Modern Missile Systems

Course #PC4860

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Clock Est. completion in 3 months

Location pin Offered through Distance Learning

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Overview

This course provides an overview of the components and underlying technologies of modern missile systems. The course gives an introduction to missile aerodynamic design considerations, motion and control, propulsion & range, navigation & guidance, IR and radar seekers, and conventional warheads, followed by an introduction to the physics of missile intercept and lethality considerations.

Included in Degrees & Certificates

  • 235

Prerequisites

  • An understanding of introductory mechanics and a familiarity with Matlab (or other high level programming language) is assumed.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the physical basis of aerodynamic lift and drag
  • Estimate the lift and drag of a missile over a range of Mach number and angles of attack
  • Describe what causes a missile to be statically unstable in pitch
  • Differentiate between different mechanisms to control a missile 
  • Calculate the thrust generated by a rocket motor
  • Estimate the range and velocity of a missile under different scenarios 
  • Differentiate between the different guidance strategies
  • List the rules of thumb for proportional navigation
  • Differentiate between radar and infra-red seekers
  • Estimate the probability of kill for a blast fragmentation warhead