Autopilot Systems: Sensors and Signal Sources
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What is the primary function of an Attitude - Inertial Reference System in an autopilot system?

  • Detecting sideslip movement in lateral axis.
  • Calculating airspeed and altitude.
  • Providing information for pitch and roll control. (correct)
  • Measuring rate of displacement in pitch, roll and yaw.

What is the purpose of accelerometers in an autopilot system?

  • Calculating barometric height.
  • Providing rate information for pitch, roll and yaw.
  • Measuring vertical speed.
  • Detecting sideslip movement in lateral axis. (correct)

What is the function of the Air Data Computer (ADC) in an autopilot system?

  • Detecting sideslip movement in lateral axis.
  • Supplying information on aircraft attitude.
  • Providing information on airspeed, vertical speed, and height. (correct)
  • Providing rate information for pitch, roll and yaw.

What is the source of heading information in an autopilot system?

<p>Remote compass. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of VOR/ILS steering in an autopilot system?

<p>Controlling deviation away from a selected VOR radial or ILS radio beam. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to using three single axis rate gyros for rate information?

<p>Using an Inertial Reference System. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is provided by the Inertial Reference System?

<p>Pitch, roll, and yaw information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the accelerometers in an autopilot system?

<p>To detect sideslip movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Remote Compass in an autopilot system?

<p>To provide information about the aircraft's heading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Rate Information in an autopilot system?

<p>To measure the rate of displacement in pitch, roll, and yaw (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the VOR/ILS steering in an autopilot system?

<p>To control deviation away from a selected VOR radial or ILS radio beam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of speed and height information in an autopilot system?

<p>Air Data Computer (ADC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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