PLANNED STO ACTIVITIES
IN DEPTH RESEARCH
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Research Task Group (RTG)
A Research Task Group aims at allowing researchers in different nations to work together in order to solve a particular research and technology problem. RTGs are chartered for a maximum of three years.
AGARDograph
An AGARDograph (Advanced Guidance for Alliance Research and Development-AGARD) pertains to a single, clearly defined technical subject (e.g. Flight Test Measurement Techniques for Laminar Flow, Electronic Warfare Test and Evaluation) and comprises material generally agreed to be of lasting interest and value to the technical and warfighter communities represented throughout NATO.
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EVENTS
Research Symposium (RSY)
A Research Symposium aims at promoting exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge among a wide audience on an important scientific or applied topic.
Research Workshop (RWS)
A Research Workshop aims at facilitating intensive information exchange and focussed discussion on a specific topic among a limited number of invited experts.
Research Specialists Meeting (RSM)
A Research Specialists Meeting aims at promoting exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge among an audience of specialists with invited speakers on an important scientific or applied topic.
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EDUCATIONAL
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Research Lecture Series (RLS)
A Research Lecture Series aims at disseminating state-of-the-art scientific knowledge among junior and mid-level specialists, scientists and engineers to meet the needs of NATO. A RLS is a two-day educational event that is normally organised at three different locations.
Research Technical Course (RTC)
A Research Technical Course is an educational technical team activity aimed at transferring practical knowledge and recent field developments through on-site instructor training to meet the needs of NATO.
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TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS
Cooperative Demonstrations of Technology (CDTs)
RTGs may conduct Cooperative Demonstrations of Technology (CDTs) whose objective is to demonstrate either the ability of emerging technologies or the applicability of known civilian technologies in a military environment. By demonstrating new technologies in a military environment, they can be assessed for their future applicability to meet warfighter needs. Additionally, CDTs are a tool which can identify technical and programming uncertainties related to a new technology, as well as potential solutions to address those uncertainties.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE STO
Long-Term Scientific Study (LTSS)
A Long-Term Scientific Study is sponsored by the SAS Panel and provides recommendations to NATO and National Authorities. It assesses the impact on military operations that might be expected to come from developments in science and technology over both the medium and long term (typically 10-20 years). This would include how emerging technologies, systems and methods may affect tactical concepts and doctrines. Reciprocally, recommendations could be provided on how the evolution of the military doctrine should influence the Science and Technology priorities.
A Long-Term Scientific Study results in an STO publication (Technical Report or Technical Memorandum) and in presentations to various NATO or National Authorities.
Multinational Exercise (MNE)
Among the activities conducted during an LTSS, a brainstorming meeting, called Multinational Exercise (MNE), is organised. An MNE provides a Long-Term Scientific Study (LTSS) with the real content of its final products (reports and presentations). It is obtained by means of a very specific - and somehow artificial - brainstorming, where all details have been optimised during years, starting from the initial intuition of Dr. Von K�rm�n. Multinational Exercises normally have a duration of two weeks in suitable NATO or national accommodation. The number of participants depends on the number of scientific/operational fields involved, of the structure of the Working Paper, and on the number/type of participating nations.
Military Application Study (MAS)
A Military Application Study is a short-term rapid reaction study, supported by the SAS Panel Executive, which assesses the application of technology to operational procedures to solve operational and equipment deficiencies. Typically, the team will take a system approach to a broad problem area rather than focus on a narrow technical deficiency. These studies are scheduled to complete in about one year and will draw on a wide range of operational, analytical, technical and industrial expertise. A MAS results in an STO publication (Technical Report or Technical Memorandum), in a Detailed Presentation to the SAS Panel and in a Short Presentation to the STB for approval of further presentation.
