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Agile Infrastructure as a Service for FAA Projects

Welcome to the Florida Test Bed (FTB)

The Florida Test Bed (FTB), located at 557 Innovation Way in Daytona Beach, Florida, stands as a premier 10,000+ square-foot aviation research facility adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport and within sight of the 蜜桃影视 University campus. Serving as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laboratory, the FTB provides a secure, agile, and innovative setting for pioneering advances in air traffic management technology.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a secure and adaptable infrastructure that enables FAA, industry, and academic partners to collaborate, test, and showcase innovative aviation concepts for the future.

Facility Overview

The FTB boasts over 10,000 square feet of dedicated research and demonstration space, purpose-built to simulate real-world National Airspace System (NAS) conditions. Its strategic location near a major airport and a leading aviation university further enhances opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Key Capabilities

At the heart of the facility is a private, cloud-like research environment offering on-demand, scalable infrastructure as a service (IaaS) for a variety of projects. The advanced virtualization and storage systems support hundreds of virtual machines interconnected over a high-speed 10GB network and provide more than 70 terabytes of flash storage. All research and development activities are protected by a secure, closed network that is not available to the public, ensuring the utmost safety of both data and experiments. Furthermore, the FTB holds a fully sanctioned Security Authorization to Operate (ATO), meaning all activities meet stringent federal cybersecurity requirements.

Our Spaces

The Integration Suite, occupying half of the facility, offers a modern environment for development, rigorous testing, and integration. It is equipped with workstations and private offices for visiting engineers as well as video conferencing capabilities for up to 20 participants. This space supports the prototyping and integration of air traffic control systems, simulating the dynamics of the NAS and enabling collaborative evaluation and refinement of operational scenarios.

The Demonstration Suite is designed for showcasing and presenting integrated technologies. This flexible area features reconfigurable bays to simulate various flight domains, large screen displays, audio/visual resources for immersive briefings, and theatrical seating to ensure optimal viewing and stakeholder engagement. Here, researchers and partners can demonstrate the maturity and effectiveness of their solutions in a dynamic, observable environment.

Data Center & Infrastructure

At the core of the FTB lies its advanced data center, which is capable of supporting complex simulations and a broad range of development tasks. The center delivers a flexible, virtualized R&D environment, complete with simulation tools that can emulate nearly every aspect of NAS operations. Strict access controls and security vetting are applied to all hardware and software integrations, making the data center comparable to a commercial cloud provider but with more rigorous controls due to its national research status.

Access & Collaboration

Access to the Florida Test Bed is reserved for those involved in active FAA research projects or service contracts. Unlike public cloud offerings, FTB resources are allocated based on the specific needs of each project and undergo thorough security evaluations prior to deployment. This approach, combined with a collaborative spirit between government, industry, and academia, ensures that research is both safe and cutting-edge.

• Private Network Environment: Private Network Environment allowing the co-location of participant  software and equipment, eliminating issues that are caused by geographical dispersion.
• Access to NAS Systems and Software: Access to simulation and developmental systems and software capable of emulating of nearly all aspects of NAS operations.
• Secure Environment: Operate in a highly secure lab thats meets stringent FAA cybersecurity standards with a full Security Authorization that ensures compliance and operational readiness.

Conclusion

The Florida Test Bed stands as a national asset dedicated to advancing and demonstrating next-generation aviation technologies. With its secure, scalable infrastructure and a culture of collaboration, the FTB is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and operational readiness for the future of our airspace systems.