| Automated Target Recognition and Fratricide Reduction |
MAR 2006 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce W. Fowler; William C. McCorkle; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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 | Fratricide (or amicide) is a terrible consequence of combat operations. Often fratricidal consequences cannot be quantified directly or easily. Current research and development efforts are oriented to provide increased capability to automatically recognize targets, which offers to further complicate the fratricide situation. This report details a methodology, based on cost as a consequential approximation, for thresholding Automated Target Recognition (ATR) systems under combat conditions to minimize the impact of fratricide. ... |
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| C++ Model Developer (CMD) User Guide |
APR 2005 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
George W. Snyder; Loretta Painter; Jeffrey W. Hester; George A. Sanders III; Ray Sells; Michael Fennell; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| C++ Model Developer (CMD) is an open-source C++ source code based environment for building simulations of systems described by time-based differential equations. The principal design objective behind CMD is to provide a tool to go from mathematical representation to working, extensible C++ code with a minimum amount of effort. The heart of CMD is a powerful simulation kernel that represents significant technology advances in the application of object-oriented principles to ... |
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| Current Efforts on Developing a HWIL Synthetic Environment for LADAR Sensor Testing at AMRDEC |
2005 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Hajin J. Kim; Michael C. Cornell; Charles B. Naumann; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| Efforts in developing a synthetic environment for testing LADAR sensors in a hardware-in-the-loop simulation are continuing at the Aviation and Missile Research, Engineering, and Development Center (AMRDEC) of the U.S. Army Research, Engineering and Development Command (RDECOM). Current activities have concentrated on developing the optical projection hardware portion of the synthetic environment. These activities range from system level design down to component level testing. Of particular interest have been schemes ... |
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| Non-Line-Of-Sight Launch System - A Lethal Combination |
DEC 2004 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Greg Haynes; Elizabeth Hyman; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) will provide enabling lethality for the Army's Future Combat System (FCS). The NLOS-LS, one of 19 FCS Core Systems, will consist of a family of missiles and a highly deployable, platform-independent Container Launch Unit (C/LU) with self-contained tactical fire control electronics and software for remote and unmanned operations. |
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| Oblique Wing Aerodynamics |
DEC 2004 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Melissa A. McDaniel; Brett L. Wilks; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The aerodynamic performance of a wing at an oblique deployment orientation has been found through wind tunnel testing to affect both the lateral and longitudinal stability of a cruise missile. While conventional analysis tools are insufficient for calculating the aerodynamics of an oblique wing, a suitable method has been determined for use with the USAF Missile DATCOM code. Comparisons made between wind tunnel results and Missile DATCOM calculations show that ... |
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| Accelerated Concept Exploration of Future Combat Systems Using Evolutionary Algorithms and Enterprise Software |
DEC 2004 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph Griffin; Jeff Hester; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| Army R&D labs have played a crucial role in the evaluation of emerging systems that equipped the war fighter with superior lethality. The Future Combat System's (FCS) aggressive acquisition strategy of conventional (armor, munitions, propulsion) and non-conventional (unmanned sensors, robotics) technologies place a greater demand on labs for rapid and accurate analysis of potential weapon systems. A combination of validated engineering analysis codes, Evolutionary Algorithms (EA) and Enterprise Commercial Off ... |
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| Beam Steering by Lag Synchronization in Ultra-Wide Bandwidth, Chaotic Arrays |
DEC 2004 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Ned J. Corron; Jonathan N. Blakely; Shawn D. Pethel; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| We introduce a new method for beam steering in ultra-wide bandwidth arrays. The approach avoids the need for tunable microwave delays by using lag synchronization in a linear array of locally coupled chaotic oscillators. Steering is controlled by tuning the natural frequency of the oscillators and is analytically equivalent to first order to using explicit delay elements. Using chaotic rf circuits oscillating at tilde20MHz, we show both lag and lead ... |
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| Ultra-Wide Band Waveform Generation Using a Novel Nonlinear Oscillator |
DEC 2004 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan N. Blakely; Ned J. Corron; Shawn D. Pethel; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| We report the experimental implementation of a novel device for producing ultra-wide bandwidth waveforms. The device is a chaotic electronic circuit consisting of a length of coaxial cable terminated on one end with a diode and on the other with a negative resistor. We observe the dynamics of the device as the negative resistance and line length are varied. The system produces ultra-wide band chaotic oscillations with a tuneable peak ... |
