This project is a Delphi study of the likelihood that "breakthroughs" in space technology will transform that field by the year 2050. It is based on assessments provided by a panel of researchers recruited from the ranks of researchers funded by NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts. In conjunction with 2 prior panel studies of less expert panelists, it became a study of the impact of expertise and cognitive style [on] rating[s] of technological promise.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wu, Tsung Tao
• Gillis, Dustin J.
• Stawasz, Paul M.

Subject

• Industry
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D017I

Keyword

• Application software--Development
• Space vehicles
• Education

Advisor

• Wilkes, John M.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright