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Overview:
NEXTOR is a world-class research consortium of government, universities and private industry
capable of addressing the needs of the National Airspace System (NAS) through basic research,
modeling and investment analysis. NEXTOR’s collaborative approach to addressing a wide range
of aviation problems provides diverse approaches to solving critical operational aviation problems
while promoting increased dialogue within the aviation community.
NEXTOR’s research team holds expertise in a wide range of technological areas, including:
- Air traffic management and control
- Safety data analysis
- Communications, data collection, and distribution
- Human Factors
- System Performance and Assessment Measures
- Aviation Economics
NEXTOR strives to conduct valuable research directly applicable to the four FAA Flight Plan Goals:
- Increased Safety: Achieve the lowest possible accident rate and constantly
improve safety.
- Greater Capacity: Work with local governments and airspace users to provide capacity
in the United States airspace system that meets projected demand in an environmentally
sound manner.
- International Leadership: Increase the safety and capacity of the global civil aerospace
system in an environmentally sound manner.
- Organizational Excellence: Ensure the success of the FAA's mission through stronger leadership,
a better trained workforce, enhanced cost-control measures, and improved decision making based on
reliable data.
Research summaries are categorized according to the FAA Fight Plan Goals. |
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