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The Airspace Systems Program (ASP) performs foundational research to
enable the development of revolutionary improvements to, and
modernization of, the National Airspace System. This research allows
existing aircraft to reduce their environmental impacts and the
introduction of new systems for vehicles whose operation can take
advantage of the improved, modern air traffic management system.
The benefit to the flying public from ASP research will be realized as a
reduction in doorstep-to-destination trip duration and a cleaner
environment. ASP research is focused to achieve the vision of Next
Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) by developing
capabilities that:
- Accommodate projected growth in air traffic while preserving and enhancing safety.
- Provide all airspace system users more flexibility and efficiency in the use of airports, airspace and aircraft.
- Meet our civil aviation, national defense and homeland security needs as a national priority.
- Maintain pace with a continually evolving scientific and technical environment.
ASP has a leadership role in NASA’s partnership with other agencies
supporting the Joint Development and Planning Office (JPDO). NASA was
designated a core government team member of the JPDO in Vision 100
Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108-176). Vision 100
established the JPDO to engage multiple agencies that would collaborate
to plan, develop and implement NextGen. By law, the JPDO is comprised of
members from the Departments of Transportation, Defense, Commerce and
Homeland Security together with the Federal Aviation Administration and
NASA. ASP works with all partner agencies of the JPDO as appropriate.
Airspace Systems Program Projects
+ Concepts and Technology Development Project
For questions about CTD, contact Rudy Aquilina.
+ Systems Analysis, Integration & Evaluation Project
For questions about SAIE, contact Mike Madson.
Additional Program Information
"Solving Aviation's Challenges Through NASA Innovation" KSC Briefing
As part of the "What's Next for NASA?" briefings leading up to the final
shuttle launch, on July 6, 2011, Ed Waggoner, Integrated Systems
Research program director, and John Cavolowsky, Airspace Systems program
director, briefed the media on NASA's aeronautics research and how it
will benefit the public. (60 minutes)
+ View Video
Aeronautics Public Lecture, NASA Ames Research Center
In the fall of 2010, researchers briefed a public audience about the
work being done by NASA to improve the flow of air traffic into and out
of airports. Includes simulations of air traffic impacted by weather or
congestion around airports. (Note: this video originates from an online
learning web server and the screen size is small.)
+ View Video
Airspace Systems Program Quarterly Newsletter
This newsletter reports on NASA airspace systems' research activities, presentations, partnerships and meetings.
+ January-March 2012 [PDF]
+ 2011 Newsletters (Click to open and close panel)
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