IARPA - ACE Program

Smart Collection

Office Director

Office Deputy Director

Program Managers

Programs

Broad Agency Announcement(s)

Summary

The mission of the Office of Smart Collection is to dramatically improve the value of collected data. Particular areas of interest include:

  • Innovative methods or tools for indentifying and/or creating novel sources of new information
  • New ways of identifying and assessing collection systems for dramatically improved performance
  • Sensor technologies that dramatically improve the reach, sensitivity, size, weight, and power for collection of a broad range of signal or signature types
  • Tagging, tracking, and location techniques
  • Electrically small antennas and other advanced RF concepts
  • Agile architectures that intelligently distill useful information at the point of collection
  • Innovative means and methods to ensure the veracity of data collected from a variety of sources.