Toward New Horizons. Volume 1. Science - the Key to Air Supremacy
Abstract
The main conclusions of these considerations is the necessity for a powerful air force, which is capable of: a. Reaching remote targets swiftly and hitting them with great destructive power. b. Securing air superiority over any region of the globe. c. Landing, in a short time, powerful forces, men and firepower, at any point on the globe. d. Defending our own territory and bases in the most efficient way. It is evident that only an air force which fully exploits all the knowledge and skill which science has available now and will have available in the future, will have a chance of accomplishing these tasks. Aerodynamics, thermodynamics, electronics, nuclear physics, and chemistry must reunite their efforts. In the following section, a short review is given of the most important scientific facts. These facts are important elements to be considered in selecting and training personnel and developing equipment for the future Air Forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 1945
- Accession Number
- ADA801593
Entities
People
- Theodore Von Karman