Reeds Vol 15: Electronics, Navigational Aids and Radio Theory for Electrotechnical Officers 2nd edition

by Steve Richards

Overview

Covering the complete Association of Marine Electric and Radio Colleges (AMERC) syllabus for Electrotechnology Officers (ETOs), the book is divided into three sections: Basic Electronics; Navigational Aids (theory and fault finding); and Radio Communications (including GMDSS).

The first textbook aimed primarily at Electro-technical Officers (covering the changes to the STCW 2010), volume 15 of the Reeds Marine Engineering Series includes technical diagrams, worked examples and self-study questions to help in student understanding.

This second edition has been updated throughout, and expanded with new questions and answers. It is an essential book for all students undertaking an ETO course.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399410021
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Series:	Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.15(w) x 9.15(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Steve Richards is Senior Lecturer in Electrotechnology and Instrumentation & Control at Warsash Maritime Academy at Southampton Solent University, UK.

Table of Contents

1 BASIC ELECTRONICS

Insulators and Conductors

Resistance

Capacitance

Inductance

Semiconductors

Signal Shaping

Operational Amplifiers

Transformers

Amplifiers and Oscillators

Power Supplies

Digital Devices and Systems

Displays

Measuring Instruments

2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS - THEORY AND FAULT FINDING

Micro Computers

Gyro Compass

Autopilot

Steering Gear

Echo Sounder

Speed Log

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Differential GPS

Loran C

eLoran

Radar

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

Navtex

Fault Finding in Bridge Equipment Systems

3 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Radiation and Propagation

Amplitude and Angle Modulation

Radio Transmitters

Radio Receivers

Receiver Characteristics

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS