HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

06 APR 1979

Authors: D. E. Soland; R. C. Fitch; D. V. Serreyn; T. G. Kopet; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The full text of this report is not available and therefore is not for sale. This information is provided for reference purposes only.

The program objective is to produce a design for an automatic target screener. The screener will reduce the task loading on the thermal imager operator by detecting and recognizing a limited set of high-priority targets at ranges comparable to or greater than those for an unassisted observer. A second objective is to provide enhancement of the video presentation to the operator. The image enhancement includes: (1) automatic gain/brightness control to ...

The Green Language; An Informal Introduction.

APR 1979

Authors: HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This document is an introduction to the Green programming language. Like any introduction, we emphasize the concepts that form the foundation of the language, rather than attempt to describe the entire language or to provide a self-contained guide for writing programs. Our objective is to convey the essence of the language, mainly through examples. We assumethat the reader has experience in another higher order programming language. Noother particular kind of ...

Set of Sample Problems for DOD High Order Language Program. GREEN Solutions.

APR 1979

Authors: HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Contents: Polled Asynchronous Interrupt; Priority Interrupt System; A Small File Handling Package; Dynamic Pictures; A Database Protection Module; A Process Control Example; Adaptative Routing Algorithm for a Node within a Data Switching Network; General Purpose Real-Time Scheduler; Distributed Parallel Output; and Unpacking and Conversion of Data.

Prototype Automatic Target Screener.

08 JAN 1979

Authors: D. E. Soland; M. O. Schroeder; R. C. Fitch; D. V. Serreyn; T. G. Kopet; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the fifth quarterly progress report for contract DAAK70-77-C-0248, Prototype Automatic Target Screener. The objective of the effort is to design an automatic target screener to be used with thermal imaging systems employing common module components. (Author)

Maintenance Training System: 6883 Converter/Flight Control Test Station.

JAN 1979

Authors: David R. Baum; Chriss Clark; T. Patrick Coleman; Steve Lorence; Warren Persons; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The Technical Training Division of the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory is investigating the application of simulation technology to maintenance training. The primary objectives of the project entitle '6883 Converter/Flight Control Test Station Maintenance Training System (MTS)' were (a) design, build, test, and install a prototype, simulator-based system to train test station operators and maintainers, and (b) provide the Air Force with a research tool for evaluating the practicality, cost- ...

Crew Workload Assessment. Development of a Measure of Operator Workload.

DEC 1978

Authors: James D. Wolf; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The study objective was to develop a quantitative measure of workload useful in crewstation evaluation. Flight tasks of varying difficulty were simulated, and 35 pilot response variables analyzed. Selected physiological and visual response variable were applied in a stepwise regression procedure to the prediction of a composite performance/opinion measure, which reflected differing levels of task difficulty. The resulting linear equation was reformulated as a preliminary operationally-defined measure of information-processing workload. ...

Fiber Optics Receiver Integrated Circuit Development.

DEC 1978

Authors: Ben R. Elmer; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report describes the development of the Fiber Optic Receiver Integrated Circuit(FORIC) from synthesis through analysis, layout, processing, packaging, and testing the 1050 parts that were delivered. Detailed test, burn-in, and qualification plans are also included. One of the highlights of this report is an Application Information section, written to inform users of the characteristics of the device that are not apparent from reading the specification. (Author)

Prototype Automatic Target Screener.

20 OCT 1978

Authors: D. E. Soland; G. J. Prom; R. C. Fitch; D. V. Serreyn; T. G. Kopet; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the fourth quarterly progress report for contract DAAK70-77-C-0248, Prototype Automatic Target Screener. The objective of the effort is to design an automatic target screener to be used with thermal imaging systems employing common module components. (Author)

Project Manager's Training Device Data Guide. Volume II. Appendices.

30 SEP 1978

Authors: HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Volume II of the data guide provides the user with the materials necessary to support the process detailed in Volume I. Volume II contains two appendixes: Appendix A; DIDs and Appendix B; Suggested Contract Clauses.

