1. The document discusses opportunities for additional revenue creation within the military land vehicle vetronics ecosystem. It addresses several categories including situational awareness, networked man portable technology, vehicle health monitoring systems, sensor payload modeling and simulation, and embedded training.
2. Situational awareness provides warfighters with real-time monitoring of their environment. It involves awareness of surroundings to understand how information and events impact goals. Networked man portable technology enables warfighters to participate in training exercises either tethered or untethered to computer systems.
3. Vehicle health monitoring systems can now incorporate diagnostic capabilities using distributed sensors and networked data. This allows vehicles to operate longer with minor issues addressed before becoming major problems. Sensor
1. The document discusses opportunities for additional revenue creation within the military land vehicle vetronics ecosystem. It reviews several categories including situational awareness, networked man portable technology, vehicle health monitoring systems, sensor payload modeling and simulation, and embedded training.
2. Situational awareness is described as critical for warfighters to monitor their environment in real time. It provides awareness of what is happening around them to understand how information and events will impact goals and objectives. Embedded situational awareness combined with reuse for training maximizes space and reduces costs.
3. Networked man portable technology allows warfighters to interact with vehicles through wearable technology for virtual reality training that provides a natural experience similar to real missions. Scal
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.
ANALYSIS OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS DEPLOYMENTS USING VERTICAL VARIANCE TRIM...ijasuc
Due to reliance on stochastic deployment, delivery of large-scale WSN presents a major problem in the
application of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) technology. When deployed in a stochastic manner, the
WSN has the utmost challenge of guaranteeing acceptable operational efficiency upon deployment. This
paper presents a methodology for stochastic deployment of WSN. The methodology uses simulation,
statistical analysis, and the Analytical Hierarchy Process to provide an approach that helps decisionmakers determine the best deployment strategies among competing alternatives. The methodology can be
used to simplify the decision-making process and provide decision-makers the ability to consider all
factors involved in the WSN deployment problem. The methodology is extensible and can be easily
customized to include numerous quality factors to further compare deployment strategies and identify the
one that best meet applications requirements.
This document summarizes a thesis that proposed using a network of mesh tactical radios, sensors, and unmanned systems to enhance situational awareness for target recognition in littoral environments. Simulation and experiments showed that mobile ad-hoc networks connecting different imaging sensors could fuse images effectively. Mesh tactical radios provided adequate connectivity between kinetic and non-kinetic assets to share imagery data. Multi-spectral fusion of thermal and visual images, using speeded-up robust features and artificial neural networks, achieved the best target classification performance. The concept aimed to exploit small satellite and unmanned system imagery in a timely manner at the tactical level through distributed sensor management and automation.
Jim Falasco is recommended by Lynn Corse, the Director of the US Region at LiveDevices. Corse describes Falasco as a visionary who is passionate about bringing business partners together to develop innovative applications for emerging technologies. He is said to be technically skilled and knowledgeable about business matters. Falasco is also portrayed as a team player, strategic thinker, and well respected in the industry with strong connections to innovators and decision makers. Corse recommends Falasco for a position based on his integrity, energy, and motivation.
A new organization has been formed to promote and protect small and medium sized Caribbean businesses in the US and Caribbean region. The announcement was made at the closing of the 4th annual Caribbean American Business Expo in Orlando. Additionally, new legislation has been introduced in Congress that would impose fines and jail time for immigration specialists who defraud immigrants by falsely claiming they can help regularize their immigration status. Finally, Caribbean nationals living in the US are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming 2010 US Census regardless of immigration status.
The document discusses standards and basic competencies related to Indonesian language skills. It covers comprehending and conveying meanings in short, simple spoken texts like procedures and reports for everyday interactions. It also addresses understanding and expressing meanings accurately, fluently, and appropriately in similar short monologues. Indicators and materials and examples are provided for adjective clauses, imperative sentences, and the use of for, during, and while in time expressions. A procedural text is defined and its typical structure of goal, materials, steps, and other elements is outlined. Sample questions and answers are given to practice these concepts.
CBP uses multiple strategies and technologies to secure US borders while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. These include screening passengers and cargo prior to arrival through databases and risk analysis. CBP also utilizes sensors, cameras, and drones for surveillance of land and maritime borders. Future plans include further integration of these technologies into a common operating picture to improve threat detection and law enforcement response coordination.
1. The document discusses opportunities for additional revenue creation within the military land vehicle vetronics ecosystem. It reviews several categories including situational awareness, networked man portable technology, vehicle health monitoring systems, sensor payload modeling and simulation, and embedded training.
2. Situational awareness is described as critical for warfighters to monitor their environment in real time. It provides awareness of what is happening around them to understand how information and events will impact goals and objectives. Embedded situational awareness combined with reuse for training maximizes space and reduces costs.
3. Networked man portable technology allows warfighters to interact with vehicles through wearable technology for virtual reality training that provides a natural experience similar to real missions. Scal
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.
