The IEEE Dennis J. Picard Medal for Radar Technologies and Applications is an award presented for outstanding accomplishments in advancing the fields of radar technologies and their applications.
Its name honors Dennis J. Picard, whose lifetime of work at the Raytheon Company helped make them a leader in tactical missile systems.
The criteria considered in the evaluation process include field leadership, contribution, originality, breadth, inventive value, publications, other achievements, society activities, honors, sustained impact, and overall strength of the nomination.
Recipients are typically approved during the November IEEE Board of Directors meeting.
The award is presented at the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony.