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ABSTRACT:In current computers, a separate Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip provides the trustworthy and tamper-resistant foundation to improve the security of Operating System (OS) and applications. In the cloud-centric era, virtualization technologies enable the easy transition of applications running on the local computers into the internet. Virtualized TPM is needed by virtualization technolo ...

ABSTRACT:The proposal presents an Intelligent Image Compression Broker Based on Objective with Feedback. A novel structure is applied to receive the input image/video, its metadata (environment and camera parameters), and the feedback from the compressed image quality evaluation to optimize the tradeoff between the compressed image quality and its size (in terms of bits the compressed image occupi ...

ABSTRACT:Link-16 is a NATO military tactical data exchange network that enables fighting forces to exchange their tactical pictures in near-real time, as well as send and receive text messages, imagery data, and digital voice. Link-16 radios typically are aboard aircraft, ships, and combat vehicles. However a need for hand-held Link-16 radios that are small enough for battlefield airmen to use whi ...

ABSTRACT:In this proposed effort, we propose a virtualization-based framework, called virtual shield, to protect the end systems in an enterprise network. Virtual Shield follows the diversity, moving target defense and fight-through strategies to defend against cyber attacks. The Virtual Shield architecture adopts various resilient techniques to make the protection approaches more agile and adapti ...

ABSTRACT:Special Forces Operations operators are often deployed outside or beyond traditional logistical supply chains therefore everything they carry is at a premium and comes with a trade-off. A typical special operation group would need a UHF/VHF communication channel for close air support (CAS), a UHF channel for satellite communications (SATCOM), a HF/VHF/UHF channel to communicate with an ad ...

ABSTRACT:As increasing cyber threats are targeting mobile devices, the idea of applying virtualization to mobile devices has been prevalent recently. The Virtual Machine (VM), i.e., virtualization, technologies have shown great potential to significantly enhance the security level of mobile devices, and developers have begun porting existing VM technologies to mobile devices, such as Xen and KVM o ...

ABSTRACT:With the successful integration of operational weather data from multiple regional datasets by the Air Force, innovative ways are in urgent needs to leverage the data for decision makers at all echelons. Intelligent Automation Inc. (IAI), together with its academic partner, proposes to build a novel mission planning tool considering weather impacts for the Air Force. The key innovation is ...

ABSTRACT:The Air Force needs the capability for near realtime efficient use of spectrum allocation which presently cant be achieved because of the lack of a tool that can automate the spectrum planning process. Furthermore, current operational and tactical spectrum planning and management practices do not keep pace with the operational tempo. Cyberspace and space-based capabilities essential for U ...

ABSTRACT:Applied Defense Solutions (ADS) has embarked upon a new approach to data correlation and aggregation. The ADS Hierarchical Reasoning Tool (HRT) provides a set of unique signatures for automatically recognizing and classifying a resident space object (RSO). Here, we seek to leverage hierarchical reasoning to provide innovative and automated analysis capabilities that capture and learn the ...

ABSTRACT:This proposal details a line of detection (LOD) system to be used for human intrusion detection systems protecting critical Air Force assets on flightlines, launch facilities, and weapon storage areas. A high probability of detection (Pd) is required for targets including people walking, running, crawling, and jumping and vehicles traveling at high or low speed when crossing through the L ...