NSP 201 - Naval Ship Systems II

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to the basic concepts in detection, tracking, and destruction of enemy forces. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of weapon systems theory, principles, and application. Discussion of past, present, and future weapons will be included to understand the evolution of weapons systems components and their applications.

Information: Acceptance into the Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program (Marine Option) at the University of Arizona is required before enrolling in this course. Course offered in cooperation with the University of Arizona.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of energy, radar, and sonar fundamentals.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic components common to most weapons systems and factors affecting the solution to a fire control problem.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental chemical and physical principles of conventional and nuclear weapons design and detonation affects.
Understand the nature of command, control, communication, computers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR).
Demonstrate knowledge of capabilities of the major air, surface, and subsurface assets of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Former Soviet Union.

Outline:

Introduction to Weapons Systems Principles
1. Energy fundamentals
2. Radar principles and systems
3. Feedback, tracking, and track-while-scan
4. Electronic scanning and phased arrays
Warfare, Intelligence, and Weapons Synthesis
1. Electronic Warfare
2. C4ISR and information warfare
3. Underwater sound, detection, and tracking
4. Military explosives and fusing
5. Guidance and control
6. Weapon propulsion and architecture
7. Launching systems
8. Fire control systems
Weapons Systems Platforms
1. Ships and submarines
2. Aircraft
3. Land based platforms
4. Mine warfare

Effective Term:
Spring 2015