Using highly readable case studies and helpful illustrations, this handbook presents synopses of successful applications and interviews with industry leaders. Read about how cutting-edge, sophisticated software and hardware are being used in an ever-growing variety of aviation applications-- everything from new aircraft design and manufacture to flight planning, weather forecasting, pilot training, and air traffic management.

Comprehensive, balanced overviews are presented on the use of aviation computing systems in the spectrum of applications, including:

Airline

Military

Flight deck

Air traffic control

Simulation

Communication networks

You'll also get a glimpse of aviation's future, a comprehensive glossary, a directory of aviation information technology providers and related resources, and much more.