An approach is presented to solve both the data fusioin problem, and the space object model building requirement for the Air Force Phillips Laboratory. Artificial neural network (ANN) technology provides a number of tools that form the basis of this proposal and the foundtion for the solution to the… More

Differentiating among the denominations of u.s. currency is a problem for the visually handicapped. currently available devices that assist the blind in determining currency denominations are relatively large and expensive. the proposed research and development is a systematic application of pattern… More

Due to the effectiveness of fibrous materials in suppressing radiative energy transport, they are widely used for thermal insulation in many engineering systems, such as the space shuttle thermal protection tiles, liners of combustion engines, flexible heat shields in reentry vehicles, etc. of… More

An Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART) artificial neural network (ANN) Forecast Model for the Weather Impact Decision Aid (WIDA) is described. The Air Force has been involved in the development of electro-optical/infrared tactical decision aids (EOTDA) since the mid-1970s and has achieved significant… More

Accelerated development of directed energy technologies has presented new problems to mission planners and weapon operators regarding the capabilities, lethality and performance of weapon systems. The Emerging Weapons Technology Evaluation Model willaddress these shortcomings by providing users of… More

The Directed Energy Tactical Mission Application Code (DETMAC) is a mission planning simulation tool to model directed-energy weapon capabilities, target vulnerabilities, and environmental constraints. It will be used by mission planners to visualize an entire mission timeline and prompt… More