Dynamic Operational Re-Tasking of ISR Sensors

Data Fusion Corporation (DFC), OptTek Corporation, and the Institute of Medical Cybernetics, Inc. (IMC) propose the development of algorithms and software for re-tasking distributed, multi-platform air-to-ground ISR sensing assets, as well as potentiallyre-routing these platforms. The approach will be based on the use of Tabu Search (TS) for near real-time combinatorial optimization. A Virtual Associative Network (VAN) for offline reinforcement learning of preferable alternative choices will support theTS process.Phase-III has many dual use possibilities, including multi and single robotic applications with distributed sensors, management of power and communication networks, intelligent vehicle control systems such as air-traffic control andintelligent-vehicle highway systems, and manufacturing operations.