National Aeronautics R&D Goals: Technology for America's Future
Abstract
The Committee believes that now is the time for the United States to organize a long-term, aggressive, and positive thrust to remain competitive in the world aeronautics marketplace and secure in our national defense. The new era of global competition and the constrained United States fiscal environment pose a national challenge for sustained U.S. leadership. The agenda for achievement of the National Aeronautical R&D Goals will require concerted effort by the Federal Government, industry, and the nation's universities. Specific recommendations for action are: (1) Increase innovative industry R&D efforts given the certainty of intensifying global competition and the importance of new technology for U.S. competitiveness. (2) Aggressively pursue the National Aero-Space Plane program, assuring maturation of critical technologies leading to an experimental airplane. (3) Develop fundamental technology, design, and business foundation for a long-range, supersonic transport in preparation for a potential U.S. industry initiative. (4) Expand domestic research and development collaboration by creating an environment that reflects the new era of global competition. (5) Encourage government aeronautical research in long-term emerging technology areas which promise high payoffs. (6) Strengthen American universities for basic research and science education through enhanced government and aerospace industry support and cooperation. (7) Improve the development and integration of advanced design, processing, and computer-integrated manufacturing technologies to transform emerging R&D results into affordable U.S. products. (8) Enhance the safety and capacity of the National Airspace System through advanced automation and electronics technology and new vehicle concepts, including vertical and short takeoff and landing aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA328447
Entities
Organizations
- Executive Office of the President of the United States