Navigation, Missile, and Avionics Systems

Course #EC4330

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Est. completion in 3 months

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Overview

Principles of missile guidance, including guidance control laws, basic aerodynamics and six degree-of-freedom motion simulation. Additional topics are selected from the following areas to address the general interests of the class: advanced guidance laws, passive sensors, INS guidance, fire control and tracking systems, and ballistic missile targeting.

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Included in Degrees & Certificates

  • 284

Prerequisites

  • EC3310

Learning Outcomes

  • Basic theory of tactical missile guidance.
  • Basic aerodynamics for implementing guidance commands.
  • Navigation, force and torque equations for motion near the Earth.