Defense Science Board Task Force on Future of the Aircraft Carrier

Abstract

This is the final report of the DSB Task Force on Future of the Aircraft Carrier. The Task Force was tasked to address how aircraft carriers should serve the nation's defense needs in the 21st century and beyond. The task force considered the aircraft carrier's role, status, technology and environment. The report makes a strong case for the Navy to aggressively pursue new sea-based air system concepts as it replaces its aging carrier fleet. In their report the Task Force states that transforming today's carrier force into the most effective, affordable sea-based air system possible is mandatory as an indispensable component of future military capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA429489

Entities

Organizations

  • Defense Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Decks
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Target Recognition
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management