Advances in Sensors for Aerospace and Defense

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)