ANALYSIS OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS DEPLOYMENTS USING VERTICAL VARIANCE TRIM...ijasuc
Due to reliance on stochastic deployment, delivery of large-scale WSN presents a major problem in the
application of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) technology. When deployed in a stochastic manner, the
WSN has the utmost challenge of guaranteeing acceptable operational efficiency upon deployment. This
paper presents a methodology for stochastic deployment of WSN. The methodology uses simulation,
statistical analysis, and the Analytical Hierarchy Process to provide an approach that helps decisionmakers determine the best deployment strategies among competing alternatives. The methodology can be
used to simplify the decision-making process and provide decision-makers the ability to consider all
factors involved in the WSN deployment problem. The methodology is extensible and can be easily
customized to include numerous quality factors to further compare deployment strategies and identify the
one that best meet applications requirements.
This document summarizes a thesis that proposed using a network of mesh tactical radios, sensors, and unmanned systems to enhance situational awareness for target recognition in littoral environments. Simulation and experiments showed that mobile ad-hoc networks connecting different imaging sensors could fuse images effectively. Mesh tactical radios provided adequate connectivity between kinetic and non-kinetic assets to share imagery data. Multi-spectral fusion of thermal and visual images, using speeded-up robust features and artificial neural networks, achieved the best target classification performance. The concept aimed to exploit small satellite and unmanned system imagery in a timely manner at the tactical level through distributed sensor management and automation.
Jim Falasco is recommended by Lynn Corse, the Director of the US Region at LiveDevices. Corse describes Falasco as a visionary who is passionate about bringing business partners together to develop innovative applications for emerging technologies. He is said to be technically skilled and knowledgeable about business matters. Falasco is also portrayed as a team player, strategic thinker, and well respected in the industry with strong connections to innovators and decision makers. Corse recommends Falasco for a position based on his integrity, energy, and motivation.
A new organization has been formed to promote and protect small and medium sized Caribbean businesses in the US and Caribbean region. The announcement was made at the closing of the 4th annual Caribbean American Business Expo in Orlando. Additionally, new legislation has been introduced in Congress that would impose fines and jail time for immigration specialists who defraud immigrants by falsely claiming they can help regularize their immigration status. Finally, Caribbean nationals living in the US are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming 2010 US Census regardless of immigration status.
The document discusses standards and basic competencies related to Indonesian language skills. It covers comprehending and conveying meanings in short, simple spoken texts like procedures and reports for everyday interactions. It also addresses understanding and expressing meanings accurately, fluently, and appropriately in similar short monologues. Indicators and materials and examples are provided for adjective clauses, imperative sentences, and the use of for, during, and while in time expressions. A procedural text is defined and its typical structure of goal, materials, steps, and other elements is outlined. Sample questions and answers are given to practice these concepts.
CBP uses multiple strategies and technologies to secure US borders while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. These include screening passengers and cargo prior to arrival through databases and risk analysis. CBP also utilizes sensors, cameras, and drones for surveillance of land and maritime borders. Future plans include further integration of these technologies into a common operating picture to improve threat detection and law enforcement response coordination.
Network Centric to Data Centric Networks (Data Distribution Service)Adil Khan
This document discusses the transition from net-centric networks to data-centric networks for modern military tactical systems. Net-centric networks focus on transporting data between known endpoints, while data-centric networks abstract data away from its source and make it available globally on the network. This allows data to remain available even if individual sources are lost. Data-centric networks provide benefits like quality of service, automatic discovery of nodes, and platform-independent data exchange formats to address challenges of dynamic and distributed military environments. Several US military programs have already adopted data-centric networking standards.
Manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) systems involve the integration and coordination of both manned and unmanned assets to improve operational capabilities, situational awareness, and mission effectiveness. Defense MUM-T systems combine the advantages of manned and unmanned platforms, resulting in a more effective military strategy
Get the full report here: - https://bit.ly/3QpyBqk
The 10 Hottest Trends in Internet of Military Things.pdfCIOWomenMagazine
Let's delve into the 10 hottest trends driving the Internet of Military Things: 1. Advanced Sensor Technology, 2. Interoperability and Integration, 3. Artificial Intelligence, 4. Cybersecurity, etc.
GPS Signal Distribution approaching VICTORY-GPS Source_b_paul finalBrandie Chenoweth
This document summarizes a presentation on adopting the VICTORY initiative for distributing GPS signals across military ground vehicles. It discusses the current paradigm where each system has its own GPS receiver, and how the VICTORY standard aims to distribute a shared GPS signal over a vehicle data bus. While VICTORY promises benefits, challenges include transitioning existing GPS-reliant systems, integrating different program offices, ensuring international partner interoperability, and addressing budget constraints. Short-term strategies are needed to efficiently transition to the full VICTORY architecture.
The document discusses the technology needs of future warriors. It describes a system using 4G networks to provide soldiers with enhanced communication, detection, guidance and monitoring abilities. Key features include an ad-hoc peer-to-peer mesh network for communication without fixed infrastructure, geo-location triangulation beyond GPS, security from jamming and capture, and IP networking. The system would provide ground guidance to avoid obstacles, detect and identify units beyond line of sight, transfer targeting data, and monitor soldier status and rescue injured soldiers. It proposes power-assisting exoskeletons and protective nanotechnology uniforms that are lightweight yet strong enough to withstand gunfire. Sensors would allow soldiers to control devices by voice and be monitored for health and
This document discusses the COMP4DRONES project, which aims to develop key technologies to provide secure and autonomous drones for complex applications. The project will run from 2019-2022 with a budget of €29.76 million and involve 49 participants from 8 countries. It will work to enable drones to make safe autonomous decisions, ensure trusted communications, and ease the integration of drone systems. The project objectives are demonstrated through 9 pilots involving logistics, infrastructure inspection, and agriculture. The expected impacts are strengthening AI integration in drones, reinforcing drone industries, and enabling new drone services in Europe.
