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Optics and AcousticsAcoustic Detection and Detectors

The Microchip Optera Project

Authors: Cynthia Moss; Timothy K Horiuchi; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK INST FOR SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Abstract:
Bats use sonar to fly through their environment and catch insects in complete darkness. Studying their behavior and neurophysiology may help in building miniature autonomous air vehicles with sonar sensors. The long-term goal of this project is to build a tiny, low-power, neuromorphic VLSI-based model of an FM bat echolocation system that can be demonstrated in an aerial target capture task using a flying vehicle. This system will work in real time and at low power.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; NOT AVAILABLE IN MICROFICHE
Pages: 3
Report Date: Jan 2006
Contract Number: F49620-01-1-0415 F496200110415
Report Number: A951754
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