NAST History.3 - NAST - NASA Aerospace Support Team

A Brief History
of
Roy V. Harris, Jr.
January 26, 2009
Original Charter
NAST is a private, non-profit, volunteer organization
established in 1998 to:
• Improve national awareness and support for
increased NASA aeronautical research and
technology development
• Create strong support within the Congress, the
Administration, the private sector, the defense
establishment, and the educational community for
NASA’s Aeronautics Program
• Restore the NASA Aeronautics Program to a position
of world leadership in research and technology
development
Organizational
Structure
• President
• Board of Directors: sets policy and approves strategy
• Working Group: prepares strategy and executes
plans (with the help of a Washington Lobbyist)
• Funding provided by:
– City of Hampton
– Poquoson
– York County
Dollars in Millions
Summary of NAST
Major Accomplishments
NAST Cong.
Congress
Testimony
Mandates
National
$166.0M
Aero. R&D President
Signs
Policy
Aero. R&D
Policy
National
Coalition
White
Paper
RAND
$2M
Wind
Tunnel
Study
NAST
Congressional
Testimony
Aero
Plus-up:
$40.0M
NASA
Revises
WT
Charging
Policy
$71.28M
$60.0M
$54.5M
$18.0M
NIA
$5M
Aero.
Program
Study
$50.0M
$22.3M
$25.0M
Revised 1/23/09
National Coalition White Paper
Published in 2000
Endorsed by
10 Organizations
Representing
Over One Million
Members
Congressional Testimony
U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science and Transportation
Subcommittee on Science , Technology
and Space
April 24, 2001
Government Witnesses:
Rep. Virgil Goode (I-VA)
Daniel S. Goldin (NASA Administrator)
Dr. Jeremiah F. Creedon (NASA LaRC
Center Director)
Industry Witnesses:
Ed Bolen (President, General Aviation
Manufacturers Assoc.)
Dennis Deel (President, Lockheed
Martin Space Systems Co.,Michoud
Operations)
Roy Harris (Chief Technical Advisor,
NASA Aeronautics Support Team)
David Swain (Boeing Senior VP,
Engineering & Technology; and,
President, Boeing Phantom Works)
Advocated for National Study of
NASA Wind-Tunnel Needs
Congress provided funds
for study in 2002
NASA awarded study
contract to RAND Corp.
Study results published in
2003
RAND Wind-Tunnel Study
Major Conclusions
• NASA’s wind tunnel and propulsion test capabilities
remain critical tools for research and production in U.S.
aeronautics
• Capabilities are generally consistent with national needs,
but some investments are needed
• Redundancy is minimal across NASA, and total operating
costs are relatively modest
• Making users fund all costs can discourage use and
endanger strategic facilities
Advocated for Funding of
NIA/Industry/University Study
Aviation Plan
For
American
Leadership
National Strategy Team
Recommendation
To Congress
http://www.nianet.org
Study Results: Aviation Plan for
American Leadership
Addressed Six Major National Needs:
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U.S. Economic Competitiveness
Freedom of Air Travel
Flight Safety
Secure & Defend the Nation
Protect the Environment
Educate the Future Workforce
Provided Specific Program Goals, Milestones, and
Budget Recommendations to Address Each Need
Study Results: NASA Aeronautics
Funding Required for American
Leadership
DOLLARS IN MILLIONS
2,500
2,000
1,500
AUGMENTATION
1,000
500
FY05 RUN-OUT
0
FY06
FY07
FY08
FY09
FY10
Advocated for National
Aeronautics R&D Policy
Appropriations Committee
Conference Report 109-272
November 7, 2005
“…the conferees have agreed to language…requiring the President
to develop a National Aeronautics Policy no later than one year
from the date of enactment of this Act. The lack of support and
clear direction for NASA’s Aeronautics Research program is
directly related to the fact that there is no clear policy direction
concerning the government’s role in the civil aviation industry.”
“…such a policy should be guided by the data and policy guidance
contained in the recently published National Institute of
Aerospace Report: “Responding to the call: Aviation Plan for
American Leadership”.
President Bush Signs U.S.
National Aeronautics Policy
December 20. 2006
It shall be the policy of the United States to facilitate programs in
aeronautical R&D through appropriate funding and activities
necessary to:
– Advance U.S. technological leadership in aeronautics
– Support innovative research leading to significant advances in aeronautical
concepts, technologies and capabilities
– Pursue and develop advanced aeronautics concepts and technologies,
including those for advanced aircraft systems and air transportation
management systems
– Maintain and advance U.S. aeronautics R&D test and evaluation
infrastructure
– Facilitate the educational development of the future aeronautics workforce
– Enhance coordination and communication among executive departments
and agencies to maximize effectiveness
– Ensure appropriate federal government coordination with state, territorial,
tribal, local, international, private and other entities
Congressional Testimony
U. S. House of Representatives
Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science
and Related Agencies
Public Hearing, April 24, 2007
Gabrielle Martin, National Council of the EEOC
Judy Vredenburgh, Big Brothers Big Sisters
West Huddelston, National Assoc. of Drug Court Professionals
Bryan Miller, States United to Prevent Gun Violence
Rick Flores, Border Sheriff’s Coalition
Al Lenhardt, National Crime Prevention Council
Jeremy Travis, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Billy Frank, Jr. Northwest Fisheries Commission
Richard Berner, Morgan Stanley
Monica Donohoe, West Virginia Casa Association
Alexis Owens, National Casa Association
Leanne Mazer, National Org. of Development Organizations
Neal Hess, West Creek Preservation Committee
Richard Hirn, National Weather Service Employees Org.
Hope Macdonald-Lone Tree, Navajo Nation Council
Elbridge Coochise, Retired Chief Justice Review Team
Ronald Hawley, National Consortium for Justice Information
James Mingey, National Economic Opportunity Fund
Diane Swonk, Mesirow Financial
Katherine Andrews, Coastal States Organization
William Chandler, Marine Conservation Biology Institute
Simi Batra, The Trust for Public Land
Scott Smith, Prosecutor, Ohio County, WV
Thomas Zurbechen, University of Michigan
Bruce Hoogstraten, NASA Aeronautics Support Team
Todd Bridgford, Virginia Air and Space Center
Louis Friedman, The Planetary Society
Paul Anderson, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.
Steven Breckler, American Psychological Association
Howard Silver, Consortium of Social Science Administration
Robert Berdahl, Association of American Universities
Paul Hill, Coalition of EPSCOR and Idea States
Majid Jaraiedi, West Virginia University
Gary Stacey, American Society of Plant Biology
Robert Victor, American Society of Civil Engineering
Hannah Carey, National Physiological Society
Pam Johnson, National Corn Growers Association
Adopted Broader
Focus in 2008
"NAST is a non-profit organization comprised
of community leaders, business leaders and
former NASA officials in the Hampton Roads
region of Virginia,which is dedicated to
restoring the proper emphasis and focus at
the national level on the need for a balanced
program of science, aeronautics,and human
space exploration within NASA."