Project Manager's Training Device Data Guide. Volume I.

30 SEP 1978

Authors: HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The data guide was developed to aid the weapon system project manager (PM) in procuring the minimum but complete set of data required for training device development and to assure timely delivery of that data. The guide is not intended to deal with training devices for weapon systems for which data and performance characteristics are not defined or established until the system is approaching production or in production. An example ...

Prototype Automatic Target Screener.

01 SEP 1978

Authors: D. E. Soland; P. M. Narendra; R. C. Fitch; D. V. Serreyn; T. G. Kopet; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the third quarterly progress report for contract DAAK70-77-C-0248, Prototype Automatic Target Screener. The objective of the effort is to design an automatic target screener to be used with thermal imaging systems employing common module components. (Author)

PM Trade/Training System Development Study.

AUG 1978

Authors: J. M. Erickson; M. T. Kramm; S. F. Hirshfeld; J. W. Kochevar; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This is the final report for Contract No. N61339-78-C-0025, Training System Development Study. It describes the data guide that was developed in the course of this study. The data guide assists the project manager of a weapon system in determining the minimum but complete set of data required for fabrication of training devices and in assuring that data are delivered in a time frame which will expedite the training device ...

Prototype Automatic Target Screener.

15 JUN 1978

Authors: D. E. Soland; P. M. Narendra; R. C. Fitch; D. V. Serreyn; T. G. Kopet; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the second quarterly progress report for contract DAAK70-77-C-0248, Prototype Automatic Target Screener. It describes results of a five-month design study. The objective of the effort is an automatic target screener to be used with thermal imaging systems employing common module components. This report covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 1978. (Author)

Prototype Automatic Target Screener.

15 JAN 1978

Authors: D. E. Soland; P. M. Narendra; R. C. Fitch; D. P. Panda; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the first quarterly progress report on the Prototype Automatic Target Screener. The objective of the effort is an automatic target screener to be used with thermal imaging systems employing common module components.

Independent Stability and Control Analysis of Navigation Development Satellites for the Global Positioning System. Volume I. Technical report.

JAN 1978

Authors: R. E. Pope; M. D. Ward; M. F. Barrett; J. G. Rupert; S. P. Kau; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report documents the results of an independent stability and control analysis of the control systems and procedures of the navigation development satellite (NDS) for the global positioning system (GPS). The analysis consisted of detailed analytical investigation substantiated with sophisticated satellite system modeling and simulation of the following GPS mission events: Spin phase, Despin, Earth acquisition, Panel deployment, Sun acquisition, and On-orbit operations. The results of the analysis indicated satisfactory ...

Generalized Sonar Operator Training: Functional Specification and Evaluation Plan.

JAN 1978

Authors: Richard W. Daniels; David G. Alden; Sterling P. Stackhouse; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The objectives of this program were to develop the functional specifications and an evaluation plan for a Generalized Sonar Operator Training (GenSOT) system. A previous study had established GenSOT feasibility based upon similarities among the tasks, skill, and knowledge required to operate a variety of surface and subsurface sonar systems. The current program focused upon implementation feasibility. The development of GenSOT was considered because a more cost-effective solution for sonar ...

Low Cost Laser Gyro.

1978

Authors: F. Aronowitz; Joseph S. Killpatrick; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The contract was a design study to determine an optimum ring laser gyro size to be used for Army missile applications. As a result of the study, the details of which are presented in this document, a 20 cm path length laser gyro is recommended. The gyro will be operated with the infra-red transition. The lock-in compensation technique will be an alternating bias obtained by use of the transverse Kerr ...

Development and Application of Decision Aids for Tactical Control of Battlefield Operations: Decision Support in a Simulated Tactical Operations System (SIMTOS).

DEC 1977

78 pages

Authors: Robert A. Levit; Berton J. Heaton; David G. Alden; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

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In an experiment designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an automated decision support system on tactical information processing and decisionmaking performance, 25 experienced Army officers played the role of Division G3 in the Simulated Tactical Operations System (SIMTOS). Results of the evaluation demonstrated that the concept of decision support is sound, although specific measures of tactical performance were insensitive to player actions. The decision support complex increased player's ability to ...

