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Nov 21, 2024
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NS 2162 - Naval Ship Systems 23 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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