Chapter 1. Introduction/Key Drivers in the Design Process 1 --
1.1 Tactical Missile Characteristics 1 --
1.2 Conceptual Design Process 3 --
1.3 Examples of State-of-the-Art Missiles 6 --
1.4 Aerodynamic Configuration Sizing Parameters 7 --
1.5 Example of Alternatives in Establishing Mission Requirements 8 --
1.6 Baseline Missile 13 --
Chapter 2. Aerodynamic Considerations in Tactical Missile Design 17 --
2.1 Missile Diameter Tradeoff 17 --
2.2 Nose Fineness Tradeoff 21 --
2.4 Lifting Body Versus Axisymmetric Body 26 --
2.5 Wings Versus No Wings 29 --
2.6 Normal Force Prediction for Surfaces 30 --
2.7 Wing Aerodynamic Center Prediction 32 --
2.8 Wing Drag Prediction 33 --
2.9 Surface Planform Geometry Tradeoffs 35 --
2.10 Flight Control Alternatives 36 --
2.11 Maneuver Alternatives 48 --
2.12 Roll Orientation 50 --
2.13 Static Stability 51 --
2.14 Tail Area Sizing 52 --
2.15 Stability and Control Conceptual Design Criteria 55 --
Chapter 3. Propulsion Considerations in Tactical Missile Design 59 --
3.1 Propulsion Alternatives Assessment 59 --
3.2 Ideal Ramjet Mach Number and Temperature Technology Limit 64 --
3.3 Ramjet Specific Impulse Prediction 65 --
3.4 Ramjet Thrust Prediction 66 --
3.5 Ramjet Engine/Booster Integration 67 --
3.6 Ramjet Inlet Options 69 --
3.7 Ramjet Inlet Spillage 72 --
3.8 Inlet Shock Loss 75 --
3.9 Ramjet Missile Drag Due to Booster Integration 76 --
3.10 Fuel Alternatives 77 --
3.11 Rocket Motor Performance 77 --
3.12 Solid Motor Grain Alternatives 81 --
3.13 Solid Rocket Thrust Control 82 --
3.14 Solid Propellant Material Alternatives 84 --
3.15 Motor Case Alternatives 86 --
3.16 Rocket Nozzle Material Alternatives 87 --
Chapter 4. Weight Considerations in Tactical Missile Design 89 --
4.1 Benefits of Lighter Weight Missile 89 --
4.2 Subsystem Weight Sensitivity to Flight Performance 89 --
4.3 Missile Weight Prediction 90 --
4.4 Center-of-Gravity and Moment-of-Inertia Prediction 92 --
4.5 Factor of Safety 93 --
4.6 Micro-Machined Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) 94 --
4.7 Manufacturing Processes 95 --
4.8 Airframe Material Alternatives 97 --
4.9 Aerodynamic Heating Prediction 101 --
4.10 Insulation Trades 103 --
4.11 Insulation Material Alternatives 104 --
4.12 Structure Design 106 --
4.13 Seeker Dome Materials 111 --
4.14 Thermal Stress 112 --
4.15 Localized Aerodynamic Heating 113 --
Chapter 5. Flight Performance Considerations in Tactical Missile Design 115 --
5.1 Flight Performance Envelope 115 --
5.2 Equations of Motion Modeling 116 --
5.3 Driving Parameters for Flight Performance 117 --
5.4 Cruise Flight Performance 119 --
5.5 Steady-State Flight 120 --
5.6 Flight Trajectory Shaping 120 --
5.8 Turn Rate Performance 123 --
5.9 Coast Flight Performance 124 --
5.10 Boost Flight Performance 125 --
5.11 Intercept Lead Angle and Velocity 126 --
5.12 Comparison with Performance Requirements 126 --
Chapter 6. Measures of Merit and Launch Platform Integration 129 --
6.2 Warhead Lethality 142 --
6.4 Carriage and Launch Observables 164 --
6.5 Other Survivability Considerations 167 --
6.8 Launch Platform Integration 175 --
Chapter 7. Sizing Examples 185 --
7.1 Air-to-Air Range Requirement 185 --
7.2 Wing Sizing for Maneuverability 198 --
7.3 Weight and Miss Distance Harmonization 199 --
7.4 Ramjet Missile Range Robustness 202 --
7.5 Ramjet Propulsion/Fuel Alternatives 211 --
7.6 Ramjet Missile Surface Impact Velocity 212 --
7.7 Computer-Aided Sizing for Conceptual Design 213 --
7.8 Verification Process 217 --
Chapter 8. Development Process 219 --
8.1 Technology Assessment/Roadmap 219 --
8.2 Phases of Development/Design Maturity 219 --
8.3 Tactical Missile Follow-On Programs 223 --
8.4 Subsystem Integration 224 --
8.5 Example of Technology Development 227 --
8.6 Examples of State-of-the-Art Advancement 229 --
8.7 New Technologies for Tactical Missiles 230 --
Chapter 9. Summary and Lessons Learned 233 --
9.1 Iterate-the System-of-Systems Analysis 233 --
9.2 Exploit Diverse Skills 233 --
9.3 Apply Creative Skills 233 --
9.4 Identify High-Payoff Measures of Merit 234 --
9.5 Start with a Good Baseline Design 235 --
9.6 Conduct Balanced Tradeoffs 235 --
9.7 Evaluate a Broad Range of Alternatives 235 --
9.8 Refine the Design 236 --
9.9 Evaluate Technology Risk 237 --
9.10 Maintain Real-Time Documentation 238 --
9.11 Develop Good Documentation 238 --
9.12 Utilize Group Skills 240 --
9.13 Balance the Tradeoff of Importance Versus Priority 241 --
9.14 Iterate the Configuration Design 241 --
9.15 Configuration Sizing Conceptual Design Criteria 241.