Basic Missile Aerodynamics

Course Description

The Basic Missile Aerodynamics (BMA) short course provides a focused training experience in the aerodynamics of tactical missiles, ballistic missiles, launch vehicles, sounding rockets and projectiles.

Participants will learn the tenets of basic wing, canard and tail aerodynamic controls, in addition to the rudiments of propulsive thrust vector controls. As an integral feature of the course, instruction explores the specifics of designing for low drag, high maneuverability and favorable stability and control characteristics is an integral part of the course.

Course material explores vehicle 6-DOF aerodynamic force and moment models, atmospheric models and mass property models. The vital interrelationship among the disciplines of wind tunnel testing, flight simulation and flight testing is clearly stressed.

For more details about this outstanding aerospace professional development course, you can view a course brochure by simply clicking the “Download Brochure” button at the upper right.

Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge:

Algebra, 1st Year College Calculus, 1st Year College Physics, Basic Aerodynamics.

Recommended Preparatory Course:

Aerodynamics For Engineers (AFE).