Overview of SIGINT Operations and Research Opportunities

Speaker: Bill NeadAbstract:
The main purpose of this talk is to optimize university research and assist with establishing an academic outreach program to best support the warfighters' needs on preparing the Battlespace, Multi-INT collection management, processing techniques, and reporting. Visit introduction will include a detailed overview of the Intelligence Community as it relates to Multi-INT operations and how SIGINT Operations play a critical role.Speaker Bio:
Mr. Bill Nead is Chief Scientist for the Signals Intelligence Systems Acquisition and Operations (SIGINT) Directorate at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) located at Chantilly, Virginia where the NRO develops and operates unique and innovative space reconnaissance systems and conducts related activities essential for U.S. national security. The SIGINT Directorate provides full life-cycle acquisition and operations support for all overhead SIGINT systems. As Chief Scientist, he is responsible for identifying and implementing new and future technologies, architectures, and algorithms and their application to a national intelligence system that improves Global Situational Awareness and providing intelligence on timelines responsive to user needs.
Hosted by Prof. Jay Kuo

Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Talyia Veal