1. DHS Science & Technology: Enabling Technology to Protect the Nation
From Science….Security
From Technology….Trust
Dr. Starnes Walker Director of Research Science and Technology Directorate

2. S&T Goals Consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002
Accelerate delivery of enhanced technological capabilities to meet requirements and fill capability gaps to support DHS Agencies in accomplishing their mission
Establish a lean and agile GS-manned, world-class S&T management team to deliver the technological advantage necessary to ensure DHS Agency mission success and prevent technology surprise
Provide leadership, research and educational opportunities and resources to develop the necessary intellectual basis to enable a national S&T workforce to secure the homeland
I joined the DHS Science & Technology directorate last August 10, the same day the plot for a liquid explosives attack on commercial airliners was exposed.
Relate story about DHS S&T efforts to quickly pull together a rapid response team to address this threat – this effort led to the rule to relax the restrictions imposed immediately after the plot was exposed about what passengers could bring on board with them ASAP.
This type of collaboration and unified response is indicative of the value that science and technology brings to the Department in terms of enabling solutions to better secure the nation.
When I joined the S&T Directorate six months ago, I identified the three goals shown on this slide to guide our realignment efforts and provide the nation with a robust capability in science and technology for homeland security applications. These goals are focused on positioning S&T to succeed in its mission to enable integrated, innovative solutions to homeland security challenges. (Briefly re-cap each goal.)

3. S&T Realignment
Getting the People, Organization, Books & Content Right
In Place:
Framework for a customer-focused, output-oriented S&T management organization
Senior leadership team and key organizational components
6 Divisions and their Directors
3 Portfolio Directors: Research, Innovation and Transition
Directors of Test, Evaluation & Standards and Special Programs
S&T liaisons embedded in Europe, the Americas and Pacific/Asia
Corporate Communications Department
340 employees re-located to new working groups
First 180 days on the job:
- Realigned Directorate supports broad and balanced range of activities aimed at identifying, enabling and transitioning new capabilities to our customers to better protect the Nation
- Steady progress on getting the people, books, organization and the content of the program right.
- A strong leadership team is in place with all key positions filled.
- We have welcomed 20 new highly qualified subject matter experts and professionals
- We are 66 percent staffed; plan to be 100 percent staffed by the end of 2007
- Six technical divisions are led by veteran S&T staff members. Divisions focus on enduring homeland security disciplines [Chem/bio; CCI; Borders/Maritime; Human Factors; and Infrastructure Protection/Geophysical Sciences]
- Three R&D investment portfolio directors of Research, Innovation and Transition provide cross-cutting coordination within the six divisions
3 S&T Ambassadors help us reach across borders to find homeland security solutions
In December, we saw the “physical manifestation” of the realignment plan spring to life with the relocation of 340 staff members. Those who work together are now physically located in the same work group.
I am grateful for the support Secretary Chertoff and Deputy Secretary Jackson during this transitional period.

4. Customer Focused, Output Oriented
DHS S&T Investment Portfolio Balance of Risk, Cost, Impact, and Time to Delivery
Product Transition (0-3 yrs)
Focused on delivering near-term products/enhancements to acquisition
Customer IPT controlled
Cost, schedule, capability metrics
Innovative Capabilities (1-5 yrs)
High-risk/High payoff
“Game changer/Leap ahead”
Prototype, Test and Deploy
HSARPA
Basic Research (>8 yrs)
Enables future paradigm changes
University fundamental research
Gov’t lab discovery and invention
Other (0-8+ yrs)
Test & Evaluation and Standards
Laboratory Operations & Construction
Required by Administration (HSPDs)
Congressional direction/law
NOTE: 4th Quad Renamed “Other” to match chart used in testimony
The S&T Directorate develops and manages an integrated program of science and technology, from basic research through technology transition to customers that are the operating components of DHS, State and local governments, first responders and private sector entities.
Scientists and engineers in the many disciplines relevant to Homeland Security manage the program.
They are guided by a multi-tiered investment strategy and review process based on higher guidance, the stated needs of our customers, and technology opportunities
S&T’s investment portfolio, balanced around risk, cost, impact and time to delivery, produces capabilities of high technical quality responsive to homeland security requirements.
Customer Focused, Output Oriented

