About Air Traffic Management eXploration
ATM-X Vision and Goal
The Air Traffic Management-eXploration, or ATM-X, project is a component of the Airspace Operations and Safety Program which resides in NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). ARMD aims to meet the future needs of aviation and its essential role in society. ATM-X will focus on pioneering innovative technologies, capabilities, and procedures to improve operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). These efforts will provide an all-access, safe, and efficient future aviation system that removes barriers and increases mobility for all users.
To achieve the vision for a transformed NAS, ATM-X is guided by the following vision and goal:
Vision
Accelerate the transformation to a digitally-integrated air transportation system that enables access and increases mobility for all users.
Goal
Catalyze the airspace community to provide an all-access, safe, and efficient airspace system through innovative solutions that remove barriers.
Operational Challenges
Emerging operators want to enter the airspace and cannot always fly their desired missions
Operational flexibility is inhibited by flight rules and procedures based on legacy technologies
Airspace Management Systems are centralized and slow to modernize
Emerging operations will increase controller workload without changes to airspace procedures or improved airspace automation
Project Strategy
Develop requirements for a scalable service-oriented architecture to accelerate NAS modernization
Improve operational flexibility with the development of user- informed airspace management services
Collaborate with diverse range of industry in NAS development
Increase the use of NAS information powered by advanced technology