PRISM: Transforming the Science of Remote Sensing

March 2013

Imagine the advances possible if we could see more of the invisible world. This quest for knowledge spurs MITRE's research in hyperspectral sensing—the science of capturing images beyond the visible spectrum.

The Power of a Tweet: Improving Emergency Response with Social Media

February 2013

We know people use social media in crises. But can social media influence the decisions of emergency responders? A MITRE team conducted a simulation experiment, or SIMEX, to find out.

Gentlemen, Start Your Robots: Smartphones as Guidance Systems

December 2012

When the government needed a faster and cheaper control system for military robots, MITRE researchers took out their smart phones—and turned them into the robotic brains.

Fielding a Low-Cost Solution to Runway Incursions

November 2012

Some of the worst disasters in aviation history have occurred on the ground, during "runway incursions." Thanks to a team of MITRE engineers, such dangerous encounters may soon be on the decline.

NextGen Hub Enables More Frequent, Secure Multi-Agency Experiments and Simulations

May 2012

MITRE's NextGen Interagency Experimentation Hub enables agencies to practice emergency scenarios in real time from their own locations while sharing information over secure links.

MITRE Experimentation Lab Gives Wings to Aviation Technology Research

March 2012

The FAA can't shut down the National Airspace System to test new technology. But thanks to MITRE's Aviation IDEA Lab, industry and federal government representatives get the next best thing.

Engineering an Advanced Missile Defense Shield for Europe

April 2013

MITRE provided technical leadership and systems engineering expertise in fielding the first phase of the European Phased Adaptive Approach, a missile defense system that integrates ground-based sensors with a sea-based weapon system.

The Power of GEOINT: Putting the World at Our Fingertips

February 2013

MITRE is helping the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency implement a new Web architecture and software distribution system that allows the agency to develop products faster for less money.

Lightening a Soldier's Load with a Pocket-Sized Solution

January 2013

Soldiers on patrol wear heavyweight technology that allows them to act as self-contained command and control nodes. MITRE-developed software now packs all that capability into a half-pound, Android-based phone.

Financial Systems vs. Systemic Risk: Creating a Common Picture for the Regulatory Community

November 2012

MITRE researchers have integrated findings from eight separate projects to determine how the global financial system might respond to risky situations.

Less Risk, More Reward: Improving Bank-Default Predictions with Data Mining

November 2012

Traditional methods of modeling banks' risk of default are not always accurate. MITRE researchers have developed new data-mining processes to improve the analysis of banks' financial health.

MITRE Helps the IRS Tackle Enterprise-Wide Information Technology Planning

September 2012

The IRS works hard to minimize interruptions to its core mission while upgrading critical IT systems. With help from MITRE, the agency developed a plan to manage the impact of agency-wide upgrades.