Date: October 16, 2006 Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Research and Technology Park of New Jersey (ARTP) Presented to: American Society for Quality

Date: October 16, 2006

Federal AviationAdministration

Aviation Research and Technology Park of New Jersey (ARTP)

Presented to:

American Society for Quality

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Aviation Research and Technology ParkOctober 16, 2006

Overview:

• Who are we?• What are we proposing?• What is an ARTP?• What is the purpose of the ARTP?• Why is an ARTP needed?• Who is the JPOD, and What’s Their Purpose?• How will the ARTP support the JPDO/NGATS?• What is the Relationship Between the ARTP and WJHTC? • Location and Physical Aspects? • Proposed 55 Acre Site• What Progress Has Been Made To Date?• What Are The Benefits?• Who Are The Beneficiaries?



Who are we?• An organization founded nearly 2 years ago to reverse the drain of

technology and talented resources from southern NJ, through the creation of an Aviation Research and Technology Park. The organization is currently comprised of:

– FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center– Richard Stockton College of New Jersey– NJ Aviation Research & Technology Consortium– Atlantic County Executive Office– Atlantic County Improvement Authority– Casino Reinvestment Development Authority– NJ Economic Development Authority– Atlantic County Regional Chamber of Commerce– NJ Commerce & Economic Growth Commission– South Jersey Economic Development District



What are we proposing?

• The development of an Aviation Research and Technology Park (ARTP)



What is an ARTP?• A high-technology, integrated, dynamic

aviation research facility:– Research laboratories, conference facilities &

classrooms

– To be located on land owned by the FAA, adjacent to the William J. Hughes Technical Center

– A separate research institution that can respond to both today’s, and future air transportation concerns

• Will provide national and international leadership in aviation research and technologies, building upon the Technical Center’s legacy and renowned reputation



What is the purpose of the ARTP?

• To deliver cutting edge aviation security, safety, and information research and technologies

• To support the FAA’s mission, “to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world,” through: – Innovative aviation research and technology via cross-

fertilization of ideas across related disciplines – Collaboration among government, public, private and

academic entities– Attracting and retaining the brightest minds (nationally &

internationally) to address future air transportation concerns



Why is an ARTP needed?

• The volume of air travel / transportation is expected to double over the next 10 years, or even triple by the year 2025

• The current NAS, and supporting infrastructure was simply not designed to handle the voluminous increases anticipated

• It is expected that the NAS will have to be redesigned from the ground up

• The JPDO was created to oversee redesign of the NAS



Who is the JPDO, and What’s Their Purpose?

• Was created via Public Law & Executive Order, and consists of: DoT, FAA, NASA, DHS, DoD and DoC

• Established to collectively support development of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) …… redesign of the NAS!

• Assigned to evaluate promising technologies, and to recommend ways in which the system can be redesigned to handle the increased volumes, while minimizing travel delays, and ensure passenger safety



How Will the ARTP Support JPDO/NGATS?

• As promising technologies are identified, they will first have to be evaluated and tested (simulation, modeling, and rapid prototype capabilities)

• Some of these technologies can best be evaluated at the FAA Technical Center

• Others will require specialized laboratories / facilities created specifically for this purpose



What is the Relationship Between the ARTP and the WJHTC? Will collectively, provide premier, state-of-the art laboratories / facilities to:− Support today’s aviation system− Deliver cutting edge technology to meet the demands of

tomorrow’s Next Generation Air Transportation System– Meet transitional needs and provide a path to get to the future– Look ahead without losing sight of where we are today– Build upon the 40+ year legacy of the Technical Center’s aviation advancements– Build upon the national and international reputation of the

Technical Center *

* FAA will retain oversight authority for the ARTP



Location and Physical Aspects?

• Located on 55 acres, upon the perimeter of the FAA Technical Center

• Campus like environment consisting of multiple structures: – Laboratories– Research structures / facilities– Lecture halls & conference facilities– Smart classrooms / training facilities

• Allows both virtual and physical access to federal laboratories



Proposed 55 Acre Site:



What Progress Has Been Made To Date?

• Completed appraisal of proposed site• Researched other research parks• Cooperative ARTP organization formed - 501 (C) 3• MOU to create the ARTP• MOU to commission feasibility study / master plan

– Funds committed for study from multiple parties– Request for proposal advertised by the Atlantic County

Improvement Authority– Wallace, Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) selected as the vend

• Appropriation Request via Congressman LoBiondo



What are the Benefits?

• Research and development of innovative solutions (air traffic delays, safety, security)

• Information and technology sharing

• Cooperative use of federal laboratories

• Enhanced educational opportunities

• University grants

• National and international recognition

• Economic & technological benefits

• Creation of approximately 400 high-tech Jobs!



Who Benefits?• FAA and William J. Hughes Technical Center

• Joint Planning and Development Office

• Other government agencies

• State of New Jersey, and surrounding Counties

• Aviation industry

• Flying public

• Academic institutions

• International partners

• Private citizens (through cooperative educational programs)

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Date: October 16, 2006 Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Research and Technology Park of New Jersey (ARTP) Presented to: American Society for Quality