"Richard Jenkins - VATSIM President" wrote:VATSIM and MITRE's Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) have joined together to conduct aviation systems research using the VATSIM network as a test environment for proof of concept and hypothesis testing of new ATC solutions. In the near future you will be receiving additional information via NOTAM about upcoming MITRE operations where VATSIM members will be asked to participate in CAASD designed events in an effort to evaluate new concepts in ATC operations.
This program is the direct result of the exacting standards required to fly and control on VATSIM and is a direct tribute to your tireless efforts to simulate as real as it gets. Today VATSIM leaves the world of purely a hobby and moves into the real world, making its contribution to future ATC systems and aviation safety. Congratulations to all those members out there that have made the reputation VATSIM has built over the years as the serious simulation platform. Your hard work has been recognized.
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What do you think?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Matt
