Key Issues Development Workshop 31 August 2015 San Diego Room, Hilton Pasadena (CA) Chaired by: Tim Dominick, Orbital ATK Agenda Welcome Tim Dominick 2015 Key Issues Steve Sidorek New Approach Overview and Status of the Issues AIAA Growth Plan Rodger Williams 2016 Key Issues All participants New and Modified Issues? Next Steps / Process Steve Sidorek Adjourn 2 Key Issue Workshop Objectives Review 2015 key issues for currency Collect new input for all tiers of key issues Flush out additional detail/data to support key issues or asks 3 Key Issue Tiers 1.Federal Issues that have a specific ask at the federal level 2.State Issues that have a specific ask at the state level 3.Awareness Items for AIAA members or govt decision makers to be aware of Support AIAA forum content 4.Watch Items More development needed 4 Federal State Awareness Watch Items Key Issue Timeline 5 May/June PPC solicits input for key issues from TAC, Regions, & Sections TAC seeks input from TCs & PCs TCs/PCs submit summary of proposed issues to TAC Region DDPPs solicit input from Regions & Sections July TAC Directors review summary and vet issues TAC forwards screened and prioritized issues to PPC and appropriate subcommittees PPC solicits key issue input from Corporate Member Committee August Region DDPPs forward screened issues to PPC and appropriate subcommittees PPC subcommittees begin key issue vetting of issues received PPC & TAC select top- ranked issues PPC contacts authors for supporting documentation September PPC subcommittees formalize recommended key issues PPC approves selected issues October PPC subcommittees, supported by authors and TAC, write formal issue statements November PPC subcommittees and TAC liaisons approve formal issues Revisions worked with authors Draft information papers for selected issues December PPC-approved issues sent to AIAA Board of Directors and Corporate Member Committee January Board votes on key issues at SciTech board meeting Key issues revised as needed Information papers finalized February Key issues and information papers sent to printer mid- month 2015 Key Issues Steve Sidorek Manager, Public Policy and Government Relations 31 August 2015 New Approach Fewer number of Key Issues Based on feedback from congressional staff More focused, a clear ask Focal points of the Institutes engagement with Congress, the administration, state and local officials Support formation of panel discussions at annual forums Coordination with Forum Integration Working Group Form the basis of smaller focused events and roundtables Coordination with Engagement Activities Working Group 7 2015 Key Issues Matrix (from Oct mtg.) Thread: Industrial BaseCybersecurity & SafetyWorkforce Proposed Lead:Carol CashJohn RoseBob Stuever Ask of Congress 1)Address Budget, Financial & Investment impacts a.Address Sequestration b.Acquisition Reform c.Address Risk aversion 2)Competitiveness a.ExIm Bank Reauth Continue to address/educate on ITAR impacts b.Permanence of R&D tax credit 1)Security of national transportation system a.FAA Reauthorization impacts b.NASA Reauthorization impacts c.Disaster Recovery/Mitigation 2)Financial impact on cybersecurity and other safety requirements (e.g. DFAR ) 1)Pipeline a.Domestic Workforce (preserve graduate fellowship funding) b.Visa issues 2)Industry incentives for STEM Outreach 3)Critical skills development included in contract (John Rose) 4)Skills preservation 5)Federal support for teach training on technology and engineering aspects (e.g. ??). 6)Expand/Encourage NextGen IPA to include industry AIAA Activities 1)Risk aversion 2)Continue to address/educate on ITAR impacts 1)Synergize commercial and defense techniques/tools for cybersecurity 1)Need to keep interest of the current enrollment to remain committed to aerospace as a career. More Development 1)Keeping pace U.S. laws and regulations keeping up to both support entrepreneurship and meet our international obligations? 1)Compliance guidance/education of standards, requirements, and guidelines 1)Engage with administrators at both the state and national levels to monitor progress and establish baselines for assessing current and developing future programs 8 The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is the nations largest manufacturing exporter. A&D exports of $110.8 billion provided the economy with a $72.1 billion foreign trade surplus in Sales in 2013 totaled $220 billion leveling off after nine consecutive years of growth. Continued stability of the A&D industrial base is critical to our economy, national security, infrastructure, and future workforce. AIAA urges Congress to enact and sustain policies that will strengthen the long-term viability of the A&D industrial base. Related Issues Budget Instability Acquisition Reform Reauthorization of FAA Reauthorization