The document provides an overview of a presentation given at a 2006 conference on evolutionary detection and prevention of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and related terrorist weapons. The presentation discusses the need for detection systems that can (1) think ahead of terrorists rather than just react, (2) detect multiple substances in diverse environments, and (3) be usable by non-technical users. It also examines challenges like evolving weapon technologies and effectiveness. The presentation proposes solutions like a single, reconfigurable detection technology that can integrate with existing systems.
Kurt Elling is considered one of the most innovative jazz singers in recent years. He puts his unique stamp on each song he performs. Born in Chicago in 1967, Elling studied music as a child and was exposed to jazz in college, joining student combos. After graduating divinity school, he began performing jazz professionally in Chicago clubs in the early 1990s. Elling released his debut album Close Your Eyes in 1995 with Blue Note Records, receiving a Grammy nomination, and has since released multiple acclaimed albums and won a Grammy with Concord Jazz Records, cementing his status as a leading jazz artist.
The document contains a series of questions and answers about various soccer World Cup tournaments and players. Some key details include:
- Alan Shearer was referring to referee Horacio Elizondo when commenting on Wayne Rooney's red card in the 2006 quarterfinals.
- Pierluigi Collina refereed the 2002 World Cup final between Brazil and Germany.
- Nwankwo Kanu was the youngest captain at the 1998 World Cup at age 21.
- Lothar Matthäus was pictured consoling Chris Waddle after England lost to Germany in penalties in the 1990 semifinals.
- Sir Bobby Robson was referring to Diego Maradona's controversial performance against
Los océanos son esenciales para la vida en la Tierra y albergan una gran diversidad de especies, pero están gravemente amenazados por las actividades humanas. Contienen la mayor parte de la biodiversidad del planeta y desempeñan un papel clave en los ciclos biogeoquímicos y el clima. Sin embargo, la sobreexplotación pesquera, la contaminación, la destrucción de hábitats y el cambio climático están poniendo en peligro esta riqueza biológica y los servicios que prestan los ecos
La Unión Europea ha anunciado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, así como restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. Los líderes de la UE esperan que estas medidas adicionales aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su guerra contra Ucrania.
Kurt Elling is considered one of the most innovative jazz singers in recent years. He puts his unique stamp on each song he performs. Born in Chicago in 1967, Elling studied music as a child and was exposed to jazz in college, joining student combos. After graduating divinity school, he began performing jazz professionally in Chicago clubs in the early 1990s. Elling released his debut album Close Your Eyes in 1995 with Blue Note Records, receiving a Grammy nomination, and has since released multiple acclaimed albums and won a Grammy with Concord Jazz Records, cementing his status as a leading jazz artist.
The document contains a series of questions and answers about various soccer World Cup tournaments and players. Some key details include:
- Alan Shearer was referring to referee Horacio Elizondo when commenting on Wayne Rooney's red card in the 2006 quarterfinals.
- Pierluigi Collina refereed the 2002 World Cup final between Brazil and Germany.
- Nwankwo Kanu was the youngest captain at the 1998 World Cup at age 21.
- Lothar Matthäus was pictured consoling Chris Waddle after England lost to Germany in penalties in the 1990 semifinals.
- Sir Bobby Robson was referring to Diego Maradona's controversial performance against
Los océanos son esenciales para la vida en la Tierra y albergan una gran diversidad de especies, pero están gravemente amenazados por las actividades humanas. Contienen la mayor parte de la biodiversidad del planeta y desempeñan un papel clave en los ciclos biogeoquímicos y el clima. Sin embargo, la sobreexplotación pesquera, la contaminación, la destrucción de hábitats y el cambio climático están poniendo en peligro esta riqueza biológica y los servicios que prestan los ecos
La Unión Europea ha anunciado nuevas sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen prohibiciones de viaje y congelamiento de activos para más funcionarios rusos, así como restricciones a las importaciones de productos rusos de acero y tecnología. Los líderes de la UE esperan que estas medidas adicionales aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su guerra contra Ucrania.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. Este sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE pretende aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
O documento descreve um projeto de otimização de desempenho de BI realizado pela Winger Consulting para a Sovena Group. O projeto melhorou significativamente os tempos de execução dos relatórios de BI da Sovena entre 40% e 95%. Além disso, permitiu a partilha automática de relatórios com os usuários finais.
Joseph Stalin was born in 1879 in Georgia and became a revolutionary. He later became the leader of the Soviet Union from the 1920s to 1950s as the head of the Communist Party. Stalin consolidated his power after Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924 by eliminating political rivals through alliances and purges. As the dictator of the Soviet Union, Stalin instituted a repressive regime that caused the deaths of millions but also led the nation in defeating Nazi Germany in World War 2.
