RITA | Table 4-6. Milestones for Next Generation Technologies and Systems

Table 4-6. Milestones for Next Generation Technologies and Systems

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	x	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