Stockton Aviation Research & Technology Park Overview Joseph M. Sheairs, Sr. Executive Director
Introduction Industry, Academia, and Government collaboration dedicated to the advancement of aviation sciences, products, and systems through public/private research and development activities State-of-the-Art, high technology, integrated, dynamic research environment to support collaboration Focused on technologies and innovations for domestic and global aviation Work closely with the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Integrate with the FAA research facilities and laboratories 2
Vision The Stockton Aviation Research &Technology Park will emerge in New Jersey as a collaborative, full-service, aviation research facility capable of supporting advanced R&D, product innovation, commercialization, and operations research for the international aviation community. 3
Mission To promote sustained economic growth and job creation throughout New Jersey and the nation by implementing and operating a cooperative, state-of-the-art aviation Research Park that will support the evolution of the Next Generation NAS environment while fostering innovation and cooperation between industry, academia, and Government. 4
Location Atlantic City International Airport FAA WHTC Stockton Aviation Research & Technology Park, Inc. 101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway, NJ 08205 5
Features Located on 55 acres leased from the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) 7 multi-story buildings with over 400,000 square feet of research facilities Advanced communications infrastructure Connectivity to FAA data, systems, and laboratories Small business incubator facilities Part of the FAA WJHTC campus that includes Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Lab Federal Air Marshal Services Training Facility United States Coast Guard Station Atlantic City Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) NJ Air National Guard 177 th Air Wing 6
Research Activities Collaborative Activities Advanced Technology Assessments Product Incubation and Innovation Prototype Development and Assessments Product Commercialization Operational Readiness Assessments Proof-of-Concept Studies Operations Research Planned Laboratories Integrated Collaborative Environment Airport Simulation Facility Cyber Security Lab UAS Integration Lab Member Proprietary Labs 7
Sample Project 8
Moving Forward
Short-Term Activities Update major plans and procedures Coordinate with Local, County, State & Federal Officials Prepare to assume the Master Lease Coordinate with New Vistas (Master Developer) Update Park Infrastructure and Building layout Finalize Tenant Approval Processes Secure sources of funding Membership Agreements Grants Actively recruit new members and tenants Identify & Occupy Virtual SARTP Facilities Establish Advisory Teams Begin Operations and Research Activities 10
Long-Term Activities Complete Long-range planning of buildings Buildings and Structures FAA Laboratories Infrastructure between WJHTC and Building 1 Infrastructure throughout the SARTP Assume the Master Lease Construction & Occupancy Full Scale SARTP Operations Conduct Research & Development of advanced ideas and technologies; Support innovation and commercialization of new products; Advance aviation sciences and systems; and Create and sustain economic growth. 11
Joseph M. Sheairs, Sr. Executive Director Office 609-626-6046 Cell 609-922-3612 Fax 609-626-3480