Persistent Surveillance is more than a stare from space or Full Motion Video. Added to a COmmon Operating Picture, it can transform how we operate in the 21st Century.
The next-generation emergency response system addresses challenges faced by traditional systems through a microservices architecture and smart computing. It allows easy integration of additional data sources and predictive analytics to provide improved situational awareness and response compared to legacy systems. Real-time data from sensors and smart devices is analyzed to surface relevant information for first responders.
Wireless multimedia sensor networks (WMSNs) allow for the collection of interactive media like video and audio streams from sensor devices. The paper surveys the state of the art in algorithms, protocols, and hardware for WMSNs. It discusses existing network models and open research issues at various layers of the communication protocol stack, as well as potential cross-layer optimizations. Time-hopping impulse radio ultra-wideband (TH-IR-UWB) is promising for the physical layer due to features like low power consumption and high data rates over short distances. The MAC layer must provide channel access and error control schemes to support different types of multimedia data streams in the network.
The document describes Wireless Integrated Network Sensors (WINS) and their application for border security. WINS combine sensing, processing, decision making, and wireless networking capabilities in compact, low power systems. They consist of microsensor nodes that communicate in a multi-hop network. This allows distributed monitoring over a large area at low cost. For border security, WINS nodes can be deployed across the border to detect intruders through multimedia sensors including imaging, seismic, magnetic, and infrared sensors. The distributed sensor network provides more accurate detection over a wider area than existing techniques like unmanned aerial vehicles alone.
1. The document discusses using a "heartbeat" mechanism in TCP/IP networks to gather state metadata from devices and platforms and synchronize data across systems through unit task orders and multicast groups.
2. It describes converting military tactics and procedures for maneuver control and network reconfiguration to commercial equivalents to enable information sharing across government, private, and nonprofit organizations.
3. These methods apply the intrinsic TCP/IP heartbeat beacon frames to place harvested data into queues for processing and distribution using various commercial messaging and networking protocols.
Military, Defense and Public Safety Mesh Networks [MeshDynamics]MeshDynamics
The document discusses network-centric warfare and the need for wireless communications technologies to support it. It focuses on four key requirements: mobility, high performance support of real-time protocols, distributed frequency agility, and distributed topologies and network formation. It describes MeshDynamics' wireless mesh technology, which meets these requirements through multi-radio architecture and distributed radio intelligence that allows networks to dynamically configure channels and topology for high performance even in mobile environments.
This document discusses the development of an experimental test bed called Project Alchemy, which uses serious gaming technologies to support human factors investigations of advanced interfaces for semi-autonomous vehicles. Project Alchemy evolved from an earlier demonstrator called TOMSAV that explored interface requirements for controlling multiple underwater vehicles. Project Alchemy features a virtual representation of a small hovering unmanned aerial vehicle and its deployment from a marsupial ground vehicle. It allows operators to investigate supervising and directly controlling the UAV in simulated urban environments, including a 3D model of buildings on the University of Birmingham campus. The test bed is intended to generate new knowledge about interface needs for semi-autonomous systems in an affordable and accessible way using desktop virtual environment technologies.
The document discusses Next Century's core competencies including mobile computing, GIS and mapping, data presentation and visualization, signal processing, data fusion and aggregation, image processing, and IT infrastructure and support. It then summarizes several projects including WISER, MASTIF, WRAP, an advanced visualization tool, a threat warning system, advanced image recognition R&D, CERTAS, TORA, and Performance DNA Desktop.
Iain Morton from Tyco Integrated Security, a solution provider at the marcus evans Distribution Technology & Innovation Summit 2013, provides insight on how the industry can prepare for government standards and compliance.
Interview with: Iain Morton, Vice President Canada, Tyco Integrated Security
The document proposes a vision of a future distributed artificial intelligence organized at the network level rather than through increasingly intelligent individual machines. It suggests machines will function as sensors transmitting local data wirelessly via 218-219 MHz spectrum to a network level intelligence which aggregates the information and directs responses. This would create a global intelligence composed of millions of connected devices communicating via common protocols and languages. The network would be useful for various applications and help address predicted bandwidth shortages.
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the largest software framework provider for smart machines and real-world systems. The company’s RTI Connext® product enables intelligent architecture by sharing information in real-time, making large applications work together as one.
Smart surveillance systems play an important role in security today. The goal of security systems is to protect users against fires, car accidents, and
other forms of violence. The primary function of these systems is to offer security in residential areas. In today’s culture, protecting our homes is
critical. Surveillance, which ranges from private houses to large corporations, is critical in making us feel safe. There are numerous machine learning algorithms for home security systems; however, the deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) technique outperforms the others. The
Keras, Tensorflow, Cv2, Glob, Imutils, and PIL libraries are used to train and assess the detection method. A web application is used to provide a
user-friendly environment. The flask web framework is used to construct it. The flash-mail, requests, and telegram application programming interface (API) apps are used in the alerting approach. The surveillance system tracks
abnormal activities and uses machine learning to determine if the scenario is normal or not based on the acquired image. After capturing the image, it is
compared with the existing dataset, and the model is trained using normal events. When there is an anomalous event, the model produces an output from which the mean distance for each frame is calculated.
