Bio
Tate works in the remote sensing group performing image science research and development to meet national security needs under accuracy, timeliness, and operational constraints. His current work involves target detection in remotely sensed imagery, making use of non-optimal imagery, and UAV-based acquisition and measurement of imagery and other data. He also routinely lends his expertise to others outside of the remote sensing group both at ORNL and local school outreach engagements.
Tate completed a PhD in physics at the University of Tennessee in 2017. He has experience in remote sensing techniques and platforms including neutron spectroscopy, multispectral and hyperspectral imaging spectroscopy, and satellite and unmanned aerial systems. He has studied both Earth and Mars. He has been a part of many NASA science teams including Mars Science Laboratory, Life In the Atacama, and SINGR. He has worked with UAVs in remote sensing applications pertaining to 3D reconstruction, aeolian sand dunes, forensic mass-grave investigations, and thermal inertia of alluvial fans. He additionally has experience with monte carlo and radiation transport techniques.
Awards
University of Tennessee Alumni Association Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2024