Evolution or revolution? The rise of UAVs

被引：44
作者：
Sullivan, Jeffrey M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Cornell Univ, Sibley Sch Mech & Aerosp Engn, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
来源：
IEEE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY MAGAZINE | 2006年 / 25卷 / 03期
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D O I：
10.1109/MTAS.2006.1700021
中图分类号：
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号：
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要：
The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are often included in the ongoing revolution in military affairs. UAVs have been referred to as both "unproven, infant technologies" and "mainstream military weapons". These are a family of technologies that have a revolutionary potential but any improvements are the result of long-standing efforts not revolutionary change. UAVs have been developed to fill a role that could not be filled by manned aircraft. These vehicles are prompting real behavioral change in ground operations based on real-time control of surveillance assets. UAVs have still made little headway into standard operations in the Air Force.
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