Publisher's Synopsis
Project SOCRATES, development of a technology to detect hypothesized acoustic emanations from wake vortices, has been underway for more than four years. This report discusses several aspects of this project including the current level of knowledge concerning wake vortex acoustic properties, SOCRATES detection technology, and wake turbulence sensor deployment issues. Three recommendations are offered to restructure the programmatic approach of Project SOCRATES to reduce the high risk and high cost should the government decide to continue to pursue this program.
