Mass memory decisions (for tomorrow´s advanced aeronautical weapon systems)

It is pointed out that selecting a mass memory technology for tomorrow´s aeronautical weapon systems depends on the environment, capacity, throughput, and cost. The author briefly overviews a 21st-century battlefield scenario, discusses the capacity, throughput (in terms of access speeds), and environmental requirements necessary to meet this scenario, explains how some technologies have evolved to meet these requirements, and briefly summarizes with technical and cost comparisons. Only those technologies that have been sufficiently fielded are examined while other technologies are only briefly discussed