本報告已在2011年07月19日停止出版。
高強度、高耐熱、柔軟性高且質輕的合金已佔了航空設計材料的市場大半比率。
專門分析多種尖端產業的美國市調公司 Technical Insights, Inc. （總公司：紐約），調查分析了飛機零件與設計相關技術最新動向後，出版了一本綜合報告書“Aerospace and Defense Technology Impact Service”。
報告書內容包括飛機零件、設計、顯示與通訊系統等使用材料相關航空技術最新動向、技術影響因素、企業與學術機構的新研發、主要專利相關資訊等等，內容綱要摘記如下：
1. 摘要
2. 技術與用途相關看法
3. 技術引進因素分析
4. 革新技術與研究相關評量
- 大學、政府研究機構的主要研究
- 改善飛機零件金屬化合物（俄國）
- 飛機結構用彈性金屬（美國）
- 亂流相關研究（英國）
- 飛機零件用質輕力強的空氣膠（美國）
- 飛機結構狀態監視（美國）
- 頭盔內建顯示器的研究（加拿大）
- 飛機設計取向逆設計 Algorithm （德國）
- 飛機零件用噴霧成形金屬合成物（中國）
- 耐磨耗材料用鍍膜研發（南斯拉夫）
- 遠距控制 UAV（美國）
- 飛機引擎用亞鉛合金改良（中國）
- 耐腐蝕性材料用鋁合金研究（加拿大）
- 飛機內智慧型構造的震動控制（印度）
- 飛機渦輪用阻隔鍍膜金屬氧化物（美國）等
- 企業研究
- 太空探險飛行器用合成物（美國）
- 碳化合物製作的新渦輪（美國）
- 波音公司的損害控制合成物（美國）
- 波音公司的陽極氧化鍍膜的非破壞性生產法（美國）
- 飛機塗裝用新型鍍膜（美國）
- 使用感測器以有效測量速度（英國）
- 空中巴士 A380 用高性能面板（愛爾蘭）等
5. 主要市場企業專利相關資料庫
6. Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science & Technology Awards
7. 參考表
Abstract
Composites and Carbon Nanotubes Emerging as Ideal Materials for Designing Aircraft
Composites are gaining in prominence as the material of choice in the aerospace industry, especially since they are strong and resistant to high temperatures. These materials are infinitely flexible, lightweight, and proving to be the right fit for the aerodynamic design of the aircraft. One of the strongest markets for composite parts such as tailcones or smaller wing flap fairings is in retrofitting heavier steel and aluminum parts in civilian and military aircraft. In the near future, carbon nanotubes that offer greater strength and durability are expected to emerge as a popular choice for aircraft design. Small amounts of carbon nanotubes added to polymers can produce almost ten times stronger and stiffer composites. Once commercialized, these carbon nanotubes are likely to find their way into an A380 or a 747 by 2020.
This Technical Insights research evaluates the latest and upcoming trends in aerospace technologies pertaining to materials used for aircraft parts, design, and display and communication systems. In addition to discussing the various technology drivers and restraints, the study covers research and development efforts at various universities, leading companies, and other research institutions across the globe. Participants can identify potential collaborators, stay ahead of the competition, and remain abreast with critical developments.
Broadband Poised to be Future for Communication in the Aircraft Industry
While radio and satellite phones are the current preferred modes of communication in the aerospace industry, the entry of broadband Internet is expected to revolutionize aircraft communication. "Broadband offers much higher speeds of communication to the tune of 10 megabits per second," says the analyst of this research. "This could give us a better understanding of the aircraft systems and also increase the flight efficiency." Broadband also supports the deployment of video surveillance systems for ensuring better security and coordination between ground staff and in-flight personnel.
Micro-displays to Form the Core of Cockpit Display Panels
Researchers are increasing efforts to create more multi-functional primary flight displays. The executive aircraft segment in particular is witnessing a spate of innovative features for cockpit displays that depict a variety of flight data to pilots, including weather conditions, maps, altitude, terrain, and air traffic. "Pilots are now demanding not just audio but visual displays also that offer better navigational capabilities," observes the analyst. "Honeywells low-cost, Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS), not only provides pilots with different color codes according to the terrains elevation, but also gives audible and visual alerts in case of an imminent collision."
