In 2014, the antenna, transducer and radome market was dominated by Cobham plc (U.K.), L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (U.S.), and Exelis Inc. (U.S.), among others. Cobham plc is expected to continue its dominance till 2020. The company operates through four segments, namely, Cobham Aerospace & …
The X-band radar market is estimated to be valued at $4.12 billion by the end of 2015 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.56% up to $5.08 billion by 2020. The market is estimated to be driven by the increased number of …
Data bus provides a common channel of communication for various devices. It communicates within the shared devices for effective channeling of information. Databus work as per the established protocols. Some of these protocols include ARINC 429 and MIL-STD 1553. According to the experts, the global …
Airports from around the world have always been the center of activities. As a result, they capture maximum attention of the crucial issues related to security and protection of the country. After various security breaching experiences of the past, the airport management systems are making …
Pitot tubes and altitude meters are some of the most important parts of the aircraft. The altitude meter or altimeter is used to measure the altitude of an object, while pitot tube used for measuring pressure and fluid flow velocity. Both these systems are highly …
The aerostat platform is lighter than air and is widely used for surveillance, intelligence, weather forecasting, border patrolling and many such other activities. These are aerodynamic balloons tethered to the cables on the ground. These systems are highly cost effective with numerous applications for different …
1.1 Introduction to directed energy weapons Hi-tech innovations have initiated a revolution in military affairs. Due to technological advancements and the changing nature of warfare, there is a need for new-generation weapons, which are referred to as directed energy weapons (DEW). The introduction of directed …
Different types of early warning devices are used in the military operations. These devices help keeping a track of the possible activities in the enemy territory and also help the troops and surveillance systems to be prepared for inadvertent attacks. They also warn about impending …
Man-portable communication devices have been around for quite some time. They have evolved from the basic walkie-talkies to the high-tech devices available on the present day. These devices play major role in the brining flexibility in providing communication to the remote areas and military operations. …
The basic purpose of electronic warfare (EW) is to deny any kind of advantage to the opponent, while ensuring friendly unimpeded access to the electromagnetic spectrum. This type of warfare is applied from sea, air, land and space with manned as well as unmanned systems. …
Aviation sector is slowly and steadily moving away from the global economic crisis of 2008. The recovery process has created many opportunities as well as challenges for the aviation market, which has influenced the current satisfactory condition of the commercial aircraft manufacturers in different parts …
Understanding things amidst the extreme chaos on the airports is a challenge for many people. It is exactly the reason why information systems for airports have become a blessing for billions of travelers commuting through global airports day in and day out. Airport information systems …
Lights take care of the safety, utility, navigation and visibility aspect of the planes, which make them inseparable from a craft’s structure. Different types of lights are used in an airplane’s structure, which generally include navigation, landing, wings, taxi, wheel well, strobe, logo, runway turnoff …
Since the end of global economic crisis from 2008, the aviation sector is steadily growing towards success and technological advancements. Essential aspects of the industry like landing gear and undercarriage are also progressing at effective rate. Undercarriage is an indispensible and crucial part of an …