TY - JOUR
T1 - Prospective technology studies with a life cycle perspective
AU - Rasmussen, Birgitte
AU - Borup, Mads
AU - Borch, Kristian
AU - Andersen, Per Dannemand
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - This article describes how life cycle assessment and technology foresight can be brought together to establish a comprehensive and multi-dimensional framework for prospective strategic analysis within new technologies and products. In two research projects the traditions of life cycle assessment and technology foresight have been put together to analyse how the life cycle approach can help define the content and concepts of a technological system and ensure a comprehensive study with a clear focus. One project focuses on the future development of wind turbine technology; the other addresses genetically modified crops. Both projects applied the life cycle approach as a tool for mapping and scanning of the technological domain. This was also a valuable tool for designation of experts and information sources. Technology foresight methods were used to elucidate drivers of changes, potentials, possibilities and barriers for future development.
AB - This article describes how life cycle assessment and technology foresight can be brought together to establish a comprehensive and multi-dimensional framework for prospective strategic analysis within new technologies and products. In two research projects the traditions of life cycle assessment and technology foresight have been put together to analyse how the life cycle approach can help define the content and concepts of a technological system and ensure a comprehensive study with a clear focus. One project focuses on the future development of wind turbine technology; the other addresses genetically modified crops. Both projects applied the life cycle approach as a tool for mapping and scanning of the technological domain. This was also a valuable tool for designation of experts and information sources. Technology foresight methods were used to elucidate drivers of changes, potentials, possibilities and barriers for future development.
KW - Genetically modified crops
KW - Life cycle perspective
KW - Technology foresight
KW - Technology mapping
KW - Wind power technology
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U2 - 10.1504/ijtpm.2005.008405
DO - 10.1504/ijtpm.2005.008405
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:31544444949
SN - 1468-4322
VL - 5
SP - 227
EP - 239
JO - International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management
JF - International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management
IS - 3
ER -