Book Description

The research technology area plan encompasses all Air Force basic research. It includes all scientific and engineering disciplines contributing to the Air Force mission. The basic research outlined in this plan will set the stage for the Air Force to perform its mission into the 21st century. The research technology area T goals are to maintain technological superiority in the areas relevant to Air Force needs; prevent technological surprise to our Nation and create it for our adversaries; maintain a strong research infrastructure of universities, US industry, and Air Force laboratories; complement the national research effort; and transfer and transition research results to users and customers. (AN).