| Video Data Management System Archives and Provides Online Access to NOAA Deep-Sea Corals Digital Video and Image Data |
Sep-2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
A Fiolek; D W Collins; NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA CENTER WASHINGTON DC
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 | Since late 2002, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) has been collaborating with the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) and its three divisions, the NOAA Central Library (NCL), the Marine Data Stewardship Division (MDSD), and the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC) to address the requirements for archiving, preserving, managing, and providing online access to digital videos and still images from OER ... |
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| Assessment of Optimal Interrogation Approaches |
MAY 2007 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
David E. Smith; David Hoff; Joseph Gier; Jerard Kehoe; EXPERT ADVOCATES IN SELECTION INTERNATIONAL CONSULT LLC SAINT LOUIS MO
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| In March 2006, the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DoDPI) [now the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment (DACA)] Research Division requested research to determine the optimal approaches or techniques used by an interrogator. Specifically, DACA wanted the researchers to gather information from "expert" interrogators (referred to as "superior" interrogators) regarding the approaches and techniques they used in obtaining confessions/admissions following a failed credibility assessment and compare them with the more ... |
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| Nonverbal Behavior Generator for Embodied Conversational Agents |
2006 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Jina Lee; Stacey Marsella; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINA DEL REY INFORMATION SCIENCES INST
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| Believable nonverbal behaviors for embodied conversational agents (ECA) can create a more immersive experience for users and improve the effectiveness of communication. This paper describes a nonverbal behavior generator that analyzes the syntactic and semantic structure of the surface text as well as the affective state of the ECA and annotates the surface text with appropriate nonverbal behaviors. A number of video clips of people conversing were analyzed to extract ... |
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| First Steps Toward Linking Dialogues: Mediating Between Free-text Questions and Pre-recorded Video Answers |
2004 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Sudeep Gandhe; Andrew Gordon; Anton Leuski; David R. Traum; Douglas W. Oard; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINA DEL REY
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| Pre-recorded video segments can be very compelling for a variety of immersive training purposes, including providing answers to questions in after- action reviews. Answering questions fluently using pre-recorded video poses challenges, however. When humans interact, answers are constructed after questions are posed. When answers are pre-recorded, even if a correct answer exists in a library of video segments, the answer may be phrased in a way that is not coherent ... |
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| Realistic Avatar Eye and Head Animation Using a Neurobiological Model of Visual Attention |
2003 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
L. Itti; N. Dhavale; F. Pighin; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| We describe a neurobiological model of visual attention and eye/head movements in primates, and its application to the automatic animation of a realistic virtual human head watching an unconstrained variety of visual inputs. The bottom-up (image-based) attention model is based on the known neurophysiology of visual processing along the occipito-parietal pathway of the primate brain, while the eye/head movement model is derived from recordings in freely behaving Rhesus monkeys. The ... |
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| Foraging Behavior of Fishes in Aquatic Plants |
FEB 2001 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Sherry L. Herrel; Eric D. Dibble; K. J. Killgore; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Foraging behavior of juvenile bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and largemouth bass (Micropterus saitnoides) was observed in aquatic plants using underwater videography. This note describes relationships between plant stem density and foraging of fish, and discusses application of these data to evaluate the habitat value of aquatic plant beds. |
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| Measurement of Physical Model Wave Diffraction Patterns Using Video |
2001 |
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| Authors:
William R. Curtis; Kent Hathaway; William C. Seabergh; K. T. Holland; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS MARINE GEOSCIENCES DIV
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 | The complex interaction of surface waves with coastal inlet structures and inlet morphology is of significant importance to navigation channel operation and maintenance. Wave data in the vicinity of coastal inlets are limited. Where field wave data exist, the temporal and spatial coverage is inadequate to resolve the evolution of wave refraction and diffraction patterns of the free surface. To address the challenge of quantifying variations in wave direction in ... |
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| Biomedical Application of Target Tracking in Clutter |
2001 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Adam P. Goobic; Michael E. Welser; Scott T. Acton; Klaus Ley; VIRGINIA UNIV CHARLOTTESVILLE DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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| The movement of leukocytes (white blood cells) and their interaction with the endothelium (vessel wall) provides valuable information about the mechanism of inflammation and inflammatory disease. To investigate leukocyte motion within living animals, advanced automated tracking algorithms are requisite. The authors introduce military target tracking algorithms for use in tracking cell movement. Their dataset consists of intravital microscopy video recordings of rolling leukocytes in the mouse cremaster muscle observed via ... |
