![]() ![]() The Tech Center’s Airport Facilities Tower Integration Laboratory features a unique tower simulation system that can create a 360-degree airport view for any city to evaluate potential tower sites and determine if clear and unobstructed views of the airport surfaces and approach paths are visible from the various tower control positions. The savings come because the research identifies the optimum height for the tower cab, and reduces any unnecessary overbuilding.įAA human factors specialists from headquarters, Great Lakes Region system analysts and tower simulation specialists at the Tech Center, along with specialists from the Army Research Laboratory (Adelphi, MD) developed a methodology to measure the improvement in controller visibility that can be gained by modifying planned tower height at different locations on the airport surface. To ensure that new towers enhance airport and air traffic safety while still being cost effective, FAA human factors and tower simulation specialists researched ways to improve tower siting (height and location) procedures.įor an investment of about $150,000 in research funds, the FAA is saving an estimated $5 million in airport tower construction costs per year. Each new tower costs millions of dollars to construct at an average price of $40,000 per foot of height. Innovative FAA research in selecting and designing sites and specifications for air traffic control towers has resulted in dramatic benefits in enhanced safety and in money saved to the agency.Įvery year, the FAA builds an average of seven new air traffic control towers around the country. Demonstrate subject matter expertise in air traffic control procedures, equipment, facilities, terminology and technology to business case and Investment, Planning, and Analysis teams.Ĭommunicate complex knowledge of air traffic control to diverse audiences and in a manner that supports a wide range of analysis.New ATC Tower Siting Technology to Enhance Safety, Cost Savings.Provide expert analysis to the FAA to help identify, analyze, coordinate, resolve, and report the resolution of implementation issues generated by Capital Investment Plan Provide expert analysis to the FAA to support the development of site implementation and transition planning for National and Regional, Facilities and Equipment, and Capital Investment Plan projects.Provide expert analysis to Air Traffic Control Centers, Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) Towers, and Air Traffic Services (ATS) Headquarters and Regional offices in support of various Nextgen modernization initiatives.This includes, but is not limited to research, analysis, and assessment supporting the development of systems, standards, policies, published rules, and procedures. In addition, the candidate will be involved in Aviation, Innovation, and New Entrants related activities that fall outside the AMS Lifecycle Management Policy. Forecasting and business/financial/information management.System Life Extension Program/Technical Refresh planning,.System development and implementation planning and management, System acquisition program planning and management,.This exciting and diverse work includes technical, financial, and programmatic support services, and other aviation-related support services that fall within the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS) Lifecycle Management Policy activities, including but not limited to: ![]()
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