More Capable Warfighting Through Reduced Fuel Burden. The Defense Science Board Task Force on Improving Fuel Efficiency of Weapons Platforms

Abstract

This report identifies technologies that improve fuel efficiency of the full range of weapons platforms with an emphasis on those with the greatest potential to begin implementation within the next 10 years. The Task Force addressed operational, logistical, cost, and environmental impacts for a range of practical implementation scenarios.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA403508

Entities

People

  • Alvin Alm
  • Richard H. Truly

Organizations

  • Defense Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Calorific Value
  • Climate Change
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Science
  • Tanker Aircraft

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.