(a) Objective.—The Airspace Systems Research program shall pursue research and development to enable revolutionary improvements to and modernization of the National Airspace System, as well as to enable the introduction of new systems for vehicles that can take advantage of an improved, modern air transportation system.
(b) Alignment.—Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall align the projects of the Airspace Systems Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Integrated Plan.
Structure US Code
Title 51— NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle IV— Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
SUBCHAPTER II— HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
§ 40111. Fundamental research program
§ 40112. Research and technology programs
§ 40113. Airspace systems research
§ 40114. Aviation safety and security research
§ 40115. Aviation weather research
§ 40116. University-based Centers for Research on Aviation Training