Analyzing Air Navigation Technologies in Modern Aviation

The paper requires students to delve into the role of air navigation technologies in enhancing aviation safety and operational efficiency. By examining specific technologies like the pitot-static tube and analyzing significant case studies, such as those involving Air France Flight 447 and Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509, students will assess how these advancements influence decision-making processes within the industry. Additionally, the paper should consider legislative frameworks and ethical management practices that govern aviation operations, using Singapore's aerodrome as a contextual example. Through this research, students will gain insights into the complexities of integrating technology in aviation to mitigate risks and improve safety standards.

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Effects of Modern Technology on Aviation
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Abstract
The study provides the idea about the impact of aircraft navigation in ensuring safety parameter
in the aviation management. It is noticed that technology is well maintained and continuously
updated with the latest conditions so that the safest and most economical route is taken. The
functions, advantages and limitations and recommendations by the student on air navigation
technology is reflected in this report. The report even identifies the functionalities, advantages,
underlying limitations, and preferable recommendations for improving the navigation
technology. The program outcomes are explored to develop the informative assessment based on
the subject area. The sequential steps are followed to present the ideas about the diverse
segmentations. The ideas generated from the program outcomes provide the insightful ideas
about the advancements in the technological field of aviation management.

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What effects the modern technology had on Aviation?
Statement of Project
The project is designed to prepare an individual assessment, which is a part of the
Bachelor of Science degree in the subject of Aeronautics. The identified fundamental purpose of
the paper is to analyze the effectiveness of the navigation technology on improving the cost,
safety, and efficiency level in the aviation industry. This project would discuss the diverse
functionalities, limitations, and public opinion based on the technological use in the aviation
industry. There are 11 learning outcomes associated with the course introduced by Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University. This capstone project would analyze these learning outcomes and
develop the concerns regarding the operational process undertaken in the aviation industry.
Introduction
The study would specify the technological intervention in improving the operational
process of Aviation management. Martin (2017) implied that the aircraft navigation systems
must be much reliable, precise, and updated for ensuring the safety parameter of the pilots. The
upgraded technologies help the industry to undertake the safer management system and select the
economic route for ensuring profits. To ensure pilot safety, aircraft navigation systems must be
precise, reliable and current. It is crucial that the technology is well maintained and continuously
updated with the latest conditions so that the safest and most economical route is taken. The
functions, advantages and limitations and recommendations by the student on air navigation
technology will be in the report. The report would identify the functionalities, advantages,
underlying limitations, and preferable recommendations for improving the navigation
technology. This report would also generate the knowledgeable insights regarding the opinion of

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the public on technological use in the aviation industry. The information would be gathered from
the secondary sources, such as news articles, journals, and scholar works.
Program Outcomes
In this section of the study, the program outcomes would be explored to develop the
informative assessment based on the subject area. The sequential steps would be followed to
present the ideas about the diverse segmentations. The following outcomes would be analyzed in
this assessment study.
1. Critical Thinking
“The students will show evidence of knowledge at a synthesis level to define and solve problems
within professional and personal environments” (ERAU, 2017, p.13)
Critical thinking enables the problem analytical skills for presenting the possible
solutions for the underlying issues related to this subject area. The Program Outcomes (PO)
would be addressed by developing the improvements in the aircraft navigation technologies.
Critical thinking is the ability to analyze a problem and come up with possible solutions
concerning a topic. It will also highlight the effects of such improvements on the industry since
1950 to present time. A standalone paragraph named “Air Navigation” will be explored in this
study to present the extensive research idea about the recognizable evolution of aircraft map
navigation technique. It would describe the changes in the aircraft navigation process with the
help of current advancements in the technological equipment and globalization effects. The
article named “The Evolution of Airway Lights and Electronic Navigation Aids” derived from
Cntennialofflight.net would provide the detailed information related to this specific subject.
There is another article named “Challenges of Air Navigation” published in

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Timeandnavigation.si.edu website would also provide the necessary information related to the
aircraft navigation process.
2. Quantitative Reasoning
“The student will show evidence of the use of digitally-enabled technology & analysis techniques
to interpret data to draw valid conclusions and solving associated problems” (ERAU, 2017,
p.140
Quantitative reasoning is one of the mathematical interpretations that are utilized for
interpreting the information gathered from the real life consequences. Quantitative reasoning is
the ability to use mathematics to analyze and interpret real-world information and to draw
conclusions based on the interpretation. These specific consequences, would help in drawing the
conclusion to collect the sufficient knowledge about the navigation technologies used in the
aircraft field. There are two different flight levels, such as 10,000 feet and 34,000 feet. The data
based on these flight levels would be collected to measure the performance level of the engine.
The student would also provide the detailed report of the comparative analysis of these two
major flights. The differentiation result would elaborate the performance scale of the associated
technologies in improving the engine efficiency. The article named “IAS Condition” would
provide the sufficient knowledge to the university students. This article is published in the
website named hyperflite.co.uk. Another article named “Why do Planes Have to Fly So High”
presents the similar information about the aircraft navigation and this is published in the website
telegraph.co.uk.
3. Information Literacy

