air transportation system, promote the security of the Nation, protect the 
environment, and retain the leadership of the United States in global avia-
tion. 
§ 40103. Cooperation with other agencies on aeronautics ac-
tivities 
The Administrator shall coordinate, as appropriate, the Administration’s 
aeronautics activities with relevant programs in the Department of Trans-
portation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce, and 
the Department of Homeland Security, including the activities of the Next 
Generation Air Transportation System Joint Planning and Development Of-
fice established under section 709 of the Vision 100—Century of Aviation 
Reauthorization Act (Public Law 108–176, 49 U.S.C. 40101 note). 
§ 40104. Cooperation among Mission Directorates 
Research and development activities performed by the Aeronautics Re-
search Mission Directorate with the primary objective of assisting in the de-
velopment of a flight project in another Mission Directorate shall be funded 
by the Mission Directorate seeking assistance. 
SUBCHAPTER II—HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 
§ 40111. Fundamental research program 
(a) OBJECTIVE.—In order to ensure that the Nation maintains needed 
capabilities in fundamental areas of aeronautics research, the Administrator 
shall establish a program of long-term fundamental research in aeronautical 
sciences and technologies that is not tied to specific development projects. 
(b) OPERATION.—The Administrator shall conduct the program under 
this section, in part by awarding grants to institutions of higher education. 
The Administrator shall encourage the participation of institutions of higher 
education located in States that participate in the Experimental Program 
to Stimulate Competitive Research. All grants to institutions of higher edu-
cation under this section shall be awarded through merit review. 
§ 40112. Research and technology programs 
(a) SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.—The Ad-
ministrator may establish an initiative with the objective of developing and 
demonstrating, in a relevant environment, airframe and propulsion tech-
nologies to enable efficient, economical overland flight of supersonic civil 
transport aircraft with no significant impact on the environment. 
(b) ROTORCRAFT AND OTHER RUNWAY-INDEPENDENT AIR VEHICLES.— 
The Administrator may establish a rotorcraft and other runway-independent 
air vehicles initiative with the objective of developing and demonstrating im-
proved safety, noise, and environmental impact in a relevant environment. 
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(c) HYPERSONICS
RESEARCH.—The Administrator may establish a 
hypersonics research program with the objective of exploring the science and 
technology of hypersonic flight using air-breathing propulsion concepts, 
through a mix of theoretical work, basic and applied research, and develop-
ment of flight research demonstration vehicles. The program may also in-
clude the transition to the hypersonic range of Mach 3 to Mach 5. 
(d) REVOLUTIONARY AERONAUTICAL CONCEPTS.—The Administrator 
may establish a research program which covers a unique range of subsonic, 
fixed wing vehicles and propulsion concepts. This research is intended to 
push technology barriers beyond current subsonic technology. Propulsion 
concepts include advanced materials, morphing engines, hybrid engines, and 
fuel cells. 
(e) FUEL CELL-POWERED AIRCRAFT RESEARCH.— 
(1) OBJECTIVE.—The Administrator may establish a fuel cell-pow-
ered aircraft research program whose objective shall be to develop and 
test concepts to enable a hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft that would 
have no hydrocarbon or nitrogen oxide emissions into the environment. 
(2) APPROACH.—The Administrator may establish a program of 
competitively awarded grants available to teams of researchers that 
may include the participation of individuals from universities, industry, 
and government for the conduct of this research. 
(f) MARS AIRCRAFT RESEARCH.— 
(1) OBJECTIVE.—The Administrator may establish a Mars Aircraft 
project whose objective shall be to develop and test concepts for an 
uncrewed aircraft that could operate for sustained periods in the at-
mosphere of Mars. 
(2) APPROACH.—The Administrator may establish a program of 
competitively awarded grants available to teams of researchers that 
may include the participation of individuals from universities, industry, 
and government for the conduct of this research. 
§ 40113. Airspace systems research 
(a) OBJECTIVE.—The Airspace Systems Research program shall pursue 
research and development to enable revolutionary improvements to and mod-
ernization of the National Airspace System, as well as to enable the intro-
duction of new systems for vehicles that can take advantage of an improved, 
modern air transportation system. 
