The National Science and Technology Center's Resource Technology Branch is responsible for assisting customers in the use and application of geospatial sciences, facilitating accomplishments cooperatively, and consulting on the best approach and collection method to address decision needs.   The team is also responsible for new product evaluations.  These evaluations encompass newer technologies such as LIDAR  (Light Detection and Ranging), IFSAR  (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar), airborne digital sensors, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles  (UAV) and image processing hardware and software solutions for application in support of the Bureau's land management programs and decisions.