> The NASA Aviation Safety Research Initiative will include an element
> tosupport research to improve safety by improving human performance
> through more effective training. The training research element will
> support both intramural work at NASA research centers and grants to
> outside
> organizations. This element will address operations in Part 121, Part
> 135,and Part 91 and may include training for aircrew and for ground
> personnel. Because the range of needs and opportunities for training
> research is broad,we must identify the most urgent topics to have the
> greatest impact on
> safety with this modest-sized program. NASA is coordinating this
> program with the FAA and the DOD so that the areas we fund complement
> and leverage the programs funded by these agencies.
>
> WE NEED YOUR HELP!
>
> We are soliciting suggestions, especially from those in the
> operational communities:
>
> What do you think are the most urgent needs for training that would
> substantially improve the safety of aviation operations?
>
> Please focus on topics for which existing knowledge is inadequate and
> thus require research, and consider especially topics that will have a
> long-term impact. Your comments do not have to be formal or elaborate;
> all we need is your perception of an operational need and why it is
> important.
>
> This request is not a request for research proposals; we cannot accept
> them at this stage. Our task now is to determine operational needs.
> The input we receive from the operational communities will help us
> shape the priorities and approach of the program. We will use this
> assessment of operational
> needs to prepare a solicitation for research proposals to be issued
> later. When we do solicit research proposals we will encourage
> researchers to form partnerships with organizations in the operational
> community so that the research will be operationally relevant and the
> results of the research can
> be readily implemented.
>
> Also, please give us your mailing address if you would like to be on
> our mailing list for announcements about future activities in this
> program.
>
> Please address your comments and suggestions to:
>
> Rebecca Chute
> email: rchute_at_mail.arc.nasa.gov
> phone: (650)604-0771
> fax: (650)604-3729
> mail: NASA Ames Research Center
> Mail-Stop 262-4
> Moffett Field CA 94035-1000
>
> Key Dismukes, Ph.D.
>
> Chief Scientist for Aviation Human Factors
>
> You may also visit our Web site for future updates:
> http://olias.arc.nasa.gov/training/
>
> Rebecca D. Chute
> NASA Ames Research Center
> Mail Stop 262-4
> Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
> Phone: 650-604-0771
> Fax: 650-604-3729
> email: rchute_at_mail.arc.nasa.gov
> ** Please note new area code **
Yes i would be interested in the program.
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