Airspace Operations and Safety Program
Integrated/Arrival/Departure/Surface Operations
Project Description
Integrated/Arrival/Departure/Surface Operations develops and delivers an integrated metroplex traffic manager to the FAA NextGen and Air Traffic Organizations, flight operators, and airport operators, that leverages NASA, FAA and industry technologies to enable simultaneous improvement of the predictability and efficiency of arrival, departure and surface operations.
More »Anticipated Benefits
ATD-2 alleviates airport surface congestion by advising controllers to hold some departing flights at the gate instead of having the flights wait in long departure queues at the end of the runway. Shifting some of the departure wait time from the taxiway to the gate saves fuel, reduces emissions, and gives airlines and passengers more options in the period prior to pushback.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
| American Airlines | Supporting Organization | Industry | |
| Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) | Supporting Organization | Industry | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | Supporting Organization | Other US Government | Washington, District of Columbia |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Association | Supporting Organization | Industry |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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North Carolina
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Texas
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Virginia
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