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| Multimedia Workshop |
25 AUG 1998 |
159 pages |
| Authors:
Linda Lorber; Lea Seiffert; INFODATA SYSTEMS INC FAIRFAX VA
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| The techniques of incorporating multimedia into technical reports, theses and dissertations are presented in this workbook which is associated with the video-teleconferenced presentation of 25 August 1998 at DLA Headquarters. The reader may learn how to incorporate audio, video, animation and photographs into documents. Documents are enhanced by the incorporation of multimedia and add interactivity. Separate videos of the three-part Multimedia Workshop are available in DTIC's non-print collection. |
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| Real-time Modeling of Cross-Body Flow for Torpedo Turbe Recovery of the Phoenix Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (Videocassette). |
MAR 1998 |
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| Authors:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Physical description: 1 VHS video; 1/2 in.; col.; sd.; mono; 25 mins; standard playback sp. Video tape is part of the master's thesis of same title(ADA345963). |
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| Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Fraud Interview Policies Similar to Other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies |
APR 97 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL A FFAIRS DIV
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| Section 1046 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (P.L. 104-201) reviews the policies and practices of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) regarding agent interviews of suspects and witnesses during procurement fraud investigations. Specifically, this report addresses: (1) NCIS policies on interviewing, including agent conduct and demeanor and the carrying and display of weapons; (2) controls to deter inappropriate conduct by agents; and (3) the desirability ... |
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| Automated Inspection of Aircraft |
JUN 96 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
C. J. Alberts; C. W. Carroll; W. M. Kaufman; M. W. Siegel; CARNEGIE-MELLON INST OF RESEARCH PITTSBURGH PA
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| This report describes the development of a robotic system designed to assist aircraft inspectors by remotely deploying nondestructive inspection (NDI) sensors and acquiring, processing, and storing inspection data. During a preliminary phase of work under this program, Carnegie Mellon University studied the task of aircraft inspection, compiled the functional requirements for an automated system to inspect skin fastener rows, and developed a conceptual design of an inspection robot. A prototype ... |
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| Test of a Mock Theft Scenario for Use in the Psychophysiological Detection of Deception: I |
MAY 96 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Eben M. Ingram; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POLYGRAPH INST FORT MCCLELLAN AL
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| The Zone Comparison Test (ZCT), a psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) test, was administered to 20 subjects who were programmed to be deceptive or non-deceptive. This pilot study was designed to determine the effectiveness of the coin theft as a mock crime scenario for laboratory tests with the ZCT. The scenario instructions and pretest were videotaped. The test questions were presented using digitized voice. PDD tests were blind-evaluated by two ... |
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| Migration of Adult Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Past Dams and through Reservoirs in the Lower Snake River and into Tributaries - 1992; Evaluation of Passage of Adult Salmon and Steelhead at Lower Granite Dam and of Electronic and Underwater Video Technolo |
JUN 94 |
264 pages |
| Authors:
T. C. Bjornn; J. P. Hunt; K. R. Tolotti; P. J. Keniry; R. R. Ringe; IDAHO UNIV MOSCOW DEPT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES
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| A study of the upstream migration of adult spring and summer chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha and steel head 0. mykiss past the four lower Snake River dams, through the reservoirs, and into the tributaries of the Snake River drainage was initiated in 1991 and continued in 1992 and 1993. The objectives were to evaluate the effect of spill, powerhouse operation, and flows on the rates of passage of the fish ... |
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| Evaluation of Night Capable Sensors for the Detection of Oil on Water |
MAR 94 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
G. L. Hover; J. V. Plourde; COAST GUARD WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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| During May, 1993, the USCG participated in a field exercise conducted at the Canadian Forces Base, Petawawa, Canada. Environment Canada set up a test facility that consisted of a lined pool separated into twelve individual tanks. Four types of petroleum products were added to nine of the tanks while three tanks were left clean as control tanks. The field exercise provided an opportunity to evaluate several night-capable sensors for detection ... |
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| Animation Techniques in BRL-CAD |
DEC 93 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Lee A. Butler; Christine Murdza; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Complex model systems can be difficult to depict using static images. Some phenomena are not apparent when viewed at a single instance in time. Many such things become much clearer, easier to detect and understand when they can be presented as moving, changing, evolving entities. For this reason, a set of tools have been created to help users generate motion picture sequences of systems modeled with BRL-CAD. Raytracing is a ... |
