Forecasting science and technology for the Department of Defense / John W. Lyons, Richard Chait, and James J. Valdes.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Lyons, John W., 1930- author.

Chait, Richard, 1937- author.

Valdes, James J., author.

Contributor:

National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy, issuing body.

Series:

Defense & technology papers ; no. 71.

Defense & technology papers ; no. 71

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Department of Defense--Forecasting.

United States.

United States. Department of Defense.

Military research--United States--Forecasting.

Military research.

Military art and science--Forecasting.

Military art and science.

Forecasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv, 15 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2009.

Summary:

This paper begins with a discussion of recent trends in S & T, particularly how various disciplines have converged to produce new capabilities. There follows consideration of how a new series of studies might be conducted with an eye to taking into account such convergences. Offers a detailed set of recommendations on the organization and management of a series of tri-service studies.

Contents:

Introduction

Background

Convergences

Forecasting

Options for new studies

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on May 5, 2010).

"December 2009."

Series from web site.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Lyons, John W. Forecasting science and technology for the Department of Defense

OCLC:

611514960