Defence Applications

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Abstract:

The potential opportunities promised by nanotechnology for enabling advances in defence technologies are staggering. Although these opportunities are likely to be realised over a few decades, many advantages are currently being secured, particularly for defence applications. This lecture will provide an insight into the capabilities offered by nanotechnology which will enable new defence capabilities, including smart materials, harderlighter platforms, new fuel sources and storage as well as novel medical applications. More specifically, the lecture will address the following topics The vision and the challenges overview Novel material characteristics, properties and functionalities for enhanced capabilities mass storage, nanomagnetics, quantum computing etc Novel platforms smart dust, self-assembly etc Medical and biomedical advances biomimetics etc

Author(s):
El-fatatry, Ayman
Author Organization(s):
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the RTO Applied Vehicle Technology Panel (AVT) Lecture Series on "Nanotechnology Aerospace Applications" held in Seattle, WA on 16-17 October 2006; Montreal, Canada on 19-20 October 2006; Ljubljana, Slovenia on 6-7 November 2006; and Bordeaux, France on 9-10 November 2006. Published in RTO-EN-AVT-129bis, Paper 6. Briefing charts included. See also ADM002060. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0028

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Nato
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Nato.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
X5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Biotechnology; Microelectronics; Quantum Science and Computing; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY APPLICATIONS, *NANOTECHNOLOGY, SYMPOSIA, DETECTORS, MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY, UNITED KINGDOM, MATERIALS, MEDICINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Laminates and Composite Materials, Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors, Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
NATO FURNISHED, FOREIGN REPORTS, COMPONENT REPORTS
Report Date:
2007 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2008 Feb 27