Future of Flight Vehicle Structures (2000 to 2023)

The journey in advancing flight is far from complete. Challenges to improve performance while reducing costs to acquire and operate air vehicles to fully exploit the potential benefits of flight for humankind remain formidable. Toward this goal, what progress can we anticipate in the next 20 years?...

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Published in:Journal of aircraft 2004-09, Vol.41 (5), p.986-998
Main Authors: Renton, Jim, Olcott, Dennis, Roeseler, Billy, Batzer, Randy, Baron, Bill, Velicki, Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aviation
Future
Technological change
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Summary:The journey in advancing flight is far from complete. Challenges to improve performance while reducing costs to acquire and operate air vehicles to fully exploit the potential benefits of flight for humankind remain formidable. Toward this goal, what progress can we anticipate in the next 20 years? The authors attempt to answer this question, sharing their collective vision for advancements in structures technology within the allotted timeframe. Their coverage spans experimental, general, military, and commercial aviation. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0021-8669
1533-3868
DOI:10.2514/1.4039