Military and Potential Homeland Security Applications for Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) continues its strong support of research and development (R&D) in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology for military system applications. Systems useful for homeland security applications could benefit from the MEMS investment for military systems. This document reviews past and current DoD MEMS developments for military systems and identifies potential applications of MEMS technology to homeland security devices and systems. For the areas cited where MEMS has potential application in military systems and homeland security systems, coordination between DoD and DHS throughout the development cycle is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA430286

Entities

People

  • Howard R. Last
  • Natalie S. Gluck

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Identification Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Measurement
  • Micro-Machines
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Micromachining
  • Military Applications
  • Security

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Software Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems