Associate Staff
Lexington, Ma, Us
Homeland Protection Systems GroupEngineer on a multi-disciplinary team performing rapid prototyping and field evaluation of autonomous technology. Tested Prototype Counter-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) SystemResearched and tested the capabilities of various UAVs/drones, becoming a resource throughout Lincoln Laboratory. Acquired, managed, and piloted a fleet of consumer UAVs for demonstrations, testing, and evaluation. UAV flight testbed allowed for development of a UAV-detection system that Homeland Security deployed for critical infrastructure protection. Designed and conducted flight tests to comply with FAA regulations, air traffic control requests, and security and safety requirements. Measured Detectability of Small Commercial UAVsSelected, acquired, and operated a dozen small commercial UAVs. Developed test plan and conducted field tests to analyze UAV detectability in multiple sensor modalities for the development of a counter-UAV system. Prototyped a Wi-Fi based, low-cost, handheld detection system for UAV identification from off-the-shelf parts. Compiled a database of UAV signatures that was distributed to over thirty government research organizations. I was selected to present these findings to the staff of my entire Lincoln Laboratory division. Technology Office ChallengesManaged a robotics team of six scientists and engineers designing an autonomous racing drone to fly through an obstacle course within a large motion capture system. Developed software architecture enabling an air and ground robot team to autonomously solve a maze. Tested and selected Robot Operating System (ROS) packages, including sensor fusion, SLAM, and navigation software.Other projects: Created multiple demos for key sponsors and stakeholders, developed a low-power wireless health-monitoring system, implemented CUDA GPU image processing, supervised team safety for Confined Space work.
