NASA/FAA ADVANCED GENERAL AVIATION TRANSPORTATION EXPERIMENTS (AGATE) TRAINING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY WORK PACKAGE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP POC NASA Langley Research Center, Industry Assistance Office, Mail Stop 144, Hampton, VA 23681-0001. The NASA General Aviation (GA) Element of the Advanced Subsonic Technology Program will sponsor a technology development program planning workshop on July 27, 1995. The purpose of this workshop is to continue development of an industry/university/government partnership for development of advanced general aviation transportation system capabilities. The GA Program is implemented through a public-private joint R&D venture under the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments (AGATE) Alliance, Joint Sponsored Research Agreement (JSRA) Terms and conditions. The goals of the program are to dramatically improve the safety, affordability, reliability, utility, ease-of-use, and environmental compatibility of general aviation transportation aircraft. NASA will coordinate this program in cooperation with other federal agencies and in partnership with industry and universities to develop advanced concepts and databases to support design guidelines, system standards, and certification methods for small business and personal transportation aircraft. This partnership will plan, develop, and conduct the AGATE projects to integrate emerging navigation, displays, computer, digital communications, flight and propulsion controls, training systems, and surveillance technologies. A core of partners presently exists in the AGATE Consortium. The planned workshop will define the AGATE partnership with the training industries. The purpose of this workshop includes establishment of the objectives of the AGATE Training Technologies Work Package, and a task-based organizational structure. Technology topics for discussion will include: (1) cockpit - based onboard training systems, (2) computer-based training desktop devices, (3) simulation (4) virtual environment systems (5) expert system. Interested organizations should submit an expression of interest and a statement of qualification, including: willingness to make cash and/or in-kind contributions to the technology development effort (human resources, equipment, facilities, funds), experience and competence in the development of general aviation training systems technologies, related manufacturing and/or production capabilities, track record in similar ventures, marketing organization (including resources and capabilities to support this venture), and financial condition of the firm. The deadline for response to this announcement is July 1, 1995, the meeting attendance will be limited. You must be a U.S. citizen to attend or have an official proof of U.S. residency (green card). Workshop participation will be by invitation only. Invitation to participate in the workshop does not constitute intent by the Government to fund specific organizations. Future opportunities are planned for organizations not invited to the workshop to become involved in the AGATE Consortium. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by NASA nor will NASA pay for the information solicited. Please submit request to attend and statement of interest and qualifications by mail or FAX to the Short-Haul (General Aviation/Commuter) Office, NASA Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 261, Hampton, VA 23681-0001, FAX to (804) 864-8864. Invitation to participate will be by return FAX, please include your FAX number.

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