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Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) Validation

The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division provides support to FAA's Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) by performing validation of differential global positioning systems (DGPS) and methodology used by noise certification applicants to determine aircraft position and performance data.

Contact Us

Dave Read
Lead, Aircraft Noise Certification Support
Environmental Measurement and Modeling
David.Read@dot.gov
Phone: 617-494-6343

Chris Cutler
Physical Scientist
Environmental Measurement and Modeling
Christopher.Cutler@dot.gov
Phone: 617-494-2817