Bridging Exploitation, Research
and Development in service
to the Imagery Community

What is the NEL?

A central focus for imagery exploitation

• Issues
• Systems
• Methodologies
• Technologies
• Standards

by conducting

• Experiments
• Studies
• Analyses
• Technical Assessments
• Prototyping

for our customers:

• Intelligence Community
• Exploitation Centers
• Program Offices
• Military Commands

NEL Skills

• Imagery Analysis
• Imagery Science
• Image Processing
• Experimental Design
• Statistical Analysis
• Computer Science
• Systems Analysis
• Human Factors
• Systems Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• Information Science
• Project Management

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NEL Contractor Base

• Consulting
• Engineering
• Hardware
• Software
• Imagery
• Defense
• Scientific
• FFRDCs

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Unique Resources

• Exploitation system evaluation lab
• Image quality and utility labs
• Resident staff with extensive base of collection and exploitation knowledge
• Proximity to large cadre of Washington area imagery analysts
• Experiment Resources Working Group
• National Image Resource Library
• Statistical Techniques, Analysis and Reporting Support

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NEL Business Areas

• Softcopy
• Exploitation Planning and Concepts
• Exploitation Tools and Methodologies
• Information Technology
• Emerging Programs

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Challenges

• Adjust to resource uncertainties
• Prepare for a different environment
• Capitalize on technology explosion
• Ease the transition to softcopy
• Maximize support to NPIC and the Community