of NASA Recommendations End sequestration, and employ sound budgetary principles for the long-term development and manufacture of complex aerospace systems and architecture necessary to accomplish strategic national goals Reauthorize and adequately fund the FAA Reauthorize and adequately fund NASA 9 A&D Budget Funding and Procurement A&D Competitiveness The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is the nations largest manufacturing exporter. A&D exports of $110.8 billion provided the economy with a $72.1 billion foreign trade surplus in Sales in 2013 totaled $220 billion leveling off after nine consecutive years of growth. Continued stability of the A&D industrial base is critical to our economy, national security, infrastructure, and future workforce. AIAA urges Congress to enact and sustain policies that will strengthen the long-term viability of the A&D industrial base. Related Issues Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank ITAR Reform R&D Tax Credit Recommendations Pass a 5-year reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank so U.S. aerospace companies can remain competitive in the global market Congress to modify existing regulations by updating protected technologies and alleviating unintended complications of doing with friendly nations Make the R&D tax credit permanent 10 The full scope of cybersecurity threats is difficult to grasp and quantify. Vulnerabilities run the gambit from compromised Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on critical infrastructure all the way to economic espionage and the subversion of critical national security and public safety systems. Relationships between federal and private entities can leave both systems vulnerable to attack. Understanding the nature of the threat and breaking down barriers to information sharing will be key aspects of developing a robust and viable national cybersecurity strategy. AIAA urges Congress to enact policies that will address the growing threat, costs, and potential shortcomings relative to cybersecurity at various federal agencies, and within the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry in general. Related Issues Open Sharing of Information Expanding Public/Private Partnerships A&D Industry Assessment Recommendations Direct agencies to be fully engaged, and if necessary, funded, to support the ability to take full advantage of all intelligence Direct the responsible agencies to engage all relevant agencies, as well as private industry, to take full advantage of ADIIC platforms Direct that a plan be developed for an A&D-wide stress test that will incorporate the relevant aspects of the DHS NIPP, NIST document, and AIAAs Framework for Aviation Cybersecurity 11 Aerospace Cybersecurity and Safety The adequacy of the U.S. science and engineering workforce is an ongoing concern of Congress and the aerospace industry. Scientists and engineers are essential to U.S innovation and growth, including in the A&D sector. To that end, the Government Accountability Office recently reported that the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees awarded grew 55 percent from 1.35 million in the academic year to over 2 million in the academic year. AIAA commends the programs that have been put in place by Congress, and hopes to see these continually enhanced. AIAA urges Congress to enact and sustain policies that will enhance a robust, technologically-proficient aerospace and defense (A&D) sector that is essential to our national security. Related Issues Workforce Preparation Foreign Professionals in STEM Fields Maintaining a Skilled Workforce Integrating New Knowledge Into the Workforce Recommendations Pass legislation, with a theme similar to portions of the recent America COMPETES and FIRST Acts, that includes provisions to enhance the pipeline of STEM-educated workers into the U.S. economy Enhance NSF Graduate Research Fellowship funding Provide tax incentives for industry to participate in STEM programs and training and development programs for the existing workforce Build in minimum STEM outreach requirements under Federal Acquisition Regulations for STEM-related contract awards Pass STEM visa legislation similar to that considered in the 112th Congress to encourage the retention of foreign professional STEM workers in U.S. industry Direct more exchange between government, industry, and academia in the A&D sector via inter-government personnel agreements, and provide incentives as part of federal contracts to participate in these activities Develop programs that enable integration of emerging A&D fields into the knowledge base and competency of the existing workforce, including the skills necessary to complete end demonstrations of new technologies 12 A&D Workforce Enhancement Promotion of Key Issues