Dr. James Roche, "Innovations of the Past: Amphibious Aircraft and Seaplanes"

In this episode, we take a look at mission set that has generated increased discussion with our renewed emphasis on competition and operations in INDO-PACOM region. Amphibious aircraft and seaplanes - once a staple of American naval aviation arms - are getting reexamined as a way to transport large amounts of cargo over long distances, to areas that do not necessarily have improved airfields. To talk about the background of this subject, we’re joined by Dr. James Roche. Dr. Roche is a Professor of Systems Engineering Management in the Department of Engineering and Technology, the Capital Northeast Region (CNE) at the Defense Acquisition University. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Over the past 30 years, he has worked in academia, industry and the federal government. His work on fundamental and applied research, and development and policy applications spans from Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps systems (e.g. systems engineering and software development for the warfighter) to collaboration with managers, interdisciplinary scientists and engineers to accomplish projects at the intersection of engineering, science and technology, and management.

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