John C McIntosh

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King George, VA *2485

Phone: 571-***-**** (home)

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Education: Ph.D. incomplete (all coursework completed), Biomedical Engineering UAB M.S., Radar Engineering, Southeastern Institute of Technology, 1990 B.S.E.E., University of Alabama, 1983

B.S. Biology, University of Alabama 2014

Currently working on M. S. biology (20 semester hours) Security Clearance: Top Secret awarded 2019

Experience:

Radar Systems Experience: PATRIOT, AEGIS, Global Hawk, THAAD, GBR, Standard Missile Blk3 seeker,

System Engineering Experience: Primary experience is in radar system engineering, signal processing, especially as relates to imaging and non-imaging radars (waveformdesign and processing). Implemented bascic target track algorithms. Also some background in microwave and antenna systems. Experience with air, ground, and missile based radars for air and missile defense as well as synthetic aperture, high range resolution, and Doppler imaging.

Software Experience: Experience with system simulation (Fortran, C, Matlab, simulink, Python, Perl, R), and implementation in real-time DSP (in C), Further experience with microcontroller programming in assembly.

Hardware Design Experience: Design of radar feed networks and frequency synthesizers. Design of backend board for A/D conversion.

Test experience: Originated test plans for radar electronic warfare testing. Experience in post test data reduction both for field testing, as well as hardware in the loop. Miscellanias: Design and system experience with GPS, system level experience modeling IMUs, software experience in coding 3-DOF and 6-DOF missile simulations. Detailed experience at modeling radar cross section and some experience in simulating infrared signatures. Some experience in support of foreign military sales and several years of air and missile defense intelligence analysis. Signal processing experience in multiple medical imaging modalities including functional MRI, CT, SPECT, and PET. Have considerable graduate coursework in neuroscience and neuroanatamy and biotechnology. November 2018 – Present Senior Radar Engineer TMC Technologies. Supported analysis for Aegis Ashore Japan, for B41 (radar branch) of the naval surface warfare center Dahlgren division (NSWCDD), working onsite under the Kratos Defense. Primary responsibility involved siting issues. In order to evaluate the relative merit of different sites, the radar firm track range (FTR) was chosen as a metric. A FTR model was developed (and is continuing to be developed) which calculates FTR based on over 50 individual, user defined parameters including FTR algorithm, radar transmitter and receiver parameters, waveform characteristics, target trajectory and signature, site location (full polarimetric clutter is generated from each terrain cell using DTED, DFAD, and calibrated clutter scatterometer database), and detailed antenna pattern generation which can model types of elements, element spacing and geometry for sub-arrays, number of sub-arrays, overall array shape, weighting, and number of phase shifter bits. The code is GUI based, and general enough that it can be used for virtual any radar (not just AEGIS), consisting of approximately 50 thousand lines of MATLAB code. The code was developed solely by me for NSWCDD B41 under the auspices of MDA. November 2006 – November 2018 Consultant FRENT (Madison, AL) Originated a new algorithm for increasing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) resolution in a post processing manner. Currently working on refining the algorithm and writing the patent. Designed beamforming network for wideband Navy jammer. Developed Matlab code for optimization of time delays for beamforming network. Performed system studies on Navajo aircraft antenna placement for SAR array retrofit. Analyzed and optimized very electrically small array for phase weights to derive largest superdirectivity. Subcontracted for fabrication of multiple prototype microstrip antenna using isopro CAD software and t--tech circuit board milling machine. February 2007 – May 2007 Consultant, Aerothermal Technologies, Inc. (Madison, AL) Performed in depth error modeling of MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) IMU (inertial measurement unit). Mathematically modeled both mechanical and electrical systems on the Honeywell HG1900 family of IMUs including the 3-axis quartz resonant beam accelerometers as well as the Coriolis gyros. Responsible for coding ‘C’ or FORTRAN functions based on mathematical error models March 2000 – Present Intellectual Properties Inc. (Madison, AL) Led Phase II contract effort to develop first level prototype of passive, bistatic radar system. Designed, built and tested receiver front-end based on Mitel 2015 chipset. Originated proprietary signal processing algorithms for target detection using long coherent integration time on week signal. Derived proprietary closed form multi-static target location solutions which allow fast target association with higher target track precision. Tested software by reducing data collected during non-real-time flight tests in multiple modality engagements for SMDC, ARL, and Homeland Security. Currently transitioning software to real-time operation on dual channel receiver, multi- processor backend prototype. Built and tested patch antenna array for radar system.

