AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference (ATIO) 2012

12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference. The Next Generation Air Transportation System will depend on the concepts and results of synthesis. From the design of individual and diverse vehicles to the development and implementation of our air traffic control system, to the airspace system itself, the amalgamation of diverse knowledge, people, and ideas into a cohesive, optimized, and useful entity is critical. The design of aircraft and the systems in which they operate require advanced multidisciplinary design tools, methodologies, and optimization. New paradigms in technology, innovative vehicle configurations and design solutions, and new operational systems are emerging for this future synergistic aviation world.