Automated Image Enhancement Techniques for Second Generation FLIR.

DEC 1977

Authors: HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The report presents the results of Phase I and Phase II studies in the application of image processing techniques to FLIR imaging systems. Part I describes the image enhancement algorithms investigated, their analysis, and preliminary design of the hardware to implement these functions. Part II presents the results of the human factors enhancement evaluation study, conducted as an adjunct to the above contract, in which the algorithms developed during this ...

A Graph Theoretic Approach to Fault Tolerant Computing.

12 SEP 1977

Authors: W. L. Heimerdinger; Y. W. Han; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report documents the investigation of a graph theoretic approach to fault tolerance. This is part of a continuing effort to develop a unified approach to the analysis of fault tolerant digital systems based on graph theory. Earlier efforts have examined existing graphical models and found a number of them to be suitable for fault tolerance modeling. Two models, Petri Nets and LOGOS were found to be particularly suitable. A ...

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume IX. DDP Rationale: The Program Experience Point of View.

SEP 1977

Authors: C. Huang; L. Bean; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This volume discusses DDP rationale from the program experience point of view. The payoffs of DDP concept achieved in contract studies are described. The payoffs and research issues of DDP from the perspective of the real-world Site Defense Experience are also discussed. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume VIII. Application of DDP Technology to BMD: Research Performance Measurement.

SEP 1977

Authors: R. Pennington; K. Watson; G. Convoy; B. Stewart; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is concerned with measurement and evaluation of Distributed Data Processing (DDP) research and the products of that research. A measure of completeness and conformity to the statement of work is included. Two design technology evaluation models are presented. An evaluation of the literature on research measurement is discussed, and a particular set of criteria and a research measurement approach are suggested. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume VII. Application of DDP Technology to BMD: Experiments.

SEP 1977

Authors: R. G. Arnold; W. E. Boebert; E. D. Jensen; G. D. Marshall; W. K. Utt; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Critical issues from other volumes are reviewed and experiments and case studies are recommended to resolve these issues. Results of one architecture simulation experiment are discussed. An experiment facility for DDP for the ARC at BMDATC and required hardware and software to support the proposed experiments are presented. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology Volume VI. Application of DDP Technology to BMD:. Impact on Current DP Subsystem Design and Development Technologies.

SEP 1977

Authors: J. Benson; D. Palmer; R. Stone; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The report concentrates on one research task--assessment of the mutual impact of DDP design requirements on existing data processing design and development technologies. This research was directed into three primary areas: software engineering; performance validation; and system, environment, and threat simulation (SETS). (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume V. Application of DDP Technology to BMD: DDP Subsystem Design Requirements.

SEP 1977

Authors: D. Palmer; E. Balkovich; r. wood; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The development and examination of requirements for a subsystem level 'baseline theory' for DDP design technology for BMD are the major topics of this report. The main purpose of the baseline theory was to help identify critical issues and needs for further research. The baseline theory, although incomplete as a design tool, also provides a starting point for future design technology development and experimentation. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume IV. Application of DDP Technology to BMD: Architectures and Algorithms.

SEP 1977

Authors: M. G. Gouda ; Y. W. Han; E. D. Jensen; W. D. Johnson; R. Y. Kain; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This volume presents the results of research on techniques to develop distributed data processing architectures for specific functions, with particular reference to BMD functions. It describes two methodologies and six designs for two BMD functions. Short discussions of two nonfunctional payoffs are included to aid future workers on these problems. Many suggestions for future research and development activities are given. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume III. DDP Rationale: The Technology Point of View.

SEP 1977

Authors: R. Ramseyer; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report examines some of the salient points in the evaluation of data processing systems. An overview of the classification scheme for architectures is followed by somewhat detailed examinations of classic examples of each architecture. The advantages and future of distributed processing systems are pointed out throughout the report. (Author)

Distributed Data Processing Technology. Volume II. DDP Rationale: The Program Planning Point of View.

