Why communications in AA? AA Information Initiative Communications Software and computers Autonomous systems Computers are a vital part of an Aerospace system Control of system, Human interface Involves computers, software, communications, etc E.g, complex communication networks within spacecraft or aircraft Space communications is a booming industry Satellite TV, Internet Access Information technology is a critical engineering discipline These skills are as fundamental today as the knowledge of basic math or physicsWhy communications in AA? • AA Information Initiative – Communications – Software and computers – Autonomous systems • Computers are a vital part of an Aerospace system – Control of system, Human interface – Involves computers, software, communications, etc. – E.g., complex communication networks within spacecraft or aircraft • Space communications is a booming industry – Satellite TV, Internet Access • Information technology is a critical engineering discipline – These skills are as fundamental today as the knowledge of basic math or physics Eytan Modiano Slide 5