Innovation in Aeronautics

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Part I: Concepts</p> <p>Chapter 1: Introduction to innovation in aeronautics</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Concepts</p> <p>1.3 Change</p> <p>1.4 Challenges</p> <p>Chapter 2: Biologically inspired technologies for aeronautics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Biologically inspired or independent human innovation</p> <p>2.3 Nature as a source of innovation in aerospace</p> <p>2.4 Biologically inspired mechanisms and systems</p> <p>2.5 Robotics as beneficiary of biomimetic technologies</p> <p>2.6 Conclusion: challenges and potential development</p> <p>2.7 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 3: Aircraft morphing technologies</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Early aircraft morphing developments</p> <p>3.3 Keeping morphing alive – NASA research in morphing aircraft structures</p> <p>3.4 Resurgence of morphing concepts</p> <p>3.5 Current morphing component technologies</p> <p>3.6 Conclusion: the future of aircraft morphing technologies</p> <p>Chapter 4: Jet engine design drivers: past, present and future</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Technological drivers</p> <p>4.3 New challenges</p> <p>4.4 Meeting the challenges through innovation</p> <p>4.5 Conclusion</p> <p>Chapter 5: Innovation in avionic systems: developments underpinned by digital technologies</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Cost</p> <p>5.3 Capability</p> <p>5.4 Demand</p> <p>5.5 Timing</p> <p>5.6 Future requirements</p> <p>5.7 Current safety processes</p> <p>5.8 The system of the future</p> <p>5.9 The ultimate avionics computer</p> <p>5.10 System–crew interaction</p> <p>5.11 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 6: The environment as the key design driver in aeronautics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Economic efficiency</p> <p>6.3 Environmental impact</p> <p>6.4 The characteristics of the aeroplane</p> <p>6.5 What determines the value of the energy liberated to revenue work ratio (ETRW)?</p> <p>6.6 Observations on the ETRW</p> <p>6.7 Aircraft performance</p> <p>6.8 Where does it all go? Explaining the discrepancy between energy liberated and revenue work</p> <p>6.9 Improving the discrepancy between energy liberated and revenue work</p> <p>6.10 Addressing the climate issue</p> <p>6.11 Conclusions</p> <p>6.12 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 7: The human factors that relate to technological developments in aviation</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction to human factors as a discipline</p> <p>7.2 Human factors in a socio-technical system context</p> <p>7.3 A history of human factors</p> <p>7.4 Recent developments and current trends</p> <p>7.5 Future trends</p> <p>7.6 Conclusion</p> <p>Chapter 8: Innovation in supersonic passenger air travel</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Historical background</p> <p>8.3 Operational issues</p> <p>8.4 Technological issues: sonic boom</p> <p>8.5 Technological issues: aerodynamics</p> <p>8.6 Technological issues: airworthiness</p> <p>8.7 Manufacturers and design organisations</p> <p>8.8 Conclusion</p> <p>8.9 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Part II: Change</p> <p>Chapter 9: The process of innovation in aeronautics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Definitions and sources of confusion</p> <p>9.3 How to measure innovation</p> <p>9.4 The innovation process</p> <p>9.5 Innovation environments</p> <p>9.6 Innovation viewed as a management of knowledge problem</p> <p>9.7 Whole systems view of innovation</p> <p>9.8 Conclusion: innovation processes of the future</p> <p>Chapter 10: Managing innovative technology development in aeronautics: technology assessment (TA) techniques</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Methods and limitations</p> <p>10.3 Approach and example</p> <p>10.4 Conclusion</p> <p>10.5 Abbreviations</p> <p>Chapter 11: Mining the ‘far side’ of technology to develop revolutionary aircraft prototypes: the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) approach</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) philosophy and structure</p> <p>11.3 DARPA and innovation in aviation</p> <p>11.4 Examples of DARPA innovation in aviation</p> <p>11.5 DARPA’s aviation-related programs</p> <p>11.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 12: Revolutionary ideas about the future of air transport</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 The mind set to find revolutionary solutions</p> <p>12.2 Technological change</p> <p>12.3 A framework for assessing revolutionary ideas</p> <p>12.4 Carrying forward requirements into design</p> <p>12.5 Telecommunications and IT in society</p> <p>12.6 The revolution – far beyond the air vehicle</p> <p>Part III: Challenges</p> <p>Chapter 13: Intellectual property, patents and innovation in aeronautics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Commentary on likely future trends</p> <p>13.3 Creativity and innovation as a mechanism for capturing intellectual property</p> <p>13.4 Intellectual property and patenting</p> <p>13.5 Converting patents into products</p> <p>13.6 Establishing patent value</p> <p>13.7 Trends driving innovation within the commercial aerospace industry</p> <p>13.8 The switch from aluminum to composites</p> <p>13.9 Conception of AMP equipment</p> <p>13.10 AMP equipment definitions</p> <p>13.11 Evolution of AMP equipment</p> <p>13.12 AMP equipment family tree</p> <p>13.13 Conclusion</p> <p>13.14 Sources of further information</p> <p>13.16 Appendix: AMP acronym list</p> <p>Chapter 14: Cost, time and technical performance risk mitigation in large, complex and innovative aeronautics development projects</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Interdependence of development cost, schedule, and technical performance</p> <p>14.3 The aspect of risk</p> <p>14.4 An integrated decision-support model – the risk value method (RVM)</p> <p>14.5 Example: an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) development project</p> <p>14.6 Discussion</p> <p>14.7 Conclusion and future trends</p> <p>14.8 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 15: Innovation in aeronautics through Lean Engineering</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Dynamics of innovation</p> <p>15.3 Lean Thinking</p> <p>15.4 Lean Thinking and aerospace</p> <p>15.5 Lean Engineering framework</p> <p>15.6 Tailoring Lean Engineering</p> <p>15.7 Lean Engineering challenges</p> <p>15.8 Summary</p> <p>15.9 Acknowledgments</p> <p>Part IV: Conclusion</p> <p>Chapter 16: Conclusion: innovations in aeronautics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>16.1 Introduction</p> <p>16.2 Innovation and risk</p> <p>16.3 Technology readiness levels (TRLs)</p> <p>16.4 Capturing innovation and disruptive technologies</p> <p>16.5 Key design drivers</p> <p>16.6 Moving from concept to implementation</p> <p>16.7 Computer-assisted engineering and design</p> <p>16.8 The innovation process</p> <p>16.9 Developing a culture of innovation</p> <p>16.10 Innovation ‘agendas’</p> <p>16.11 Education and innovation</p> <p>Glossary</p> <p>Index</p>