SEP 1977

Authors: W. E. Boebert; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The possibility of quantifying the payoffs (i.e., nonfunctional requirements) associated with the application of distributed data processing (DDP) is investigated. The problem of quantification is discussed and a set of non-quantified payoffs is presented. Two approaches to quantified payoffs are also developed. (Author)

Optimal Linear Control (Characterization of Multi-Input Systems).

09 AUG 1977

Authors: C. A. Harvey; G. Stein; J. C. Doyle; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report presents results on characterizations of optimal multi-input systems. The major results are: (1) equivalence of quadratic state weighting to quadratic weighting of m responses where m is the dimension of the input, (2) characterization of quadratic performance indexes in terms of asymptotic eigenvalues and eigenvectors, (3) characterization of the effects of compensators on high frequency attenuation, and (4) development of a procedure for constructing quadratic performance indexes based ...

Automated Image Enhancement Techniques for Second Generation FLIR.

15 MAY 1977

Authors: P. M. Narendra; L. G. Williams; W. G. Chaplin; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This is the second interim progress report for contract number DAAG53-76-C-0195, Automated Image Enhancement Techniques for Second Generation FLIR. It describes results of Phase I studies of image processing applications to FLIR imaging systems from December 1, 1976 to April 15, 1977. (Author)

Fault Tolerant Digital Flight Control with Analytical Redundancy.

MAY 1977

Authors: Tom Cunningham; Don Carlson; Russ Hendrick; Don Shaner; Gary Hartmann; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Analytical redundancy offers high potential for solving the sensor redundancy problem. The current state-of-the-art in analytical redundancy contains a number of candidate filters which are developed here from a fundamental relationship of variables through hybrid simulation. Three analytical redundancy concepts of varying complexity were developed for the A-7D aircraft. Two monitor techniques were used: a multiple trip level exceedance criteria currently in use with voting systems, and a sequential likelihood ...

Color Coding Effects on Human Performance: An Annotated Bibliography.

01 APR 1977

Authors: Ellen Barker; Marjorie J. Krebs; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Abstracts and references for 78 studies and review articles are provided which are concerned with one or more aspects of color effects on human performance. Major emphasis was placed on including studies of the effect of color as a coding dimension in various tasks. However, articles on a variety of other topics related to the use of color have been included such as: the number of identifiable colors, selection of ...

The Feasibility and Applications of a Computer-Based System for Electronic Test Equipment Training.

01 APR 1977

Authors: Thomas A. Plocher; Lee A. Miller; James A. Gardner; John E. Cronin; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The purpose of this study was to examine the cost and technical feasibility of applying simulation techniques to basic electronics and test equipment training. Analysis of the life cycle costs of current Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics (BE and E) training revealed that 94% of the training costs are personnel-related. A simulation-based basic electronics training system was conceptually designed and the cost of its implementation in a Navy BE and ...

Pulsed-Mode Enclosed-Wire Transducer Analysis.

APR 1977

Authors: L. E. Koehler; T. Rahman; C. Tettemer; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report contains an analysis and design optimization for pulsed-mode, enclosed-wire transducer. Operating in the pulsed mode, time gating can be used to separate the signals from different portions of a wire-in-tube sensor. A single long transducer and one set of processing electronics can provide multiple range-channel outputs. This study was intended to provide a basis for the subsequent design and feasibility testing of a breadboard sensor.

NTS-2 Independent Stability and Control Analysis. Volume II. Appendices.

30 MAR 1977

Authors: R. E. Pope; M. D. Ward; S. M. Schwantes; J. G. Rupert; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Volume II presents appendices in this order: NTS-2 Mass Properties; One Body Mode Equations, Three Body Model, Nutation Damper Model, Attitude Control Electronics System Model, Tilted, Centered Dipole Magnetic Torque Model, Solar Torque Model, NTS-2 Gravity Gradient Rod Thermal Analysis, Details of Solar Array Flexibility Modeling, Modified NTS-2 Solar Array Torsion Model, Solar Array Torsion Modes, Solution for Response to Torque Motor Angular Accelerations, and Combined Earth Sensor Model. (Author) ...