With the need to store vast amounts of flight information in small areas, micro-displays with high resolutions of up to 1.3 mega pixels are likely to surge ahead of conventional cathode ray tube (CRT) display panels in the near future.
Table of Contents
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1. Scope and Methodology
- 1. Scope
- 2. Research Methodology
- 2. Key Findings
- 1. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Applications
- 2. Assessment of Competing Technologies
- 2. Technology and Applications Viewpoint
- 1. Aircraft Design--A Technology and Applications Assessment
- 1. Overview
- 2. Novel Aircraft Designs
- 2. Materials for Aerospace Applications--A Technology and Applications Assessment
- 1. Advances in Aircraft Materials
- 2. Advances in Materials Processing Techniques
- 3. Aircraft Systems--A Technology and Applications Assessment
- 1. Advanced Displays
- 2. Broadband Communications
- 3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
- 1. Analysis of Technology Accelerators and Barriers
- 1. Aircraft Design
- 2. Materials
- 3. Display Systems
- 4. Communications Systems
- 2. Influential Market Factors and Regulatory Issues
- 1. Market Factors
- 2. Regulatory Issues
- 4. Assessment of Research and Innovation
- 1. Research at Universities; Government Laboratories; and Institutes
- 1. Improving Inter-Metallic Compounds for Use in Aircraft Parts--Russia
- 2. Rubbery Metal for Aircraft Structures--USA
- 3. Tackling Turbulence--UK
- 4. Lightweight Yet Extremely Strong Aerogel for Aircraft Parts--USA
- 5. Monitoring Structural Health of Aircraft-- USA
- 6. Research in Helmet-Mounted Displays--Canada
- 7. Inverse Design Algorithm for Aircraft Design--Germany
- 8. Spray-Formed Metal Matrix Composite for Aircraft Parts--China
- 9. Developing Coatings for Wear-Resistant Material in Aeroplanes--Yugoslavia
- 10. Remote Controlling UAVs--USA
- 11. Changing the Structure of MAVs--USA
- 12. Modifying Zinc Alloy for Aircraft Engines--China
- 13. Investigating Aluminum Alloys for Corrosion-Resistant Materials in Aircraft--Canada
- 14. Vibration Control in Smart Structures Used in Aircraft--India
- 15. Metal Oxides as Barrier Coatings for Aircraft Turbines--USA
- 16. Active Stick Control in Aircraft Using a Sensor--Korea
- 17. Predicting Damage in Composites for Aircraft--USA
- 18. Developing Effective Steering Systems for Aircraft--USA
- 19. Predicting Corrosion in Alloys Used for Aircraft Engine Parts--USA
- 2. Research at Companies
- 1. Composites for Space Exploration Aircraft--USA
- 2. New Generation Turbine Made from Carbon Composites--USA
- 3. Damage Control Composite from Boeing--USA
- 4. Boeing Develops Non-Destructive Methods To Produce Anodized Coatings--USA
- 5. Novel Coating to Paint Aircraft--USA
- 6. Using Sensors for Effective Speed Measurement in Aircraft--UK
- 7. High Performance Panels for Airbus A380--Ireland
- 8. Plastic Foam Technology for Aircraft Wings--USA
- 9. Lightweight Aircraft from Virgin Atlantic--USA
- 10. Aircraft that Have Longer Flying Hours--France
- 5. Patents and Database of Key Industry Participants
- 1. Key Patents
- 2. Industry Participants
- 1. Universities/ Government Organizations/ Research Institutes
- 2. Companies/Trade Bodies
- 6. Frost & Sullivan Science and Technology Awards
- 1. Excellence in Technology
- 1. Award Description
- 2. Award Recipient
- 2. Technology Innovation
- 1. Award Description
- 2. Award Recipient
- 7. Critical Reference Tables
- 1. Decision Support Database Tables
- 1. Number of Aircraft Departures by Region (1999-2006)
- 2. Number of Commercial Aircraft in Service by Region (1999-2006)
- 3. Import of Aircraft; Spacecraft; and Others by Region (1999-2006)
- 4. Major Companies by Region
- 5. Number of Military Combat Aircraft by Region (1999-2006)
- 6. Number of Military Transport Aircraft by Region (1999-2006)
- 7. Total Number of Airports by Region (1999-2006)
