Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZEA001N ATD
The B.2 Airspace Technology Demonstration (ATD) Project opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZEA001N ATD) is a NASA Headquarters discretionary grant solicitation released as Amendment 8 to the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2015 NASA Research Announcement (NRA). It was published in NSPIRES on October 13, 2015, and it invites research and development proposals that support NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration efforts, which are aimed at maturing and demonstrating technologies that can improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of the National Airspace System. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 43.002. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning NASA is broadly open to proposals from qualified applicants rather than limiting the competition to a narrow applicant type.
This amendment includes four specific subtopics under Appendix B.2, each targeting a different airspace modernization challenge where NASA is looking for practical, demonstrable outcomes rather than purely theoretical work. The first subtopic (2.1) calls for a feasibility study focused on identifying retrofit avionics solutions that can support multiple ADS-B In applications, with particular emphasis on the data interfaces needed to make those applications implementable. In practical terms, this is about determining how existing aircraft can be equipped or upgraded (without requiring brand-new avionics architectures) to take advantage of ADS-B In capabilities, and how the data should flow between avionics components, displays, and decision-support tools so the solutions are realistically deployable.
The second subtopic (2.2) seeks technologies that help indicate system status and interdependencies during complex non-normal situations. This area is aimed at improving how operators and/or automation understand what is happening when things do not go according to plan, especially when multiple systems interact and a failure or abnormal condition in one system can cascade into others. The intent is to develop or evaluate approaches that make it clearer what is working, what is degraded, what assumptions are no longer valid, and what downstream impacts might occur, so that decision-making under time pressure becomes more accurate and less error-prone.
The third subtopic (2.3) requests an assessment of the benefits and costs of integrating arrival, departure, and surface operations with ATD-2. This is essentially an evaluation effort: applicants are asked to analyze what improvements can be achieved (for example, throughput, reduced delays, better predictability, operational efficiency, or reduced fuel burn) when these phases of operation are integrated under the ATD-2 concept, and to weigh those benefits against the costs and practical considerations of implementation. The deliverable emphasis is on a structured benefits-and-costs picture that can inform whether and how integrated operational concepts should be pursued, transitioned, or scaled.
The fourth subtopic (2.4) focuses on analyzing common routing for multiple flights during severe weather events. This topic is aimed at understanding how flights can be coordinated around disruptive weather in ways that reduce complexity and improve efficiency, potentially by identifying shared or standardized route structures that many aircraft can use. The work implied here is analytical in nature, looking at how common-route strategies might perform during weather disruptions, what constraints and tradeoffs emerge, and what the operational impacts could be for airlines, air traffic management, and overall system performance.
In terms of deadlines, the solicitation required Notices of Intent (NOIs) by October 21, 2015, and full proposals by November 23, 2015. The grant mechanism indicates NASA intended to fund selected proposals through financial assistance awards rather than procurement contracts, and submissions were to be managed through NSPIRES as part of the broader ROA 2015 NRA framework.Apply for NNH15ZEA001N ATD
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "B.2 Airspace Technology Demonstration (ATD) Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2015-10-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-11-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the B.2 Airspace Technology Demonstration (ATD) Project opportunity?
The B.2 Airspace Technology Demonstration (ATD) Project opportunity is a NASA Headquarters discretionary grant solicitation released as Amendment 8 to the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2015 NASA Research Announcement (NRA). It invites research and development proposals that support NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration efforts to mature and demonstrate technologies that improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH15ZEA001N ATD.
Where and when was this opportunity published?
This opportunity was published in NSPIRES on October 13, 2015.
What is the broader solicitation this amendment belongs to?
It is part of the ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2015 NASA Research Announcement (NRA), issued as Amendment 8 under Appendix B.2.
What is the overall goal of NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration efforts in this opportunity?
The goal is to mature and demonstrate practical technologies that can improve National Airspace System performance, safety, and efficiency, emphasizing demonstrable outcomes rather than purely theoretical work.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 43.002.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning NASA is broadly open to proposals from qualified applicants and does not limit the competition to a narrow applicant type.
