NS 2162 - Naval Ship Systems 2

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
Theory and principles of operation of naval weapons systems including types, capabilities, and limitations. Theory of target detection, acquisition, identification, and tracking. Principles of trajectories. (recommended prereq: NS 1142; non-NROTC students require consent of department chair)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Know the basic characteristics and capabilities of the major weapons systems and platforms of the US naval forces
Comprehend weapons systems, platforms, and environmental factors
Know the importance of energy as a critical combat enabler and understand best practices in energy efficiency
Know how components of naval warfare contribute to the basic sea control and power projection missions of the naval service
Know the significance of intelligence in the application of naval warfare
Understand the need for OPSEC including recognition of the OPSEC threat

Course Topics

Missiles and projectiles
Explosives
Mines
Trajectories and projectile motion
Radar and ranging
Sonar and its applications

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