Accession Number:

AD1064777

Title:

Tracking and Engaging the Future: U.S. Air Force Research in 2030

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Mar 2018,28 Sep 2018

Corporate Author:

BOISE STATE UNIV ID BOISE United States

Report Date:

2018-09-28

Pagination or Media Count:

142.0

Abstract:

A workshop was held in Boise, ID from May 30-June 1, 2018. A group of 33 university researchers from 20 different universities met and discussed ideas for research topics for the Air Force in the year 2030. The workshop allowed participants to collaborate in a number of areas and develop research ideas individually or in groups. A workshop risk survey was sent to the participants in which they could evaluate the risk of the research idea. Participants generated 42 research ideas over a wide range of topics supporting the Air Force themes. The description of each topic including an Overview, Detailed Description and Actions, Timeline, Air Force Approach, and Risk Assessment were compiled for this report. Based on feedback from participants, recommendations for other actions to support university research are provided. These include a Science and Technology Implementation plan to move research from low TRL at universities to higher levels through collaboration with AFRL, improved flexibility in the Grants Process to allow university favorable grant start dates, and implementation of Future Research Workshops to support and expand collaborative opportunities and develop future Air Force research.

Subject Categories:

  • Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
  • Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE