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Transportation Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan
Table 4-6. Milestones for Next Generation Technologies and Systems
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Research Product or Information Gained
FY 07-08
FY 09-10
Center for Advanced Aviation Systems Development
Investigate and expand use of GPS and advanced navigation systems
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x
National Plan for Transformation of Air Transportation
Update and carry out an integrated plan for the NGATS
x
x
Exploratory Advanced Research
Explore data analysis techniques for system condition and performance monitoring
x
Explore and develop enabling network and sensor technologies, modeling capabilities, and systems analysis techniques, e.g.,TRANSIMS
x
Train Control
Develop Positive Train Control systems to prevent collisions, overspeed conditions, exceeding movement authority, and other human errors
x
x
Navigation and Spectrum Policy
Support operation of the National Space-Based PNT Coordination Office
x
Develop long-term implementation plans for integrated PNT technologies
x
Examine potential transportation applications for space-based technologies
x
Commercial Remote Sensing
Validate faster methods for infrastructure condition assessment
x
Develop technology application guidelines for mitigating congestion caused by
x
infrastructure maintenance and repair
Validate space-based technology application for freight flow management
x