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2 Organizational Challenges in Wake Turbulence Research
Pages 24-28

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... The resulting roadmaps not only should guide federal wake turbulence research, but also should take into account the work of foreign agencies and universities, as well as relevant nonwake research performed by other entities to exploit synergistic work and identify potential partnerships. Gaps and duplication of effort should be avoided; investment requirements and milestones, risk mitigation, and acceptance or elimination processes should be under 24
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From page 25...
... Such a leader would be able to provide and defend a business plan that can accomplish the complex requirements of research, applied technologies, and procedural changes while demonstrating that the value of the endeavor is clear, even when compared to the many programs competing for the same limited funds. A recognized priority is a valuable asset for obtaining adequate and predictable funding and for protecting important programs in the face of budget cuts. The leader would help determine which federal government and civilian organizations or other resources are most appropriate and necessary for accomplishing the goal.
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From page 26...
... • Resource allocations across functional lines of involved agencies should be coordinated among all agencies involved in this work. Better coordination of the many independent entities that are currently studying wake turbulence characteristics, dynamic predictive capabilities, sensor and display development, and adaptive procedures will be important.  Until recently, NASA provided essential fundamental wake turbulence research in partnership with the FAA.
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From page 27...
... Because of its expertise, NASA should continue to conduct medium- to long-term fundamental research, including wake vortex modeling and wake vortex alleviation work at a level of effort sufficient to achieve NextGen goals. get the community talking The wake turbulence issue and its relationship to a safe increase in airspace capacity spans a large number of disciplines -- a community.
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From page 28...
... Further, it is more likely that any spacing modification will be accepted because there will be reduced confusion, misunderstanding, and speculation over spacing changes. This challenge can be met if the agency that ultimately conducts the wake vortex research makes a strong and earnest outreach effort and maintains that communication throughout the research period.
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