NTS-2 Independent Stability and Control Analysis. Volume I. Technical Report.

30 MAR 1977

Authors: R. E. Pope; M. D. Ward; S. M. Schwantes; J. G. Rupert; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Volume I presents the results of the NTS-2 Independent Stability and Control Analysis. Critical mission items investigated were nutation damper performance, gravity gradient rod deployment and acquisition, on-orbit performance, and rod and solar array flexibility effects. Detailed descriptions of vehicle/orbital dynamics, disturbances and control components are also presented. (Author)

Development and Application of a Decision Aid for Tactical Control of Battlefield Operations: Volume III. A Preliminary Evaluation of a Decision Support Complex in SIMTOS.

MAR 1977

246 pages

Authors: Robert A. Levit; David G. Alden; Jean M. Erickson; Berton J. Heaton; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

A review of the decision aiding literature has shown that a multitude of decision aids is needed to impact on an ultimate decision. A decision support structure was designed for use in a simulated tactical operations system (SIMTOS). The present research provided a preliminary evaluation of the decision support complex. Ten participants were divided into two groups. One group used the decision aid throughout the simulated defensive scenario while the ...

Development and Application of a Decision Aid for Tactical Control of Battlefield Operations: Volume I. A Conceptual Structure for Decision Support in Tactical Operations Systems.

MAR 1977

110 pages

Authors: Robert A. Levit; David G. Alden; Jean M. Erickson; Berton J. Heaton; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

A by-product of future automated tactical systems is a proliferation of data to be organized and analyzed. To help cope with this problem and bring about an efficient man-computer interface, an evaluation of the decision aiding literature was undertaken. Special emphasis was placed on those aids which might be useful in tactical systems and could be implemented in the G3 versions of SIMTOS (i.e., simulated tactical operations system). It was ...

Erosion Resistant AR Coatings for IR Windows.

23 FEB 1977

Authors: W. W. Doerffler; H. Y. B. Mar; T. Boord; J. Brown; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Feasibility of rain erosion resistance of two layer AR coatings on ZnS small sample windows with good surface finish has been demonstrated. When exposed to 1 inch/hour simulated rainfalls for 20 minutes at a relative drop impact velocity of 470 mph, transmission losses of about 10 percent occurred. (Author)

Advanced Logic Technology.

FEB 1977

Authors: G. A. Anderson; E. D. Jensen; R. Y. Kain; K. W. Krause; J. A. White; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report describes an extended-capability content-addressed memory (CAM) which operates on formatted data bases up to around 10 to the 9th power bits in size. The system, called ECAM, consists of a Control Unit and a serial associative store with logic blocks in the 100-gate complexity range provided at each word. The organization is relatively independent of storage technology; the current design assumes charged-coupled device (CCD) memory organized in 4K-bit ...

Automated Image Enhancement Techniques for Second Generation FLIR.

20 DEC 1976

Authors: D. H. Tack; P. Narendra; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report is the first interim progress report for Contract DAAG53-76-C-0195, Automated Image Enhancement Techniques for 2nd Generation FLIR. It describes results of Phase I studies of image processing applications to FLIR imaging systems from July 1, 1976 to December 1, 1976. (Author)

Theory of Fault Tolerance. 1976 Annual Report. Volume 1,

07 DEC 1976

Authors: L. A. Jack; W. L. Heimerdinger; Y. W. Han; L. L. Kinney; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

The 1976 effort focused on exploring Labeled Graph properties which are prerequisites to successfully modeling important fault-tolerant phenomena. The modeling hierarchy task successfully demonstrated that Petri net structures could be reduced while preserving certain properties such as invariance and consistency. The second task which formalized the interface between the data transformation structure and the control structure indicated that a two-graph modeling approach was preferred over a combined single-graph approach. The ...

