Antennas-Avionics Systems Relationship

Antennas are required for operation of an avionics system. The antennas are designed as a component that will be ultimately used as part of the avionics system, but also as a separate entity - that is - it will become part of the aircraft structure. Factors such as electrical performance and mechanical requirements of antennas must be considered from the installation and airframe requirements as well as the integration of the antenna with the avionics system.