Currently developing patent for angular super-resolution technique which is applicable to radar, sonar, ultrasound, and optics applications.

October 2002 – November 2003 Mission Research Corporation (Dayton OH) Was the lead engineer on a Phase II SBIR contract involving modeling bistatic SAR/GMTI/HRR radar to evaluate bistatic target features. Under this effort, Mr. McIntosh implemented a polar format bistatic SAR image reconstruction algorithm and originated a new metric for evaluating the bistatic SAR image quality as a function of collection geometry. Also under this effort, Mr. McIntosh developed generalized GDOP equations for bistatic collection geometries, allowing quantification of GMTI target location error for collection geometry and search area, thus allowing easier mission planning. Also while at MRC, performed work on a novel battle damage assessment technique based on HRR radar data. March 1999 – March 2000 Raytheon Missile Systems (Tuscon, AZ) Worked on Standard Missile Block IVA upgrade –specifically the RFAS (radio frequency auxiliary sensor). Performed work on target modeling and algorithm development of wideband (high range resolution) fuse data. Algorithms for recognition of target characteristics (nose, length etc) were designed and evaluated for optimal fusing.

Performed initial RF design studies for the Atmospheric Interceptor Technology (AIT) program. Efforts relate to the quantification of target range/Doppler matrix processed and unprocessed received power including phase noise effects on target subclutter visibility. Work included the design and coding of a full range/Doppler clutter simulator tool in Matlab including full implementation of bistatic clutter effects. Also performed iterative frequency synthesizer design under this program. Additionally performed analysis for an IR&D project involving space/time adaptive processing (STAP). Work areas included clutter modeling and algorithm development for secondary sample support for improved S/C for targets in mainlobe clutter.

1997 – March 1999 Intellectual Properties Inc., President (Huntsville, AL) Principle investigator on a BMDO Phase I SBIR involving an innovative, multi-static, passive RF search/track system to counter LO cruise missile and aircraft targets. Performed detailed analysis of the concept including signal processing algorithm development and simulation and derivation and simulation of three dimensional track states from sensor observables. Performed hardware in the loop simulation of the concept using a COTS receiver and an RF signal injection system at the US Army AMCOM labs. Performed preliminary hardware design which will be implemented in the Phase II effort. Also performed detailed digital and hardware simulation of various GPS receivers. Originated and ran scenarios in the IEC satellite constellation simulator which provides RF signals for various GPS satellites. Performed post test evaluation on the raw GPS observables such as psuedorange and carrier Doppler. August 1998 – November 1998 Xontech., Consultant (Huntsville, AL) Principle evaluator of sensor technology to support the National Missile Defense Ground Based Radar

(NMD GBR). Performed technical evaluation of a variety of technology candidates for upgrade of the baseline NMD GBR to the capability 2 design. These technologies were primarily involved with transmitter/receiver, antenna, and signal processing methods to support ultra-wideband (in excess of 30 % of carrier frequency) radar waveforms for target discrimination. GaN, SiC solid state transmitter materials, high speed digital and optical A/D's, wideband antenna radiator designs, and photonic antenna control technologies were of primary interest.

