Social Contexts of Enterprise Systems Engineering

December 2008

In helping sponsors to navigate transformational and transactional change, MITRE must frequently confront the social, organizational, political, and cultural complexities of a sponsor's business. MITRE's Social Contexts of Enterprise Systems Engineering research project is an initiative to identify the ever more sophisticated social science skills and management processes needed to confront these complexities.

Terrain Sensing for Unmanned Vehicles Avoids Rocky Roads

October 2008

MITRE is using a dune buggy and a variety of sensors to collect visual clues about unpaved terrain. The data will be used to predict how unmanned ground vehicles will travel over different terrain so that the best path can be chosen for them.

Understanding Customers' Technology Needs

October 2008

Sometimes, the limitations of technology turn out to stem in part from the limitations of human beings. To help our customers' meet their technology needs, we use anthropological techniques to find out what's really going on when man meets machine.

JPALS Provides Portable Precision for Pilots

October 2008

While existing navigation technology has made flying under arduous circumstances possible, greater accuracy in instrument guidance would make pilots' jobs much safer. The Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) augments an aircraft's GPS readings, providing the pilot with a much more precise idea of his position in relation to the terrain.

ADS-B: An Evolution in Air Traffic Control

August 2008

MITRE, working with a diverse team of aviation partners, helped make Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, a reality. Today ADS-B has set the stage for safer air travel than ever before.

India Cleared for Take Off

June 2008

To accommodate its expanding domestic aviation market—the second-fastest growing in the world—India has enlisted MITRE to help modernize the country's aviation infrastructure. As a first step, MITRE is studying India's two busiest airports to analyze the country's airport and airspace capacity, as well as helping train India's next generation of air traffic controllers.

Building with Cyber-Steel to Protect Computer Networks

November 2008

To better combat the cyber-terrorism endangering the information systems that support our nation, MITRE—through an initiative known as Mission Assurance Against Advanced Cyber Threats—is collaborating with the Department of Defense to develop a strategic approach to cyber conflict.

A Cure for Iraq's Underprivileged: Technology Brings Modern Medicine Home

September 2008

Years of instability in Iraq means the country's healthcare infrastructure has suffered along with its citizens. A simple, yet innovative idea is providing a cure—linking local clinicians with medical centers around the world to help with diagnosis and treatment, using digital cameras, email, video hookups and satellite feeds.

Information Sharing Challenges on a Multinational Scale

September 2008

Recently, military and civilian leaders discussed the information sharing challenges facing joint and coalition forces worldwide. They did it at the MITRE-hosted Sixth Biennial Multinational Operations Conference—and what they said provides a close-up look at this complex problem.

Private Eyes: Keeping Personal Information Safe

November 2008

So much of our lives can be found online these days. That's why MITRE's fast-growing privacy practice is helping the federal government keep your personal information safe.

Building Collective Strength: Transforming Military Medical Education and Training

November 2008

Consolidating five military medical training schools into one is no small task. MITRE's systems engineering expertise is helping ensure a smooth transition.

Building a Solid IT Foundation with Service-Oriented Architecture

September 2008

Because of the growing need to expand IT functionality across organizational boundaries, sponsors and MITRE employees are learning more about employing service oriented architecture. With SOA, there's less time spent creating custom-made technology and more time building foundational systems that can be reused, upgraded, and integrated with other systems.