Congressional Visits Day Nearly 80 participants (28 students) from 18 different states held over 130 meetings with policymakers and their staff California Aerospace Week Discussed workforce enhancement and cybersecurity issues with several members of the Select Committee on Aerospace Testimony submitted to the House Space Subcommittee on the current state of civil aeronautics research (FAAs RE&D budget) AIAA witness called on Congress to promote innovation and competitiveness, strengthen our industrial base, level the playing field for U.S. companies and workers, and reauthorize the FAA 13 With reorganization of the PPC, we will see many more roundtables, op-eds, and forum sessions highlighting our key issues in the years ahead AIAA Growth Plan Rodger Williams Managing Director, Strategic Outreach 31 August 2015 Growth Plan: Key Considerations The Aerospace Industry Landscape/Environment The world is increasingly driven by technology The aerospace industry is mature, but not a commodity Careers are no longer defined by a continuous trajectory at one employer Role of the professional society is shifting and AIAA must move with that dynamic 15 Growth Plan: Gap Analysis Now: AIAA is an important and objective resource for scientists, engineers, technologists, program managers, operators and policy experts AIAA is the go-to organization for aerospace research & technology technical exchange and for sharing industry experience AIAA is a vital life long link for many Aerospace professionals AIAA is an important voice of the Aerospace industry Future: To remain so, we need to: Move beyond our focus on traditional products and services Incorporate activities and resources that allow the community to stay connected Be the organization where thought leaders in emerging technology sectors gather to advance the state-of-the-art Offer professional growth opportunities Engage in addressing the challenges facing the industry Celebrate and communicate the successes of our industry and our members 16 The Emerging Sector Evaluation Criteria Sector 1 Criteria Automation Autonomy Big Data Analytics Commercial Space Communications Technology Cybersecurity Earth Observation Energy Homeland Security Information / Software Systems Manufacturing Military Aviation Training/ Simulation Unmanned Vehicles Do we presently serve? Yes/som ewhat Somewhat; subset area YesNoSomewhat/subse t area NoYes/somewh at No SomewhatYesNoSomewha t If yes, how better? Need to understand aerospace user community needs and figure out how to serve; mechanics wont be our niche; we can help communicate the relevancy/use to our community; we connect the users with the data analytics R&D and operators (orgs and individuals who do data analytics) communities o Do more in Public Policy arena o Help evolve, transition ISPCS o Get more involved in COMSTAC; figure out a role for AIAA How expansive do we want to be, understanding we have different constituencies? How do we engage with communities developing technologies? o Start with research labs; focus on renewable energy, bio fuels o Find right people in DoD worried about energy (all aspects) o Explore something like an X-Prize (with partners) for major energy/propulsion break through (See https://longitudeprize.org/c hallenge/flight) Dont serve operators, pilots Start small UAS conference (with program organized somewhat like Small Sats) tacked onto AVIATION (focus on universities, etc.) If no, how? If small sats/cube sats evolve to have communications technology, we could support/facilitate; could this provide a linkage between autonomy and space operations? Do other sectors in aerospace have the same issues/challenges? Are they galvanized like the large civil transport sector? Groups already serving this community: AMS, AGU, SPIE, GeoInt, the Institute for Global Environmental Studies, Alliance for Earth Observations Large community but how would we serve? With what content/niche? o Bring together the users and the people in aerospace who need to understand it o Develop content for professional education o Reach out to department chairs about focus on BDA in universities o Incorporate case studies as of big data applied to aerospace industry issues Define what area of communications we want to serve: entertainment and communication, deep space, aviation moving from ground based to satellite based Aviation: More electric aircraft, challenges with military aviation (planes being a power sink) Space: Beyond LEO, how do we generate enough energy to power systems Custom and Border Protection: UAS operations Get more involved in Spacecraft Software Workshop Additive/Advanced Manufacturing: how you use in the aerospace arena o Session (case studies), topic for book, magazine article, webinar o Lifecycle considerations Focus on runway independent (rotorcraft)-- Broad research area Niche areas to get into o Universities (BYU, VA Tech, University of Colorado, MIT, PSU, UMD Focus on R&D and technologies With what mechanism? JAIS, other applied journals, AA, conferen ce papers, exhibits, STEM JAIS, UAS, space operations JAIS, Forum 360, AA Standards, Spaceport Working Group, Commercial Space Group, ISPCS ICSSC declining. JACIC never reached out to communications satellite sector; not supporting fundamental technology. Now, JAIS not focused on this aspect of its former scope. Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) might provide a leverage point for us; need to thinking about how to hold onto that after the contract options run out next year. AVIATION Forum topic focused on large civil transport (Vasatka), Standards, key issue, TAC Working Group JPP, AIAA J, SciTech and P&E Forums, EOAES PC, Green Energy PC PC in this area was sunsetted Forum 360Journals, conference papers, DEFENSE AVIATION Forum, books/pu blications, Corporate Members, STEM Must/Should/ Nice To Do SSSMNMNSNSMSSM 1 Emerging sectors identified from multiple sources incl. ETC, Forum 360, NAS Reports, Govt Reports, etc. 17 AIAA Must Do Activities Mapped to the Institute Structure Finance International Activities Member Services Public Policy Publications Standards Technical Activities Education Corporate Member Cyber-Security Commercial Space Manufacturing UAS or implies a proposed explicit 1 st order effect activity; the effect on other parts of the institute will be 2nd order or will not be immediate 18 Growth Plan: Status At Spring 2015 Meeting, Board approved growth plan and focusing resources on these four Must Do technology sectors/emerging trends in the Aerospace Industry and added a fifth: Rotorcraft/Runway Independent Flight AIAA Staff is requested funds from the Institute Development Committee to support growth plan priority jump start activities 19 Growth Plan: Priority Jump Start Activities ActivitySector/Trend Organize a UAS Symposium at AVIATION 2016UAS/Autonomy Organize a Series of Space Infrastructure EventsCommercialization of Space Offer "Lunch & Learn" WebinarsAll Organize Corporate EventsAll Identify Cyber Security-Related ActivitiesCyber Security Organize Autonomy Innovation Sessions at SciTech & AVIATION 2016UAS/Autonomy Organize Adv. Manufacturing "Reverse Mentoring" Speed Geek SessionsAdvanced Manufacturing Offer "Lunch & Learn" Sessions at Forums and SectionsAll Provide Education to Suppliers re Aerospace Qual/Cert practicesAdvanced Manufacturing 20 Growth Plan: Possible PPC Role PPC can help with all priority activities, and substantially with the Organize a Series of Space Infrastructure Events activities PPC could also be continually be on the lookout for how best to inform policy-makers on the criticality of the emerging trends/technology sectors to the Aerospace Industry Would do this for the profession on behalf of the Institute Would develop and perpetuate specific approaches and messaging that could sway policy towards addressing issues in these growth areas 21 2016 Key Issues Group Discussion Please remember Any proposed key issue must be directly related to a core public policy interest of AIAA and must include a clear concise ask of policymakers! Proposed issues not accepted as key issues for 2016 could still be used to formulate Forum 360 sessions, roundtable/panel discussions, op-eds, etc. 23 Green Energy PC Suggestions FAAs NextGen Metroplex projects Congress support the FAA NextGen project in its efforts to implement Metroplex programs across the country Congress continue funding the NextGen Metroplex program Congress help inform its constituents of the positive impact the Metroplex project will have on communities EPA/ICAO Emissions Congress support the EPA and FAA in reaching an international carbon emissions agreement with the ICAO Congress advocate for implementation and enforce any CO2 emissions standards agreed upon by the ICAO Congress promote research and implementation of aircraft which emit less greenhouse gases 24 Green Energy PC Suggestions (cont.) Regional Sky Transit Congress provide DOT with sufficient funding to pursue the necessary concurrent missions necessary to enable Regional Sky Transit, including: Research on sentient driverless cars and autonomous aircraft by converging and advancing pertinent technologies from military, GA, and hobbyist sources into miniature, affordable, interoperable hardware and software A new Green Flight Challenge (GFC II) as a technology prize for the worlds quietest 2-seat V/ESTOL aircraft, to obtain from actual full-scale measurements the feasible dimensions for pocket airparks/helipads Studies on the integration of high-density RST operations into the NextGen ATM system as well as studies on the airpark and vehicle