Information Analysis
The rapid pace of technology allows the incorporation of new systems and concepts for combating terrorism. Such crisis management technology can support prevention of a terrorist incident through the minimization of its impact. Examples include crisis management technologies for sifting and interpreting large databases to detect evidence of planning or training for a terrorist event, detection of trace toxins or explosives, rapid blood sample analysis for detection of biological agents, and blast mitigation techniques. Existing health information systems must be enhanced to rapidly detect changes in the health status of the population that occur naturally or through terrorist events. These systems must be able to recognize unique or small numbers of key events and also to detect patterns of suspicious occurrences at disparate locations.
Using Technology to Minimize Impact
SAIC has designed integrated information systems that collect, analyze and summarize available data in a comprehensive manner for use by law enforcement professionals such as the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Background Check Systems, and Criminal History Databases (ALIAS). Under contract to the FBI, we develop and support forensic science computer systems and reference files which serve FBI and state and local crime laboratories performing DNA analyses. These include the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), the National Automotive Image File, the Explosives Reference database (EXPRESS), and the associated National DNA Index System (NDIS).
SAIC provides technologies and support services in the following areas:
- Rapid database search engines and interpretative algorithms
- Portable immunoassay devices for taking blood samples in the field
- Swab sample processors for taking fluid specimens
- Trade off analyses of non-intrusive inspection systems
- Roadmaps for rapid insertion of new technology
Visit our Criminal Justice and Life Sciences sections for more information on our solutions in this area.
Enhancing Detection and Monitoring Capabilities
New sensors and surveillance technologies can greatly enhance the capability of an organization to detect clandestine behavior in secluded areas and disturbed environments. SAIC has scientists with doctoral degrees in the biological sciences and intelligence backgrounds in biological warfare analysis to perform scientific studies, laboratory analytical procedures, and technology identification, analysis, and development. We have specialized equipment and trained personnel to support you in:
- Modeling scenes in various spectral regions with low levels of illumination and in the analysis of scenes viewed through obscurants (smoke, dust, snow, rain, haze)
- Analysis of digitized imagery acquired by photographic or multispectral devices
- Disaster preparedness (fires, earthquakes, downed power lines, storm damage, damaged buildings, communications, etc.)
- Police work (narcotics, traffic control, arrest procedures, investigation, communication, recordings)
