Jason Y. Lu

Jason Y. Lu is an Aerospace Engineer at Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation.13 He works in the Air Navigation and Surveillance Division at Volpe's Cambridge, Massachusetts location.4

Professional Background

Jason has an aerospace engineering background and has contributed to significant projects in the aviation sector.3 Notably, he has done key work for NextGen, a national effort to transform the air traffic control system from a radar-based system to a satellite-based one.1

Areas of Expertise

Jason's work spans multiple areas within transportation:

• Aviation
• Surface transportation
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

He has been involved in research related to the integration of new entrants into public airspace, including work on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS).2 This research has implications for air traffic control and safety in the evolving landscape of aviation technology.

Contributions

Jason has participated in various studies and data collection efforts to improve transportation systems. For instance, he assisted with data collection for a study on tower controllers' visual detection of small unmanned aircraft.2 This type of research is crucial for developing policies and methodologies for integrating new aircraft types into existing airspace.

Jason Lu's work at Volpe contributes to advancing transportation systems and addressing challenges related to emerging technologies in aviation and other transportation modes.