Scott D. Briles, PhD

• Developed MATLAB software for experimental algorithm evaluation
• Evaluated ground-station performance and design
• Developed and tested space-based calibration instrument and software tools to support calibration efforts
• Supported customer in project development and partnering efforts
• Conducted data collection efforts and testing at third-party ground stations.

• Supporting design, development, execution, evaluation, assessment, maturation, refinement, and integration of cutting-edge radio-frequency sensors
• Developed algorithms and software for processing of RF data for both ground-truth data and operational data from sensor
• Design and guided procurement of streaming-data, RF collection system utilizing multiple tuners and data recorders incorporating state-of-the-art spectrum analyzers
• Observed, support and conducted in-field data collection exercises
• Provide direction for, and evaluation of, in-field test exercises
• Orchestrated and designed high-fidelity laboratory testing of instrumentation.

Technical Staff Member/Section Lead - Space Engineering Group

• Performed analysis, and developed procedure and algorithms for RF signal geo-location for experimental satellite.

Technical Staff Member/ Project Lead - Space Data Systems Group

• Develop software architecture, and worked with team in development of “real-time” geo-location experiment for monitoring RF emissions from remote site
• Designed and developed demonstration prototype showing modulated-reflector wireless communications technology for use in oil fields
• ·Operated, and analyzed data from instrument onboard the, Space Shuttle Columbia from Payload Operations Control Center
• Lead development of modulated-reflector communications/ RFID demonstration system and, submission of patent applications
• ·Designed and developed RF test instrument that allowed for end-to-end testing of space-qualified instrument
• ·Supported modeling and field testing of long-wage IR, hyperspectral instrument
• ·Conducted extensive analysis in signal detection, processor throughput and feasibility for flight-based LIDAR project
• Developed software for space-based hyperspectral-image-compression instrument.

Technical Staff Member - Sensors Systems Group

• RF modulated reflector project for covert communications of image data
• Oversaw field demonstration of instrument and support training
• Operation and development of software control of RF laboratory test equipment