El documento describe varios casos de monopolios y oligopolios. En el caso de Coca-Cola, la compañía fue acusada de prácticas monopólicas por exigir exclusividad a minoristas. Microsoft fue sancionada por vincular programas a su sistema operativo Windows. Intel también fue demandada por usar tácticas para limitar la competencia. El documento también analiza un posible oligopolio entre Walmart y Netflix por un acuerdo para desviar clientes. Finalmente, se menciona que Venezuela y Arabia Saudita están estrechando lazos energéticos a
El documento presenta el calendario de evaluaciones para el curso 4o Básico "A" del Instituto La Salle durante el mes de junio de 2011. Se realizarán evaluaciones de lenguaje, matemática, ciencias, estudios sociales e inglés entre los días 6 y 8 de junio y entre los días 13 y 24 de junio. Habrá una evaluación adicional de lenguaje y comunicación el 28 de junio.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso en la UE a finales de este año. Algunos estados miembros aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y se les ha concedido una exención, pero se espera que todo el petróleo ruso quede prohibido para fines de 2023.
The document discusses trends in changing learning environments and the potential for outdoor learning combined with technology. It defines learning environments broadly as the physical and social surroundings that influence a learner. Two trends are noted: a return to authentic, nature-based learning and a move towards technology-enhanced learning. Outdoor learning is said to engage the whole body and can incorporate traditions like scouting. The document provides examples of virtual learning platforms and explores how mobile technologies allow a combination of outdoor and online learning called "m-learning".
Donald Nicholson - teaching ethics clinically without breaking the bankHEA Law
This document outlines the advantages of teaching legal ethics clinically through a law school clinic compared to more traditional classroom-based methods. It discusses how clinics can help develop students' moral sensitivity, judgment, commitment, and courage through exposing them to real-life ethical dilemmas and allowing them to learn from experience representing clients. Clinics provide disorienting moments that stimulate moral development and allow students to develop character through feelings of satisfaction or regret from their actions. The document also describes how the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic is able to provide clinical legal education and teach ethics in a cost-effective way through a largely student-run model with minimal paid staff involvement. It concludes by outlining Strathclyde's approach to integrating ethics
This document provides an annotated list of presentations, courses, seminars, and workshops by MJD and TETRAD related to topics like disaster management, biothreat detection, counterterrorism, and humanitarian applications of science and technology. It describes formal courses taught at universities, as well as presentations given at conferences on subjects such as border security, emergency response, and connecting dots to locate terrorist operations. The document aims to provide information for organizing future training opportunities on issues covered in the materials listed.
Coordinated And Unified Responses To Unpredictable And Widespread Biothreatsmartindudziak
Intelligent and rapid dissemination of information is essential for responding to CBRN threats but has been missing from most response plans. The CUBIT system provides a solution with its coordinated and unified approach. CUBIT uses sensors, analytics, diagnostics, treatments, and population control protocols incorporated as scalable and modular components that can dynamically interact. It employs principles of "plug and play" and adaptability to respond to unpredictable biothreats affecting populations when infrastructure is damaged.
This document discusses a novel magneto-optic sensor called the MODE sensor that can be used for non-destructive testing of structural integrity. The MODE sensor uses thin films made of rare earth and transition metal oxides that have high magneto-optic properties, allowing it to detect cracks, fissures, and corrosion in structures. A portable system has been designed using this sensor to allow real-time inspection of bridges, fuel tanks, and other metal structures. The system includes image processing and pattern recognition capabilities to help identify defects.
This document summarizes research on using magneto-optic imaging for non-destructive testing of metal structures. It describes developing new thin-film sensors with improved sensitivity, integrating the sensors and image recognition algorithms into a portable system, and applying a neural network algorithm called SONON to enhance defect detection in images. Laboratory experiments demonstrated the new sensors could detect smaller defects than previous methods. The overall aim is more accurate, automated inspections using portable, wearable equipment.
The document describes a family of microinstruments being developed for use in space missions. The instruments use magneto-optic thin film sensors to perform tasks like non-destructive testing of spacecraft components, detecting electromagnetic fields, monitoring biomagnetic fields, and optical signal processing. Each sensor is based on a proprietary Fe-Ga thin film material and uses polarized light and a spatial light modulator. The sensors can detect magnetic fields as small as 10-7 Oersted and have applications in areas like defect detection, energy generation, medicine, and neural networks. The technology provides advantages over existing non-destructive testing methods by directly imaging defects in real-time with high resolution and low false readings.
This document proposes a technology using magneto-optic thin film sensors to study magnetic fields in deep space through wide-area arrays deployed by spacecraft. Each sensor would measure local magnetic fields and disturbances, with data communicated to reconstruct magnetic activity over large regions. The arrays could also control large space systems through parallel computing principles. The sensors use bismuth-substituted iron-garnet films that respond to magnetic fields through the magneto-optic Faraday effect, providing high sensitivity and domain wall velocity. Deployed arrays would allow unprecedented magnetic mapping beyond spacecraft's direct reach.
