Introduction to Guided Weapons
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course aims to provide an understanding of the issues that must be addressed for the successful acquisition of guided weapon systems. The course is for anyone who needs to understand guided weapon requirements, weapon guidance methods, platform integration, weapon acceptance into service and through life support issues/risks.
No prior military or technical knowledge is assumed.
Duration: 3 days
Delivery mode: Classroom
Locations
Advertised: Canberra
In-house: All states and neighbouring countries, contact the Professional Education Course Unit for more information. Recommended for groups of 10 or more.
What you will receive:
- A copy of the book Tactical Electronic Warfare.
- Comprehensive course notes
- UNSW Canberra certificate of completion/attendance*
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Masters credit: UNSW Canberra allows students who have successfully completed a minimum of 12 days of approved professional education short courses to use those courses as credit in eligible postgraduate programs.
*pending final results
Anyone requiring an understanding of guided weapons, including, but not limited to:
| Capability development staff | Systems Engineers |
| Business Managers | Hardware and Software Engineers |
| Project Managers | Defence Contract Managers |
Introduction
Weapon evolution & effects-based warfare | Weapon acquisitions in an ADF context | Impact of ITARS/FMS arrangements
Seeker options
Infra-red | Electro-optical (visual) | Radar and Laser | Anti-Radiation | INS/GPS/Terrain matching | Dual-mode seekers
Guidance options
Active and semi-active homing | Passive homing | Command guidance | Beam riding | Man in the loop
Weapon Components
Propulsion/powersupply | Warhead & fusing | Airframe & controls | Data links
Emerging Technologies
LPI radar & stealth | Passive MMW | Lifting bodies | Super-manoeuvrability | Integral rocket/ramjets | Shockwave forming | Insensitive munitions | BDA/BDI capabilities | Network centric capabilities
Air Vehicle Interface
Avionics interface(incl MIL-STD-1760) | Safety critical software | HMI | Stores clearance issues and certification
Surface/Sub-Surface Interface
Combat management systems | Platform stability requirements | Vertical launch/canister storage | Wire/fibre-optic interfaces post launch
Support Systems & Infrastructure
Support & test equipment | Storage, transport and handling | Mission planning and rehearsal | JMEMS | Targeting Requirements
Test & Evaluation
Critical test objectives | Design disclosure limits | Seeker vulnerabilities | Terminal effectiveness | Range requirements | (incl T&E assets, instrumentation) | Telemetry systems | Flight termination systems
Requirement Specification
Weaponeering & shot doctrine | Range and employment envelope | Level of integration with planning, mission and delivery systems | Multiple-target engagements | Affordable integration programs
Dr. Craig Benson is a Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Craig Benson holds a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales (Australia), a Master degree in science from Cranfield University (UK), and a second Master degree in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the University of New South Wales (Australia). He is a former RAAF engineering office and consultant. His research experience and interests are in Space Communication, Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Underwater Communications, Guided Weapons, Electronic Warfare, Radar Systems and GPS & Navigation Warfare.
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