Five-Year Research and Development Plan, Fiscal Years 2008-2013

Abstract

The mission of the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is to deliver improved homeland security capabilities to operating components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and State, local and tribal entities charged with supporting the homeland security mission. As the Department's science and technology arm, S&T advises the Secretary on research and development (R&D) priorities and efforts to support the homeland security mission, S&T works closely with other government agencies (both domestic and foreign), the private sector, national laboratories, and universities to deliver capabilities and technologies that facilitate the effective protection of our homeland from terrorist threats or natural disasters. Through a managed process of basic research to product delivery, S&T works with its customers to identify capability gaps and develop appropriate and cost-effective technologies to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the homeland security mission.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA502906

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Homeland Security

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Cyber
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Detectors
  • Explosives
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Ied Detection
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Sensor Networks
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.