5. S&T Organization DHS U/S S&T Innovation Research Applications
Director of Research
Starnes Walker
Deputy
Dave Masters
Director of Innovation
Roger McGinnis (Acting)
Deputy
Rolf Dietrich
Director of Transition
Bob Hooks
Deputy
Rich Kikla
Innovation
Explosives
Jim Tuttle
Chem/Bio
John Vitko
Command, Control
& Interoperability
Dave Boyd
Borders/
Maritime
Merv Leavitt
Human
Factors
Sharla Rausch
Infrastructure/
Geophysical
Chris Doyle (Acting)
Research
Slide depicts the core functions of the newly aligned S&T Directorate. We are realigned and open for business.
It shows our six technical divisions that are linked to three R&D investment portfolio directors in a “matrix management” structure.
The portfolio directors — Directors of Research, Transition, and Innovation/Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) — coordinate their respective aspects of the investment strategy within the technical divisions.
Our new structure provides a foundation that allows us to focus on delivering products to our DHS customers as we execute our FY 2007 appropriations.
We’re striving to be effective, cost-efficient, responsive, agile and flexible.
Research
George Zarur
Research
Chem/Bio: Keith Ward
Threat Char/Attribution: Sandy Landsberg
Jnt Agro Def: Tam Garland
Research
Intel: John Hoyt
Futures: Joe Kielman
Research
Jeannie Lin
Research
Michelle Keeney (Acting)
Research
Mary E. Hynes
Transition
Herm Rediess
Transition
Jeff Stielfel
Transition
Trent DePersia
Transition
David Newton
Transition
Joe Kielman (Acting)
Transition
Chris Doyle
Applications

6. DHS Goals: Secretary’s Priorities for FY 2008
Continue to protect our nation from dangerous people
Continue to protect our nation from dangerous goods
Protect critical infrastructure
Build a nimble, effective emergency response system and culture of preparedness
Strengthen and unify DHS operations and management
Focus Areas for President’s FY 2008 budget request:
Protect the nation from dangerous people – emphasis is on border security includes $1 billion for SBInet; fraud-resistent ID and biometric tools; interoperable architecture for the Transportation Worker ID Credential (TWIC) program; database interoperability between DHS, FBI and State Dept.
Keeping dangerous goods out – improve maritime cargo security including container scanning; improve BioWatch technology (bioaerosol monitoring); includes advanced spectroscopic portal systems for screening 98% of containers entering U.S. by end of FY 2008
Protect critical infrastructure – focus on chemical plant security, protecting high risk rail shipments, partnerships with infrastructure owners and operators. Securing the Cities Implementation Initiative: Employ regional strategies for road networks, mass transit, maritime and rail vulnerabilities
Nimble and effective emergency response – maintaining a state of readiness. Increase FEMA’s mission capacity in areas that include incident management, operational planning, continuity programs, pubic disaster communications, service to disaster victims
Strengthen DHS Management – invest in critical areas to improve operations and prospects for mission success. (Mention appointment of Paul Schneider here)

7. Basic Research Portfolio
Discovery and Invention to Enable Future Capabilities
Brings the capabilities, talent and resources of the Homeland Security Centers of Excellence, DOE National Laboratories and DHS Labs to bear to address the long-term R&D needs for DHS in sciences of enduring relevance
This type of focused, protracted research investment has potential to lead to paradigm shifts in the nation’s homeland security capabilities
S&T’s three R&D portfolios provide the foundation for much of the Directorate’s activities in support of the Secretary’s priorities and the missions of our customers
-- the DHS components and their customers – the brave men and women on the front lines of homeland security
Basic research is an essential component of a balanced S&T investment portfolio and we are looking to build on our efforts in this area.
The basic research portfolio addresses the long-term R&D needs for the Department in sciences of enduring relevance to homeland security.
This type of focused, protracted research investment has the potential to lead to paradigm shifts in the nation’s homeland security capabilities.
For FY 2008, S&T plans to allocate approximately $86 million in funding for basic research (approximately 9% of budget).

