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NASA has restructured its aeronautics programs, returning to
long-term investment in cutting-edge fundamental research in
traditional aeronautics disciplines. Four key objectives guide
this new focus:
1. Re-establish our commitment to mastering the science of subsonic
(rotary and fixed wing), supersonic, and hypersonic flight;
2. Preserve the Agency's research facilities, such as wind tunnels,
as national assets;
3. Focus research in areas that are appropriate to NASA's unique
capabilities; and
4. Directly address the fundamental research needs of the Next
Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) in partnership
with the member agencies of the Joint Planning and Development
Office (JPDO).
During 2006 a four-step process will be used to define the Aeronautics
research programs.
Step 1: Each research program has assessed its long-term research
needs and goals, and has established a technical roadmap to
accomplish those goals. Technical milestones are being prioritized
based on NASA’s unique strengths and capabilities. Completed
Step 2: NASA will solicit information on key areas of interest
from the external community and determine opportunities for
collaboration through program-specific RFIs
issued January 3, 2006. Completed
Step 3: Field centers will establish NASA research teams to
develop research proposals for each of the programs. The responses
to the RFIs will provide important source material to the NASA
research teams, and will be used to establish specific collaborative
partnerships as part of their proposals for selection by NASA
Headquarters.
Step 4: NASA intends to issue NASA
Research Announcements to solicit proposals for foundational
research in areas where NASA needs to enhance its core capabilities.
NASA anticipates that educational institutions, non-profit organizations,
and industry engaged in foundational research will be the primary
recipients of awards under the NRA.
ARMD Programs
+ Fundamental
Aeronautics Program
+ Airspace
Systems Program
+
Aviation Safety Program
+ Aeronautics
Test Program
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