NASA/DoD Aerospace Knowledge Diffusion Research Project. Paper 59. Japanese Technological Innovation - Implications for Large Commercial Aircraft and Knowledge Diffusion,

Abstract

This paper explores three factors-public policy, the Japanese (national) innovation system, and knowledge-that influence technological innovation in Japan. To establish a context for the paper, we examine Japanese culture and the U.S. and Japanese patent systems in the background section. A brief history of the Japanese aircraft industry as a source of knowledge and technology for other industries is presented. Japanese and U.S. alliances and linkages in three sectors-biotechnology, semiconductors, and large commercial aircraft (LCA)-and the importation, absorption, and diffusion of knowledge and technology are examined next. The paper closes with implications for diffusing knowledge and technology, U.S. public policy, and LCA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA323237

Entities

People

  • Mindy L. Kotler
  • Rebecca O. Barclay
  • Thomas E. Pinelli

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Intellectual Property
  • Knowledge Management
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Space