What submission system is used for this solicitation?
Submissions were to be managed through NSPIRES as part of the broader ROA 2015 NRA framework.
What are the key deadlines mentioned for this opportunity?
The solicitation required Notices of Intent (NOIs) by October 21, 2015, and full proposals by November 23, 2015.
What is a Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline for this solicitation?
The Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline was October 21, 2015.
What is the full proposal deadline for this solicitation?
The full proposal deadline was November 23, 2015.
What type of award does NASA intend to use for selected proposals?
The grant mechanism indicates NASA intended to fund selected proposals through financial assistance awards rather than procurement contracts.
How many subtopics are included under Appendix B.2 in this amendment?
This amendment includes four specific subtopics under Appendix B.2.
Is NASA looking for theoretical research or practical demonstrations?
The subtopics target airspace modernization challenges where NASA is looking for practical, demonstrable outcomes rather than purely theoretical work.
What does Subtopic 2.1 focus on?
Subtopic 2.1 calls for a feasibility study to identify retrofit avionics solutions that can support multiple ADS-B In applications, with particular emphasis on the data interfaces needed to make those applications implementable.
What is meant by "retrofit avionics solutions" in Subtopic 2.1?
It refers to determining how existing aircraft can be equipped or upgraded to take advantage of ADS-B In capabilities without requiring entirely new avionics architectures.
What role do data interfaces play in Subtopic 2.1?
The emphasis is on how data should flow between avionics components, displays, and decision-support tools so that multiple ADS-B In applications can be realistically implemented and deployed.
What does Subtopic 2.2 seek to develop or evaluate?
Subtopic 2.2 seeks technologies that help indicate system status and interdependencies during complex non-normal situations, improving how operators and/or automation understand cascading effects when multiple systems interact under abnormal conditions.
What types of situations are considered "complex non-normal situations" in Subtopic 2.2?
These are situations where things do not go according to plan, including failures or abnormal conditions in one system that can affect other systems, creating interdependent and time-sensitive decision-making challenges.
What outcomes are intended for Subtopic 2.2?
The intent is to make it clearer what is working, what is degraded, which assumptions are no longer valid, and what downstream impacts might occur, so decisions under time pressure become more accurate and less error-prone.
What does Subtopic 2.3 ask applicants to do?
Subtopic 2.3 requests an assessment of the benefits and costs of integrating arrival, departure, and surface operations with ATD-2, producing a structured benefits-and-costs picture to inform whether and how integrated operational concepts should be pursued, transitioned, or scaled.
What kinds of benefits are referenced in Subtopic 2.3?
Examples mentioned include improved throughput, reduced delays, better predictability, greater operational efficiency, and reduced fuel burn when operations are integrated under the ATD-2 concept.
What is the main deliverable emphasis in Subtopic 2.3?
The emphasis is on a structured benefits-and-costs picture that addresses improvements alongside costs and practical implementation considerations.
What does Subtopic 2.4 focus on?
Subtopic 2.4 focuses on analyzing common routing for multiple flights during severe weather events, examining how shared or standardized route structures might reduce complexity and improve efficiency during weather disruptions.
Is Subtopic 2.4 primarily analytical or implementation-focused?
The work implied for Subtopic 2.4 is analytical, looking at performance of common-route strategies during weather disruptions, constraints and tradeoffs, and operational impacts for airlines, air traffic management, and overall system performance.
How do the subtopics relate to modernization of the National Airspace System?
Each subtopic targets a specific modernization challenge: enabling ADS-B In retrofit capabilities (2.1), improving understanding and decision-making during non-normal system interactions (2.2), evaluating integrated operations benefits and costs under ATD-2 (2.3), and improving routing strategies during severe weather disruptions (2.4).
Is this opportunity described as a procurement contract or a grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant solicitation, with NASA intending to make financial assistance awards rather than procurement contracts.
What is the stated focus area of the ATD project within this amendment?
The focus is on airspace technology demonstration activities that mature and demonstrate technologies to improve performance, safety, and efficiency in the National Airspace System.
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