The report contains: - An examination of the trends that are likely and appropriate for the use of fuel cells for
- large stationary power
- mobile power
- small-scale power needs - Discussion of existing and projected uses and markets for fuel cells as well as advanced batteries
- Analysis of the hurdles to be overcome in moving fuel cells into the military
- Market forecasts for these technologies through 2008.
An in-depth analysis of military sources, Department of Defense (DoD), and related technical and literature and published dissertations, combined with a review of the history of the technologies involved, interviews with industry experts, federal government researchers, and contractors provided an assessment of the outlook, the progress and the deployment of fuel cells in the United States military. Other information sources include product literature from suppliers, scientific references, conferences, and patent searches.
The report makes projections for market sectors in terms of constant dollars representing real growth. Historical values are presented for the given year. The market analyzed is for the United States.
Colonel Dick Hooker (USA, Ret.) trained as a journalist prior to entering the army as an infantry officer. Col. Hooker spent half of his military career abroad, with three tours in Vietnam, where he commanded an infantry battalion, then as an intelligence officer and foreign area specialist with U.S. Embassies and Military Missions in Asia and the Middle East. He has authored studies on water and wastewater global markets, advanced military battery technology, and fuel cell markets in stationary and transportation applications. A private consultant, he has worked with BCC for 5 years, specializing in military applications for advanced technologies.
Anna Welch Crull, a chemical engineer, is experienced in fuel cell technologies, membrane materials, and advanced separations. Ms. Crull has worked with BCC for 30 years and authored 83 technical/marketing reports, helped establish 10 technical newsletters, and assisted in numerous special consulting studies for more than 30 corporations and U.S. and foreign governments. Her specialty is market evaluations and commercialization of new technology.