1. The document discusses scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) and their applications in biomedical research.
2. SPM allows high-resolution imaging of surfaces and can be used to study cell topology, structures like cytoskeletons and membranes, and how electromagnetic fields impact cells.
3. Experiments aim to use AFM to image living cells over time and study phenomena like solitons and fractals at the microscopic level to gain insights into cell behavior and pathology.
The document describes a proposed system for detecting land mines using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with multiple sensors, including magneto-optic thin-film sensors (MODE sensors) and video cameras. The system would analyze sensor data using pattern recognition software to identify locations of land mines. A key challenge is developing a modular system that can efficiently integrate different sensors onto a small UAV. The document outlines designs for a modular payload assembly and embedded computer system that could process sensor data and transmit it to ground control in real-time. Initial testing of MODE sensors would be conducted on a laboratory workbench to evaluate their effectiveness at detecting ferromagnetic objects like land mines from aerial images.
This document proposes an Intelligent Data Entry and Acquisition (IDEA) system to help with on-site highway maintenance and construction. It describes an architecture using wearable computers and sensors to collect asset data in the field, process it using pattern recognition, and upload it to centralized databases. Field workers could use tools like digital notepads, cameras, and GPS to gather location-tagged images, notes and condition reports on assets, which the IDEA system would then analyze and integrate into maintenance planning databases back at the office. The goal is to streamline data collection and improve safety, productivity and data quality for tasks like infrastructure inspections.
This document outlines a proposal for a 6-month, $150,000 project to develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for a Regional Environmental Biothreat Detection Network (REDBIONET). The network would integrate existing biodefense sensing systems and new diagnostic tools to enable early detection of biothreats through wildlife monitoring. Key components include adapting the RODS predictive system and integrating it with GITI's knowledge management tools. The proposal also describes integrating rapid diagnostic technologies, evaluating sensor placement options, and demonstrating a field-ready prototype to identify and respond to biothreats. Personnel are identified with relevant experience in pattern recognition, bioinformatics, and emergency response networks.
The document discusses a proposed mobile early warning system called Nomad EyesTM to detect and prevent nuclear terrorism. It argues that terrorism relies on networks and readily available technology. Radiation attacks are attractive due to their ability to cause social and economic disruption even without loss of life. The system would use mobile and wireless sensors to detect suspicious movements and shipments of radioactive and conventional materials. Data would be analyzed using various techniques like sensor fusion, graph theory, and gaming to identify potential threats while also providing emergency response capabilities. The goal is to develop a flexible, low-cost, and disruptive counterterrorism system.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. Este sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE pretende aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
O documento descreve um projeto de otimização de desempenho de BI realizado pela Winger Consulting para a Sovena Group. O projeto melhorou significativamente os tempos de execução dos relatórios de BI da Sovena entre 40% e 95%. Além disso, permitiu a partilha automática de relatórios com os usuários finais.
Joseph Stalin was born in 1879 in Georgia and became a revolutionary. He later became the leader of the Soviet Union from the 1920s to 1950s as the head of the Communist Party. Stalin consolidated his power after Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924 by eliminating political rivals through alliances and purges. As the dictator of the Soviet Union, Stalin instituted a repressive regime that caused the deaths of millions but also led the nation in defeating Nazi Germany in World War 2.
El documento describe varios casos de monopolios y oligopolios. En el caso de Coca-Cola, la compañía fue acusada de prácticas monopólicas por exigir exclusividad a minoristas. Microsoft fue sancionada por vincular programas a su sistema operativo Windows. Intel también fue demandada por usar tácticas para limitar la competencia. El documento también analiza un posible oligopolio entre Walmart y Netflix por un acuerdo para desviar clientes. Finalmente, se menciona que Venezuela y Arabia Saudita están estrechando lazos energéticos a
El documento presenta el calendario de evaluaciones para el curso 4o Básico "A" del Instituto La Salle durante el mes de junio de 2011. Se realizarán evaluaciones de lenguaje, matemática, ciencias, estudios sociales e inglés entre los días 6 y 8 de junio y entre los días 13 y 24 de junio. Habrá una evaluación adicional de lenguaje y comunicación el 28 de junio.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso en la UE a finales de este año. Algunos estados miembros aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y se les ha concedido una exención, pero se espera que todo el petróleo ruso quede prohibido para fines de 2023.
The document discusses trends in changing learning environments and the potential for outdoor learning combined with technology. It defines learning environments broadly as the physical and social surroundings that influence a learner. Two trends are noted: a return to authentic, nature-based learning and a move towards technology-enhanced learning. Outdoor learning is said to engage the whole body and can incorporate traditions like scouting. The document provides examples of virtual learning platforms and explores how mobile technologies allow a combination of outdoor and online learning called "m-learning".
