- David Trask
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MASINT Chair Professor
Department of Physics &
Space Systems Academic Group
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Monterey, CA 93943
Phone: 831-656-2219
Email: dmtrask (at) nps.edu
- EDUCATION:
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MS - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 1991
BA - University of California, Santa Barbara, 1975
NPS EXPERIENCE:
- 2001 – Present: Measurement and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) Chair, Space Systems Academic Group and Department of Physics
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
- June 2001: Retired, US Air Force. Rank: Colonel
- 1997 – 2001: Directed MASINT research and development activities for the Defense Intelligence Agency
- 1995 – 1997: Responsible for developing an integrated operational, systems and technical architecture for all airborne reconnaissance aircraft, to include newly emerging Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- 1993 – 1995: Commander, 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron, Offutt AFB, NE
- 1991 – 1993: Operations Officer, 24th Reconnaissance Squadron and 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron. RC-135S COBRA BALL and RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT
- 1989 – 1991: Reconnaissance Operations Officer, Strategic Air Command
- 1987 – 1989: Reconnaissance Officer, RC-135U COMBAT SENT
- 1984 – 1987: Reconnaissance Future Plans Officer, Strategic Air Command
- 1980 – 1984: Crewmember, RC-135S COBRA BALL, Eielson AFB, AK
- 1977 – 1980: Crewmember, B-52G, Mather AFB, CA
- 1975 – 1977: Student Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer, Mather AFB, CA
TEACHING INTERESTS:
- Airborne reconnaissance operations
- Systems Architecture
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- My interest is in remote sensing with an emphasis on measurement and signatures applications. This interest applies to radar, electro-optical, seismic, acoustic, unintentional RF, chemical, biological and nuclear. Primary purpose is to develop new collection and processing techniques and capabilities for the intelligence community.
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