ISR-2 is composed of scientists and engineers. The majority have PhDs in Space Physics, Nuclear Physics, or Plasma Physics. They are engaged in pioneering science missions, developing sensors and systems to detect man-made and naturally occurring electromagnetic phenomena. By providing satellite-borne RF detectors to the U.S. government, ISR-2 supports monitoring of the atmosphere and near-Earth space for nuclear detonations.
- space-based nuclear detonation detection
- space situational awareness
- airborne remote sensing
- nuclear proliferation detection
- atmospheric science, climatology, lightning science, ionospheric physics, planetary science, astrophysics
- RF detection technology and methods
- Radio interferometry techniques for astrophysics and space situational awareness
- Source, propagation, instrument, systems development, and modeling
- Field testing
- U.S. Nuclear Detection System operations: performance assessment, anomaly resolution, support of electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) sensor missions
- Science: ionospheric propagation and effects, lightning science
- Designing new generation EMP sensors, beacons, antennas
- Novel RF and optical sensing and processing techniques
- Nuclear proliferation detection
- Signature discovery and definition
- Field testing
