Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 118 |
| Release | : 2001-06-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309170734 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309170737 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (737 Downloads) |
Download or read book Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-11 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report surveys opportunities for future Army applications in biotechnology, including sensors, electronics and computers, materials, logistics, and medical therapeutics, by matching commercial trends and developments with enduring Army requirements. Several biotechnology areas are identified as important for the Army to exploit, either by direct funding of research or by indirect influence of commercial sources, to achieve significant gains in combat effectiveness before 2025.