The document discusses the SMARCOS project which aims to improve the usability of communicating embedded devices through user-centric research and technology developments validated in trials. The first results include an experimental mobile application that allows users to add context descriptions to social media entries. Two initial small-scale trials involved developing a mash-up editor and testing smart phone applications for daily tasks. Going forward, four pilot projects will be developed covering aviation, monitoring systems, assistance for disabled people, and complex systems control.
the hybrid cloud[1] World Pipeline MagazineLayne Tucker
1. The document discusses a pilot project funded by the US Department of Transportation to test whether cloud and mobile technologies could improve pipeline risk management processes like damage prevention and integrity management.
2. The pilot project implemented ProStar's cloud-based geospatial solution called Transparent Earth to capture precise location data of buried pipelines using mobile devices, GPS, and pipe locators. This allowed real-time sharing of pipeline location and attribute data with field workers.
3. The pilot was successful, improving data collection, quality, and accessibility. Using cloud and mobile technologies enhanced workflows and supported compliance with new regulations.
This document discusses territorial security and monitoring large areas like borders. It describes a 2004 concept called the Advanced Communication Tactical Information Control & Surveillance System (TACTICS) that would combine sensor data from different modalities and rapidly evaluate threats. However, the concept did not receive funding. The document then discusses Larus Technologies' solution called Nexus, which uses mobile sensor platforms to flexibly monitor wide areas in real-time, detecting movement, objects, and recognizing intrusions. It emphasizes that fusing diverse data sources and interpreting the large volume of information rapidly is key to effective territorial security over large scales.
1) The document discusses the author's career transitioning from working at CSPI and Spectron Microsystems selling technology into the defense market, to joining Dialogic Corp. which sold software for telecommunications applications as the wireless and internet markets were emerging.
2) It then describes the author joining I-Bus/Maxwell Technologies, an Intel partner that integrated computer systems, to help acquire companies and build solutions for vertical markets. The author assisted in growing European sales 150% and worked on projects such as the Millennium Dome network.
3) The author focused on gaining experience in international business development, mergers and acquisitions, and bringing the company into new government markets. Key projects included systems for ships
Network Centric to Data Centric Networks (Data Distribution Service)Adil Khan
This document discusses the transition from net-centric networks to data-centric networks for modern military tactical systems. Net-centric networks focus on transporting data between known endpoints, while data-centric networks abstract data away from its source and make it available globally on the network. This allows data to remain available even if individual sources are lost. Data-centric networks provide benefits like quality of service, automatic discovery of nodes, and platform-independent data exchange formats to address challenges of dynamic and distributed military environments. Several US military programs have already adopted data-centric networking standards.
Manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) systems involve the integration and coordination of both manned and unmanned assets to improve operational capabilities, situational awareness, and mission effectiveness. Defense MUM-T systems combine the advantages of manned and unmanned platforms, resulting in a more effective military strategy
Get the full report here: - https://bit.ly/3QpyBqk
The 10 Hottest Trends in Internet of Military Things.pdfCIOWomenMagazine
Let's delve into the 10 hottest trends driving the Internet of Military Things: 1. Advanced Sensor Technology, 2. Interoperability and Integration, 3. Artificial Intelligence, 4. Cybersecurity, etc.
GPS Signal Distribution approaching VICTORY-GPS Source_b_paul finalBrandie Chenoweth
This document summarizes a presentation on adopting the VICTORY initiative for distributing GPS signals across military ground vehicles. It discusses the current paradigm where each system has its own GPS receiver, and how the VICTORY standard aims to distribute a shared GPS signal over a vehicle data bus. While VICTORY promises benefits, challenges include transitioning existing GPS-reliant systems, integrating different program offices, ensuring international partner interoperability, and addressing budget constraints. Short-term strategies are needed to efficiently transition to the full VICTORY architecture.
The document discusses the technology needs of future warriors. It describes a system using 4G networks to provide soldiers with enhanced communication, detection, guidance and monitoring abilities. Key features include an ad-hoc peer-to-peer mesh network for communication without fixed infrastructure, geo-location triangulation beyond GPS, security from jamming and capture, and IP networking. The system would provide ground guidance to avoid obstacles, detect and identify units beyond line of sight, transfer targeting data, and monitor soldier status and rescue injured soldiers. It proposes power-assisting exoskeletons and protective nanotechnology uniforms that are lightweight yet strong enough to withstand gunfire. Sensors would allow soldiers to control devices by voice and be monitored for health and
This document discusses the COMP4DRONES project, which aims to develop key technologies to provide secure and autonomous drones for complex applications. The project will run from 2019-2022 with a budget of €29.76 million and involve 49 participants from 8 countries. It will work to enable drones to make safe autonomous decisions, ensure trusted communications, and ease the integration of drone systems. The project objectives are demonstrated through 9 pilots involving logistics, infrastructure inspection, and agriculture. The expected impacts are strengthening AI integration in drones, reinforcing drone industries, and enabling new drone services in Europe.
