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The Development of Design Requirements and Application of Guided Hard-Launch Munitions on Aerial Platforms
dc.contributor.advisor | Barrett, Ron | |
dc.contributor.author | Schumacher, Lauren | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-02T20:29:15Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-01-02T20:29:15Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016-12-31 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.other | http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:14940 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1808/22352 | |
dc.description.abstract | This thesis outlines the potential and need for a paradigm shift that will fundamentally alter the way aerial engagement is carried out in the coming decades. The implementation of guided hard-launch munitions on aerial platforms will effectively allow for greater target versatility while providing a defense system for the aircraft in question. A rearward facing gun barrel equipped with several smaller caliber guided rounds can effectively mitigate air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles from hostile forces, while larger caliber rounds in a traditional forward or side mounted barrel can engage both surface and airborne targets at close and medium-ranges. This study outlines the concept of operations for various mission types implementing these guided munitions from short-range direct fire encounters to long-range indirect fire. A computational model was then established to outline the design requirements for this particular type of munition family. The aerodynamics, structures, and guidance, navigation and controls were considered for each engagement type. A sample guided projectile concept was then applied to three airframes, the F-35A, AC-130U, and A-10, in order to demonstrate basic capability as a retrofit on exiting gunnery systems. The modified system capability was then juxtaposed with existing aerial combat potential. | |
dc.format.extent | 132 pages | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | University of Kansas | |
dc.rights | Copyright held by the author. | |
dc.subject | Aerospace engineering | |
dc.subject | Engineering | |
dc.subject | Aerial Engagement | |
dc.subject | Munitions | |
dc.subject | Projectiles | |
dc.subject | Weapon Systems | |
dc.title | The Development of Design Requirements and Application of Guided Hard-Launch Munitions on Aerial Platforms | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Roskam, Jan | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Pasik-Duncan, Bozenna | |
dc.thesis.degreeDiscipline | Aerospace Engineering | |
dc.thesis.degreeLevel | M.S. | |
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dc.rights.accessrights | openAccess |
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