Accession Number:

AD1058359

Title:

Army Science and Technology for Army Aviation, 2025-2040

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Final Report]

Corporate Author:

Army Science Board

Personal Author(s):

• Sega, Ron

Report Date:

2016-02-15

Pagination or Media Count:

188

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to provide a review of current Army, NavyUSMC, Air Force, DARPA, OSD, NASA and industry aviation S and T plans, and to assess the use of innovative technologies that increase capabilities, overall mission effectiveness, survivability and lethality, while reducing sustainment requirements. From those reviews, the study team recommended the Army 1 conduct operational effectiveness analyses on system-of system concepts 2 assess heavy vertical lift options 3 revise the unmanned aerial system road map and 4 develop mannedunmanned teaming systems.

Descriptors:

• aircraft industry
• airframes
• aircraft equipment
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• aircrafts
• contingency operations (military)
• test and evaluation
• surface to air missiles
• rotary wing aircraft
• short takeoff aircraft
• weapons effects
• air force
• collision avoidance
• fixed wing aircraft
• information systems
• test facilities
• warning systems
• military aviation
• military organizations
• military research

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]