Advances in Sensors for Aerospace and Defense (Technical Insights)

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Jun. 30, 2008 - 91 Pages

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

Research Scope and Methodology

Research Scope

Research Methodology

Technology Overview and Key Findings

Sensors for A&D--Industry Overview

Key Findings

2. Technology and Application Assessment

Technology and Application Viewpoint--Aerospace

Assessment of Various Sensor Technologies in the Aerospace Domain

Potential Applications Overview

Technology and Application Viewpoint--Defense

Assessment of Various Sensor Technologies in the Defense Domain

Potential Applications Overview

3. Adoption Factor Analysis

Factors Influencing Technology Adoption

Growth Drivers

Industry Challenges

SWOT and Impact Analysis of Adoption Factors

Impact Analysis of Adoption Factors

Analysis of Strength; Weakness; Opportunities; and Threats

4. Innovative Developments in Sensor Technology

R&D Activities in Companies

Omni Directional Surveillance Sensors--TechNest

Advanced Surveillance Techniques for Military Applications--ICx Technologies

Advanced Sensors for Condition Monitoring of Aircraft--Meggitt PLC

MEMS Sensors Catering to Various Applications in A&D--Sporian

R&D Activities in Universities

Novel Surveillance Technology--UAH

Battery-Free Sensor Technology Likely to be Adopted by NASA

Nature Inspired Robotic Spy Plane for Air-borne Surveillance

Sensors to Locate Vents on Spacecraft

5. Strategic Analysis of the Industry Trends

Developmental Initiatives and Industry Trends

Assessment of R&D Opportunities

Stakeholder Analysis

Current Trends--Industry; Academic; and Defense Agencies

Sector Foresight

Future Trends

Technology Roadmap

6. Patents; Key Contacts and Glossary

Overview of Key Patents

Aerospace Sector

Defense Sector

Key Industry Participants

Corporate Sector

Academic Sector

7. Decision Support Database

Decision Support Database Tables

Global Military Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)

Global Military Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP--World (2002 to 2012)

Global Military R&D Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)

Global Military R&D Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP--World (2002 to 2012)

Major Aerospace and Defense Companies--World

Global Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market--World (2002 to 2012)

Global Electronic Components Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (2002 to 2012)

Global Total Number of Airports--World (2002 to 2012)

Abstract

This research service reports on the advancements in sensor technologies catering to the requirements of the Aerospace and Defense sector. It discusses in brief about the key sensor technologies being adopted in this sector, the factors affecting development and adoption of such technologies, the application scenarios and also highlights the new developments in this sector. It also gives an insight into current industry trends and the funding opportunities provided by various agencies for developing advanced sensor technologies.

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