SWAG合集

What you will learn

The course enables you to understand the application of operational research techniques to the assessment of weapon systems

• Describe the cycle of weapon assessment studies and the measures of performance and effectiveness,
• Demonstrate the application of statistics to weapon delivery errors,
• Discuss the nature of direct fire weapons and demonstrate how to calculate their performance,
• Review the nature of area weapons and demonstrate the use of the damage function and lethal area in the analysis of their effects,
• Use a technique for the analysis of anti- tank minefields,
• Appreciate the different emphasis in the study of guided weapon systems,
• Review the special nature of other weapon systems and the ideas involved in their assessment,
• Evaluate the need and collection methods, for data in models,
• Explain the issues surrounding practical weapon assessment projects including force effectiveness and cost effectiveness analyses.

Core content

• Concepts of performance and effectiveness measures,
• Dispersion of fire,
• Accuracy, consistency and precision,
• Calculation of single shot kill probability for direct fire weapons,
• Modelling of area effect weapons (eg shells, grenades) including using the damage function,
• Modelling of minefields and calculation of stopping power,
• Assessment of direct fire systems examples,
• Methods for modelling of land, sea and air targets,
• Approaches to the analysis of various other weapon systems,
• Force effectiveness comparisons,
• Practical exercises to illustrate the theories,
• Cost effectiveness principles.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

When taken as a Short Course for Credit, 10 credit points can be put towards the Defence Simulation and Modelling MSc or the Military Operational Research MSc.

Find out more about short course credit points.

Speakers

Jeremy Smith

Concessions

A limited number of MOD sponsored places are available.

There are limited places on these modules. You may not receive an offer until places have been confirmed, usually 1 to 2 weeks before the start date.

Location and travel