Persistent Surveillance is more than a stare from space or Full Motion Video. Added to a COmmon Operating Picture, it can transform how we operate in the 21st Century.
The next-generation emergency response system addresses challenges faced by traditional systems through a microservices architecture and smart computing. It allows easy integration of additional data sources and predictive analytics to provide improved situational awareness and response compared to legacy systems. Real-time data from sensors and smart devices is analyzed to surface relevant information for first responders.
Wireless multimedia sensor networks (WMSNs) allow for the collection of interactive media like video and audio streams from sensor devices. The paper surveys the state of the art in algorithms, protocols, and hardware for WMSNs. It discusses existing network models and open research issues at various layers of the communication protocol stack, as well as potential cross-layer optimizations. Time-hopping impulse radio ultra-wideband (TH-IR-UWB) is promising for the physical layer due to features like low power consumption and high data rates over short distances. The MAC layer must provide channel access and error control schemes to support different types of multimedia data streams in the network.
The document describes Wireless Integrated Network Sensors (WINS) and their application for border security. WINS combine sensing, processing, decision making, and wireless networking capabilities in compact, low power systems. They consist of microsensor nodes that communicate in a multi-hop network. This allows distributed monitoring over a large area at low cost. For border security, WINS nodes can be deployed across the border to detect intruders through multimedia sensors including imaging, seismic, magnetic, and infrared sensors. The distributed sensor network provides more accurate detection over a wider area than existing techniques like unmanned aerial vehicles alone.
1. The document discusses using a "heartbeat" mechanism in TCP/IP networks to gather state metadata from devices and platforms and synchronize data across systems through unit task orders and multicast groups.
2. It describes converting military tactics and procedures for maneuver control and network reconfiguration to commercial equivalents to enable information sharing across government, private, and nonprofit organizations.
3. These methods apply the intrinsic TCP/IP heartbeat beacon frames to place harvested data into queues for processing and distribution using various commercial messaging and networking protocols.
Military, Defense and Public Safety Mesh Networks [MeshDynamics]MeshDynamics
The document discusses network-centric warfare and the need for wireless communications technologies to support it. It focuses on four key requirements: mobility, high performance support of real-time protocols, distributed frequency agility, and distributed topologies and network formation. It describes MeshDynamics' wireless mesh technology, which meets these requirements through multi-radio architecture and distributed radio intelligence that allows networks to dynamically configure channels and topology for high performance even in mobile environments.
This document discusses the development of an experimental test bed called Project Alchemy, which uses serious gaming technologies to support human factors investigations of advanced interfaces for semi-autonomous vehicles. Project Alchemy evolved from an earlier demonstrator called TOMSAV that explored interface requirements for controlling multiple underwater vehicles. Project Alchemy features a virtual representation of a small hovering unmanned aerial vehicle and its deployment from a marsupial ground vehicle. It allows operators to investigate supervising and directly controlling the UAV in simulated urban environments, including a 3D model of buildings on the University of Birmingham campus. The test bed is intended to generate new knowledge about interface needs for semi-autonomous systems in an affordable and accessible way using desktop virtual environment technologies.
The document discusses Next Century's core competencies including mobile computing, GIS and mapping, data presentation and visualization, signal processing, data fusion and aggregation, image processing, and IT infrastructure and support. It then summarizes several projects including WISER, MASTIF, WRAP, an advanced visualization tool, a threat warning system, advanced image recognition R&D, CERTAS, TORA, and Performance DNA Desktop.
Iain Morton from Tyco Integrated Security, a solution provider at the marcus evans Distribution Technology & Innovation Summit 2013, provides insight on how the industry can prepare for government standards and compliance.
Interview with: Iain Morton, Vice President Canada, Tyco Integrated Security
The document proposes a vision of a future distributed artificial intelligence organized at the network level rather than through increasingly intelligent individual machines. It suggests machines will function as sensors transmitting local data wirelessly via 218-219 MHz spectrum to a network level intelligence which aggregates the information and directs responses. This would create a global intelligence composed of millions of connected devices communicating via common protocols and languages. The network would be useful for various applications and help address predicted bandwidth shortages.
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the largest software framework provider for smart machines and real-world systems. The company’s RTI Connext® product enables intelligent architecture by sharing information in real-time, making large applications work together as one.
Smart surveillance systems play an important role in security today. The goal of security systems is to protect users against fires, car accidents, and
other forms of violence. The primary function of these systems is to offer security in residential areas. In today’s culture, protecting our homes is
critical. Surveillance, which ranges from private houses to large corporations, is critical in making us feel safe. There are numerous machine learning algorithms for home security systems; however, the deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) technique outperforms the others. The
Keras, Tensorflow, Cv2, Glob, Imutils, and PIL libraries are used to train and assess the detection method. A web application is used to provide a
user-friendly environment. The flask web framework is used to construct it. The flash-mail, requests, and telegram application programming interface (API) apps are used in the alerting approach. The surveillance system tracks
abnormal activities and uses machine learning to determine if the scenario is normal or not based on the acquired image. After capturing the image, it is
compared with the existing dataset, and the model is trained using normal events. When there is an anomalous event, the model produces an output from which the mean distance for each frame is calculated.
