Military Vehicle Systems & Design Integration

This course is designed to give a broad overview of technologies involved in the military vehicle design & integration of major subsystems (particularly vehicle chassis, powerpack, vehicle body, weapon systems, integration of electro-mechanical systems in the vehicle). In particular, this course gives an overview on the technology associated with the key sub-systems in military vehicles.

Main teaching points:

Defence Vehicle System Design Philosophy, Military Ballistics Systems including Mine & Blast Protection, Weapons design philosophy (from small to large calibre e.g. Guns and Cannons), Vehicle Mobility with main emphasis on off-road vehicle performance, Armour Protection & Attack Systems on Defence Vehicles, Power Required for Military Vehicle including Power Sources & Management, Military Engine Technologies, Heavey Duty Engine Pressure Charging Technologies (Supercharging & turbocharging), Military Engine Development (future trends), Power Delivery to the wheel/sprocket, Military Driveline & Transmission Components, Electric Drive Technologies, Military Vehicle Gearboxes, Comparative assessment on Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles, Vehicle Dynamics relevant to Military Vehicles (including Suspension & Ride, Human Response to Vibration), Vehicle’s onboard Surveillance, Signature Reduction and Electronics Countermeasures, Vehicle HUMS Systems, Vehicle Systems Integration