1994 - 1998 Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc., Consultant (Huntsville, AL) Provided support for efforts to reduce THAAD distinctive signatures in the RF, IR, visual, and acoustic regimes. Originated statistical anti-simulation methodology which provided automated guidance as to placement of signature reduction material on vehicles of interest, in order to maximize the similarity between them and surrogate vehicles. Performed detailed signature modeling in both the RF (using XPATCH physical optics code) and the IR (using GTSIG, IRMA, PRISM, GTVISIT). Originated signature testing requirements and reduced collected test data provided by subcontractors and government agencies (Night Vision Lab). Validated signature modeling with test data. 1989 - 1994 Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc., Associate (Huntsville, AL) Technical leader on the Theater Missile Defense Survivability Enhancement Option and the Theater Missile Defense Survivability Assessment contracts. Postulated and evaluated countermeasures to improve Theater Missile Defense (TMD) survivability against a variety of threats. Led study to evaluate the detectability of mobile TMD components to reconnaissance systems including radio direction finding, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), airborne FLIR systems and imaging satellites. Developed digital image processing algorithms to detect and classify targets in RF and IR images. Originated countermeasures to reduce TMD unit susceptibility against the SAR (including hardware concepts that eventually went black) and developed high fidelity SAR imaging code to provide both baseline and modified TMD unit synthetic imagery for evaluation. Image evaluation included use of ATR algorithms including U-box and morphological filters. Planned and coordinated SAR test with the Environment Research Institute of Michigan (ERIM) as well as reduced assessed test imagery. Performed Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM) countermeasures for the THAAD Ground Based Radar (GBR). These efforts included the design analysis of options such as antenna nulling on transmit algorithms, synchronous and asynchronous decoys, and adaptive cross-eye algorithms. A key component of this study was an analysis to provide classification of airborne targets including TBM's, ARMS, and aircraft using both wideband (length statistics, scatterer location ) and narrowband (velocity, acceleration, trajectory profile) discriminants. Classification algorithms were developed and tested during this effort. Led design team for development of an X-band, armored radar aperture antenna. Performed detailed antenna modeling. Also planned and coordinated armored phased array element testing (waveguide simulator tests) with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Led study to evaluate TMD radar and communication component performance in an Electronic Warfare environment. Developed baseline Electronic counter-counter measures including forward error correction coding and direct sequence modulation for the communication links and adaptive array processing for the radar.

1987 - 1989 PATRIOT Project Office, Radar Engineer (Huntsville, AL) Surveillance radar engineer in charge of issues relating to the system performance of the PATRIOT multifunction array radar (MFAR). Planned and evaluated software and hardware modifications to the MFAR in terms of overall system effectiveness. Coordinated contractor efforts in areas involving simulation and analysis of search/track test data, including leading the joint analysis team which analyzed test data from the medium scale PATRIOT system demonstration tests held at White Sands Missile Range. Assessed PATRIOT performance against electronic countermeasures, coordinated counter ARM programs including the ARM decoy, evaluated joint Air Force/Army operational exercises (Green Flag), assessed non-cooperative target recognition techniques (including the assessment of increased Doppler resolution waveforms for jet engine modulation classification), and started integration of the MARK XIV IFF

(Identification Friend or Foe) into PATRIOT. Was also in charge of radar system performance (hardware and waveform specification) against classified level RCS targets. 1986 - 1987 General Research Corporation, Engineer (Huntsville, AL) Performed system simulation and analysis involving Soviet tactical integrated air defense systems. Evaluated C3 requirements and defense system performance in large scale scenarios. Led task to implement specific Soviet systems into a generic model. Was also responsible for the methodology used to include radar clutter and multipath effects and both EO and IR sensors into the model. Analysis tasks included (UAV) unmanned aerial vehicle) survivability and Soviet air dense system employment option effectiveness.

1985 - 1986 Nichols Research Corporation, Systems Analyst (Huntsville, AL) Investigated novel discrimination concepts. Resource requirements and timelines were examined for feasibility against differing threats.

Evaluated power sources for applicability to space and ground based SDI components. Power system costs

($/kW and kg/kW) were assessed and power conditioning aspects were considered when applying a particular power system to a various components power system requirements. 1983 - 1985 Science Applications International Corporation, Systems Analyst (Huntsville, AL) Performed strategic force exchange modeling and system evaluation of the Moscow ABM system. Evaluated performance under varying offense/defense strategies and technological upgrades by developing a Monte Carlo simulation of exchanges. Performed detailed analysis of effectiveness of radar upgrades to the Moscow ABM system. Radar upgrades were examined by balancing relative price increases (RV’s needed to suppress ABM system) against technological feasibility. Also performed an offense regrets analysis for covertly deployed upgrades. Reviewed and interpreted Soviet ABM interceptor data (telemetry externals) to address possible upgrades. Performed analysis of current and past interceptor data by simulation of interceptor kinematics.

