The Impact of Microcomputers on Aviation: A Technology Forecasting and Assessment Study. Volume I. Unconstrained Forecasts of Microcomputer Technology.

Abstract

In recognition of the major impact which microcomputers may have on society in general, and aviation in particular, the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aviation Policy, Policy Development Division, System Concepts Branch, has funded this study consistent with the goals of its Technology Assessment and Forecasting Program. The study has as its main objective the assessment of the impact of microcomputers on the National Aviation System (NAS). The time horizon of the impact assessment is 1976 to 2000 A.D. The impact will be assessed with respect to the important goals of the NAS, specifically, those referred to as the 'S3E' goals (Safety, Energy, Environment, Economics). Another objective of the study is to identify the policy implications accompanying the impacts. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA046217

Entities

People

  • Alfred Adler
  • F. Thomas Ayers
  • Kan Chen
  • Kensall Wise
  • Robert Lyjak

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Electron Tubes
  • Electronics Industry
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Information Systems
  • Machine Languages
  • Measurement
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • P-N Junctions
  • Semiconductors
  • Software Development
  • Transducers

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Economics
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.