For this assignment, please choose your topic. It can be any aspect of NextGen you are interested in. The
NextGen powerpoint lecture is a good place to start, so begin there.
Here are some other websites to get you started:
https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.mitre.org/centers/center-for-advanced-aviation-system-development/who-we-are (Links to an
external site.)
https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/how_nextgen_works/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/inspector-generals-report-says-the-faa-has-bungled-a-36-billionproject/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.mitre.org/publications/project-stories/faa-and-mitre-collaborate-on-navigating-nextgen-to-newcapabilities (Links to an external site.)
Now, you can choose how you present this to me. You can write a paper (should be 2-3pages).
What you need to say:
1) What it is -what is the name of the NextGen project you have chosen? (15 points)
2) Explain its history - why is it being implemented? What problem is it solving? Make a case for why it is
necessary. (35 points)
3) How does it work? What are the details? What is the timeline for the project? (35 points)
4) What is your own take on the topic you have chosen? This does not have to be a separate section, but can
be interspersed throughout the rest of the paper or presentation. For example, how do you think this might
change operations in the NAS? What do you think any next steps might be? Think critically about your topic
and offer your informed opinion. (15 points)
Sample Solution