Homeland Protection

A vital mission of the U.S. government is to secure the nation from the many threats it faces. We support this mission by assessing, prototyping, and deploying innovative technology that helps reduce the nation's vulnerability to terrorism, secure transportation systems, and protect critical infrastructure.

The ERSA system uses cameras to track aircraft flying too close to the capital’s no-fly zone.

Artificial Intelligence Software Architectures and Algorithms
Energy Systems
Homeland Protection Systems
Homeland Sensors and Analytics

We apply artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies and develop prototypes to meet critical national security needs. Our technology portfolio uses AI for a range of applications, from augmenting human capability to enabling autonomous systems.

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Awards

Lincoln Laboratory honored for transfer of security-enhancing technologies

Aug 31

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GraphEx Symposium convenes top network scientists

Jul 19

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Air Force pilots get an AI-assist with scheduling aircrews

Jun 17

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disaster relief

Motion Under Rubble Measured Using Radar

Our see-through-wall sensor is a lightweight, portable technology that peers through rubble and debris of a disaster site to detect survivors.

A large KC-135R tanker aircraft refuels an F-15 Eagle aircraft while they in mid air.

artificial intelligence

Aerial Refueling Optimization Engine

Our model optimizes the scheduling of aerial refueling missions, saving fuel and costs for the Department of Defense.

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analytics

Waterways Automated Vessel Information

Our video analytics are helping to improve waterway security.

This image illustrates a retweet network for the #MacronLeaks narrative during the 2017 French presidential election. Each circle represents a Twitter account, and arrows represent “retweets.”

artificial intelligence

Reconnaissance of Influence Operations

New software takes advantage of artificial intelligence techniques to automate the detection and assessment of aggressive influence operations.

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We're always looking for how to translate today's results into tomorrow's preparedness.

Curran Schiefelbein

Software Engineer and Integrator

Homeland Protection

Homeland Protection Systems

I enjoy testing new algorithms to improve our detection and tracking capabilities and demonstrating these capabilities to sponsors.

Adrienne Sands

Mathematician

Homeland Protection

Homeland Sensors and Analytics

My transition from doctoral research in theoretical physics to my current work in machine learning has been engaging and rewarding. I am really excited about this work that involves computer science, mathematics, and human cognition.

Ryan Soklaski

Research Scientist

Homeland Protection

Artificial Intelligence Software Architectures and Algorithms

I take a lot of pride in the algorithms and software that we are developing. These capabilities are driving monitoring systems that have the potential to save lives.