AERODYNAMIC DESIGN OF GUIDED WEAPONS WITH EXAMPLE APPLIED TO SAM

Aim of the Course:

The main purpose of the course is to gain knowledge in general aerodynamic configuration design and deepening knowledge in systematic details for surface-to-air missile (SAM). The lectures will cover linear and nonlinear phenomena, important steps and design procedures. Course lectures will be supported by related slides and examples of calculation, and systematic calculation of a Generic SAM (mid-range, two wings sections). Beside of prepared calculated data, some calculation will be done “on line” by lecturer’s software. Related references will be suggested for detail readings. It is assumed that attendees of course have good knowledge in general projectile aerodynamics.

Who should attend?

The course is intended for graduated students, engineers - researchers in the research institutions and engineers in the productions factories. It is advanced course, and it is assumed that attendees of course have good knowledge in general projectile aerodynamics (for basic knowledge see course “Classical Aerodynamics of Projectiles and Rockets”)

Duration:

Duration is two weeks (12 working days); 54 lectures (one lecture duration 45 min), but other arrangement is possible.

Course Outline

First part - "Missile Aerodynamic Design - General Topics"
1. Introduction
2. Body Design
3. Wing Design (e.g., wing, tail, canard)
4. Control Surface Design
5. Interference phenomena
6. Missile Configuration Design
7. Design for requirements
8. Flight Control Alternatives
9. Methods of determination of AC
Second part - "Workshop on Aerodynamic Design for Surface-To-Air Missile"
10. Basic missile dynamic characteristics
11. Missile airframe and autopilot
12. Control configurations
13. TVC and Lateral reaction jet control
14. Aerodynamic design procedure
15. Generic SAM
16. Consideration of jet force for generic missile
17. Methods of calculation of AC

Lecturer: Dr Miodrag Curcin