Donald Nicholson - teaching ethics clinically without breaking the bankHEA Law
This document outlines the advantages of teaching legal ethics clinically through a law school clinic compared to more traditional classroom-based methods. It discusses how clinics can help develop students' moral sensitivity, judgment, commitment, and courage through exposing them to real-life ethical dilemmas and allowing them to learn from experience representing clients. Clinics provide disorienting moments that stimulate moral development and allow students to develop character through feelings of satisfaction or regret from their actions. The document also describes how the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic is able to provide clinical legal education and teach ethics in a cost-effective way through a largely student-run model with minimal paid staff involvement. It concludes by outlining Strathclyde's approach to integrating ethics
This document provides an annotated list of presentations, courses, seminars, and workshops by MJD and TETRAD related to topics like disaster management, biothreat detection, counterterrorism, and humanitarian applications of science and technology. It describes formal courses taught at universities, as well as presentations given at conferences on subjects such as border security, emergency response, and connecting dots to locate terrorist operations. The document aims to provide information for organizing future training opportunities on issues covered in the materials listed.
Coordinated And Unified Responses To Unpredictable And Widespread Biothreatsmartindudziak
Intelligent and rapid dissemination of information is essential for responding to CBRN threats but has been missing from most response plans. The CUBIT system provides a solution with its coordinated and unified approach. CUBIT uses sensors, analytics, diagnostics, treatments, and population control protocols incorporated as scalable and modular components that can dynamically interact. It employs principles of "plug and play" and adaptability to respond to unpredictable biothreats affecting populations when infrastructure is damaged.
This document discusses a novel magneto-optic sensor called the MODE sensor that can be used for non-destructive testing of structural integrity. The MODE sensor uses thin films made of rare earth and transition metal oxides that have high magneto-optic properties, allowing it to detect cracks, fissures, and corrosion in structures. A portable system has been designed using this sensor to allow real-time inspection of bridges, fuel tanks, and other metal structures. The system includes image processing and pattern recognition capabilities to help identify defects.
This document summarizes research on using magneto-optic imaging for non-destructive testing of metal structures. It describes developing new thin-film sensors with improved sensitivity, integrating the sensors and image recognition algorithms into a portable system, and applying a neural network algorithm called SONON to enhance defect detection in images. Laboratory experiments demonstrated the new sensors could detect smaller defects than previous methods. The overall aim is more accurate, automated inspections using portable, wearable equipment.
The document describes a family of microinstruments being developed for use in space missions. The instruments use magneto-optic thin film sensors to perform tasks like non-destructive testing of spacecraft components, detecting electromagnetic fields, monitoring biomagnetic fields, and optical signal processing. Each sensor is based on a proprietary Fe-Ga thin film material and uses polarized light and a spatial light modulator. The sensors can detect magnetic fields as small as 10-7 Oersted and have applications in areas like defect detection, energy generation, medicine, and neural networks. The technology provides advantages over existing non-destructive testing methods by directly imaging defects in real-time with high resolution and low false readings.
This document proposes a technology using magneto-optic thin film sensors to study magnetic fields in deep space through wide-area arrays deployed by spacecraft. Each sensor would measure local magnetic fields and disturbances, with data communicated to reconstruct magnetic activity over large regions. The arrays could also control large space systems through parallel computing principles. The sensors use bismuth-substituted iron-garnet films that respond to magnetic fields through the magneto-optic Faraday effect, providing high sensitivity and domain wall velocity. Deployed arrays would allow unprecedented magnetic mapping beyond spacecraft's direct reach.
1. The document discusses scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) and their applications in biomedical research.
2. SPM allows high-resolution imaging of surfaces and can be used to study cell topology, structures like cytoskeletons and membranes, and how electromagnetic fields impact cells.
3. Experiments aim to use AFM to image living cells over time and study phenomena like solitons and fractals at the microscopic level to gain insights into cell behavior and pathology.
The document describes a proposed system for detecting land mines using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with multiple sensors, including magneto-optic thin-film sensors (MODE sensors) and video cameras. The system would analyze sensor data using pattern recognition software to identify locations of land mines. A key challenge is developing a modular system that can efficiently integrate different sensors onto a small UAV. The document outlines designs for a modular payload assembly and embedded computer system that could process sensor data and transmit it to ground control in real-time. Initial testing of MODE sensors would be conducted on a laboratory workbench to evaluate their effectiveness at detecting ferromagnetic objects like land mines from aerial images.
