NASA Releases "Sector 33" Air Traffic Control Game

nasa, u.s. space agency has released new ios game called sector 33. educational title aims teach youngsters math , reasoning skills act role of air traffic controller in charge of atc sector 33 guide planes san francisco international airport east on california , nevada.

players adjust multiple planes' path , speed safely reach target location in sky in fastest time possible while keeping plans safe distance apart.

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"our hope sector 33 give students sense of importance of math in managing our nation's air traffic and, @ same time, interest them in pursuing career in aeronautics," said jaiwon shin, nasa's associate administrator aeronautics research in washington.

math-focused game aligns nasa office of education's mission engage students in activities related science, technology, engineering , mathematics.

"today's students respond positively experiential learning," said leland melvin, nasa's associate administrator education. "using interactive game spark interest, while @ same time teaching them fundamental math concepts, win-win scenario. perfect way cultivate next generation of engineers , technologists."

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nasa no stranger ios apps, having launched iphone app in 2009 users stay on top of latest nasa news.

sector 33 available free iphone , ipad app store. [direct link]

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i guess they're trying next generation prepared when guy becomes president*:



*i neither support nor expect him win, thought image pretty funny , fit topic enough.

 

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