Education
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
University Of Tennessee 1986
Employment History
Georgia Institute of Technology
Research Engineer II 2002-Present
CAS, Inc.
Senior Analyst and Manager 1995-2002
McDonnell Douglas
Senior Project Engineer 1986-1995
Experience Summary
Work at Georgia Tech has included analysis of surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems with the Digital Infrared Seeker And Missile Simulation (DISAMS). Used DISAMS to evaluate infrared (IR) countermeasures such as decoy flares and engine suppressors. Also compared the results of DISAMS and field tests, and optimized DISAMS parameters to improve flyout performance. Upgraded, maintained, and tested the Imaging Seeker And Missile Simulation (ISAMS). As Project Director, maintained and expanded the ISAMS contract with the Naval Research Lab (NRL). Added emissive smoke capabilities to the ISAMS architecture and incorporated the Trajectory Analysis Program (TRAP) missile simulation. Obtained and processed hyperspectral imagery and reflectance data for the HyperColor program. Supported the AN/AAR-47 missile-warning program and developed a new method to visualize sensor coverage.
At CAS, used field tests, semi-physical simulators, and all-digital simulations such as DISAMS to assess the performance of missile-warning systems and the effectiveness of infrared countermeasures. Developed and optimized countermeasure techniques that are now fielded. Wrote software that allowed simulation results to be used in simulators and stimulators. Performed and/or supported verification, validation, and accreditation activities for simulations, simulators, and stimulators. Supported and participated in numerous field tests and managed a team of five analysts and two support personnel.
Work at McDonnell Douglas involved the analysis of radar-guided SAM’s and guns. Developed, upgraded, and/or maintained several proprietary radar, gun, and missile simulations. Improved simulation fidelity in areas such as multipath and sidelobe clutter. Correlated simulation results with data from other simulations and field tests. Participated in field tests and developed software to extract, manipulate, and plot test data.
Current Fields of Interest
Vehicle signature prediction, measurement, and suppression; weapon system simulation, analysis, and testing; computer programming; countermeasure techniques; space transportation and exploration.
Registrations, Certifications, Professional Affiliations, and Special Honors
Association of Old Crows, Member 2003-Present
Graduated with High Honors, University of Tennessee 1986
Major Reports and Publications
1. “Rotorcraft Analysis Program – Final Report,” Contract PO 181784-33D, May 2004, with D. R. Lamm and M. C. Hetzler.
2. “HyperColor Overlapping Bands System Study,” Final Report, Contract 03-C-0183, February 2004, with T. Doll, M. Dudzik, R. Herkert, E. Patterson, D. Roberts, C. James, G. McCall, and J. Trostel.
3. "MH-53 Flare Self Protection Analysis," Final Report, Contract F09603-99-D-0002, May 2003, with D. R. Lamm, M. C. Hetzler, and G. A. Rohling
4. "PAVE LOW IR Countermeasures Alternatives Study," Final Report, Contract ASI9701-SSSC, April 2003, with D. R. Lamm, M. C. Hetzler, and G. A. Rohling
5. "Joint Threat Modeling and Simulation Center Support," Final Report, Contract DAAH01-00-D-A101, February 2003, with D. R. Lamm
6. "AIRCMM & ATIRCM Analyses," Briefing, Contract DAAJ09-96-D-0012, August 1999, with W. M. Dorner
7. "AIRCMM Digital System Model (DSM) Validation Final Report," Final Report, Contract DAAJ09-96-D-0012, December 1998
8. "CH-47D/AIRCMM Effectiveness Studies," Briefing, Contract DAAJ09-96-D-0012, May 1998, with W. M. Dorner
9. "AIRCMM Ejection Order & Spacing Study," Briefing, Contract DAAJ09-96-D-0012, June 1997
10. "AIRCMM Ejection Direction and Velocity Study," Report, Contract DAAJ09-96-D-0012, February 1997
11. "Low-Altitude Delivery of Air-Launched Stand-Off Weapons," White Paper, Company Funded, April 1992, with C. P. Conway