Plain English Meaning

A government office in the White House that gives the President expert advice on science and technology issues, including those that affect how the U.S. air traffic system is being modernized.

Full Definition

A White House office that advises the President of the United States on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of national policy, including matters relating to aviation modernization and the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

Context Anchor

Seen in NextGen overview material and organization figures, not as a cockpit system or pilot procedure.

Why Pilots Care

Its work shapes future air traffic procedures and technologies that pilots will use.

Intuition Check

OSTP is not an instrument procedure, system, or cockpit . It is a government policy office named in the background material about NextGen.