8. Basic Research Advanced CTX Algorithm Research
Enhanced performance of deployed CTX equipment for checked bag screening
Advanced algorithms for the enhanced interpretation of CTX images aims to:
increase the probability of detection
reduce the false alarm rate
enhance throughput
increase screener effectiveness
Supports new requirement for integrated next generation checked baggage systems & technologies
Improved detection/throughput of checked baggage to meet TSA policy requirements
Planned Demos/Deliverables/Transitions:
Evaluate CTX Algorithm Concepts – FY07
Algorithm Demonstrations – FY08
T&E of New System Capabilities – FY09
Transition to TSA – Q2 FY10

9. Transition
Enabling Capabilities, Supporting Mission Critical Needs of DHS
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
11 Capstone IPTs form the centerpiece of the S&T’s customer-driven approach to product transition
Engage DHS customers, acquisition partners, S&T technical division heads, and end users in product research, development, transition and acquisition activities
Identify our customers’ needs and enable and transition near-term capabilities for addressing them
The transition portfolio provides mission-capability relevant technology to support the Department’s acquisition programs.
Product transition refers to S&T’s process of identifying our customers’ needs and enabling and transitioning capabilities in the near-term for addressing customer requirements.
S&T’s transition process is driven by customer-led Integrated Product Team process that bring stakeholders in the process to the table.
Increasingly, our DHS customers are recognizing the substantial value that S&T’s technical expertise brings to their operations.
We have engaged them, eliciting participation at the highest levels, to join us to work constructively on solutions for countering the formidable threats this nation faces. [Kip Hawley, TSA; Robert Aguilar, Customs and Border Protection, and others]
S&T plans to allocate $343 million for this activity in FY 08 budget.

10. Information Sharing/Mgmt Infrastructure Protection
DHS Requirements/Capability Capstone IPTs DHS S&T Product – “Enabling Homeland Capabilities” (EHCs)
Information Sharing/Mgmt
Border Security
Chem/Bio Defense
OIA
CBP/ICE
CMO/IP
Acquisition
C2I
Acquisition
Borders/Maritime
Acquisition
Chem/Bio
OOC/HITRAC
Agents
Policy
Maritime Security
Cyber Security
Explosive Prevention
Cargo Security
USCG
CS&T
TSA/USSS
CBP
Acquisition
Acquisition
Acquisition
Acquisition/Policy
Borders/ Maritime
C2I
Explosives
Borders/ Maritime
Eleven Capstone IPTs engage DHS customers, acquisition partners, S&T technical division heads, and end users as appropriate in our product research, development, transition and acquisition activities.
The IPT process enables our customers to identify and prioritize their operational capability gaps and requirements and make informed decisions about technology investments.
S&T gathers the information it needs to respond with applicable technology solutions for closing these capability gaps. We refer to the solutions that are the outcome of this process as Enabling Homeland Capabilities that draw upon technologies that can be developed, matured, and delivered to our customer acquisition programs within three years.
S&T’s Capstone IPTs address Information Sharing/Management; Cyber Security; People Screening; Border Security; Chem/Bio; Maritime Security; Explosive Prevention; Incident Management; Cargo Security; and Infrastructure Protection.
We see the IPTs as an important mechanism for engaging our customers and we have elicited participation in the IPTs at the highest levels, including Kip Hawley of TSA and Robert Aguilar of CBP.
The IPTs can provide an avenue for the National Guard and the Adjutant Generals to engage with S&T, e.g., Border Security, Incident Mgmt, Infrastructure Protection IPTs.
Guardsmen
Infrastructure Owners/Operators
Agents
Officers/Industry
People Screening
Infrastructure Protection
Incident Management
SCO/CIS IP
FEMA
Acquisition
Acquisition
Human Factors
Acquisition
Infrastructure/ Geophysical
C2I
Infrastructure/ Geophysical
US VISIT/TSA
Infrastructure Owners/Operators
First Responders

11. Innovation Portfolio
High Risk, High Gain, Game Changers for Leap-Ahead Results
Promotes revolutionary changes in technology
Focus on prototyping and deploying critical technologies
Includes:
HSARPA – Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
“Homeworks” – 1% of budget highest risk, highest pay-off
Small Business Innovation Research program
Visit and
Our Innovation portfolio (includes the Small Business Innovation Research program) promotes revolutionary changes in technologies with a focus on prototyping and deploying technologies critical to homeland security.
1% of our budget is allocated to Homeworks – projects that present the highest risk and, if successful, yield the potential for the greatest gains.
For FY 2008, the S&T budget calls for $73 million in funding for this activity (includes $60 million for Innovation/HSARPA and the remainder for the SBIR program.)

12. Innovation/HSARPA HIPS and HITS
Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions (HIPS) are designed to deliver prototype-level demonstrations of game-changing technologies in two to five years. Projects are moderate to high risk, with high payoff
High Impact Technology Solutions (HITS) are designed to provide proof-of-concept answers within one to three years that could result in high-payoff technology breakthroughs. While these projects are at considerable risk for failure, they offer the potential for significant gains in capability
All six divisions of S&T are involved HIPS projects, aimed at prototype development, and HITS projects, which focus on proof-of-concept solutions for pressing homeland security challenges.

13. Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions (HIPS)
Explosives
Chem/Bio
Command, Control & Interoperability
Borders/ Maritime
Human Factors
Infrastructure/ Geophysical
Project Chloe- High altitude aerial platform existing above civil aviation Counter-MANPADS
SENSIT –
System to identify numerous liquids in baggage
IED Defeat / APE VBIED Defeat – Detection/prevention and mitigation technologies to counter IEDs
SCOPE (Scalable Common Operational Picture Experiment) – Leverages Global Observer JCTD
Patrol Craft Experimental (PCX-150) – Lightweight, composite material with high speed hull
SAFECON – 90 second container screening device
FAST M2 (Future Attribute Screening Technology Mobile Module) – Relocatable Lab capable of testing for behavioral/ physiological cues of “hostile intent”
Double or triple wide trailer tested at various sites around the country
Resilient Electric Grid – System that will prevent cascading effects of power surge on electrical grids
Levee Strengthening and Rapid Repair - rapidly stop a breach in a levee
Storm Surge and Hurricane Mitigation
High Impact Technology Solutions (HITS)
Real Time Bio Detection and Identify
Cell-All -
Ubiquitous Chem/Bio/agent detector
First Net - First Responder Reliable Relay Link
Phone Home –
Inter-operative and inexpensive hand-held radios
Tunnel Detect – Ability to detect, identify, and confirm illegal and clandestine underground border structures and activities
Document Validator –High proficiency scanner that can identity fraudulent docs
Leverage USSS system
Biometric Detector – High proficiency small biometric scanner
Wide Area Surveillance/ Change Detection for Critical Infrastructure
Resilient Tunnel–
Tunnel Protection/Blast Mitigation
This slide aligns S&T divisions with their work on HIPS to develop technology prototypes and on HITS – high risk, high pay-off projects.

14. Improved Active/Passive Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) capability
HIPS – Homeland Innovative Prototypical Solutions SAFECON – Safe Container
A multi-sensor supply chain security system that scans a container for CBRNE, contraband and human cargo during the crane transport operations
Improved Active/Passive Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) capability
Example of a HIP:
Addresses a major capability gap – the ability to quickly and effectively screen cargo. Much of the cargo entering the U.S. is either unscreened or “under” screened.
SAFECON is designed to help fill this gap:
a screening device for containers that will screen cargo for suspect materials
FY 07 – investigate technologies including probe systems to be installed on cranes that on load and offload ship carried containers, sensors and container materials to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of screening cargo containers
FY 08 – focus on reducing time required for screening to enable significantly more cargo to be cleared. Demo of improved technologies to be underway in FY 09.
Triggered CANARY System (Lincoln Lab) Detects and identifies: Anthrax, Plague, …

15. Explosive Resistant Coating
HITS - High Impact Technology Solutions Improvised Explosive Devices Defeat
Puffers for explosives trace material detection on people, bags/parcels, and vehicles
Walk-through/whole-body imaging (e.g., backscatter)
Advanced Protection Explosive (APE): cancellation methods for explosive shock waves
Drive-through imaging technology (x-ray, neutron)
Masonry Walls
Explosive Resistant Coating
Active Armor
S&T is pursuing the development of detection and mitigation technologies to counter IEDs.
Levreaging the counter IED efforts underway at DHS, DOD and other agencies, IED Defeat will attempt extremely high risk technologies to locate IED’s prior to detonation and to mitigate the damage caused by a successful IED attack.
FY 2007 – focus will be on systems for detecting vehicle-borne IEDs and technology to negate the blast and shock waves from explosions. Efforts will continue through FY 2012.
Reactive & Shaping Walls
APE Project
Predict, Detect, Defeat and Destroy IED/VBIED at range (100 yards) to change the calculus of the bomber versus the defender

