2017 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 159 - Space Exploration, Technology, and Science
Subchapter VIII - Aeronautics and Space Technology
Sec. 18401 - Aeronautics research goals
| 42 U.S.C. § 18401 (2017) |
| §18401. Aeronautics research goals |
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The Administrator should ensure that NASA maintains a strong aeronautics research portfolio ranging from fundamental research through systems research with specific research goals, including the following: (1) Airspace capacityNASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the current travel demand by 2025. The Directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and shall pursue research related to alternative fuels. The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation's current and future air transportation system. |
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(Pub. L. 111–267, title IX, §902, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.) |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 159 - SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE SUBCHAPTER VIII - AERONAUTICS AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY Sec. 18401 - Aeronautics research goals |
| section 18401 |
| 2017 |
| January 12, 2018 |
| No |
| standard |
| 124 Stat. 2835 |
| Public Law 111-267 |
