SHS3 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 1 Week 14: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.1 - Identify the different communication technologies used in the aviation industry.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five distinct communication technologies used in aviation, including VHF, HF, SATCOM, and ACARS, and state the frequency range or medium each uses.
Classify aviation communication technologies by range (short, medium, long) and explain the scenario each is best suited for.
Describe how voice and data communications differ in purpose and application within the aviation industry.
Demonstrate through a practical demonstration (canned tins with thread or wire) the basic principle of line-of-sight communication and relate it to VHF radio limitations.
Justify the choice of a communication technology for a given flight scenario, using the requirements of that scenario (distance, terrain, phase of flight, and type of message).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Avionics (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems (2.3)
Content standard: 3.2.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the different communication technologies used in aviation. 3.2.3.LO.1 Justify which communication systems are suitable for different communication scenarios in aviation. 3.2.3.LO.2 Describe the aircraft and spacecraft navigation systems. 3.2.3.LO.3 Use illustrations to demonstrate knowledge of aerospace surveillance systems.
Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.1 - Identify the different communication technologies used in the aviation industry.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 14 (Week 14 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 104

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: By exploring the requirements for aviation communication in different scenarios (short to medium range, long range), teacher presents to students the major communication technologies in aviation using videos or pictures.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Canned tins with thread/wire
- Talking drums
Assessment (3.2.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.