Maj Gen (Ret) Robert H. Latiff, USAFMaj Gen (Ret) Robert H. Latiff, USAF

Director, Intelligence and Security Research CenterGeorge Mason Universityg y

Introduction and Personal HistoryIntroduction and Personal HistoryWork I’ve Done and How It RelatedResearch and Development in the Federal Research and Development in the Federal GovernmentValue of a Notre Dame (Physics)EducationValue of a Notre Dame (Physics)Education

Native of Rural Southeastern KentuckyNative of Rural Southeastern KentuckyB.S. Physics, ’71, M.S. and Ph.D., Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, ‘73 and ’74g g ,

“Ultrasonic Study of Controlled Microstructures”US Army ROTC Scholarship, NSF Granty p,Active Duty 32 Yrs (6 Army, 26 Air Force)Industry VP, 3 yrs, 2006 – 2009y , y ,

Senior YearSenior YearMaterials Science electivesOffered Graduate School – educational delayOffered Graduate School educational delay

Graduate SchoolDepartment no longer existsp gX-Ray Diffraction, Electron Microscopy, Electronic Theory of MetalsDissertation studied correlation between elastic wave behavior and material properties/microstructureproperties/microstructure

Infantry School – Ft. Benning, GAInfantry School Ft. Benning, GAMunitions School – Redstone Arsenal, AL

Conventional Conventional Special (Nuclear)

US Army Europey pInfantry BrigadeSpecial Weapons Command

Faculty, US Military Academy, West PointFaculty, US Military Academy, West PointTransfer to the US Air ForceResearch at Air Force Materials LaboratoryResearch at Air Force Materials LaboratoryHQ USAF, Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)Wars)Classified Space Program (later NRO)Harvard JFK SchoolHarvard JFK School

Space Defense Operations Center Program Space Defense Operations Center Program ManagerCheyenne Mountain Upgrade Program y pg gDirectorCommunications and Landing Systems g yProgram DirectorJoint STARS Program DirectorCommander, Cheyenne Mountain

Vice Commander, Electronic Systems CenterVice Commander, Electronic Systems CenterDirector, Advanced Systems and Technology, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)( )Director of Engineering, NROVP, Chief Technology Officer, SAIC Space VP, Chief Technology Officer, SAIC Space Intelligence Business UnitDirector, Intelligence and Security Research , g yCenter, GMU

InfantryyPlatoon leader, Germany, Cold War, Fulda GapLeadership training and experience – unmatched

Nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons Served with German and Dutch unitsCustody, maintenance, commandKnowledge of nuclear physics – unique contextually Knowledge of nuclear physics unique, contextually rewarding

Faculty, US Military Academy, West PointMaterials Science elective juniors and seniorsMaterials Science elective, juniors and seniorsSelected only because of Ph.D. – diverted from other assignmentSummer research at NASA MarshallSummer research at NASA Marshall

Non Destructive Testing and EvaluationFlaw detection and characterization in special materialsDirect application of Ph.D. research

Manufacturing Technology and ModernizationComputer aided manufacturing, robotics

d hProgram management, contracted research

Survivability, Lethality, Space Power, LaunchSurvivability, Lethality, Space Power, LaunchReviewed all technologies for funding decisionExtensive reviews at Service DOE LabsExtensive reviews at Service, DOE LabsHigh power lasers, optics, materials hardening, control systems, nuclear power sources, rocket control systems, nuclear power sources, rocket propulsionNational Aerospace Planep

Space Defense Operations CenterSpace Defense Operations CenterOrbital mechanics, space and ground based radars, deep space optical surveillance

Missile warningIR satellites, endo and exo-atmospheric flight, impact

di ipredictionAir warningT iTestingCommand – US and Canadian Forces

Large Aircraft Large Aircraft Ground Surveillance SystemSynthetic Aperture Radar STAP processingSynthetic Aperture Radar, STAP processing,Ground moving target indicatorElectronic phased arraysElectronic phased arraysSecure data links, satellite communications

Intelligence SatellitesImageryImagerySignals

Director Advanced Systems and TechnologyDirector Advanced Systems and TechnologyFunded research at government labs, universities, contractors; staff of scientistsElectronics, focal plane materials, quantum communications, radar, lasers, control systems

Di t f S t E i iDirector of Systems Engineering

SAIC - $10B RevenueDefense company (small fraction is civil, commercial)Surveillance systems, intelligence, signal processing, sensorssensors

Space and Geospatial Intelligence BusinessDigital signal processing, signal exploitationUnmanned Aerial VehiclesSatellite communicationsWireless communications

VP, Chief Engineer and Technology OfficerInternal Research and DevelopmentC R hContract Research

Institute for Defense AnalysisSpace Operations, Situational AwarenessR&D E i i liR&D, Engineering policy

MITRE CorporationSpace control, communications systems

MIT/Lincoln LaboratoryDecision Support Systems Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissanceg , ,

National Academies, National Research Council National Materials Advisory Board

Critical and Strategic MineralsCritical and Strategic MineralsNanomaterials (manufacturing, toxicology)

Air Force Studies BoardSystems EngineeringSystems EngineeringWeapons Acquisition

Research ProfessorResearch ProfessorDirector, Intelligence and Security Research

Intelligence agenciesIntelligence agenciesCorporationsBiometricsForensicsGeospatial Information Systems…

Adjunct ProfessorLeadership and EthicsS A h F d l GSystems Acquisition in the Federal Government

Some FundamentalsSome FundamentalsResearch Funding OpportunitiesOpportunities

Basic (6.1), Advanced (6.2), Applied (6.3, 6.4)Basic (6.1), Advanced (6.2), Applied (6.3, 6.4)Science of quantum dotsApplications to focal planespp pDevelopment of sensor system

Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)ATD, ACTD, JCTD

Advanced Technology Demonstration (prototypes)

Basic 6.1

A li d 6 2Applied 6.2

D l 6 3 6 4Transition to and development of system Development 6.3, 6.4

DOD/Military ServicesUndersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Service Acquisition SecretaryAF Offi f S i ifi R h (ONR ARO)AF Office of Scientific Research (ONR, ARO)AF Research Laboratory (NRL, ARL)

Materials, Propulsion, Human Factors, Sensors, Geophysics, Directed Energy…gy

Arnold Engineering Development Center, Natick Soldier Development Lab…National Reconnaissance OfficeDefense Contractors Defense Contractors

Military and civilian (civil servant) scientistsConduct researchManage contractor researchg

ContractorInternal Research and DevelopmentContract R&D

Department of EnergyDepartment of EnergyNational Laboratories

“Weapons” Labs (Los Alamos, Livermore, Sandia…)Other (Brookhaven, Argonne…)

Department of Homeland SecurityNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNational Institutes of HealthIntelligence Agencies (CIA, DIA…)

MITRE Corp (Electronics, surveillance)AEROSPACE Corp (Space systems, missiles)MIT Lincoln Labs (Radar, surveillance)J t P l i L b t /CALTECHJet Propulsion Laboratory/CALTECH

(Space systems, NASA)Applied Physics Laboratory/Johns Hopkins…pp y y/J p

Special Government Relationship: “Quasi-governmental”Advise the governmentConduct researchConduct research

PrimeSystem development and productionIntegrator

SubcontractorComponent developer, supplier

Systems Engineering and Technical AssistanceSystems Engineering and Technical AssistanceAdvisory only (technical, procurement)

Corporate Laboratory/Advanced Corporate Laboratory/Advanced Development

Lockheed Skunk WorksBoeing Phantom Works

Advanced degree is important – sooner rather than g platerNotre Dame education makes/made a difference

R t tiReputationQualityUnique emphasis

Federal Government is a huge supporter of research

Overwhelmingly benign even in DODOverwhelmingly benign – even in DODNumerous opportunities

Many avenues to remain involved with science and technology