Historical synopses of desert RATS 1997–2010 and a preview of desert RATS 2011

Desert RATS objectives, hardware, locations, and participants have changed over time. This paper provides historical perspective on the original motivations for the Desert RATS analog, and an overview of the changes in RATS over time. The lessons learned from each year are synopsized. Finally, a preview of Desert RATS 2011 tests is included.

► The paper is an historical overview of Desert Research and Technology Studies (Desert RATS).
► Synopses of the 1997–2010 field tests are presented.
► A preview of participants and the objectives for the 2011 Desert RATS are given.
► References provide sources for more detailed results.