Smart Projectiles: Design Guidelines and Development Process Keys to Success

摘要

The design of smart projectiles and their components is unique among ordnance design. Because of the unique nature of smart projectile programs, traditional methods of program management must be augmented by a strong understanding of the technical issues. The differences between conventional ammunition programs and smart projectiles are compared. Modeling and simulation techniques, as well as specific technical issues, are discussed. These are an inherent part of any successful smart projectile program. Specifics on watch items are given as are suggestions on proper focus of the development effort. The paper is seeded throughout with lessons learned from several major smart projectile programs and approached from the perspective of the projectile manager, system developer, and technical staff.