Accession Number:

ADA274529

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force (1992) on Microelectronics Research Facilities

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1992-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

69.0

Abstract:

This report responds to the Federal Advisory Commission on Consolidation and Conversion of Defense Research and Development Laboratories recommendation that an independently appointed review group should assess the advantages and disadvantages of a single microelectronics research facility for all three services. In developing their recommendations, the Task Force reviewed the missions and uniqueness of the multiple service research facilities and the adequacy of these facilities to support weapon system acquisition. In addition, they examined the required capital investment costs to maintain the necessary state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the related industrial sector and GOCO activities. The Task Force determined that microelectronics is a pervasive, enabling technology and that DoD needs a strong microelectronics program in all phases from research through system development and support.

Descriptors:

• *TASK FORCES
• *RESEARCH FACILITIES
• *MICROELECTRONICS
• INVESTMENTS
• TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• STATE OF THE ART

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE