Outlook
Facing the Sustainability Challenge
One of the world challenges is the pressure on natural resources. Right now, the world population is just over 7 billion people. By 2050, that number is projected to rise to 9.6 billion people. Our exploding population is putting a strain on the world’s water supplies. Today, 780 million people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water. Millions die every year as a result. Tese deaths can be prevented, and safe, drinkable water can and should be available to all. In this area, Lockheed Martin’s research in nanotechnology is yielding a great deal of hope. One of the most promising examples
here is our molecular filtration solution called Perforene. Tis advanced material is just one atom thick, and it can trap salt, minerals and other particles so that all water can become drinking water. We continue to explore this promising technology, and we are optimistic about what this simple, affordable solution could mean for those who need it most. Our expanding population is also
driving an urgent need for clean, afford- able energy—especially in the develop- ing world. A recent projection found that by 2040, the world will consume 56% more energy than it did in 2010, and 85% of that increase will come from developing nations alone. And we are facing increasing carbon emissions because billions of people have no access to modern fuels. Te global demand for energy creates an even greater need for innovative clean-energy solutions. We’re very excited about our progress
in developing powerful solutions for clean, abundant, renewable energy. One technology we’ve been working on is
Ocean Termal Energy Conversion, or OTEC. OTEC uses the temperature difference between deep and shallow ocean waters to generate power. We’re currently working to build the world’s largest OTEC power plant in Southeast Asia that will provide a substantial part of the power to a green resort or other eco-friendly facility.
I’m a realist about the complexities that today’s environment presents. I’m exceedingly optimistic about our ability to solve them.
We’re also excited about wave
technology to generate electricity. Wave power devices extract energy from the surface motion of ocean waves. Unlike wind and solar sources, energy from ocean waves is predictable and can generate electricity for more hours in the year than wind and solar. We recently signed a contract with Victorian Wave Partners of Australia to begin developing the world’s largest wave energy project to date. And we’re also exploring tidal power, which leverages energy from the continuous, natural ebb and flow of ocean tides. We recently signed a con- tract with Atlantis Resources to support the world’s largest tidal stream project. Tis project is currently under develop- ment in Scotland with the potential to power nearly half of Scotland’s homes. We are working to build a stronger
energy future through other means, as well, from developing the next genera- tion of lithium ion batteries to pursuing IT solutions that improve overall energy efficiency through smart grids. In another important area of innova- tion, we’re leading the development
Marillyn A. Hewson
Chairman, President and CEO Lockheed Martin Arlington, VA
of new technologies in autonomous unmanned solutions, or robotics. Our unmanned systems are driving progress in agriculture, disaster relief and energy exploration. During the 2014 growing season, for instance, farmers will use small, unmanned Lockheed Martin aircraſt to monitor crop health and stay ahead of any potential problems. Tis technology offers them high-resolution images they never had before and will almost certainly help them achieve bet- ter, healthier crop yields. In addition, we’re working on the
Fire Ox—a new six-wheeled fire-fighting support vehicle that provides wild land firefighters, first responders, and other members of the emergency management community with a new tool for their arsenal of life-saving equipment. With the ability to suppress fires, assist with search and rescue and manage hazard- ous materials, the Fire Ox can go where humans cannot. As a result, it mini- mizes casualties and injuries, while also reducing the amount of time it takes to extinguish fires and extract victims. All of these emerging technologies
and adapted innovations are some of the many ways that we are applying our full capability to address today’s most urgent and complex challenges, leveraging our creativity and expertise to turn visionary concepts into real solutions. I’m a realist about the complexities
that today’s environment presents. I’m exceedingly optimistic about our ability to solve them. ✈
Ms. Hewson originally made these remarks at Lockheed Martin’s Media Day in June 2014.
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