Aerospace and Defense Technology Impact Service

Table of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Scope and Methodology
    • 1. Scope
    • 2. Research Methodology
  • 2. Key Findings
    • 1. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications
    • 2. Assessment of Competing Technologies
• 2. Technology and Applications Viewpoint
  • 1. Aircraft Design--A Technology and Applications Assessment
    • 1. Overview
    • 2. Novel Aircraft Designs
  • 2. Materials for Aerospace Applications--A Technology and Applications Assessment
    • 1. Advances in Aircraft Materials
    • 2. Advances in Materials Processing Techniques
  • 3. Aircraft Systems--A Technology and Applications Assessment
    • 1. Advanced Displays
    • 2. Broadband Communications
• 3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Accelerators and Barriers
    • 1. Aircraft Design
    • 2. Materials
    • 3. Display Systems
    • 4. Communications Systems
  • 2. Influential Market Factors and Regulatory Issues
    • 1. Market Factors
    • 2. Regulatory Issues
• 4. Assessment of Research and Innovation
  • 1. Research at Universities; Government Laboratories; and Institutes
    • 1. Improving Inter-Metallic Compounds for Use in Aircraft Parts--Russia
    • 2. Rubbery Metal for Aircraft Structures--USA
    • 3. Tackling Turbulence--UK
    • 4. Lightweight Yet Extremely Strong Aerogel for Aircraft Parts--USA
    • 5. Monitoring Structural Health of Aircraft-- USA
    • 6. Research in Helmet-Mounted Displays--Canada
    • 7. Inverse Design Algorithm for Aircraft Design--Germany
    • 8. Spray-Formed Metal Matrix Composite for Aircraft Parts--China
    • 9. Developing Coatings for Wear-Resistant Material in Aeroplanes--Yugoslavia
    • 10. Remote Controlling UAVs--USA
    • 11. Changing the Structure of MAVs--USA
    • 12. Modifying Zinc Alloy for Aircraft Engines--China
    • 13. Investigating Aluminum Alloys for Corrosion-Resistant Materials in Aircraft--Canada
    • 14. Vibration Control in Smart Structures Used in Aircraft--India
    • 15. Metal Oxides as Barrier Coatings for Aircraft Turbines--USA
    • 16. Active Stick Control in Aircraft Using a Sensor--Korea
    • 17. Predicting Damage in Composites for Aircraft--USA
    • 18. Developing Effective Steering Systems for Aircraft--USA
    • 19. Predicting Corrosion in Alloys Used for Aircraft Engine Parts--USA
  • 2. Research at Companies
    • 1. Composites for Space Exploration Aircraft--USA
    • 2. New Generation Turbine Made from Carbon Composites--USA
    • 3. Damage Control Composite from Boeing--USA
    • 4. Boeing Develops Non-Destructive Methods To Produce Anodized Coatings--USA
    • 5. Novel Coating to Paint Aircraft--USA
    • 6. Using Sensors for Effective Speed Measurement in Aircraft--UK
    • 7. High Performance Panels for Airbus A380--Ireland
    • 8. Plastic Foam Technology for Aircraft Wings--USA
    • 9. Lightweight Aircraft from Virgin Atlantic--USA
    • 10. Aircraft that Have Longer Flying Hours--France
• 5. Patents and Database of Key Industry Participants
  • 1. Key Patents
    • 1. USA
    • 2. Europe
  • 2. Industry Participants
    • 1. Universities/ Government Organizations/ Research Institutes
    • 2. Companies/Trade Bodies
• 6. Frost & Sullivan Science and Technology Awards
  • 1. Excellence in Technology
    • 1. Award Description
    • 2. Award Recipient
  • 2. Technology Innovation
    • 1. Award Description
    • 2. Award Recipient
• 7. Critical Reference Tables
  • 1. Decision Support Database Tables
    • 1. Number of Aircraft Departures by Region (1999-2006)
    • 2. Number of Commercial Aircraft in Service by Region (1999-2006)
    • 3. Import of Aircraft; Spacecraft; and Others by Region (1999-2006)
    • 4. Major Companies by Region
    • 5. Number of Military Combat Aircraft by Region (1999-2006)
    • 6. Number of Military Transport Aircraft by Region (1999-2006)
    • 7. Total Number of Airports by Region (1999-2006)