Although ada was designed to provide a multitasking environment on embedded computers, it currently lacks the features necessary for expert systems applications and for symbolic processing in general. however, because the ada language specification defines a calling mechanism for interfacing with… More

A need exists for the development of an artificial intelligence (ai)-based computer program (algorithm) with a heuristic data base, operative on a militarized 16-bit microprocessor, such as, intel 8086 which would be resident on a combat vehicle, for the automatic recognition of military targets.… More

A basic research program has been initiated at the armanent research and development center (ardc) encompassing the fields of ai and robotics for applications to weapon platform automation and fire controlsystems. the thrust of the program is to develop "system-build" toolsor software modules to… More

The ada language has been designed for the dod as a primary language for embedded systems. many features of ada tend to make execution operating system (os)-intensive. these are i/o, multitasking, exception handling, timeslicing, and dynamic storage management. in many systems these functions are… More

There is a move underway to decentralize command centers for the top eschelons of the navy. one aspect of this effort is to develop situation assessment devices (i.e., hardware and software), using small powerful computers (such as microvaxii), for a lower level of anvy command, e.g., the commander… More

There is a need to develop fast, ('real-time'), three dimensional (3d) vision processing algorithms applicable to machine recognition of patterns in support of firm control sub-systems, capable of automatically recognizing targets on the battlefield. target identification which involves complex… More

A need exists for the development of a knowledge-based intelligent tracker (kbit) algorithm with a heuristic data base which would be resident on a future combat vehicle. its purpose will be to automatically detect and track multiple targets simultaneously. currently, the rdc robotics and automation… More

The requirement for a tracked vehicle and a wheeled vehicle instrument panel (allowing variations for each) will be met, optimally, with a single flat-panel display device, microcontroller and specific firmware for each class of application or instrument. utilizing the most appropriate display… More

An air-traffic flow management (atfm) tool based either on strict mathematical formulation and optimization, and/or onebased on heuristic knowledge about distributing the flow over the network may provide a solution to the problem, perhaps much better and objective than the one made presently by a… More

A proposal for developing a medical expert system shell for application in various areas of medicine (internal medicine,laboratory medicine, psychology, etc.) that is based on a new method for evidential reasoning is advanced. this system can be applied as: (1) a screening system for detecting risk… More

This proposal involves the use of advanced laser remote sensing techniques for the detection and identification of fuel vapors and exhaust fumes. the focus of the proposed research is to make an initial estimate of the feasibility of using remote ladar spectroscopy to detect fuel vapors and exhaust… More

The requirement for a long haul fiber optic link for navy ranges will be satisfied with an innovative mix of proven techniques and the latest technology. the principal investigator has the knowledge and experience to combine the latest proven technology in several related fields to achieve a low… More

In the phase i exploratory development effort, akm associates proposes to perform an ada runtime support requirements analysis based on the study of a number of real-time embedded systems, as well as define a methodology for assessing the runtime support requirements for common navy combat systems… More

Reuse of existing, proven software can potentially reduce problem design and development costs by a large factor. twoimportant software engineering techniques can facilitate the reuse of software: (1) software library maintenance, and (2) source-code tailoring. in the first method, the specification… More

An important class of computer applications has thus far evaded extensive architectural analysis and design--real-time systems. in particular, real-time microprocessor architectures have not been developed as partof larger, integrated systems based on higher level programming languages. reduced… More

Among the many software engineering concepts developed to increase programmer productivity, one of the most promising and most sought after is reuse of existing, proven software. a general program, also referred to as the "archetyped source", can be adapted to a broad spectrum of specific… More

The goal of the proposed research is to develop a theoretical model of diamond film deposition so that there will be a simulation guide for experimental work. there is a conceptual similarity between the ising model and cellular automata (ca), both of which use arrays of cells whose states depend on… More

Asat system requirements emphasize light-weight nuclear-hard and high-power hardware and components. diamond technology both as single-crystal bulk material and plycrystalline thin films have many potential applications for asat offensive and defensive systems. the goal of the proposed research is… More

The Air Force and other DoD organizations are continuously developing new electronic components for their weapons and other systems. In this effort they are in need of tools to aid in the automated design, or synthesis, of these components. One component of particular importance is the computer… More

Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) of the U.S. Army has embarked on a major program called VETRONICS (Vehicle Electronics). VETRONICS envisions the application of state-of- the-art electronics systems in the form of an architecture that will integrate all the vehicle electronics and electrical systems… More