Abstract
This research service evaluates worldwide technological developments in the area of Air Surveillance.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope of the Research Service
- Methodology
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Noteworthy Trends
2 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ANALYSIS
- Surveillance Over the Years
- The First Phase--1900s to 1950s
- The Second Phase--1960s to 1990s
- The Third Phase--Today
- The View Forward
- Surveillance in Various Theaters
- Israel Vs Hezbollah
- The Second Gulf War
- Enablers; Motivators and Restraints for Unmanned Platforms
- Enablers
- Motivators
- Restraints
3 TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
- Sensor Systems -- Global Developments
- Video Camera Learns from Biological Eye
- An Optical Navigation Sensor for Micro-UAVs
- Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors
- Nanopixel Elements Could Facilitate Use of Tiny Infrared Cameras in MiniUAVs
- Automatic High-Resolution Remote Sensor
- Potential Enhancements in Infrared Imaging
- Selective Focus Cuts Bandwidth
- Platforms -- Global Developments
- Boeing Fuel Cell
- Aerovironment UAS
- The Phantom Sentinel
- The Polecat
- Universal Control System
- Lockheed Controller
- The Predator Hunts Opponents
- Solar-Powered UAVs
- Offensive Unmanned Platforms
- Fuel Cell Program
4 DIRECTORY OF PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS
- Key Patents
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Component Technology
- Database of Key Industry Participants
- Sensing Technology Developers
- Platform Technology Developers
5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES
- Database Tables
- Total Number of Military Aircraft--World (1999-2006)
- Total Military Combat Aircraft--World (1999-2006)
- Total Military Trainer Aircraft--World (1999-2006)
- Total Military Transport Aircraft--World (1999-2006)
- Total Military Helicopters--World (1999-2006)
- Military Expenditure in Research and Development--World (1999-2006)
- Military Expenditure in Procurement--World (1999-2006)
- Major Aerospace and Defense Companies
