Design and Development of Aircraft Systems (Aerospace Series)

By Allan Seabridge

3rd Edition | English Language | Publisher: Wiley | Published on April 6, 2020

This book offers a significant update to the definitive guide on aircraft system design. Ideal for professionals and students in the aerospace industry, it delves into how customer requirements are transformed into integrated, tested, and qualified products that meet safety and operational standards.

The comprehensive third edition expands coverage to include both conventional and unmanned systems while bringing all chapters up-to-date with current design practices taught at leading UK universities including Cranfield, Bristol, and Loughborough.

Starting with an introductory chapter, the book progresses through detailed sections on aircraft systems (airframe, vehicle, avionic, mission, and ground), followed by a thorough exploration of the design and development process. It covers critical aspects such as design drivers, systems architectures, integration, verification of system requirements, practical considerations, and configuration control.

The latter part discusses the implications of complexity on flight safety, along with essential characteristics of aircraft systems, providing a holistic view of how these elements interact—such as fuel management, navigation, and flight control systems.