Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of the Aircraft Survivability course offered by Cranfield University the you will be able to:
- Describe the key threats to aerial platforms from hostile actions and the technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them,
- Evaluate the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, defensive aids, physical protection and damage mitigation,
- Evaluate the role of electromagnetic detectors and effectors in defensive aids suites,
- Formulate and critically appraise a system of defence including a range of technologies designed to avoid, defeat or mitigate threats to aerial platforms.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Threats to aerial systems
- Missiles and smart munitions
- Terminal ballistics
- Electromagnetic threats
- Avoiding the threat
- Stealth
- Sensors and threat detection
- Defensive aides suites
- Resisting the threat
- Vulnerability assessment
- Escape systems
- Systems redundancy
- Structural survivability
- Lightweight armour systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering View 9 other Short Courses in Aerospace Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suitable for engineers who require the knowledge of the threat environment and vulnerabilities of aircraft systems, structures and payloads.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2250 GBP / full≈ 2250 GBP / full
Living costs
Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.