16. HITS - High Impact Technology Solutions Counter-MANPADS / Persistent Surveillance
65K Feet
Project Chloe
Counter-MANPADS Functions
MWS Detect & Declare
Slew and Hand-off
Track
Jam
Border
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs)
High-Altitude Stand-Off Counter-MANPADS
High Altitude – Wide-Area Coverage
Long Endurance – Persistent Surveillance
Large Payload – Multi-Sensor
HITS Example
Project Chloe – goal is to develop prototypes for detecting and disabling MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defense Systems)
Project investigates the use of high altitude platforms and ground-based systems for detecting and engaging MANPADS as an alternative to installing detect-to-engage systems on every aircraft.
FY 2007 – Project Chloe will demonstrate the ability of sensors on a high altitude platform to detect a MANPADS launch.
FY 2008 – will test and evaluate air or land-based disabling technologies that can work effectively at a high altitude to detect an attempted MANPADS attack
MANPADS
Operational Characteristics
Real-time sensor fusion/dissemination
Multi-user / border surveillance requirements
Commercial Aircraft MANPADS protection
Automatic target detection/recognition
Persistence (24/7, all-weather coverage)

17. Innovation/HSARPA BAAs
Broad Agency Announcements Released February 1:
Tunnel Detection Technologies -develop and demonstrate a capability for rapidly detecting tunnels
SAFE Container (SAFECON) – develop the capability to detect and identify WMD, explosives and contraband cargo and to detect humans in shipping containers
Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST) Demonstration Laboratory – provide efficient, rapid and accurate security screening of people and their credentials and belongings
S&T issues open competitive solicitations seeking expertise from many corners, both domestically and globally, to find solutions for addressing some of the most pressing challenges in homeland security. We posted three Broad Agency Announcements on the Web sites shown here earlier this month. [refer to text on slide]
Visit or for more information

18. Visit www.dhssbir.com (soon to be .gov)
DHS SBIR Program
Increases participation of innovative and creative small businesses in Federal research and development programs
Challenges small businesses to bring innovative homeland security solutions to reality
Focuses on near-term commercialization and delivery of operational prototypes
Over 324 contracts awarded
Funded by S&T Directorate and DNDO
Implemented Cost Match to motivate commercialization
Twice a year, S&T, through our Small Business Innovation Research program, posts a batch of solicitations covering a variety of technical topic areas on the Web at
Visit (soon to be .gov)

19. Homeland Security Centers of Excellence
Seven university-based research centers established to date, each focused on a specific homeland security challenge
Planning for four new Centers underway to address:
explosives detection, mitigation, and response
border security and immigration
maritime, island, and extreme/remote environment security
natural disasters, coastal infrastructure and emergency management
Broad Agency Announcements Released Feb. 5 Visit for more information
Our university-based Homeland Security Centers of Excellence Centers are focused on a critical area of homeland security [e.g. risk and economic analysis, food and agriculture defense, high-consequence event preparedness, and the study of terrorism through the lens of the social and behavioral sciences.]
Today, seven Centers of Excellence are linked to research efforts at more than 80 colleges and universities, including several MSIs. Industry, laboratories, think tanks, nonprofit organizations, and other agencies participate as partners in these Centers.
BAA Announcement – Centers of Excellence
We continue to build our network of Centers of Excellence. In fact on Feb. 5, the Science & Technology Directorate issued Broad Agency Announcements seeking candidate universities to establish four new Homeland Security Centers of Excellence in these areas:
explosives detection, mitigation, and response;
border security and immigration;
maritime, island, and extreme/remote environment security; and
natural disasters, coastal infrastructure and emergency management. [the
These open, competitive solicitations are posted at and universities and other U.S.-based institutions of higher learning are encouraged to apply.

20. S&T Stakeholders Conference

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23. S&T Points of Contact Division Email Jim Tuttle S&T-Explosives@dhs.gov
John Vitko
David Boyd
Merv Leavitt
Sharla Rausch
Chris Doyle
Bob Hooks
Starnes Walker
Roger McGinnis

24. Product Transition Border Detection Grid
Provides:
Advanced sensors (radar, EO/IR cameras, unattended ground sensors and fiber optic tripwires)
Advanced signal processing and communications systems
State-of-the-art power sources for persistent border surveillance
Technology transition into SBInet acquisition
Force multiplier - improved effectiveness, fewer required personnel, and low cost sensors while reducing overall operational, acquisition, and maintenance costs
Increases detection, tracking and apprehension rate
Example of an S&T Enhanced Homeland Capability that is going through the IPT and product transition process with our Customs & Border Patrol customers.
Planned Demos/Deliverables/Transitions:
Southern and Northern Border Technology Assessment and Roadmap - FY07
Fiber Optic Tripwire Pilot - FY 07/08
Southern Border Integrated Concept Test - FY08
Advanced Signal Processing prototype - FY08
Advanced UGS prototype - FY09
Northern Border Integrated Concept Test – FY09
Northern and Southern Border Pilots and technology transition to SBInet– FY10/FY11

