NASA Awards Sensis NextGen Contract

Sensis is leading an industry team that will employ modeling and simulation capabilities to examine the effect new aircraft types may have on emerging NextGen efficiency, safety and environmental solutions. “This project lies at the intersection of exciting developments in aircraft designs and the significant changes to the NAS that lie ahead,” said Marc Viggiano, Sensis Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. “This research will provide the framework to ensure that these new aircraft types and their anticipated effects on the NAS are provided for in the ongoing development of NextGen solutions that address capacity, efficiency, environmental performance, safety and security.”The project’s goals are to understand the trade-offs involved for both vehicles and air traffic management in order to offer recommendations for NASA’s Airspace Systems Program, guidance for future vehicle technology research to the Fundamental Aeronautics Program and recommendations for the Aviation Safety Program.  In addition, the project will deliver research and specific design recommendations to the JPDO for inclusion in future refinements of NextGen. Teamed with Sensis are Georgia Tech, CSSI, ATAC, L-3 Communications, Honeywell and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.