The document discusses the SMARCOS project which aims to improve the usability of communicating embedded devices through user-centric research and technology developments validated in trials. The first results include an experimental mobile application that allows users to add context descriptions to social media entries. Two initial small-scale trials involved developing a mash-up editor and testing smart phone applications for daily tasks. Going forward, four pilot projects will be developed covering aviation, monitoring systems, assistance for disabled people, and complex systems control.
the hybrid cloud[1] World Pipeline MagazineLayne Tucker
1. The document discusses a pilot project funded by the US Department of Transportation to test whether cloud and mobile technologies could improve pipeline risk management processes like damage prevention and integrity management.
2. The pilot project implemented ProStar's cloud-based geospatial solution called Transparent Earth to capture precise location data of buried pipelines using mobile devices, GPS, and pipe locators. This allowed real-time sharing of pipeline location and attribute data with field workers.
3. The pilot was successful, improving data collection, quality, and accessibility. Using cloud and mobile technologies enhanced workflows and supported compliance with new regulations.
This document discusses territorial security and monitoring large areas like borders. It describes a 2004 concept called the Advanced Communication Tactical Information Control & Surveillance System (TACTICS) that would combine sensor data from different modalities and rapidly evaluate threats. However, the concept did not receive funding. The document then discusses Larus Technologies' solution called Nexus, which uses mobile sensor platforms to flexibly monitor wide areas in real-time, detecting movement, objects, and recognizing intrusions. It emphasizes that fusing diverse data sources and interpreting the large volume of information rapidly is key to effective territorial security over large scales.
1) The document discusses the author's career transitioning from working at CSPI and Spectron Microsystems selling technology into the defense market, to joining Dialogic Corp. which sold software for telecommunications applications as the wireless and internet markets were emerging.
2) It then describes the author joining I-Bus/Maxwell Technologies, an Intel partner that integrated computer systems, to help acquire companies and build solutions for vertical markets. The author assisted in growing European sales 150% and worked on projects such as the Millennium Dome network.
3) The author focused on gaining experience in international business development, mergers and acquisitions, and bringing the company into new government markets. Key projects included systems for ships
James Falasco had a happy childhood in Ohio where he was an Eagle Scout. He attended Bowling Green State University where he worked two jobs to pay for expenses while joining a fraternity and assisting with community service. After graduating, he worked in education and obtained his Master's degree before taking a role managing data processing at a medical center. He joined General Electric to sell computer technology and was later recruited by customers to help businesses grow, working across the US for various companies. Five years ago, he returned to Texas to work for his mentor at a small tech company before it was sold to GE, where he helped transition operations and maintained revenue streams before leaving in 2008 to pursue new opportunities utilizing his experience in international business development.
James Falasco is a results-oriented technical marketing and business development professional with over 20 years of experience in the physical security market. He has a proven track record of developing strategies to gain major accounts and achieve sales quotas. Falasco has expertise in security solutions market research, project management, and business development for international markets.
James Falasco provides his contact information and experience in project management. He favors using a traditional "requirements V" approach to establish the foundation for his project management strategy. This involves defining a project using a V process that incorporates software verification and validation throughout the project life cycle. Falasco has effectively led project teams of 5-15 people across multiple locations for various industries, utilizing techniques from methodologies like QED and TRIZ. He believes the key to project management is managing intellectual property as a corporate advantage.
Nanotechnology is a broad enabling technology that can transform industries from low-tech to high-tech by controlling matter at the atomic and molecular scales. It will impact many areas including imaging, computing, modeling, and sensors. The author has participated in several nanotechnology projects involving modeling molecular structures, imaging silicon wafers for defects, developing technologies for future combat vehicles, incorporating image processing into transmission electron microscopes, developing materials for space missions and vehicles, inspecting composites, and compressing speech for consumer devices. Nanotechnology is being applied across industries like defense, automotive, aerospace, and computing.
This document provides an executive summary of a program opportunity with NAVAIR PMA 272 for the Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems. It involves providing solutions for airborne sensor systems on various aircraft platforms. The incumbent is ATK Clearwater and BAE Systems, but other primes like L-3 are also potential customers. The budget is over $100 million through 2013. Next steps include engaging the sales team to refine technology solutions and pursue this opportunity further.
James Falasco has over 20 years of experience in technical marketing and business development for the defense sector. He has a proven track record of developing capture plans, winning major contracts, and transitioning strategy into financial results for companies such as General Electric and Intel. Falasco maintains an excellent understanding of the embedded computing defense ecosystem and has worked with numerous DOD contacts and agencies.
This document discusses using a modular, reconfigurable test bed environment to rapidly prototype and evaluate new or modified unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) sensor designs and payloads. The system proposed uses interchangeable processing modules on a scalable single board computer to simulate different sensor configurations. This allows sensor designers to efficiently test sensor combinations and algorithms before fielding the actual system. Example applications discussed include using UGVs equipped with various sensors in combination with unattended ground sensor networks to provide situational awareness over a wide area.
This document discusses using energy harvesting from multiple sources to power unattended ground sensors for border security applications. It describes a system using Texas Micropower's energy harvesting devices and Crane Wireless Monitoring Solutions' sensor nodes. The energy harvesters are suitable for low-cost, high-volume production and can harvest energy from vibrations and solar power. Preliminary results indicate the feasibility of using a single power management solution that allows multi-source energy harvesting to increase sensor network lifetime for remote monitoring applications such as border security.
