AVIONICS

Avionics is a blend of the words "aviation" and "electronics". It comprises electronic systems for use on aircraft, artificial satellites and spacecraft, comprising communications, navigation and guidance, display systems, flight management systems, sensors and indicators, weather radars, electrical systems and various other computers on board modern aircraft and spacecraft. It also includes the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to meet individual roles; these can be as simple as a search light for a police helicopter or as complicated as the tactical system for an airborne early warning platform.