Editing MIT Lincoln Laboratory (section)

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Since MIT Lincoln Laboratory's establishment, the scope of the problems has broadened from the initial emphasis on air defense to include programs in space surveillance, [[missile defense]], surface surveillance and object identification, communications, cyber security, homeland protection, [[high-performance computing]], air traffic control, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The core competencies of the laboratory are in sensors, information extraction (signal processing and embedded computing), communications, integrated sensing, and decision support, all supported by a strong advanced electronic technology activity.<ref name="ar19">{{cite report |author=MIT Lincoln Laboratory |date=April 2020 |title=2019 Annual Report |url=https://www.ll.mit.edu/sites/default/files/page/doc/2020-04/MIT_Lincoln_Laboratory_2019_Annual_Report.pdf}}</ref>

Lincoln Laboratory conducts research and development pertinent to national security on behalf of the military services, the [[Office of the Secretary of Defense]], and other government agencies. Projects focus on the development and prototyping of new technologies and capabilities. Program activities extend from fundamental investigations, through simulation and analysis, to design and field testing of prototype systems. Emphasis is placed on transitioning technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/about/TechTransfer/techtransfer.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Tech Transfer |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref> to industry.

The work of Lincoln Laboratory revolves around a comprehensive set of mission areas:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/index.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Mission Areas |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Space control<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/space/spacecontrol.html |title=ll.mit.edu |publisher=ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Air, missile, and maritime defense technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/airmissile/airmissiledefense.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Air & Missile Defense Technology |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Communication systems<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/communications/communications.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Communication Systems |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Cybersecurity and information sciences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/cybersec/cybersec.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Cyber Security and Information Sciences |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems and technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/isr/ISRsystems.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: ISR Systems and Technology |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Advanced technology<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/electronics/aet.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Advanced Electronics Technology |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Tactical systems<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/tactical/tactical.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Tactical Systems |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Homeland protection<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/homeland/homelandprotection.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Homeland Protection |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Air traffic control<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/aviation/aviationresearch.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Air Traffic Control |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Engineering<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/mission/engineering/engineering.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Engineering |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>
* Biotechnology<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ll.mit.edu/r-d/biotechnology-and-human-systems |title=Biotechnology and Human Systems &#124; MIT Lincoln Laboratory }}</ref>

Lincoln Laboratory also undertakes work for non-DoD agencies such as programs in [[Laser communication in space|space lasercom]] and space science, as well as environmental monitoring for [[NASA]] and the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]].

The dissemination of information to the government, academia, and industry is a principal focus of Lincoln Laboratory's technical mission. Wide dissemination of technical information is achieved through annual technical workshops,<ref name="Ll.mit.edu">{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/workshops/index.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Workshops/Education |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref> seminars, and courses<ref name="Ll.mit.edu"/> hosted at the laboratory. Toward the goal of knowledge sharing, the laboratory publishes the ''Lincoln Laboratory Journal'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/publications/journal/journal.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Publications: Current Journal |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref> which contains comprehensive articles on current major research and journalistic pieces highlighting novel projects. Other publications<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/publications/index.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Publications |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410014235/http://www.ll.mit.edu/publications/index.html |archive-date=2014-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> include "Tech Notes", brief descriptions of Laboratory capabilities and technical achievements; the "Annual Report", which highlights technical accomplishments and ongoing corporate and community outreach initiatives; and an overview brochure "MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Technology in Support of National Security".<ref>{{cite web |title=MIT Reports to the President, 2007–2008 |location=Cambridge, Massachusetts |publisher=Massachusetts Institute of Technology |year=2008 |url=http://web.mit.edu/annualreports/ }}</ref> Current news about Laboratory technical milestones is featured on the laboratory's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/news/index.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: News |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref>

MIT Lincoln Laboratory maintains a strong relationship with the MIT campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ll.mit.edu/about/mitinteractions.html |title=MIT Lincoln Laboratory: MIT Interactions |publisher=Ll.mit.edu |access-date=2014-05-15}}</ref> Ongoing research collaborations, student internship programs, reciprocal seminar series, and cooperative community and educational outreach projects are just a few of the ways the laboratory and the campus share the talents, facilities, and resources of each other.