Specific Emitter ID
This project supports systems development and collection of Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) information from National Technical Means (NTM) to track commercial ships over 200 gross registered tons world-wide. Research and development will cover improvements and enhancements to Electronic Intelligence technology. This will include improved/next generation SEI technology for miniaturization and automation of hardware, national collection systems, signal processing and analysis, and de-interleaving of signals. Propagation in a multi-path signal environment will also be assessed. All work on this project will be undertaken in pursuit of goals stated by the Office of Naval Intelligence and the National Security Agency in support of the Worldwide Ship Tracking Program.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The funding decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects the completion of the SEI program.
FY2026 plans — current year - Complete development of advanced technologies to improve signal processing, signal characterization, de-interleaving of signals, and sensor fusion for national collection systems, which employ SEI technology.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The funding decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects the completion of the SEI program.
FY2026 plans — current year - Complete development of technologies for an autonomous surveillance system that provides emitter signal information to a central location. - Complete development of improvements and automation of Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) certification hardware and software. - Complete development of capabilities to rapidly reprogram databases and improve identification using Artificial Intelligence technologies.
FY2026 to FY2027 change The funding decrease from FY 2026 to FY 2027 reflects the completion of the SEI program.
FY2026 plans — current year - Complete improving next generation SEI system performance through developmental improvements in SEI hardware, software and real-time communications. - Complete evaluations of new Specific Emitter ID (SEI) hardware subsystems for improved SEI system performance.