Reliability of UAVs and Drones

When considering catastrophic failures in structures, one often imagines the worst-case scenario, in which a large force can cause an immediate destruction. However, events of these types are rare in…

Nondestructive Inspection

Recent advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) have allowed the technology to move from simple prototyping using plastics to creating fully formed metallic components that can be integrated into modern aerospace…

Advances in Combat Casualty Care

With recent advances in medical technology and combat casualty care, today’s wounded warrior (such as the one discussed in the companion article, “An Account of a Future Wounded Warrior,” on…