Tracking and Engaging the Future: U.S. Air Force Research in 2030
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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1064777
Entities
People
- Jim Browning
- John Verboncouer
- Kris Campbell
Organizations
- Boise State University