Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA) Professional Short Course

1. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Professional Short Course
Course Brochure
January 2011 Update
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2. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Fellow Aerospace Professional,
Thank you for your interest in White Eagle Aerospace! We are pleased
to present you with this brochure which describes our outstanding
Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA) professional short course. AMA
provides you with a focused training experience relative to aerodynamic
prediction methodolgies applicable to tactical missiles, ballistic missiles,
launch vehicles, sounding rockets and projectiles .
Each AMA participant receives a text book, a bound set of course
lectures, and a CD‐ROM containing course notes, homework solutions, and
technical references.
I invite you to personally examine this brochure and learn more about
the Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA) professional short course. Then
visit our web site at www.WhiteEagleAerospace.com or contact us by e‐mail
or telephone to determine the date and location of our next AMA offering.
Enroll today and let White Eagle Aerospace help Make Your Career Soar!
Best Regards,
John Terry White, President/CEO
White Eagle Aerospace, LLC
Training@WhiteEagleAerospace.com
520‐219‐0526 Office
520‐390‐9157 Mobile
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3. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Target Audience
The Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA) short course is intended for the
aerospace professional seeking expert instruction in classic engineering‐level
prediction methodologies used in the estimation of missile and missile‐like
vehicle aerodynamics characteristics. Course material has direct application
to a wide variety of missile classes including tactical missiles, ballistic missiles,
launch vehicles, sounding rockets and projectiles. The goal of the course is to
help you understand the technical foundations of a variety of standard aero
estimation methods. Those who will benefit from attending AMA are:
aerodynamics engineers missile defense technologists
flight test engineers operations research analysts
airframe designers flight controls specialists
launch vehicle designers flight simulation specialists
missile systems engineers systems engineers
wind tunnel test engineers program managers
Questions Regarding the AMA Course?
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4. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
What You Will Learn
The Advanced Missile Aerodynamics (AMA) short course features an in‐depth
treatment of engineering‐level estimation methods used to predict the
aerodynamics of tactical missiles, ballistic missiles, launch vehicles, sounding
rockets and projectiles. You will learn about Slender Body Theory and its
pervasive influence in aero prediction methods. You will come to understand
the technical basis of the classic component build‐up approach, body alone
aero prediction methods and the Equivalent Angle‐of‐Attack method for
lifting surfaces. You will also be taught the technical details related to a
myriad of diverse topics including local surface inclination pressure methods,
aerodynamic interference, 6‐DOF aero modeling schemes, area ruling and
inlet aerodynamics . The AMA course of study includes the following topics:
Slender Body Theory Inlet Aero Effects
Equivalent AoA Method Body Crossflow Effects
Component Build‐Up Wind Modeling
Body Alone Methods Forebody Buffet
Pressure Methods Shock‐Expansion Method
Aerodynamic Interference Newtonian Theory
6‐DOF Aero Model Schemes Aero Database Sources
Launch Vehicle Aero Viscous Interaction
High‐Temperature Effects Aerodynamic Uncertainty
Flush Airdata Systems Force Accounting
Transonic Area Rule Aero Prediction Codes
Supersonic Area Rule Historical Programs
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5. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Aviation History
Much has transpired during the 100‐plus years of powered flight. We are
both the beneficiaries and stewards of the technological progress that
previous generations have bequeathed to us. However, the truth is that a
great many in today’s aerospace workforce have little knowledge of the key
people, events, and innovations that comprise the history of their own
profession. While we cannot live in the past, we must learn from it if we are
to be successful now and in the future. Further, like our predecessors, we
must protect and preserve this legacy knowledge for succeeding generations.
It is for these reasons that White Eagle Aerospace strongly emphasizes
aerospace history in the technical courses that it offers. This is done through
the mediums of special presentations, videos and discussions. Vehicles
addressed in the Advanced Missile Aerodynamics course include:
STANDARD Missile
SPRINT ABM
Jupiter
Redstone
Nike Hercules
Tomahawk
Hellfire
Delta
SNARK
Patriot
Falcon 9
Harpoon
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6. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Your Instructor
John Terry White is your instructor for all Terry’s teaching credentials include 15
White Eagle Aerospace short courses. years on the faculty of the Aerospace
His 35 years of professional aerospace Department of the California State
engineering experience includes the Polytechnic University, Pomona and 15
NASA Space Shuttle, NASA X‐43A, and years as a technical instructor for
United States Navy STANDARD Missile Hughes, Raytheon, Society of Flight
Programs. During his extensive career, Test Engineers and WEA. Terry has
Terry has served on the engineering lectured extensively on the history of
technical staff of Rockwell International, flight for key technical organizations
General Dynamics Corporation, Hughes such as the USAF Test Pilot School,
Missile Systems Company, NASA Dryden NASA, AIAA, SETP, academia and
Flight Research Center, and Raytheon industry. He has also authored more
Missile Systems. He most recently than 180 technical papers on a variety
completed a 2‐year tour as manager of of aerodynamics and flight science
the Aerodynamics Department in the subjects. His professional affiliations
Guidance, Navigation and Control Center include the AIAA, SFTE, ITEA, NAA,
at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, SAE, AAHS, FTHF, and NSS.
Arizona. In this capacity, Terry was
responsible for all aerodynamics work
performed at the world’s largest tactical
missile producer. Terry is now President
and CEO of White Eagle Aerospace, LLC,
located in Oro Valley, Arizona. WEA is a
leading provider of consulting, training,
history of flight lectures, and technical
publications to the American aerospace
community.
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7. Advanced Missile Aerodynamics
Key Information at a Glance
Duration 4 Days; 32 instructional hours
Text “Tactical Missile Aerodynamics:
Prediction Methodology”, Vol 142;
AIAA Progress in Aeronautics and
Astronautics, 1992.
Materials Lectures and Homework Solutions
in Bound Form and on CD‐ROM
Instructor John Terry White, President/CEO
White Eagle Aerospace, LLC
Oro Valley, Arizona
Course Fee Single‐Seat; $,1600
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Web Site www.WhiteEagleAerospace.com
Contact Info Training@WhiteEagleAerospace.com
520‐219‐0526
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