This document proposes an Intelligent Data Entry and Acquisition (IDEA) system to help with on-site highway maintenance and construction. It describes an architecture using wearable computers and sensors to collect asset data in the field, process it using pattern recognition, and upload it to centralized databases. Field workers could use tools like digital notepads, cameras, and GPS to gather location-tagged images, notes and condition reports on assets, which the IDEA system would then analyze and integrate into maintenance planning databases back at the office. The goal is to streamline data collection and improve safety, productivity and data quality for tasks like infrastructure inspections.
This document outlines a proposal for a 6-month, $150,000 project to develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for a Regional Environmental Biothreat Detection Network (REDBIONET). The network would integrate existing biodefense sensing systems and new diagnostic tools to enable early detection of biothreats through wildlife monitoring. Key components include adapting the RODS predictive system and integrating it with GITI's knowledge management tools. The proposal also describes integrating rapid diagnostic technologies, evaluating sensor placement options, and demonstrating a field-ready prototype to identify and respond to biothreats. Personnel are identified with relevant experience in pattern recognition, bioinformatics, and emergency response networks.
The document discusses a proposed mobile early warning system called Nomad EyesTM to detect and prevent nuclear terrorism. It argues that terrorism relies on networks and readily available technology. Radiation attacks are attractive due to their ability to cause social and economic disruption even without loss of life. The system would use mobile and wireless sensors to detect suspicious movements and shipments of radioactive and conventional materials. Data would be analyzed using various techniques like sensor fusion, graph theory, and gaming to identify potential threats while also providing emergency response capabilities. The goal is to develop a flexible, low-cost, and disruptive counterterrorism system.
This document discusses the Nomad Eyes project, which aims to use a network of mobile sensors and the general public to detect and prevent nuclear terrorism through early warning. The project would distribute radiation sensors that can attach to mobile phones to collect and transmit data. Games and advertising would encourage public participation. Collected data would be analyzed using graph theory and Bayesian methods to identify potential terrorist planning and threats. In the event of an attack, the network could quickly notify the public and route them to safety. The current status describes sensor prototypes, public engagement design, and network/database software development. The goal is to move terrorism prevention and response capabilities out of secure facilities and into the hands of the general public.
Global InfoTek will develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for an Emergency Mobile Phone Incident Reporting System (EMPIRES) that leverages mobile phones and infrastructure to collect and share situational data from citizens during crises. The 6-month project will cost $90,000. Global InfoTek will conceptualize a system using mobile phones to collect incident reports, environmental effects data, and real-time audio/video from citizens. They will integrate existing programs and technologies to disseminate this data to emergency responders through an integrated display. Global InfoTek will focus on communication challenges faced by responders during crises when infrastructure may be unavailable and develop solutions using emerging technologies like sensors and GPS on mobile
The document describes the I3BAT and Nomad Eyes systems, which are designed to incorporate terrorist thinking and tactics to help prevent terrorist attacks. Nomad Eyes would involve widely distributing sensors and collecting data using mobile phones and other devices. This data would then be analyzed using statistical and mathematical models to identify patterns that could link people, objects, and events and help forecast terrorist plans and activities. The goal is for the general public to help detect threats through passive and anonymous data collection using everyday devices to supplement formal security and law enforcement efforts.
This document discusses the concept of ecosymbiotics, which aims to integrate economic profitability with environmental and social sustainability. It argues that education, basic research, environmental protection, and economic development are interdependent and should be viewed holistically. Ecosymbiotics proposes developing commercial innovations through collaborative, interdisciplinary research that also benefits education and future generations. The goal is to move beyond dependence on non-profit funding and directly link basic scientific progress with business and capital growth in a mutually sustainable way.
The document outlines a seminar on how quantum events may play a role in coherent biomolecular systems. It discusses several topics: (1) introducing motivations around reconciling quantum mechanics and relativity in biological systems; (2) exploring quantum network dynamics and structures like solitons that could provide stability; and (3) investigating chiral and tensegrity-stable solitons in higher dimensions that may model quantum networks sustaining topological identities. The goal is to better understand intracellular control and signaling at the quantum scale.
The document outlines a theory of topological process dynamics and its applications to biosystems. It discusses how a stable spacetime emerges from a quantum process flux described as a "spin glass" of topological 3-surface regions. Below certain length scales, p-adic numbers and an ultrametric topology are hypothesized to apply, with favored p-adic primes corresponding to physically important length scales like those seen in biological structures. The length scale hypothesis proposes lengths scales of L(p) = sqrt(p) * L0 that match observations of elementary particles, cells, viruses, and nanobacteria. P-adic topology is proposed below these scales with continuous classical spacetime emerging at larger scales.
This document summarizes a study on pattern recognition and learning in networks of coupled bistable units. The network is composed of N oscillators moving in a double-well potential, with pair-wise interactions between all elements. Two methods are used for training the network: (1) constructing the coupling matrix using Hebb's rule based on stored patterns, and (2) iteratively updating the matrix to minimize error between applied and desired patterns. Graphs show the learning rate converges as mean squared error and coupling strengths decrease over iterations.
