Why Should DoD Invest in Basic Research?

Abstract

Why does DoD fund Basic Research? -Generates discoveries, new knowledge, and improved understanding; -Achieves technological superiority; -Prevent technological surprise; -Educates scientists and engineers in physical science disciplines; -Ensures that scientific expertise and engineering rigor supports DoD technical decisions; -Sustains the human talent and research infrastructure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 2008
Accession Number
ADA517295

Entities

People

  • William S. Rees Jr.

Organizations

  • Office of the Director

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Budgets
  • Business Administration
  • Disruptive Technology
  • Ecology
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Federal Budgets
  • Financial Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Investments
  • National Security
  • Physical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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