Potential of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems and Nanotechnology for the U.S. Army

摘要

Developments in Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are reviewed. MEMS-based systems for Army applications are described; including safing and fusing devices, reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, machine interfaces, inertial measurement systems, and environmental sensors. Nanotechnology is described and developments in molecular electronics and nanostructured materials are discussed.