The concepts and techniques developed in the numerical solution of hyperbolic conservation laws e.g. in compressible gas dynamics have recently been found by this company to be extremely relevant to the problem of reconstruction and enhancement of signals (including images and acoustic signals).… More

Volumetric interpretation of multi-spectral sensor data as well as other image analysis tasks invariably involve a segmentation preprocessing step. the aim of this proposal is to implement a fast (real-time) and universal segmentation algorithm for multi-sensor and multiscale image data. the… More

Cognitech, inc. proposes the creation of the "impel: image processing environment and language," which combines a graphical user interface, a domain-specific programming language, and a domain-specific compiler into a powerful image processing tools. the impel system includes a new very high level… More

Forensic imaging practitioners use algorithms and filters borrowed from the traditional "smooth" regularization image processing framework, which is not appropriate to the singular nature of imaging information. A new Total Veriation based, feature-accurate approach to basic image processing tasks… More

Sensor outputs form the foundation for decision support systems. Accurate models and simulations of these sensor outputs enables effective development, test, evaluation and use of decision support systems. Phase I focuses on chemical/biological detectorsbecause their variability embodies… More

Many chemicals have limited occupational health and toxicological data. A computerized fuzzy logic expert system module could synthesize information from diverse sources and support the assessment of a chemical's toxicity endpoints and associateduncertainty. The interdisciplinary team of… More

This project will create a distributed portal and virtual testbed for ATR/Fusion algorithms. The investigators will develop a CORBA architecture and software tools to support profiling of distributed software processes, workflow task management, andinterfaces to algorithm and performance measure… More

This project will create a distributed portal and virtual testbed for ATR/Fusion algorithms. The investigators will develop a CORBA architecture and software tools to support profiling of distributed software processes, workflow task management, andinterfaces to algorithm and performance measure… More

"Accurately simulating sensor data is necessary to develop meaningful and effective decision support systems. This process requires the inclusion of all phenomena that significantly influence the data after propagation through the detection chain. Phase Ideveloped a prototype framework,… More

"A system and the computational framework is proposed for the real-time video processing of single or multiple video camera feeds from the UAV platform, for the purpose of a computer aided ("pilot assistant") or the fully autonomous planning and executionof aircraft approach and landing procedures.… More

This proposal presents Cognitech's Phase II extensions on the theoretical and computational Phase I study of automatic landing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The Phase I report contained successful initial validation study with comparison of the platform positioning as estimated from visual and… More

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project addresses the feasibility of performing molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using numerical database representations of quantum mechanical potential energy surfaces (PES). The specific objectives are: (1) Perform ab initio calculations to… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many Skilled Support Personnel (SSP) are not adequately prepared to respond to a major disaster, particularly those resulting from a Weapons of Mass Destruction incident. To protect the health of the SSP, new training and delivery mechanisms must be developed. … More

Stockpiles of weapons with composite rocket motors have been expensive to acquire. In the fortunate occurrence that these weapons are not used, they are too expensive to discard based upon simple expiration dates. However, use of these weapons can be dangerous if their integrity is compromised due… More

The US Army is responsible for the full life cycle of large numbers of composite rocket motors in various weapon systems. More effective techniques for estimating the deterioration and readiness of composite rocket motors will further reduce costs and increase safety. CogniTech is addressing… More

The proposed Phase I research will design and develop innovative technologies for the deployment of training and educational content to multiple platforms and realtime decision support, just in time learning, and adaptive training. Prototypes will include reuse of PACERs homeland security… More

The proposed research will develop a probabilistic decision analysis methodology and software framework applicable to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats and incidents. The software prototype developed in the Phase I research will include tools to enable probabilistic… More