Analyzed Soviet ASAT capability. Considered kinematics and search and engagement radar operations against various platforms.

Reconstructed trajectories of U.S. ICBM test events at Kwajalein Missile Range (KMR). Results were used in the evaluation of the Soviet intelligence collection threat to KMR. Patents:

Passive Three Dimensional Track of Non-Cooperative Targets Through Opportunistic Use of Satellite Signals

SAR post processing for cross range image resolution enhancement (Pending) Recent Publications:

Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE RADAR Conference (May 2005), “Scanned Time/Angle Correlation: A new Method for Super-resolution”, McIntosh, J., Candace, C, Kennedy, A. Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XII, SPIE Defense and Security Symposium 2005, Orlando, FL, April 2005, “An Innovative Method for Providing Fine Angular Resolution”, McIntosh, J., Candace, C, Kennedy, A.

Signal Processing Sensor Fusion and Target Recognition XIII, SPIE Defense and Security Symposium 2004, Orlando, FL, April 2004, “A New Tool For Quantification of Bistatic/Multistatic Target Location Errors”, McIntosh, John; Candace, C,

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XI, SPIE Defense and Security Symposium 2004, Orlando, FL, April 2004, “Bistatic SAR Imaging Geometry Performance Metric”, McIntosh, John; Candace, C.

Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE RADAR Conference (May 2001), “An Adaptive Algorithm for Enhanced Target Detection for Bistatic Space-Based Radar”, John C McIntosh, Candace E. Clary, and Lee A. Ray 44th Annual Tri-Service Radar Symposium, (June, 1999),“On the Use of Space-Time Adaptive Processing and Multiresolution Data Representations for the Detection of Near-Stationary Targets in Monostatic Clutter (U) “Alphonso A. Samuel, Harry A. Schmitt, George T. David, Hai-Wen Chen, John C. Mc Intosh and Tim Pierce

1998 Meeting of the IRIS Specialty Group on Camouflage, Concealment and Deception,(Dec 1998, Charleston, SC) “Reduction of TMD Distinctive Signatures Against the RSTA Threat” (secret), McIntosh, John

1MRI/Neural Physiological Findings to the fourth scientific meeting of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Proceedings of the ISMRM, 1996, McIntosh, J., Zhang, Y., Kidambi, S., Harsbarger, T., Mason, G., Pohost, G.M., Twieg, D., “Echo-time Dependence of the Functional MRI

‘Fast Response’”,

5th Annual TACOM Combat Survivability Symposium (March 1994, Monterey, CA)

“Optimization of Joint Camouflage Concealment, and Deception (CCD)/Vulnerability Countermeasures

(secret)” McIntosh, John

SCORE (joint US/UK theater missile defense program, London, England, 1990) presented two papers “A field tunable RCS” and “Ballistic Armoring of a Phased Array Radar”, both secret, McIntosh, John

Technical Society Membership:

IEEE (multiple societies), SPIE, ISMRM (International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine), BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society)

Misc. Skills:

Computer languages: Matlab, Simulink,‘C’, Fortran, Python, Perl, R, Circuit Hardware/Firmware Design: Pic microcontrollers, arduino microcontrollers, Analog Devices TigerSHARC DSP real-time programming, OrCad schematic capture/layout, PSpice circuit simulation, Eagleware RF software suite, Isopro/ t-tech circuit board fabrication, surface mount soldering, lab experience with RF design including high frequency spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzer, and o- scopes

General Fabrication: Metalworking, Welding (Mig, Tig, Arc), machining (lathe and milling machine), Woodworking, Heavy Equipment Operation

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