Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Technology Policy

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Mission Statement

IEEE-USA's Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Technology Policy (CTATP) was chartered to contribute to the formulation of sound aeronautics and astronautics technology legislation, regulation and policy in the United States.  The committee's scope has been expanded to include aviation, intelligent transportation and other air, space and ground transportation related issues.  The committee also coordinates IEEE-USA's participation in the Aviation R&D Coalition.


Priority Issues

The following priority issues have been identified for committee focus in 2005:

  • NASA General Mission
  • Repair Hubble Space Telescope
  • Aerospace Research and Development

Position Statements

CTATP has developed the following current IEEE-USA position statements:


Policy Communications


Committee Organization

IEEE-USA members are invited to serve on the committee to assist with the activities and message of CTAP: 

Chair: Steve Bonk
Staff:  Bill Williams


Meeting Schedule

The Committee's schedule of meetings for 2005 is as follows:

  • January 26
  • March 16
  • May 25
  • TBA

Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the IEEE-USA Conference Room, 2001 L Street, N.W, Suite 700 in Washington, DC.  


How to Participate

The Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Policy (CTAP) invites IEEE U.S. members who have an interest in public policy coupled with expertise in the field of aerospace, astronautics, aviation technology, and/or other transportation modes (including surface transportation, rail and Maglev) and who are willing to be active contributors to the committee's activities to join the committee as an Internet Corresponding Member. As an ICM, you will be invited to recommend committee activities, comment on draft position statements and testimonies, and otherwise participate in the business of the committee. To become an ICM, please complete and submit the following information:

FULL NAME
IEEE MEMBER #
E-MAIL ADDRESS
INTEREST/EXPERIENCE
Please provide a brief (no more than 250 word) description of your interest and expertise in this area.

For more information on the IEEE-USA Committee on Transportation and Aerospace Policy, its meetings and activities, and how you can participate, please contact:

Bill Williams
IEEE-USA
2001 L Street, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036-5104
Phone: 202-785-0017
Fax: 202-785-0835
E-mail: bill.williams@ieee.org


Resource Links

U.S. Government Websites
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Transportation
Department of Commerce
Congressional Sites
(House | Senate | Thomas )

 

Non-U.S. Governmental Sites
Space/Transportation-Related Associations
Foundations/Institutes/Centers
MagLev Organizations
Reports
Other Links

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Last update: 08 January 2009
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