SA scientist wins national award for Global Hawk

Jackie Craig and Rod Smith with Global Hawk

As the Australian Project Director for the Global Hawk deployment Dr Craig was a key figure in its success. She developed a strong rapport with both the US Project Director and the prime contractor. Her personal contribution resulted in a letter of recognition from a senior Vice President of Northrop Grumman. The Australian deployment required substantial effort to adapt a system designed for land reconnaissance to an evaluation of its potential role in maritime surveillance. Dr Craig was a key motivator for the large Global Hawk team as well as making fundamental contributions to the overall planning and development of evaluation strategies in her own right.