Modern Missile Systems

Course #PC4860

Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months

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

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Application Deadlines

08 Jul 2024

Fall Quarter applications due