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| Integrated Optical Transceiver for Inertial Sensors Using Polymer Waveguide Technology |
DEC 2004 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Temmen; William Diffey; Paul Ashley; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The application of polymer technology in integrated optical components provides a method of increasing the level of integration with the real potential of reducing unit cost. This paper describes the application of this technology in an integrated optical transceiver unit designed for inertial sensor system, or specifically, for an interferometric fiber optic gyroscope (IFOG) system. The design and fabrication of the optical polymer waveguide component and its integration with other ... |
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| The Distributed HLA Simulation Federation of the RDE 1st Application - The Network Architectural Design and Implementation |
SEP 2004 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Kathryn Roose; Jacob Birmingham; Phillip Dykstra; Tom Kile; Mark Heck; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| In October 2002, the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) was established by the Army Materiel Command (AMC) to integrate the research, development and engineering components of AMC subordinate Commands. A Virtual Distributed Lab for Modeling and Simulation (VDLMS) was initiated and selected to execute the RDE Command's First Application (1stApp). This application was successfully executed in April 2003, and the goals were to provide insights into the Networked Fires ... |
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| Verification of Simulation Results Using Scale Model Flight Test Trajectories |
MAY 2004 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Jeff Obermark; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The objective of this effort was to compare limited amounts of scale model trajectory data with appropriate full-scale data. The scale model data was scaled up to equivalent full-scale conditions. Two Degree-of-Freedom (2-DOF) trajectories and calculated miss-distances were compared to full-scale data. Likely error sources in the scale test process were identified. Simulation was used to estimate the effects of these errors on the trajectory. Simulation trends were used to ... |
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| Joint Program Planning for Australia/U.S. Robot Medical Assistant on the Battlefield |
APR 2004 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas O. Potthoff; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| Recent advances in both medical technologies and teleoperated robotics have presented opportunities for taking advanced medical care into battlefield situations. Research and development, as well as field ready capabilities, are reviewed to identify appropriate functional areas for formulation of an advanced integrated medical care system for battlefield casualties. Areas of special interest to the Australians are identified as are areas of special interest to the United States (U.S.). A Draft ... |
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| RDEC Federation Implementation of Objective Force Battlespace (OFB) architecture |
SEP 2001 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory B. Tackett; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The Army Materiel Command (AMC) Research, Development, and Engineering Center (RDEC) Federation, combined with the Joint Virtual Battlespace (JVB) and Mounted Maneuver Battle Lab (MMBL) simulation architectures, comprises the real-time simulation architecture central to the Objective Force Battlespace (OFB) framework. This document describes the RDEC federation architectural approach, interfaces, synthetic natural environment, and key architecture components, as they relate to OFB experimentation and analysis. |
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| The Potential of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems and Nanotechnology for the U.S. Army |
MAY 2001 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Jones Hamilton; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| Developments in Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are reviewed. MEMS-based systems for Army applications are described; including safing and fusing devices, reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, machine interfaces, inertial measurement systems, and environmental sensors. Nanotechnology is described and developments in molecular electronics and nanostructured materials are discussed. |
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| Field Experimentation Design for Multi-Threaded Analysis |
MAR 2001 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory B. Tackett; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| This report describes an experimental design approach based upon the approach used for the Rapid Force Project Initiative (RFPI) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) series of experiments. This experimental series was required to accomplish concurrent analytical, operational, and demonstration goals derived from program issues, user requirements, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) mandates, and performance exit criteria. Events were defined to collect data elements allocatd from flow-down of issues ... |
