John Nordlie

John Nordlie is an Instructor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS) at the University of North Dakota, within the College of Engineering and Mines. He specializes in developing sensors, payloads for road weather monitoring, high-altitude balloons, rockets, and unmanned aircraft. His work includes software development for airspace visualization using radar and ADS-B telemetry, and systems administration for the Regional Weather Information Center.

Education:

• Master of Science in Space Studies, University of North Dakota (1992)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Geography, University of North Dakota (1990)

Research Interests:

Nordlie focuses on cutting-edge technologies including image processing, remote sensing, and autonomous systems. His projects involve unmanned aerial systems (UAS), high-altitude balloon missions, and network security. He has contributed to airspace visualization systems and telemetry command/control protocols.

Advising & Grants:

No formal advising or grant information provided in available texts.

Labs/Teams:

His work integrates with UND's UAS programs, where he served as a safety pilot and ground control operator for early UAS initiatives. He collaborates with the Regional Weather Information Center on database management and satellite receiver systems.