Annual General Assembly 2003 - Alexandria

Session 9 WGI

Quantitative Technology Forecasts of Select Maritime Technologies and Implications for Maritime Education and Training

Steven Robert Walk

Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine 04420, USA
E-mail: swalk@mma.edu

ABSTRACT

This presentation provides an overview of a twelve-month research effort intending to provide quantitative technology forecasts, over 5, 10,20 or more years, of the diffusion and performance improvement of up to four select maritime technologies and to consider the implications of the identified technological changes in maritime education and training. This presentation provides a review of the intent and expected results of the research as outlined in the project proposal!, provides a brief report of initial research results, and announces formal seminars and informal discussions at the 4th General Assembly in Alexandria as part of the development methodology of the quantitative technology forecasts called for in this project.

Back to Session Index