ISR Technology
Revolutionizing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
We develop, prototype, and transition state-of-the-art capabilities to revolutionize intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems and technologies. We provide comprehensive engineering expertise and experience to devise solutions to mission-critical challenges in defense and disaster response.
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Learn more about Integrated Undersea Surveillance SystemsIntegrated Undersea Surveillance Systems
We are solving critical challenges for the Navy’s undersea surveillance community, making contributions such as active and passive sonar processing algorithms for inclusion in the Advanced Surveillance Build tactical sonar modernization program. -
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Learn more about Precision TargetingPrecision Targeting
Working to ensure that ground forces can rapidly and accurately provide GPS locations of battlefield targets, APL performed design analyses and developed procedures that resulted in the successful testing of the Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) and improvements to the system’s precision geolocation capability. -
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Learn more about Enhanced Mapping and Positioning System (EMAPS)Enhanced Mapping and Positioning System (EMAPS)
We continue to strengthen EMAPS, a portable mapping system carried in a backpack, for the Department of Defense’s Chemical and Biological Defense Program.
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Delivers New Satellite Tracking Capability to U.S. Space ForceNews
Mar 24, 2022Johns Hopkins APL Delivers New Satellite Tracking Capability to U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force received Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) technology from APL, which acted as design agent of the government reference architecture for the operational program. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Helps Define Next-Gen Naval Surveillance SystemNews
Nov 1, 2021Johns Hopkins APL Helps Define Next-Gen Naval Surveillance System
An APL team led the development of system requirements for the Shipboard Passive Electro-Optical Infrared (SPEIR) program. SPEIR acts as a visual surveillance system providing persistent high-resolution image processing to operators from a new set of electro-optical/infrared cameras installed above the ship deck. -
![At the 36th Space Symposium, Lt. Col. Joe Mroszczyk (left) and Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) Command Sgt. Maj. Finis Dodson demonstrate an APL-developed augmented-reality, 3D-visualization capability that serves as the foundation for the Joint All-Domain Operational Tool Suite (JADOTS) prototype system.]()
Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL’s Augmented Reality Toolbox Helps Army Improve Situational AwarenessPress Release
Sep 24, 2021Johns Hopkins APL’s Augmented Reality Toolbox Helps Army Improve Situational Awareness
APL has been working with the U.S. Army to develop an experimental prototype for the Multi-Domain Task Force for situational awareness, targeting and intelligence preparation of the operational environment at the security level of the unit. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL’s SABR Simulations Give TSA Cutting-Edge TechNews
Oct 5, 2020Johns Hopkins APL’s SABR Simulations Give TSA Cutting-Edge Tech
Imagine an airport security zone where there's no lines, no traditional scanner, no pat-down. It might sound like security measures have been seriously relaxed, but really, they are more effective than ever – and everyone even keeps their shoes on. -
![Since 1982, the Cospas-Sarsat Program system has provided information assisting in the rescue of more than 46,000 people in more than 13,000 distress situations.]()
Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL, NASA Upgrade Global Search and Rescue SystemPress Release
May 29, 2020Johns Hopkins APL, NASA Upgrade Global Search and Rescue System
NASA may be best known for focusing on what’s beyond Earth’s atmosphere, but the agency also has another role — searching for human life on our home planet, especially when those lives are in danger. APL staff members are working with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and its partners to upgrade NASA’s Search and Rescue system.
