Will Promote The Safe, Efficient And Economical Operation Of Unmanned Systems
NOAA is establishing a new Unmanned Systems Operations Program to support the rapidly expanding use of these systems across the agency. The new program will promote the safe, efficient and economical operation of unmanned systems (UxS) NOAA uses to collect high-quality environmental data for the agency’s science, products and services.
“Unmanned airborne and maritime systems are transforming how we conduct earth science at NOAA.” Source: Retired Navy Rear Adm. Timothy Gallaudet, Ph.D., deputy NOAA administrator.
A turn in which an aircraft changes its direction at a rate of 3° per second (360° in 2 minutes) for low- or medium-speed aircraft. For high-speed aircraft, the standard rate turn is 1½° per second (360° in 4 minutes).
FAA Fact Sheet: The Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise (CLEEN) Program
CLEEN is the FAA’s principal environmental effort to accelerate development of new aircraft and engine technologies and advance alternative jet fuels. The program is a key element of the NextGen strategy to achieve environmental protection that allows for sustained aviation growth.
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