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Aviation Systems Division

The Aviation Systems Division conducts research and development in two primary areas: air traffic management, and high-fidelity flight simulation. For air traffic management, researchers are creating and testing concepts to allow for up to three times today’s level of aircraft in the national airspace. 

Learn More About Us about Aviation Systems Division

Location

Ames Research Center

Founded

December 20, 1939

People

200

Division Chief

William Chan