This document discusses a hypothesis that molecular dynamics across neural membranes and cytoskeletal structures provide a matrix for self-organized behavior and information processing in the brain. Specifically:
1) Patterns of molecular activity may form stable solitons or "chaotons" capable of storing information over time, providing a basis for learning, memory, and consciousness.
2) These solitons could behave in a self-similar way across complexes of neurons operating within synapto-dendritic field activity.
3) Atomic force microscopy may help experimentally confirm theoretical models of these solitons and emergent structures in subcellular processes.
The document discusses applying geospatial representation and forecasting models to improve chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) defense. It proposes integrating CBRNE prediction, detection, and countermeasures with geospatial analysis. This would allow incorporation of mobile, wireless, and portable technologies. The goal is a smooth transition between combat, post-combat and civilian CBRNE situations. Challenges include differences between field and domestic environments and issues with sensors. The document outlines several proposed technologies, including the Nomad Eyes architecture for distributed sensor deployment using inverse modeling. It also discusses the ADaM software for real-time data processing and sensor devices like the portable OPA for chemical detection.
Evolutionary IED Prevention 09 2006 Updated W Comments Jan2010
1. REMOVE THIS: I have edited only certain things, not sure
about changing other text (like company name) since this was
something from a conference in 2006
Evolutionary Detection and Prevention of Improvised Explosive Devices and
Related Terrorist Weapons
SMi CBRN 20 September, 2006
Martin Joseph Dudziak PhD
TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc.
Richmond, VA (USA)
2. Three Absolutes for Adequate Protection
Against Today’s and Tomorrow’s Terrorists
• Ability to Think and Act Ahead, not merely reactively, postfacto
Martin, 7.jan.10:
Martin, 7.jan.10:
Conventional TNT
for instance, one
for instance, one
Compact C4, Cemtex can add not only
can add not only
body-wrap but body-
body-wrap but body-
cavity-insert
HMTD, TATP cavity-insert
weaponry - -the drug
weaponry the drug
carriers perfected
???? carriers perfected
that art long ago
that art long ago
• High-sensitivity for multiple substances in diverse environments
• Not limited to one type of chemical agents
• Not restricted to particular operating environments and
architectures (functional and literal chokepoints and get-arounds)
• Usability – the non-technical-specialist needs to be able to use this
effectively without a great deal of concentration or specialized learning
(If it is so specialized and sensitive, it will have predictable operational
fail-points)
Copyright 2006 TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc.
3. High-Demand Challenges
• Weapon Technology
– Chemistry
– Architecture
– Concealment
• Weapon Effectiveness
– Fault-tolerance and Fail-safe Mechanisms
– Necessary vs. Sufficient Yield
– Ability to mimic false positives and build “immunity” to detection
• Detection Strategy
– Must evolve from “detect at point of deployment” to “detect at
place of design and manufacture”
– Must “look ahead” to new weapon design engineering, operations
Copyright 2006 TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc.
4. Lessons from Manila, London et al
Martin, 7.jan.10:
Martin, 7.jan.10:
• Finding This paper and
This paper and
presentation was
– “Mega-bureaucracy” practices are reinforcing an “ossification”was
presentation
originally 2005, then
originally 2005, then
process that inhibits innovation and variation. reshaped for 2006,
reshaped for 2006,
– and all the big
“Plans and plots disrupted in the nick of time” - not a and all the big
strong
agencies and
defence but an invitation to keep trying. agencies and
bureaucracies have
bureaucracies have
– “Thinking outside the box” is the enemy’s strength but is exactly the
done a
done exactly the
wrong things, even
technique discouraged in various “noveau securité” the opposite of even
circles.
wrong things,
the opposite ofthis
this
• Recommendation sound strategy.
sound strategy.
– Need for more versatile programs and contracting vehicles.
• Applying “innocent until proven guilty” attitude into “plausible until
demonstrated otherwise”
• Mobility and transformability
• Unpredictability from the perspective of the enemy
– Need for “gateway intelligence systems” comparable to gateway
communications (e.g. Raytheon ACU-1000) that allow for
interoperability.
– Need for more than “Yada yada” – Yet Another Device Again
Copyright 2006 TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc.