(b) ALIGNMENT.—Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the 
Administrator shall align the projects of the Airspace Systems Research 
program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint Planning 
and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation System Inte-
grated Plan. 
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§ 40114. Aviation safety and security research 
(a) OBJECTIVE.—The Aviation Safety and Security Research program 
shall pursue research and development activities that directly address the 
safety and security needs of the National Airspace System and the aircraft 
that fly in it. The program shall develop prevention, intervention, and miti-
gation technologies aimed at causal, contributory, or circumstantial factors 
of aviation accidents. 
(b) ALIGNMENT.—Not later than 1 year after December 30, 2005, the 
Administrator shall align the projects of the Aviation Safety and Security 
Research program so that they directly support the objectives of the Joint 
Planning and Development Office’s Next Generation Air Transportation 
System Integrated Plan. 
§ 40115. Aviation weather research 
The Administrator may carry out a program of collaborative research 
with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on convective 
weather events, with the goal of significantly improving the reliability of 2- 
hour to 6-hour aviation weather forecasts. 
§ 40116. University-based Centers for Research on Aviation 
Training 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall award grants to institutions 
of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish one or more Centers 
for Research on Aviation Training under cooperative agreements with ap-
propriate Administration Centers. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Centers for Research on Aviation 
Training shall be to investigate the impact of new technologies and proce-
dures, particularly those related to the aircraft flight deck and to the air 
traffic management functions, on training requirements for pilots and air 
traffic controllers. 
(c) APPLICATION.—An institution of higher education (or a consortium 
of such institutions) seeking funding under this section shall submit an ap-
plication to the Administrator at such time, in such manner, and containing 
such information as the Administrator may require, including, at a min-
imum, a 5-year research plan. 
(d) AWARD DURATION.—An award made by the Administrator under this 
section shall be for a period of 5 years and may be renewed on the basis 
of— 
(1) satisfactory performance in meeting the goals of the research 
plan proposed in the application submitted under subsection (c); and 
(2) other requirements as specified by the Administrator. 
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SUBCHAPTER III—SCHOLARSHIPS 
§ 40131. Aeronautics scholarships 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall establish a program of 
scholarships for full-time graduate students who are United States citizens 
and are enrolled in, or have been accepted by and have indicated their inten-
tion to enroll in, accredited Masters degree programs in aeronautical engi-
neering or equivalent programs at institutions of higher education. Each 
such scholarship shall cover the costs of room, board, tuition, and fees, and 
may be provided for a maximum of 2 years. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 180 days after December 30, 
2005, the Administrator shall publish regulations governing the scholarship 
program under this section. 
(c) COOPERATIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.—Students who have been 
awarded a scholarship under this section shall have the opportunity for paid 
employment at one of the Administration Centers engaged in aeronautics re-
search and development during the summer prior to the first year of the 
student’s Masters program, and between the first and second year, if appli-
cable. 
SUBCHAPTER IV—DATA REQUESTS 
§ 40141. Aviation data requests 
The Administrator shall make available upon request satellite imagery 
and aerial photography of remote terrain that the Administration owns at 
the time of the request to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Admin-
istration or the Director of the Five Star Medallion Program, to assist and 
train pilots in navigating challenging topographical features of such terrain. 
CHAPTER 403—NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND 
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 
Sec. 
40301.
Purposes. 
40302.
Definitions. 
40303.
National space grant college and fellowship program. 
40304.
Grants or contracts. 
40305.
Specific national needs. 
40306.
Space grant college and space grant regional consortium. 
40307.
Space grant fellowship program. 
40308.
Space grant review panel. 
40309.
Availability of other Federal personnel and data. 
40310.
Designation or award to be on competitive basis. 
40311.
Continuing emphasis. 
§ 40301. Purposes 
The purposes of this chapter are to— 
(1) increase the understanding, assessment, development, and utiliza-
tion of space resources by promoting a strong educational base, respon-
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