Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications Training
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Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications Training Hands-on (Online, Onsite, and Classroom Live)
| Commitment | 3 days, 7-8 hours a day. |
| Language | English |
| User Ratings | Average User Rating 4.8 See what learners said |
| Price | REQUEST |
| Delivery Options | Instructor-Led Onsite, Online, and Classroom Live |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications Training course provides a detailed look at the design of solid rocket motors (SRMs), a general understanding of solid propellant motor and component technologies, design drivers, critical manufacturing process parameters, the sensitivity of system performance requirements on SRM design, reliability, and cost; and transportation and handling, and integration into launch vehicles and missiles. The general approaches used in the development of new SRMs are covered, including the methods used to balance customer vs. SRM manufacturer requirements, design, and cost trade studies, and timelines for the development and qualification of an SRM.
All types of SRMs are included, with emphasis on current motos for commercial and DoD/NASA launch vehicles such as the LM Athena series, OSC GMD, Pegasus and Taurus series, MDA SM-3 series, strap-on motors for the Delta series, Titan V, and Ares / Constellation vehicle. The use of surplus military motors (Minuteman, Peacekeeper, etc.) for target and sensor development and university research are discussed. The course also introduces nanotechnologies (nano carbon fiber) and their potential use for NASA’s deep space missions.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 3 days of Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications Training with an expert instructor
- Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications Electronic Course Guide
- Certificate of Completion
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
RESOURCES
- Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications Training – https://www.wiley.com/
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications course, learners will be able to meet these objectives:
- Solid rocket motor principles and key requirements.
- Motor design drivers and sensitivity on the design, reliability, and cost.
- Detailed propellant and component design features and characteristics.
- Propellant and component manufacturing processes.
- SRM/Vehicle interfaces, transportation, and handling considerations.
- Development approach for qualifying new SRMs.
CUSTOMIZE IT
- We can adapt this Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications course to your group’s background and work requirements at little to no added cost.
- If you are familiar with some aspects of this Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications course, we can omit or shorten their discussion.
- We can adjust the emphasis placed on the various topics or build the Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications course around the mix of technologies of interest to you (including technologies other than those included in this outline).
- If your background is nontechnical, we can exclude the more technical topics, include the topics that may be of special interest to you (e.g., as a manager or policy-maker), and present the Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications Training course in a manner understandable to lay audiences.
AUDIENCE/TARGET GROUP
The target audience for this Solid Rocket Motor Design & Applications course:
- All
CLASS PREREQUISITES
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this Solid Rocket Motor Design and Applications course are:
- N/A
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Introduction to Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs). SRM terminology and nomenclature, a survey of types and applications of SRMs, and SRM component description and characteristics.
- SRM Design and Applications. Fundamental principles of SRMs, key performance and configuration parameters such as total impulse, specific impulse, thrust vs. motor operating time, size constraints; basic performance equations, internal ballistic principles, preliminary approach for designing SRMs; propellant combustion characteristics (instability, burning rate), limitations of SRMs based on the laws of physics, and comparison of solid to liquid propellant and hybrid rocket motors.
- Sensitivity of SRM Requirements. Impact of customer/system imposed requirements on design, reliability, and cost; SRM manufacturer imposed requirements and constraints based on computer optimization codes and general engineering practices and management philosophy.
- SRM Design Drivers and Technology Trade-Offs. Interrelationship of the performance parameters, component design trades versus cost and maturity of technology; exchange ratios and Rules of Thumb used in back-of-the-envelope preliminary design evaluations.
- Key SRM Component Design Characteristics and Materials. Detailed description and comparison of performance parameters and properties of solid propellants including composite (i.e., HTPB, PBAN, and CTPB), nitro-plasticized composites, and double-based or cross-linked propellants and why they are used for different motor and/or vehicle objectives and applications; motor cases, nozzles, thrust vector control & actuation systems; motor initiation and flight termination devices and ordnance.
- SRM Manufacturing/Processing Parameters. Description of critical manufacturing operations for propellant mixing, propellant loading into the SRM, propellant inspection and acceptance testing, propellant facilities and tooling, and SRM components fabrication.
- SRM Transportation and Handling Considerations. General understanding of requirements and solutions for transporting, handling, and processing different motor sizes and DOT propellant explosive classifications and licensing and regulations.
- Launch Vehicle Interfaces, Processing, and Integration. Key mechanical, functional, and electrical interfaces between the SRM and launch vehicle and launch facility. Comparison of interfaces for both strap-on and straight-stack applications.
- SRM Development Requirements and Processes. Approaches and timelines for developing new SRMs. Description of a demonstration and qualification program for both commercial and government programs. Impact of decisions regarding design philosophy (state-of-the-art versus advanced technology) and design safety factors. Motor sizing methodology and studies (using computer-aided design models). Customer oversight and quality program. Motor cost reduction approaches through design, manufacturing, and acceptance. Castor 120 motor development example.
