Technologies for Future Precision Strike Missile Systems- Missile Design Technology

Abstract

This paper provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art and design considerations of missile design technology for future precision strike missile systems. Benefits of missile design technology include advanced missile concepts, identification of driving parameters, balanced subsystems, incorporation of new technologies, light weight/low cost missiles, and launch platform compatibility. The paper discusses the missile design process, presents examples of simulation and spreadsheet conceptual design computer programs, provides missile configuration design criteria, and lists references that are applicable to missile design technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010402

Entities

People

  • Eugene L. Fleeman

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Birds
  • Control Surfaces
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Geometry
  • Guided Missiles
  • Mach Number
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Ramjet Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design