Abstract
This research service reports on the advancements in sensor technologies catering to the requirements of the Aerospace and Defense sector. It discusses in brief about the key sensor technologies being adopted in this sector, the factors affecting development and adoption of such technologies, the application scenarios and also highlights the new developments in this sector. It also gives an insight into current industry trends and the funding opportunities provided by various agencies for developing advanced sensor technologies.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Research Scope and Methodology
- Research Scope
- Research Methodology
- Technology Overview and Key Findings
- Sensors for A&D--Industry Overview
- Key Findings
2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION ASSESSMENT
- Technology and Application Viewpoint--Aerospace
- Assessment of Various Sensor Technologies in the Aerospace Domain
- Potential Applications Overview
- Technology and Application Viewpoint--Defense
- Assessment of Various Sensor Technologies in the Defense Domain
- Potential Applications Overview
3 ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Factors Influencing Technology Adoption
- Growth Drivers
- Industry Challenges
- SWOT and Impact Analysis of Adoption Factors
- Impact Analysis of Adoption Factors
- Analysis of Strength; Weakness; Opportunities; and Threats
4 INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
- R&D Activities in Companies
- Omni Directional Surveillance Sensors--TechNest
- Advanced Surveillance Techniques for Military Applications--ICx Technologies
- Advanced Sensors for Condition Monitoring of Aircraft--Meggitt PLC
- MEMS Sensors Catering to Various Applications in A&D--Sporian
- R&D Activities in Universities
- Novel Surveillance Technology--UAH
- Battery-Free Sensor Technology Likely to be Adopted by NASA
- Nature Inspired Robotic Spy Plane for Air-borne Surveillance
- Sensors to Locate Vents on Spacecraft
5 STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF THE INDUSTRY TRENDS
- Developmental Initiatives and Industry Trends
- Assessment of R&D Opportunities
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Current Trends--Industry; Academic; and Defense Agencies
- Sector Foresight
- Future Trends
- Technology Roadmap
6 PATENTS; KEY CONTACTS AND GLOSSARY
- Overview of Key Patents
- Aerospace Sector
- Defense Sector
- Key Industry Participants
- Corporate Sector
- Academic Sector
7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Decision Support Database Tables
- Global Military Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
- Global Military Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP--World (2002 to 2012)
- Global Military R&D Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
- Global Military R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP--World (2002 to 2012)
- Major Aerospace and Defense Companies--World
- Global Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market--World (2002 to 2012)
- Global Electronic Components Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
- Global Total Number of Airports--World (2002 to 2012)
