Unlike many government agencies or private-sector contractors, we have the resources and flexibility of a research institution, including world-class facilities, simulation tools and field testing capabilities.
Avionics Engineering Center
Avionics Engineering Center
Established in 1963, the Avionics Engineering Center pioneered the combination of technical research and solution development in the areas of electronic navigation, communication, and surveillance systems related to air transportation. The center conducts ongoing research for the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, state agencies, manufacturers, and public/private air transportation facilities.
The Avionics Engineering Center's mission is to improve the safety, efficiency and resilience of air transportation by developing technology for navigation, guidance, communication, control, and surveillance services. Our researchers and internationally recognized subject matter experts support the development, design, testing, and implementation of technology for use in navigation, landing and warning systems for civilian, military, and autonomous aircraft.
Renowned as a premier educational and training center, the Avionics Engineering Cente provides experiential learning opportunities to future avionics professionals who will advance the frontiers of aviation electronics. Through our affiliation with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate students can see their coursework come to life outside the classroom under the guidance of our expert faculty, SMEs, research engineers and technologists.
Our Research Projects, Equipment & Facilities
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Avionics Facilities
The Avionics Engineering Center resides primarily in the Richard H. McFarland Avionics Building at the Ohio University Bush Airport (KUNI) and also operates an all-weather testing site for ILS glide-slope and localizer performance at Kendall Executive Tamiami Airport in Florida.
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Research Equipment
From our flying laboratories to our ground-based technologies, the Avionics Engineering Center maintains a state-of-the-art fleet of technical equipment, including aircraft, an antenna anechoic chamber, and a suite of software for analysis and modeling.
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Research Sponsors
Sponsoring agencies have come to depend on the expert knowledge, quick response time, and practical results we offer in the development, implementation, and modification of navigation, communication, and surveillance systems.
Meet Our Avionics Researchers
Recent Avionics Research Center News
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Science Café: Sabrina Ugazio on Low Earth Orbit SatellitesSabrina Ugazio's research focuses on satellite navigation, signal propagation, remote sensing, and frequency transfer. She co-authored “Multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems Doppler Position of Low Earth Orbit Satellites.” in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
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NASA Funds OHIO, Reliable Robotics Work on Autonomous AircraftOhio University and Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced a $6 million funding award from NASA to advance autonomous aircraft operations.
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Jianchao Zhu Receives Patent for Recovery Automatic Control SystemJianchao Zhu received a patent for "Loss-of-Control Prevention and Recovery Flight Controller." This patent provides a loss-of-control prevention and recovery automatic control system for aircraft.
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FAA Grants $10 Million to Avionics Engineering CenterThe $10 million, five-year agreement enables the FAA to obtain specialized technical support from Avionics personnel, as well as access to Avionics test facilities.
Contact Us
Learn more about our research and our facilities, or contact Dr. Eric Steinberg, Professor; Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.