certification standards necessary to such operations 25 Suggestion from Dr. Paul McManamon Export Control Reform Problem: Current export control regulations are expensive, confusing, and export high tech jobs overseas Solution: Have a single agency administer a simple and clear export policy that allows commercial companies to invest in research, development, and production of dual use technologies in the United States 26 Suggestions from Steve Dunn (NASA) Sustainment and enhancement of the aerospace industrial base, especially RDT&E Due to constrained budgets, research is lagging and major systems are taking longer to get to IOC Need for a core NASA mission With sustained support from the Executive Branch and Congress Will generate more interest and excitement with our nations youth 27 Next Steps / Process 2016 Key Issue suggestions shared with PPC tomorrow Newly organized Key Issue Development Working Group to review and make final recommendation to PPC Vice President of Public Policy to present 2016 Key Issues to the AIAA Board of Directors Board approves Key Issues at SciTech meeting (Jan. 2016) Key Issue Development Working Group formulates Information Papers Key Issues distributed to policymakers during Congressional Visits Day (Mar. or Apr. 2016) 28 Backup Slides Growth Plan: UAS Symposium at AVIATION 2016 Activity Description: Organize event that brings together UAS community (engineers, regulators, operators, policymakers, academics, researchers) to discuss issues related to operating small UAS for business and research opportunities Basically, co-opt the UTM Convention held in Mountain View, CA on July , which was co-sponsored by NASA and AUVSI Format is a mini symposium that could include plenary/panel sessions, technical sessions, flight/other demonstrations, student competitions Layout, duration, timing, business model to be determined Notional timeframe/start date: Initial debut by June 2016 Metrics (suggestions on measuring success): Number of new attendees/participants from new areas Number of new individual/corporate members Number of papers/sessions in new topic areas Qualitative feedback from content presented New community of practice Other related activities 31 Growth Plan: Space Infrastructure Series Activity Description: Organize a series of events to develop a roadmap for a public- private partnership that invests in space infrastructure and that can be leveraged for the benefit of the commercialization of space, space exploration, and national defense Facilitate discussion about the infrastructure necessary for enabling U.S. industry to exploit, or monetize, space (includes LEO and beyond) Policy focus: tied explicitly to the 2016 Presidential Election Product will be a roadmap that defines the necessary recapitalization and investment in new infrastructure that enables all parts of the space community to meet its goals/objectives Notional timeframe/start date: Tied initially to 2016 Presidential Election Late 2015 (meet the candidates staffs) Early 2016 (prior to super Tuesday) Mid 2016 (prior to Political Party Conventions) Metrics (suggestions on measuring success): Number of attendees Interest from campaign staff and speakers Media coverage 32 Growth Plan: Lunch and Learn webinars Activity Description: Offer webinars that bring growth topics to the AIAA community Content and level can vary depending on the growth area Introductory/survey type of content Offered on an established schedule Vehicle to initiate and/or continue discussion that would take place in other AIAA venues Webinar delivery could be used to address hot topics, communicate emerging policy issues, preview of upcoming AIAA events, etc. Notional timeframe/start date: Early 2016, intention is an ongoing monthly series Metrics (suggestions on measuring success) Number of attendees/viewers Number of sponsors/advertisers Content marketing metrics (page hits, social media impressions, media references, etc.) Follow-on activities Total revenue 33 Growth Plan: Corporate Events Activity Description: Organize periodic and recurring corporate events to establish AIAA as a go-to organization in our identified growth areas. Topics could include: Science & Technology related policy; Biz development/investment focus, Industry analysis (e.g., Teal Group, Renaissance Associates); New technologies (e.g. advanced manufacturing); Emerging regulations & policies Events/venues could include: Corporate breakfasts; Lunch & learn (lower level); Executive roundtables (very senior); Policy sessions (key issues themed) Notional timeframe/start date: Early/Mid 2016 Metrics (suggestions on measuring success): Member interest and engagement Number of attendees, number of repeat attendees Number of new corporate members Feedback from corporate members Follow-on activities 34