Aerospace Defence and Security

This issue covers advancements in disaster management technology. Innovations profiled include: Wireless broadband networks for emergency communication by xG Technology Inc. Wireless HD video link solution for surveillance drones by Amimon Inc. Tactical aerostat communication and surveillance solution by SES S.A. Rapidly deployable portable cellula...

This research report analyzes the global satellite-based maritime surveillance solutions market, focusing on the civil government customers. The study discusses the results of an investigation into the evolution of maritime surveillance capabilities and the contributions of its space segment. The integrated surveillance capabilities covering AIS/SA...

The Terahertz (THz) spectrum is located between lower frequencies of microwave band and higher frequencies of the optical band in the electromagnetic spectrum. These frequencies ranging from 300GHz to 3THz are called Terahertz waves or THz waves. THz waves have been gaining increased attention in recent years due to the development of effective THz...

The commercial aircraft market is at record production levels. However, military aircraft, commercial rotary wing aircraft, and business aircraft are all flat to declining markets. Defense budgets globally are under pressure, and the military aircraft market reflects that strain. Growth for most manufacturing companies in these markets will be diff...

• The technology and innovation research service assess advanced sensor technologies for homeland security. Increasing terrorist attacks necessities enhanced security measures and sophisticated sensing technology play a vital role in supporting first responders, security personnel with informed decisions. The research service covers different t...

The aerospace and defense industries have witnessed tremendous change in the past few years. Both sectors have seen a rising use of wearables. In the defense sector wearables are increasingly being used in the form of body-worn sensors for training and combat. Wearables are becoming ubiquitous in aerospace as well in the form of head-mounted displa...

This Aerospace and Defense TechVision Opportunity Engine highlights advancements in submarines. Underwater engineers and shipwrights are developing and deploying advanced subsystems and equipment to enhance the capabilities of submarines in traditional and new roles. Among those innovations described in this TOE are tripling the strike capabilities...

Over the next several decades, the global population is expected to grow rapidly. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations expects the global population by 2050 to require a 70% increase in food production while arable land is expected to increase by less than 5%. One of the ways to offset this disparity will be to increase per-a...

Millions of buildings, towers, bridges, and other structures around the world require periodic inspections that can be required by law, for insurance purposes, or to ensure efficient operation of equipment. In addition, thousands of miles of pipelines, power wires, and railways need to be monitored for damage or encroachment by trees and other natu...