5. Solutions
• One reconfigurable, easy, cheap, adaptable Martin, 7.jan.10:
Martin, 7.jan.10:
technology (applying what EE & IT learned long ago)Likeeven Obamaall
Like even Obama
admits now, and
admits now, and all
the smart Old-Guard
the smart Old-Guard
(retired) NSC and
(retired) NSC and
• Non-intrusive for mass transit, esp. air travel CIA guys are saying,
CIA guys are saying,
WE HAVE NO
WE HAVE NO
SYEM, NO
SYEM, NO
INTEGRATION, just
INTEGRATION, just
aalot of data
• Harder (for terrorists) to predict or get-around by lot of data
collection. This is
collection. This is
coming up with a modified chemistry or biology like being able to
like being able to
cut, split and stack
cut, split and stack
firewood, but have
firewood, but have
no stove in which to
no stove in which to
• Integrable with Existing Detection and Inspection burn it. what
burn it. what
happens? You
happens? You
Systems freeze to death.
freeze to death.
Copyright 2006 TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc.
6. Martin, 7.jan.10:
Martin, 7.jan.10:
This is not imaginary
This is not imaginary
but real and ready
JEDI (aka “CEBIT”)
but real and ready
for mfgr. and use - -
for mfgr. and use
the images at left
the images at left
Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification are from working
and Tracking
are from working
prototypes, from
prototypes, from
2005 and earlier!!!
2005 and earlier!!!
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PROC
(e.g., 4x4 cell Battery
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7. Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification and Tracking
JEDI / CEBIT
A solution that (economically, and ergonomically) CAN “cover all bases”
Components:
1. An extensible grid (array) of multi-spectral, multi-functional sensor elements – Not Only
For Explosives (but that is the Present Focus and Demand).
2. A chip set operating in a card package – self-contained, self-powered, easy, robust,
and very inexpensive.
3. A human factors system that is unobtrusive and can increase protection while
speeding up the inspection process.
4. Adaptable “engine” to meet future needs (especially “E” and “B” threats) As They
Emerge.
5. Aerosol concentrator auxiliary system to handle cases of extremely difficult
concentrations due to the nature of the compound or the operating environment.
6. A scalable architecture that can be operated as a network in a number of confined
physical environments or expanded to roadside/neighborhood outdoor operations.
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8. JEDI / CEBIT
CHECK-IN
Activation
Checked
Checked Carry-On
Checked
Martin, 7.jan.10:
Martin, 7.jan.10:
We were told by
We were told by
bureaucrats in DHS,
bureaucrats in DHS, Working
JIEDDO and TSWG Security (Std)
JIEDDO and TSWG Security (Std)
in 2005, 2006, 2007
in 2005, 2006, 2007
that all this was not
that all this was not
necessary because
necessary because
the problem was
the problem was
solved and under
solved and under
control - -I Ikid you
control kid you
not!
not! GATE Validation
Validation PRE-LOAD
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9. Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification and Tracking
JEDI / CEBIT
Analysis based upon predictive, modeling-building order/lattice theory, inverse
methods, support vector algorithms, and related nonlinear reasoning models
♦ Reliance upon sensors, Bayesian PR, post-symptomatic reports alone is insufficient
♦ Greatest risk of missing the threat underway is in slow ability to rapidly plan and
coordinate response on multiple levels – similar as with biothreats – sensing agents,
decon, sampling, diagnosis, treatments
♦ Information Integration must occur at the micro (chip) level
♦ JEDI (CEBIT) learns from what worked and failed in similar system environments
♦ Confirmation and refinement of identified threats, false positives requires improved
methods – SVM and IRM (GENET) can provide better discrimination & classification
♦ Coordination of resources, teams, delivery, dissemination, disbursement requires
the approach used in CHAIN and COPF
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10. JEDI / CEBIT
Deformable Registration
Diffusion-Attraction
Mutual Information
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11. JEDI / CEBIT
Hierarchically ordered
networks of relations
(events)
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12. JEDI / CEBIT
NOT ONLY for Operation at TARGETS but at SOURCES
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13. Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification and Tracking
JEDI CONOPS Model – built upon biological foundations
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14. Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification and Tracking
Incident (Site) Prediction Example
Detections during span t1,2 Reported Indicators overlapping t1,2
IRM Predicted Convergence post-t2 Predicted Incidents post-t2
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15. Chemical Explosive Biothreat Identification and Tracking
The GIS components are essential for critical data and interactive human+machine analysis.
The missing ingredients are available and readily integrated with the mathematical analytics.
With architectures such as Nomad Eyes or Red Cell, the communication gaps can be
crossed for data gathering, verification, planning and response.
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16. NEXT STEPS Needed Now, Not After Another 9-11
JEDI / CEBIT
IS READY FOR FIELD TESTING AND PROTOTYPING
Actions Required:
One Agency that wants to take the lead in protecting their people, their country.
One specific flexible, receptive test environment (real airport, real neighborhood).
One firm step forward to enable co-creating the fieldable, working operational system.
One “break” from the monotony of the usual prolonged set of procedures and delays that
often are indirectly serving the aims of terrorists.
A few open doors.
A modest budget.
A unified team with the determination to stop those who want to destroy our lives.
