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Michael Wicks
Title of talk :
Waveform Diversity: Past, Present and Future
Abstract
This paper reviews important aspects of waveform
diversity development, and discusses how waveform diversity, distributed
processing, spatial diversity, and knowledge-based processing can be
integrated for optimum surveillance system performance. A
next-generation surveillance concept is proposed, which is composed of a
distributed constellation of autonomous sensors.
Short Bio
Dr. Michael C. Wicks, a member of the scientific
and professional cadre of senior executives, is the Senior Scientist for
Sensor Signal Processing, Sensors Directorate, Air Force Research
Laboratory, Rome, N.Y. He specializes in the science and technology
needed for superior U.S. air and space systems for reconnaissance,
surveillance, precision engagement and electronic warfare. Dr. Wicks'
work involves developing and exploring concepts in signal processing
algorithms for detection, discrimination, track processing,
identification and the control of distributed sensor systems. He is
scientific and technical adviser specializing in radio frequency
sensors, radar systems concepts and signal processing research as it
applies to advanced ground, air and space systems.
Dr. Wicks began his career with the Air Force in 1981 when he joined the
Rome Air Development Center. He advanced to senior engineer by 1990,
principal engineer by 1998 and assumed his current position in 2002. His
technical expertise encompasses space-time adaptive processing, advanced
algorithm development and ultra-wideband radar, including antennas.
Additionally, his expertise includes polarimetric sensor signal
processing, S-band inverse synthetic aperture radar imaging,
knowledge-base applications to radar signal processing, concealed weapon
detection, ground-penetrating radar, bistatic radar, and radar systems
engineering. Dr. Wicks holds 13 U.S. patents, and he has authored or
co-authored two books, three book chapters, and 251 journal, conference
and technical papers.
Education
1979: Associate of science degree in
engineering science, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, N.Y.
1981: Bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y.
1985: Master of science degree in electrical engineering, Syracuse
University, N.Y.
1995: Doctor of philosophy in electrical engineering, Syracuse
University, N.Y.
2000: Master of arts degree in public administration, Syracuse
University, N.Y.
Career Chronology
1981 - 2002: Electronic Engineer
and Program Manager, Sensors Directorate, Rome Research Site, Air Force
Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y.