25. Mobile FAST Laboratory
Homeland Innovative Prototype Solutions Future Attribute Screening Technology (FAST)
Counter-MANPADS Functions
MWS Detect & Declare
Slew and Hand-off
Track
Jam
Mobile FAST Laboratory
Systems
Queue management
Behavioral recognition
Rapid risk assessment
Screening methodologies
Functions
Attribute measurement
Risk determination
Behavior focused screening
Operational Characteristics
Discover screening methods for intent
Privacy protection for all participants
Simple to operate and use

26. High Impact Technology Solutions Tunnel Detection
Two Part Plan
Silver Fox UAV for fast
detection of suspect sites
Ground based system for slow but extremely sensitive validation of potential tunnels and simple long term deterrence
In FY 2007, S&T will demonstrate the capability of using an unmanned aircraft system to detect tunnels while traveling at relatively high speed and for extended periods.
Will provide a method for the monitoring the entire southern U.S. border in a timely manner
FY plan to demonstrate an improved airborne system combined with ground-based technologies to increase the accuracy of detecting tunnels.

27. High Impact Technology Solutions First Net
A rapidly deployable, self contained, mobile or portable radio communications solution that temporarily or permanently restores capabilities for legacy first response communications networks damaged or destroyed by natural disasters, major incidents, and acts of terror.

28. Command Control Interoperability
S&T Division
Command Control Interoperability
Major Thrust Areas
Communications, Interoperability, and Compatibility
Knowledge Tools
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Investigative Technologies
Threat Assessment
Cyber Security Research & Development
Communications, interoperability and compatibility programs within Command, Control and Interoperability strengthen interoperable wireless communications, improve information sharing, and develop tools for better coordination and planning at all levels of government.
The nation’s capacity for interoperable communications is hindered by sub-optimized planning and coordination. S&T’s Office for Interoperability and Compatibility, and Integrated Federal, State and local information sharing efforts help by strengthening and integrating interoperability and compatibility.
S&T is developing knowledge management tools to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks and to better prepare for and respond to all types of disasters. This will provide new capabilities for the DHS Intelligence & Analysis Directorate and the DHS information enterprise for the integration, management, analysis, and dissemination of actionable information. Knowledge management research provides tools and methods for handling massive amounts of information dispersed in many forms. Finding, understanding and using this information to assess an actual threat and determine the level of risk before a high-consequence event occurs is the best way to save lives and preserve our way of life.
Cyber security research, development, testing and evaluation is focused on improving the security of the existing cyber infrastructure and providing a foundation for a more secure infrastructure through coordinated efforts with other Government agencies and private industry.
$63.6 million requested for Command, Control and Interoperability for FY 2008 will fund programs focused on cyber security; communications, compatibility and interoperability; and knowledge management.

29. Infrastructure/Geophysical
S&T Division
Infrastructure/Geophysical
Major Thrust Areas
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
National Critical Infrastructure Protection R&D Plan
Risk reduction technologies
Incident Management & Decision Support
Preparedness & response technologies and advanced concepts and systems
Regional Technology Integration
S&T’s Infrastructure and Geophysical Division develops technical solutions and reach-back capabilities to improve State, local, tribal, and private sector All Hazards preparedness and response impacting population and critical infrastructure.
Focus is on identifying and mitigating the vulnerabilities of 17 critical infrastructure sectors and key assets that keep our society functional
The Division:
models and simulates nation’s critical infrastructures to determine the impact of various scenarios on each sector
provides tools to help decision makers identify gaps and vulnerabilities and make informed investment decisions
supports tools for incident commanders and emerg. responders to use daily and during major events that demand a more highly coordinated response.
risk reduction technologies – developing capability to enable infrastructure owners and operators to implement affordable and reliable blast and projectile mitigation measures – developing suite of advanced materials, design procedures and protective and innovative construction methods
Regional Technology Integration – aimed at transitioning innovative technologies and concepts from local to national level using (4) urban pilot sites – Anaheim, CA – T&E of integrated technologies to counter chem/bio/explosives.
2008 – Cincinnati pilot – develop a leave-behind capability to enhance multi-State preparedness and response operations.