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| AMRDEC High Level Architecture Transition |
MAR 2001 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy K. McKelvy; Gregory B. Tackett; Kathryn J. Roose; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The U. S. Army Aviation & Missile Command (AMCOM), based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, (RSA) operates the AMCOM Distributed Simulation Center (ADSC) and the Advanced Prototyping, Engineering, and Experimentation (APEX) Laboratory. The ADSC and APEX facilities are focal points for research and development of High Level Architecture (HLA), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), and Virtual Prototype Systems for the AMCOM community. |
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| Integrated Virtual Environment Test Concepts and Objectives |
MAR 2001 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory B. Tackett; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| In preparation for the Rapid Force Projection Initiative (RFPI) advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD), a series of integration and verification tests were conducted to provide development milestones for the simulation architecture and tools that would be needed for the full-up live/ virtual field experiment. These tests fell into two types: RFPI Integrated Virtual Environment Tests (RIVET), and Multiple Semi-automated Forces Integration Tests (MSFIT). The objectives of these test series ensured ... |
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| Live/Virtual Seamless Simulation |
MAR 2001 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory B. Tackett; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| The Rapid Force Projection Initiative (RFPI) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) executed one of the most highly interactive live/virtual/constructive simulation exercises that has ever been achieved or attempted. In this Blue Brigade versus Red Division fight, no combination of red or blue, live or virtual system interactions was disallowed. Blue C4I systems had fully seamless stimulation of digital and voice traffic for ADA, maneuver, intelligence, and fire support. Virtual entities ... |
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| System Reliability for Precision Missilery |
JAN 2000 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Mike H. Danesh; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| This presents a top-level summary for a series of papers that will provide details on the development of a complex missile system. This series is based upon a systematic approach that should provide insight into the integration of scientific, engineering, and mathematical technologies necessary for development of a robust missile system. The thrust of these papers will be focused on reliability while keeping in ... |
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| PAC-3 Missile 30-Year Life Cycle and Streamlining |
SEP 1999 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Mike H. Danesh; John R. Oxford; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| This report will provide an overview of the problems, approaches, and solutions applied to developing a product assurance program for the PATRIOT advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) missile. The PAC-3 missile system requires hit-to- kill capability and is being developed/procured under acquisition streamlining. |
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| Tactical Unmanned Vehicle (TUV), User Appraisal Phase I |
OCT 1998 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Walter L. Diveley; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| In June 1996, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between the Unmanned Ground Vehicles/Systems Joint Project Office (UGV/S JPO), 3de Brigrade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized), and the 2-69 Armor Battalion to conduct the Tactical Unmanned Vehicle (TUV) User Appraisal. In January 1997, after preliminary training, four Surveillance and Reconnaissance Ground Equipment (SARGE) systems were handed off to the 2-69 Armor Battalion scout platoon. A ... |
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| Dynamic Modeling of the Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV Using Dynamic Analysisand Design System (DADS) |
SEP 1998 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Bradley J. Huhlein; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| A dynamic model of the Polaris Sportsman 500 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was built using Dynamic Analysis and Design System (DADS) version 8.5. Aspects of the model included the front MacPherson struts and rear independent suspension. The model also allowed control over the path and speed of the vehicle using the DADS control elements. The modeling methods discussed here are general in nature and may be applied ... |
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| A Method for Determination of Target Aspect Angle with Respect to an Unleveled Radar |
JUL 1998 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
David C. Abell; Willie D. Caraway; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER
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| This document is a continuation of work derived in "A Method for the Determination of Target Aspect Angle with Respect to a Radar" by Caraway and Abell. The original paper derived the target aspect angle assuming that the radar would be emplaced level with respect to gravity. With the need for rapid and flexible emplacement, some radars may be designed to allow for unlevel operation. ... |
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