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“The student will show evidence of meaningful research, including gathering information from
primary and secondary sources and incorporating and documenting source material in their
writing” (ERAU, 2017, p.15)
Information Literacy is the method of identifying the necessities of additional
information for developing the detailed analysis of the subject matter. The collected data will be
assessed and efficiently evaluated for understanding the use of the advanced technologies in the
aviation management. Information Literacy is the ability to spot when additional information is
required and can find, assess and efficiently use the data collected. The student will research on
the functionality of the air navigation technology and the components that make up the system.
The major focus of the student will be on the identification of the basic functionalities of air
navigation technologies. The associated components for developing the systems would be
elaborated in detail. The students would also require the extensive information about the Future
Air Navigation System (FANS). A standalone paragraph named “Future Air Navigation” would
be provided to identify the necessary information. The information is available in the article
named “7 Technological Advances Changing the Landscape of the Aviation Industry” that is
published in the website aviationtoday.com. Another similar information is available in “Air
Traffic Management (ATM)” published in icao.int.
4. Communication
“The student will show evidence of communicating concepts in written, digital and oral forms to
present technical and non-technical information” (ERAU, 2017, p.16)
The student will present the information gathered in the form of a report and presentation.
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presentation. The entire description and display of the report need to use the English language as
per American Psychological Association (APA) standard. The appropriate APA format will be
followed. The information can be derived from the publication house named Publication Manual
of the American Psychological Association and the website named dictionary.cambridge.org.
5. Scientific Literacy
“The student will show evidence of analyzing scientific evidence as it relates to the physical
world and its interrelationship with human values and interests” (ERAU, 2017, p.18)
The scientific literacy determines the clear linking between machinery and human. The
student would present the analytical information about Air France Flight 447, which experienced
an uncertain situation. It was noted that a pitot tube experienced icing during the fight. It was
identified that the pilot caused an aerodynamic stall when this emergency situation took place. In
fact, this flight even experienced a deadly air crush about which the student would notify in this
study. The student will provide a standalone paragraph titled "Case Analysis 1 – Air France
Flight 447”. These pieces of information can be gathered from airfrance447.com titled “Air
France Crash Pilots Lost Vital Speed Data – Report” and “The Tragic Crash of Flight AF447
Shows the Unlikely but Catastrophic Consequences of Automation” from hbr.org.
6. Cultural Literacy
“The student will show evidence of the analysis of historical events, cultural artifacts, and
philosophical concepts” (ERAU, 2017, p.19)
Some of the historic past events involving the information about the air navigation
technology would be presented in this study. The student would include the reasons,

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recommendations, and event chains to highlight the issues more specifically. It was reported that
Air Flight 447 and Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 were crashed due to the poor quality of the
navigation technology. The report would describe this case for setting an example. The two case
analyses would be discussed separately to provide the clarified information about the
technological errors. The information is derived from the article named “Air France Crash
Pilots Lost Vital Speed Data-Report”, which is published in the website named
airfrance447.com. Another website named code7700.com has published the information about
the Korean flight crash in the article named “Korean Air 8509 Mishap Case Study”.
7. Lifelong Personal Growth
“The student will show evidence of the skills needed to enrich the quality of life through
activities, which enhance and promote lifetime learning” (ERAU, 2017, p. 20).
The lifelong personal growth is conceptualized as the method of resolving problems in
the aviation industry by utilizing the skills taught in the Bachelor programs. The student will
demonstrate the methods used by the air navigation technology functions and the application in
the aviation industry. The students would require the detailed information about the advantages,
functionality and limitations linked with the pitot-static tube. The entire description would be
provided under the heading of “Air Navigation Technology”. The information is extracted from
the article named “Pitot Static Tube”, which is published at grc.nasa.gov. Another article named
“The Pitot-Static System Powers Aircraft Instruments”, which is published at thebalance.com
is also providing the similar information.
9. Aviation Legislation and Law

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“The student will show evidence of the basic concepts in national and international legislation
and law as they pertain to the aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industries” (ERAU, 2017, p.
23).
The student perceives that the entire aerodrome maintains the Aviation Laws and
Legislations. Different countries present the diverse laws and legislations in their aviation
industry. This study is specifically developed by concentrating on the Aviation Legislations and
Law pertaining to the air navigation in Singapore Aerodrome. The student will present a
standalone paragraph titled "Aviation Legislation and Law." These pieces of information can be
gathered from the CAAS.gov.sg under the Air Navigation Services. The report would elaborate
the reformation of the aviation practices that would be delivered for increasing the safety
parameter. It is reported that the aircraft management requires providing knowledge about the
associated laws and regulations to minimise the probable uncertainties and develop the security.
10. Aviation Safety
“The student will show evidence of basic concepts in aviation safety as they pertain to the
aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics industry” (ERAU, 2017, p. 24).
The students understand the concerns regarding the safety and security parameter in the
aviation management. In fact, it is also noticed that the aviation practices can minimise the risks
if the maintenance is properly monitored. The student would provide the knowledge about the
impact of air navigation on the aircraft management. To support the objective, the student will
elaborate on the Air France Flight 447 and Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 case study. The student
will provide two standalone paragraph titled "Case Analysis 1 – Air France Flight 447" and
"Case Analysis 2 – Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509". This information can be gathered from the

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article "Air France Crash Pilots Lost Vital Speed Data – Report" at airfrance447.com and from
an article at code7700.com titled "Korean Air 8509 Mishap Case Study".
11. Aviation Management and Operation
“The student will show evidence of sound, ethical, management principles within standard
aviation, aerospace, and aeronautics operations” (ERAU, 2017, p. 25).
The student defines the aviation management and operation process as the ability to perform
ethical and sound decision when under pressure. The decision made cannot be biased towards a
particular group of people, and it should apply to the entire industry. To support the objective,
the student will elaborate on the Air France Flight 447 and Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 case
study. The student will provide two standalone paragraph titled “Case Analysis 1 – Air France
Flight 447” and “Case Analysis 2 – Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509”. This information can be
gathered from the article "Air France Crash Pilots Lost Vital Speed Data – Report" at
airfrance447.com and from an article at code7700.com titled "Korean Air 8509 Mishap Case
Study".

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References
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. (2017). College of aeronautics: Undergraduate capstone
policy guide. Retrieved from https://erau.instructure.com/courses/6179/pages/coa-
undergraduatecapstone-policy-guide?module_item_id=17735
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