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17. Contacts
TETRADYN (TETRAD Dynamics)
Martin Dudziak (Exec Chmn) 28 Chase Gayton Circle, Suite 731
– (757) 847-5511 Richmond, VA 23238 USA
– (804) 740-0342
– (202) 415-7295
– martinjd@tetradyn.com
– also see http://tetradyn.com/contact.php for more of the business team
21. CUBIT CONOPS Vision
Unified Communications from Every Perspective
Real-Time Situational Awareness: Decision-
makers can get the helicopters and HMMWVs
to the victims fast!
Get the Right Information to the Right
People for the Purpose of Saving Lives. Translating Data Visualization & Analysis
into concrete “go here, don’t go there”
messages
22. Coordinated Unified Biothreat Intervention and Tracking
• Verona™ is a field-tested intelligent
knowledge management and
discovery notebook [1]
• Command-Post-of-the-Future is now
in-the-present serving US forces [1]
• CMDRS [1] and other agent-based
situation awareness and knowledge
discovery components are readily
adaptable to Clinical Medicine,
Epidemiology, Disease Management
and Public Health applications
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23. Coordinated Unified Biothreat Intervention and Tracking
CHAIN Overview Chain
API Web
Monitor
Monitor V
Monitor
Monitor Clients
Agents
Monitor
Agents I
Agents
Agents
Agents E
Analysis
Analysis W Fat
Analysis Clients
Agents
Agents
Agents Intelligent Services C
Layer (ISL) N CMD
T Line
Notification L
Agents
Chain
Chain
Chain
Agents
Agents
Utilizes ISL for Agent Agents Intelligent Workflow Multiple Comm Protocols
Management - SOAP/HTTP
Coordination
- RMI/IIOP
CHAIN Implement Plans which Operate
on Events & Operator Direction
Engine
Communicate Knowledge Across
Monitor, Analysis, Notification Activities
- Query Databases, Repositories, Web Pages,
& Sensors Execute External Processes
- Monitor Critical Events Across the Globe Based on Results
- Intelligently Notify Users of Critical Events
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24. ISL Architecture
CMDRS Weather Data
Fire/Rescue
Desktop
Law Enforcement
Intelligent Services
D-COP Layer (ISL) Data
Data
Master Schedule Wrappe
Wrappe
rr
Unit Locations
Data
Data
Wrapper
Wrapper
Data
Data
Wrapper
Wrapper
Health Services
Traffic Data
Geological
National Guard Data
Coast Guard Public Services
25. LumINT: Knowledge Discovery
Intelligent Agents Analyst Portal Federated Search
GIS
Search
Le Monde
Al Jazeera
>>
and
Person… or
Organization
Ettelaat
Location not
Keyword Search Clear Reset Save as Search Agent
Search Agents
Knowledge Organizer Concept Analysis
Agent and Service based
Integration Framework
Best of Breeds COTS
Translation Visualization Link Analysis
26. LumINT Information Flow
Verity Chiliad
CHAIN Search
Federated
Agents Search Document
Collection
Indexes
Yahoo
LumINT News
J2EE KStore Mediator
WebApps
Verona Google
Notebook Search
Tool
Mediator QuickTime™ and a
Discovery TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Service
Workflow
Controller Concept
Agent Analysis
Engine
Concept
Database
27.
28. *** Advanced
Visualizations
*** CASE Applications GUI CASE Evaluation Tools
Common Look and Feel Quantitative Analysis
Portal - Distributed Collaborative Content Sharing Workflow Manager
*** CASE Web Services Analyst Activity
and Agents Components Logger
Core Services and Agents ** Knowledge Representation
Common Infrastructure Components Mediator (e.g. OWL, KIF, CL, OKBC)
Information Sharing Policy Manager - Per-agency or per-analyst
Security Guard - (e.g. ISSE Guard, Radiant Mercury, InfoPump)
Grid Enabled Integration Framework - Plug-and Play of ALL components
Documents Message Streams
Knowledge Logger
RDBMS WWW Repositories Repository
Editor's Notes
In the future, a victim of a crisis should be able to press a few buttons on a mobile phone, and instantly, an icon appears somewhere on an incident commanders map, telling him the victim ’ s location, status, and any pictures or audio reports. When we bring integrated micro-sensors into the field of vision, the incident commander can even get a read on the presence of any biological or chemical contaminants. I don ’ t know if you can make out this picture, but this is a photo sent by a London Underground bombing victim trying to get out of a subway station shortly after the 7/7 attacks. I remember watching this live on Fox News when it was happening. It really burned me up when I saw this, because it ’ s just another example of the private sector out-pacing the government in the exploitation of emerging technology. Why didn ’ t we have this during Katrina? How many people didn ’ t have to drown to death if their own homes if they could have gotten the right information to the people controlling the helicopters and the HMMWVs?