Learn to identify the key considerations in tactical missile system design and integration and the broad range of alternatives in meeting performance, cost and other measures of merit requirements such as robustness, lethality, accuracy, observables, survivability, reliability, and launch platform compatibility. Design, build, and fly a small air-powered rocket.

• Program managers
• Marketing personnel
• Systems analysts
• Engineers
• University professors
• Professionals working in the area of missile systems, missile system integration, and missile technology development.

• Gain a system-level, integrated method for missile aerodynamic configuration/propulsion design and analysis.
• Discuss typical values of missile parameters and the characteristics of current operational missiles.
• Explore the enabling subsystems and technologies for tactical missiles and the current/projected state-of-the-art.
• Address specific problems of interest through one-on-one and round table discussion.
• Select the relative emphasis of types of targets, types of launch platforms, and topics

• Introduction/Key Drivers in the Missile Design and Integration Process
• Propulsion Considerations
• Weight Considerations
• Sizing Examples
• Aerodynamic Considerations
• Flight Performance Considerations
• Measures of Merit and Launch Platform Integration
• Development Process

Participants receive a copy of AIAA textbook, Tactical Missile Design and a copy of course slides.

Day One

• Introduction /Key Drivers in the Missile Design and Integration Process
• Aerodynamic Considerations in Missile Design and Introduction

Day Two

• Propulsion Considerations in Missile Design and Integration
• Weight Considerations in Missile Design and Integration
• Flight Territory Considerations in Missile Design and Integration
• Measures of Merit and Launch Platform Integration

Day Three

• Sizing Examples
• Development Process

This course is:

• An elective for the Infrared & Electro-Optical Technology Certificate