Program Overview

Program Overview

The Expeditionary Warfare Systems Engineering and Technology MSc (USA) is a postgraduate program that includes a module on Military Vehicle Propulsion (USA). This module is a two-week course that covers the fundamentals of military vehicle performance and powertrain design.

Program Structure

The program consists of two weeks of study, with the first week introducing the vehicle systems that provide propulsion and covering aspects of powertrain design and performance. The second week allows students to analyze the impact of design changes on final performance and includes topics such as vehicle performance prediction, terrain accessibility, and hybrid technologies for military vehicles.

Core Content

The core content of the program includes:

• Terramechanics, including types of soil and vehicle-ground interaction
• Drivelines, including wheeled vehicles, gearboxes, and tracked vehicle transmissions
• Engines for military vehicles
• Vehicle performance
• Vehicle performance prediction
• Terrain accessibility and cross-country performance
• Gear ratio and transmission matching
• Hybrid technologies for military vehicles
• Vehicle simulation
• Design trade-offs

Teaching Approach

The program uses a combination of lectures, examples, tutorials, and case studies to deliver the core content. The first week provides a comprehensive study of the topics, while the second week is more hands-on, with students working on exercises and case studies to reinforce the teaching material.

Location and Duration

The program is located at NSWC Crane, Indiana, USA, and lasts for 5 days.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the program, students will have gained an insight into the key debates within the topic of military vehicle design, performance, powertrain design, and off-road capability. This will assist in setting out requirements or specifications for the vehicle system.

Speakers

The program features speakers including Dr. David Purdy and Mr. Dave Simner.

Upgrade to a Professional Qualification

There is an option to upgrade to a professional qualification, but details are not provided.

Who Should Attend

The program is suitable for those with a background in science or engineering who want to gain a deeper understanding of military vehicle propulsion and powertrain design.