiring aspects of avionics systems in vehicles. It includes UHF frequency range, weight, volume, signal units, payload, and cost estimates. The project also discusses power distribution, future work, references, and sample equipment. Calculations for wiring are provided.
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Justin M. Rhodes01.24.2008Avionics – TelecommunicationsWebmasterTelecommunications and Wiring AAE 450 Spring 2008
Telecommunications: Vehicle • UHF Frequency Range [1] • Average weight per unit: 2-3 kg • Unit Volume: 0.15 m x 0.20 m x 0.10 m • Three signal units • Vehicle telecom payload: 8-10 kg • Cost estimate: $10-15,000 AAE 450 Spring 2008 1 Avionics
Power Distribution: Wiring Assuming: • Scaled vehicle sizes (Ref: Chris Strauss) • 22 and 4 gauge wiring • Silver plated copper • 600 V rating Future Work • Further developed communications architecture • Finalized equipment mass data • Material and labor price quotes AAE 450 Spring 2008 2 Avionics
References • Fortescue, Peter and John Stark. Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Wiley, New York, NY, 1995. AAE 450 Spring 2008 3 Avionics
Sample Equipment • L-3 T-710 Transmitter http://www.cinele.com/pdfs/T710.pdf • L-3 C/TT-510 Electra-Lite http://www.cinele.com/pdfs/ctt510.pdf • I-FUZE Telemetry System with I-FUZE Transmitter and S-Band Antenna http://www.syntronics.net/FinalCutSheets • MIL-W-16878/4 Insulated Wire http://www.texwire.us/MIL-W-16878.html AAE 450 Spring 2008 4 Avionics
Wiring Calculations: Sample AAE 450 Spring 2008 5 Avionics