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 Dr. Wilson N. Felder is the Director of the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. The Center is the Nation’s leading laboratory complex for engineering, research, development, test and evaluation of air transportation systems. It is known for its world-class laboratories and high fidelity aviation system test facilities. Here, the air traffic control automation, communications, navigation and surveillance systems needed to modernize the National Airspace System are tested and evaluated for deployment, and research is conducted in airport, aircraft, fire safety and aviation security. The Center also serves as host and landlord to the 177th NJ Air National Guard Fighter Wing, the Transportation Security Laboratory, a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, an international airport, and the primary training facility for the Federal Air Marshal Service, all of which work together to foster the development of future aviation systems. Previously, Dr. Felder led the FAA’s Office of Technology Development, where he was responsible for field demonstration of advanced technologies including ADS-B, System Wide Information Management, and Runway Incursion Reduction concepts. He also served as the sponsor for the National Center of Excellence in Aviation Operations Research. Between 2001 and 2003, Dr. Felder served as Special Assistant to the Director of the Terminal Business Service, where he was a member of the Air Traffic Organization design team.
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