When the busiest air travel day of the year is here, NASA Aeronautics helps keep flight safe and efficient.
When the busiest air travel day of the year is here, NASA Aeronautics helps keep flight safe and efficient.
One technology NASA is testing called Dynamic Weather Routes, or DWR. It is a computer software tool that helps airlines find better routes to fly around bad weather while their airplane is already in the sky and on its way.
Tests so far involving American Airlines and the FAA already show promise the tool can help save money in fuel costs and reduce delays for passengers.