1. Concepts For Additional Revenue Creation Within The Embedded Land
Vehicle Vetronics Community Eco- System
James Falasco
Product Segment Leader
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms
High Speed Computing & Graphics
5201 Regent Road, Irving, Tx. 75081, USA
972-536-8410
james.falasco@ge.com
Keywords:
Embedded Simulation, FPGA, Modeling, Distributed Simulation, Computer
Generated Forces, Embedded Training, Sensors, UGV, Vetronics, Data Compression
ABSTRACT: The military market worldwide is adopting new embedded vetronics technology to assist the currant war
fighter in their approach to countering both traditional and asymmetrical threats. Trends are beginning to emerge that
are creating a tighter coupling of various disconnected sub assemblies into a scalable embedded computing paradigm.
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms product portfolio has the breath to allow a vetronics designer mix and match flexibility
to aggregate solution requirements in the vertical applications reviewed below. This aggregation of “boxes” gives the
platform maker an ability to recover / improve margins; while providing the war fighter a lower cost per unit platform.
As today’s war fighter moves more and more into an approach where either mounted or dismounted he will interact
with his supporting vehicle infrastructure it becomes obvious that our currant net-centric world will be mapped into the
military vetronics space. Using a combination of computers, lasers, navigation modules, radios, and other
technologically advanced equipment to improve war fighter’s ability to communicate on the battlefield allows this to
seamlessly occur. The catalyst that is evolving to synthesize the various aspects of military vetronics seems to be
Situational awareness. Comprehension of observations is the essence of situational awareness. Law enforcement
officers use situational awareness on a daily basis. Studies show that situational awareness has three levels of critical
factors. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms enabling technology assists the development and fielding of solution sets for
each one of these critical factors The three factors are; know your route; know who inhabits your route and their
tendencies and motivations; know current intelligence. Know Your Route: You get a transmission of an incident in
southwest Baghdad. Your unit cranks up and gets ready to roll. You want to know the best route and best way to
approach the area. You want to know what to expect along the way and what might have changed when you get there.
All these issues compose the situational awareness scenario and will change constantly depending on the circumstances.
It is for this reason that we must provide the war fighter with a scalable solution that can be rapidly reconfigured
depending upon the scenario itself. Know who inhabits your route and their tendencies and motivations: Clearly, it is
impossible for the war fighter to have an in-depth knowledge about the all the potential threats along the way It would
be possible though to keep updated information on known strong points,places of population congregation , known local
Leaders, etc. that could be analyzed and compared with new intelligence reports. The result would be a “fused” picture
that when generated as the action plan could then be communicated and progress measured against. ; Know current
intelligence: The aspect of this need can again be addressed very much from lessons learned by the law enforcement
community. Be able to place on the screen vehicles that show recent bodywork, extra fuel tanks, or antennas. Total
situational awareness is gained through increased comprehension of what we observe. It results in a greater ability to
make short-term predictions about what is going to happen and therefore make decisions regarding our response.
Comprehension is gained through education, training and experience. If you attain total situational awareness you will
be better able to prevent, respond and dominate the digitized battlefield .
2. 3. Networked Man Portable Technology
1. Military Land Vehicle Vetronics
Market Review Today’s war fighter interacts with manned vehicle
platforms through a variety of wearable technology
The military land vetronics ecosystem consists of a that enables them to participate in individual and
number of sub categories. The purpose of this paper is collective synthetic environment training and mission
to addresses the various categories and suggests rehearsal exercises either being tethered to computer
opportunities for value add to those in the eco-system systems, trackers or infrastructure or untethered . This
and to those supplying to the ecosystem. Categories interactive virtual reality driven environment provides
reviewed are; situational awareness, networked man an unparalleled level of natural movement and
portable technology, VHMS, (vehicle health interaction to the entire training experience. In
monitoring systems), sensor payload modeling & essence you have taken the classroom out into the field
simulation, embedded training, additional vehicle and allow the warrior to train the way he will fight.
computing modules. Technologies that are enablers to this approach revolve
around video compressuin , data acquisition ,
information storage and retrievel. Scalability of
hardware solutions and the ability to provide
computing infrastructure that can evolve as the
applications and mission scenarios change and evolve
are key drivers in this area.
4. VHMS (Vehicle Health Monitoring
Systems)
Figure 1: Typical Land Vetronics Platform
Today's military land vehicles are very complex
2. Situational Awareness platforms They are no longer simply iron boxes with
mechanical controls that use an electrical spark to
ignite the gasoline. They are now complex networks of
Land Vehicle Situational Awareness provides the war microprocessor controlled devices that manage
fighter with the capability to monitor his environment weapons systems and interact with a variety of other
in real time all the time. Situational awareness (SA) war fighting platforms. As military ground vehicle
involves awareness of what is happening around you manufacturers move to become total system suppliers,
to understand how information, events, and your own they are offering more then a weapons platform of
reactions will impact your goals and objectives, both transportation. They are offering constant connectivity
now and in the future. Lacking SA or having limitied with technologies like GPS, display systems, integrated
or inadequate SA has been identified as one of the satellite communications & embedded situational
primary factors of military platform occunpant awareness and training capability. At the lowest level,
fatalities. Having fully accurate and up-to-the-minute where microprocessors are integrated into the system,
data for today’s warfighter is a major design concern. they now have the ability to incorporate an artificial
SA has been recognized as a critical, yet often elusive, intelligence driven technology set . Therefore those
foundation for successful decision-making across a same microprocessors can begin to take a more active
broad range of deployed and planned vehicle role in the diagnostics process. Subjective decisions
platforms. Today’s designers are turning more and can be made about whether to shut down the platform,
more to the comcept of emebedded situational to warn the driver, to record values for the service
awarness combined with the ability to leverage the technician, to record environmental conditions, to
same assemblies into training nodes. This thinking synthesize information to keep the platform running.
