Abstract
This research service examines advances in composites aimed at aerospace applications, with a particular focus on advanced emerging technology materials that will not exceed prototype level in a near term timeframe.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Introduction and Key Findings
- Introduction
- Key Findings
2 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND ADOPTION
- Applications Analysis: What is Innovation Being Aimed At?
- Analysis of Applications Scenario
- Analysis of End-Use Applications
- Factors Influencing Technology Adoption: Drivers and Challenges
- Drivers of Technology Application and Adoption
- Challenges Facing Technology Applications and Adoption
3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITMENT POSTURES
- Technology Development Analysis: Sector-Wide Themes; Research Directions;
Technology Foresight
- Analysis of Technology Development Scenario
- Technology and Capability Foresight
- Disruptive Innovation Streams: Technology Areas to Watch
- Potential Commitment Postures
- Introduction: Technology Uncertainties; Responses to Uncertainty
- Posture 1: Position and Learn; Technology with Reducing Uncertainty
- Posture 2: Watch and Wait; Technology with High Uncertainty
4 CHANGING SCENARIOS: SELECTED PROFILES OF EMERGING CAPABILITY OFFERINGS
- Near-Commercial Technology Development
- Composite Hybrid Electronics Enclosures
- Carbon Nanotube Ceramic Composites Enabled
- Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/Ceramic Nanocomposites for Critical Structural Applications
- Impact-Resistant Thermal Protection Systems
- Magnetodielectric Nanocomposite Films Enable RF Applications
- Conductive Flexible Material
- Research Aims to Enable Composite Applications in Engine Fan Blades
- Shape Memory Polymers for Morphing Structures Reaching Proof of Concept
- Structurally Integrated Conformal Radar Antenna
- Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites Use Carbon Nanotubes
- Pre-Commercial Technology Development
- Advanced Composite Materials for Diverse Applications
- Coatings for Carbon-Carbon Composites
- DARPA-Sponsored Polymers for Morphing Structures
- Metal Nanostrands Enable Composite Conductivity
- Military Electronic Fibers from Carbon Nanotubes
- Shape Memory Polymer Research by UDRI
- Mechanical Attachments for Advanced Thermal Protection Systems
- New Methods For Creating High-Strength and Ultralight Composite Metallic Foams
5 SELECTED PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRIAL PARTICIPANTS
- Database of Key Industry Patents
- Company Contacts
- Laboratory and Research Contacts
- Selected Patents
- Patents 1
- Patents 2
6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Military Expenditure (1999-2006)
- Military Expenditure - R&D (1999-2006)
- Military Expenditure - Equipment (1999-2006)