Theory of Fault Tolerance. Volume II. An Examination of a Design for Testability Methodology.

07 DEC 1976

Authors: L. A. Jack; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Until recently, system testing and support, like software, has been considered to be of secondary importance when compared to the major costs of hardware procurement. Now system complexity and labor rates have combined with decreasing digital hardware costs to change this emphasis. Thus a new emphasis has been placed on testability and maintainability of new systems. Field experience along with the results of the recent Navy ATE workshop held in ...

Feasibility of Multisensor Combined Displays.

DEC 1976

Authors: John R. Bloomfield; Patrick D. Pratt; Robert J. Hughes; Leon G. Williams; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

In this study of multisensor displays, the objectives were to consider different display formats, and to suggest simple, efficient ways of implementing electronic and optical methods of combining images. The study is part of more general U.S. Navy program to develop a system for combining the information from several sensors on a single display surface. Until recently, the complexity and number of cockpit instruments increased with the complexity of aircraft ...

Development of a Hydrofluidic Vernier Rocket Control System for Ejection Seat Stabilization.

DEC 1976

Authors: R. V. Burton ; R. B. Beale; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

A feasibility demonstration model of a fluidic thrust vector control (FTVC) system was designed, fabricated, and tested for pitch stabilization of ejection seats using the STAPAC vernier rocket. The control system includes a rate sensor, amplifier, attitude memory, and a position-controlled hydrofluidic servoactuator. The measured dynamic response of the control system closely matched the theoretical specifications for stable attitude control of the seat. The hardware was tested on a hydraulic ...

Augmented Target Screener/FLIR System.

JUL 1976

Authors: Meletios Geokezas; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report describes the concept, functions, implementation, and performance of the Augmented Target Screening Subsystem (ATSS) configured to screen FLIR imagery. The ATSS may be either an airborne or ground-based device that operates directly on the output video signal of a FLIR sensor or on FLIR data recorded on a video tape. The ATSS has analog and special purpose digital equipment, and a general purpose computer which are combined with ...

Application of Associative Processing Techniques to an Integrated Voice/Data Switched Network.

JUN 1976

Authors: H. G. Schmitz; T. L. Saxton; C. C. Huang; J. A. White; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Recent Defense Communications Agency studies have shown the desirability of an all-digital, switched network which integrates on a single transmission line, voice interactive and bulk data. This document describes the effort and results of a study directed at specifying the network structure and types of nodes required for such a network. Specific emphasis was placed on investigating and evaluating the feasibility of applying associative and parallel processing techniques to all-digital, ...

FLIR Operator Requirements Study.

APR 1976

Authors: Leon G. Williams; Judith M. Erickson; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

Three experiments were carried out to determine the quantitative relationships between FLIR image quality parameters and target recognition. Simulated FLIR imagery was used in each experiment to measure recognition performance as a function of specific image quality variables. The original target imagery was produced by photographing the displayed output of an infrared sensor. A variety of target types and examples were used. In each experiment the original target images were ...

Optimal Linear Control (Formulation to Meet Conventional Design Specs.).

29 MAR 1976

Authors: G. L. Hartmann; C. A. Harvey; C. E. Mueller; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report contains results of initial research into the advancement of optimal linear control design technology to the state where operational control laws can be designed routinely with automated quadratic optimal design procedures. The specific results documented in this report consist of design rules for single-input systems, demonstration of these rules on two authentic examples, and identification of the independent optimization parameters for multiple-input systems.

A Graph Theoretic Approach to Fault Tolerant Computing.

22 MAR 1976

Authors: W. L. Heimerdinger; L. A. Jack; HONEYWELL INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH CENTER

This report describes the results of an initial effort to identify properties of labelled graphs which are useful for the representation and analysis of fault tolerant digital systems. It builds on the results of previous work, where the feasibility of using LOGOS and Petri Nets to represent fault tolerant systems was assessed. The properties of conventional directed graphs were reviewed to identify any properties relevant to fault tolerance. Concepts such ...