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Overview
The Guided Weapons Power Electronics and Communication System short course at Cranfield University also provide students with the necessary understanding of signal processing methods for reliable sensor information and communication signals and the necessary command and control functions.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Synthesise electronic circuit models for guided weapons and analyse their performance,
- Assess the importance of electrical power supplies (EPS) in a GW and justify the role of intelligence and performance enhancement for a GW EPS,
- Analyse how signal processing methods can improve the signal quality, performance and security of sensor information and communication methods in a Guided Weapon System,
- Evaluate the performance of C2 systems within the context of GW.
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Electronics basic principles, fundamentals of electronic circuits and functionality, pulse width, frequency and amplitude modulation methods, DC, AC and 3-phase AC principles, brushed and brushless motors for actuation
- Importance of Electrical Power Supplies (EPS) in a GW, role of intelligent and performance enhancement of EPS for a Guided Weapon system, power generation and distribution for a Guided Weapon, EPS design in association to switching characteristics
- Probability, random variables, probability distributions, covariance, correlation. Noise sources, noise bandwidth, noise figure, noise temperature
- Communication methods for short, medium and long-range missile systems. Transmitter and receiver communication system models, multipath effects
- Command and control for different missile systems and environments
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Communications Engineering View 10 other Short Courses in Electrical Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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 officers seeking to fill appointments concerned with military guided weapons systems in the MOD and trials and training establishments.
- In particular the course is designed for employees within the MOD, the Armed Forces, and the international defence industry to enable them to work more effectively in the fields of designing and specifying realistic/system requirements for the control of guided weapon systems.
- Students must have successfully completed the Guided Weapons Propulsion and Aerodynamics Theory in order to take this as a Short Course for Credit. There are no prerequisites if taken as a Standalone Short Course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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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
United Kingdom
700 - 1300 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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