Techniques of Technological Forecasting

  • S. K. Bahl Office of the Scientific Adviser to the Chief of the Army Staff, New Delhi
  • K. L. Arora Office of the Scientific Adviser to the Chief of the Army Staff, New Delhi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.39.4771
Keywords: Technological forecasts, Decisions

Abstract

Technological forecasts can improve decisions through clearer delineation of future technological opportunities and threats. A review of the various methods applicable in thc area of technology is presented.The limitations of a particular technique must be clearly understood before it is applied. Some defence applications have also been discussed.

References

Nicholas Rescher, Tech. Forecasting and Social Change, 20 (1981).

: Rohatgi, P.K., et al., Technological Forecasting, (Tata Mc Graw-Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi), 1979, p.74.

Fisher, J.C. & Pry, R.H., Tech. Forecasting and Social Change, 2 (1971), p. 75.

Brennan, D.G., Fashions in Military Technology in Fifty Years Hence, (Hudson Institute, New York), 1968, p.5.

Published
2010-06-08
How to Cite
Bahl, S., & Arora, K. (2010). Techniques of Technological Forecasting. Defence Science Journal, 39(3), 277-285. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.39.4771
Issue
Vol 39 No 3
Section
General Papers
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