Airspace Operations Laboratory Researchers Present and Moderate Discussions at the ACERO Workshop
Members of the Human Systems Integration Division’s Airspace Operation Laboratory (AOL) presented research materials and moderated knowledge elicitation sessions at the ACERO Post-TCL1 Technology Transfer and UTM BVLOS Workshop on January 27, 2026. The workshop brought together NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), industry partners, and public safety stakeholders for a full day of in-person activities at NASA Ames Research Center.
ACERO team members had an in-depth exchange on research outcomes and operational pathways following the completion of Technical Capability Level 1 (TCL1). The workshop opened with program-level context on the TCL framework and ACERO objectives, followed by detailed briefings on the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) system, including flight test results, and performance analysis.
Dr. Lynne Martin was on hand to present details of the human factors research that they have been conducting in the field with wildland fire response teams from multiple agencies. Afternoon presentations framed Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) operations within the broader UTM ecosystem, covering public safety integration, key sites, and emerging regulatory pathways. The interactive breakout sessions included focused discussion on topics such as strategic deconfliction, conformance monitoring, and operational priority. The workshop concluded with synthesis of breakout findings, open discussion of upcoming opportunities, and closing remarks reinforcing collaboration toward safe, scalable BVLOS and emergency response operations.
Point of Contact: Lynne Martin, Ph.D., Human Systems Integration Division, NASA Ames Research Center |