maximizes space on the vehicle and assists in driving In many of these systems, the sensors will be
down program costs. The war fighter can both fight distributed across several subsystems. Diagnostic
and train on the same system. evaluations will incorporate elements from each of the
subsystems where the data will be networked
throughout the platform . Enabling ground vehicles
with this type of diagnostic capability will allow the
war fighter to squeeze additional years of performance
3. out of any platform thus enabled. Another side benefit
is the quicker return of units to operational status when 6.Embedded Training
minor issues can be addressed before they would
become major serviceability issues. GE Fanuc Today’s war fighter spends many hours learning how
Intelligent Platforms has products in its portfolio that to operate the vehicle they are assigned to and engage
can be integrated to provide the war fighter with with the various sub assemblies involved. Usually the
scalable vehicle diagnostic solution sets. training takes place in a classroom environment and
attempts to recreate the realistic feeling of a field
deployment. With increasing frequency the thinking is
5. Sensor Payload Modeling & Simulation drifting to allowing the crew to gain training familiarity
within the actual platform while deployed. The goal of
A key component to creating sensor payload modeling Embedded Training is to allow the crewman to hone
& simulation in embedded sensor design is integrating their skills in vehicle operation. They accomplish
FPGA computing into the mix. The FPGA can be best this task by engaging in simulation that requires the
described as a parallel device that makes it faster than user to utilize the vehicle facilities as if under a normal
software. FPGAs as programmable “ASICs” can be Operational State. At the end of the training scenario,
configured for high performance processing, excelling the crewman will get to review the results of the
at continuous, high bandwidth applications. session as well as results of previous sessions to check
FPGAs can provide inputs from digital and analog progression An example of the type of rugged
sensors —LVDS, Camerink, RS170 — with which the hardware needed to facilitate this task is depicted in
designer can interactively apply filters, do processing, FIG 3.
compression, image reconstruction and encryption time
of applications. Examples of the flexibility of this
approach using COTS Modules hosted by a COTS
multiprocessing base platform are shown in Figure 2.
I/O Header
Ethernet RGMII Logic Analyser LVDS RS232
JTAG JTAG
Serial Flash
Serial Flash SPI Clock Power
Serial Flash
128Mbit CPLD
128Mbit Generator Manager
128Mbit x 3
Configuration/General Purpose SPI JTAG 5 CLOCKS
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM 267MHz
Virtex 5 267MHz
DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
64M x 32 FF1136 64M x 32
64M x 32 64M x 32
Package
QDR2 SRAM 300MHz 300MHz QDR2 SRAM
2M x 36 LX110T 2M x 36
SX95T FX??T
Dimensions
BMM
6.77” x 9.25” x 3.25”
8 64 8
172 mm x 235 mm x 82 mm
Power dissipation
85 Watts (at maximum clock specifications)
RocketIO LVDS GPIO RocketIO
Input voltage - 28 VDC
XMC P15 PMC P14 XMC P16
Figure 3: Rugged Embedded Training Hardware
Figure 2: Typical FPGA COTS Processing Model
7. Additional Vehicle Computing Modules
Sensors exist to detect and measure all physical states.
For example: time, temperature, pressure, torque, A military ground vehicle’s vetronics is composed of a
speed, acceleration, distance, density, color, edges, variety of processing nodes. Some nodes are used for
shapes, counts, volume, etc. There are sensors to vehicle control and management while others are used
measure anything for which a value can be assigned to allow the weapons systems to function. These nodes
it. Collections of sensors can also detect and measure and applications usually represent the “fixed “ units in
non-physical information: stress, truthfulness, and pain. that they come with the system and are upgraded on a
These values are determined with some algorithm that technical insertion roadmap that allows the vehicle
synthesizes the information and allows analysis to be manufacturer a chance to take advantage of reduction
made. Enabling FPGA code is a big assist in this area in size, weight, heat and cost while improving overall
and a example package GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms performance. The second category of additional
provides for designers use. vetronics computing modules is those associated with
4. the mission specific aspects of the vehicle platform.
Vehicle processing node examples are
SIGINT,ELINT, C4ISR ,C2, UAV management and
IED neutralization
8. Future Plans
As ground military vehicles vetronics evolves a short-
term challenge is looming that could easily drift to the
right. Military planners have issued directives
mandating tactical vehicles carry enough up- armor to
insure a higher survivability against IED’s and RPG
rounds. The added weight dramatically reduces the
weight /space budget for onboard electronics. Going
forward this will cause much trade-off analysis to be
done. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms product portfolio
allows the systems designer to mix and match modules
to integrate the most cost effective payload processing
elements possible.
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