2011 Annual Report - MIT Lincoln Laboratory

LEADERSHIP
■ Advanced architectures and technologies
were transitioned to the next
generation of counter–improvised
explosive device electronic attack
systems.
■ Support continued for two novel
airborne sensor systems that are
elements of a fielded, quick-reaction,
multiple-intelligence capability for
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
(ISR).
■ The Laboratory innovated a groundpenetrating
radar technology for
counterterrorism applications. Significant
antenna array and processing
advances were demon strated, and a
field-worthy prototype is in development.
Dr. Robert T-I. Shin Dr. Robert G. Atkins Dr. Justin J. Brooke Dr. Kevin P. Cohen Dr. Melissa G. Choi
FUTURE OUTLOOK
LEFT: The Laboratory is leveraging fundamental
strengths in systems analysis, radar design, antenna
array development, and tactical data processing to
develop a novel approach to ground-penetrating radar
(GPR) technology.
ABOVE: The GPR trace image was created by the
system at left.
■ A current, renewed emphasis on threat prototyping will continue and will be leveraged to
better inform Department of Defense acquisition decisions.
■ Support to the U.S. Air Force will expand in the key area of information dominance.
Efforts will inform the development of new capabilities for evolving threats, and the
refresh of current ISR capabilities.
■ A new Advanced Concepts and Technologies Team initiated for the Air Force will grow
to provide increased advanced concept innovation in novel sensors and systems for
enhanced air vehicle survivability.
■ To address current needs and changing acquisition paradigms, the Laboratory will
continue to extend its rapid development capabilities.
■ Counterterrorism efforts will increase, with greater emphasis on the development and
demonstration of ISR architectures.
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