Nanopower: Big Energy for Tiny Systems
May 2009
As the increased capabilities and decreased sizes of electronic devices demand more and more from their strained power systems, new technologies must be found to increase their power and energy capacities. MITRE and researchers worldwide are using nanotechnology to provide that boost.
With Better Information, Unmanned Systems Steer Clear of Bad Weather
April 2009
Until recently, pilots who remotely fly Predator and Reaper unmanned aircraft have had trouble avoiding bad weather that can damage their aircraft. Being 7,000 miles away, the pilots can't see the weather around their aircraft. With a MITRE-developed weather information service, pilots now use forecast overlays on their displays to avoid thunderstorms and other turbulence.
Fusing Aviation Data: A New Approach to Keeping Skies Safer
April 2009
For the first time, airline black box flight data and pilot reports are being collected from 13 airlines and put into a single repository for safety analysis. MITRE is collecting the data for the FAA's initiative called Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing, or ASIAS.