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| Real Time Character Recognition For F-111C Video Tape Records |
NOV 93 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen Bourn; ELECTRONICS RESEARCH LAB ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)
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| For evaluation purposes it is often necessary to reconstruct the tracks of F-111C aircraft participating in Australian Defence Force Exercises. The necessary information can be obtained from a video tape recording of one of the aircraft's displays. An image processing system has been developed to automatically extract this data. Character recognition, F-111C Aircraft, Display devices, Military exercises, Videotape recording, Image Processing, Australian Defence Force, Aircraft tracking. |
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| Review of the Effectiveness of Video Media in Instruction |
APR 93 |
218 pages |
| Authors:
C. D. Wetzel; Paul H. Radtke; Hervey W. Stern; Jan Dickieson; J. C. McLachlan; NAVY PERSONNEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Visual forms of instruction are increasingly used as a result of the widespread use of video technologies such as broadcasts, teleconferencing, tapes, videodiscs, and emerging multimedia combinations of computer and digital video technologies. The considerable amount of research that stretches back to early work with film, television, and static visual materials can be of benefit in developing these new forms of instruction. The objective of this report is to present ... |
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| Total Quality Management: A Selected Bibliography |
MAR 93 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| This bibliography reflects selected books, documents, periodical articles, and videos on the subject of Total Quality Management (TQM). All the items are in the collection of the U.S. Army War College Library. For your convenience, we have added our call numbers at the end of each book, document, and video entry. |
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| Development and Enhancement of a Model of Performance and Decision Making Under Stress in a Real Life Setting |
12 FEB 93 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Colin F. Mackenzie; MARYLAND UNIV BALTIMORE
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| We have used a synthetic work environment (SYNWORK) to test performance of anesthesiologist during their workday and worknight. An abstract of this work will be presented at a meeting in February titled Human Performance and Anesthesia Technology and this abstract is attached to this report as Enclosure 1. We will be exploring the abilities of SYNWORK further using a revised version (SYNFAST) which we believe may be able to detect ... |
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| Predicting Target Detection Performance Using the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Subtests and Cognitive Factor Tests |
JUN 92 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Lloyd M. Crumley; Linda G. Pierce; Robert C. Schwalm; Jay S. Coke; Johnsie C. Brown; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| For this research, a simulation of a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) Sensor Station Operator situation was created in which soldiers who had completed initial training were required to seek and report targets-that appeared on a black and white TV screen. Targets were military vehicles, buildings, and other manmade objects that appeared in 90 of 1,440 photos taken from a helicopter flying over and near Fort Sill, OK. When transferred to ... |
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| Flow Visualization Studies in (1) A Curved Rectangular Channel with 40 to 1 Aspect Ratio and (2) A Straight Channel with Bulk Flow Unsteadiness |
JUN 89 |
115 pages |
| Authors:
Jerry M. Longest; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Flow visualization results are presented which were obtained in a curved channel with mild curvature and 40 to 1 aspect ratio. Inside channel dimensions are 1.27 cm x 50.80 cm. For Dean numbers from 60 to 200 and angular positions from 85 degs. to 175 degs. measured from the start of curvature, video movies and photographic sequences of patterns in spanwise/radial planes show unsteady Dean vortex pair behavior. In particular, ... |
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| Video Tape Recording of Agents/Simulants Spreading on Chemical Agent Detector Paper |
MAR 89 |
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| Authors:
Pascal A. Tarantino; William L. Brown; CHEMICAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The spreading rate of agents or simulants on chemical agent detector paper was video tape recorded. The simulants used were methyl salicylate, thickened methyl salicylate, and thickened methyl diethyl malonate. The agents were HD and HL. The thickened agents were HD, HL, and GD. The low viscosity simulants and agents were dispensed on the chemical detector paper with micro- syringes. The corresponding thickened simulants and agents were dispensed gravimetrically using ... |
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| Investigation of the Use of a Stereo Cranz-Schardin Camera Having Video Image Sensors to Behind-Panel Fragmentation Studies |
MAY 87 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Lee A. Cross; SPECIAL ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS INC DAYTON OH*
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| A novel optical diagnostic apparatus for behind-target fragmentation studies was investigated. A simple concept was designed, constructed and tested using gun-fired projectiles. The goal of the work was to demonstrate that measurements of the fragment mass, velocity, and trajectory could be made with a system that requires an absolute minimum of operator intervention. The final report describes the system that was used and includes some data that was obtained from ... |
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| The Sexual Harassment Training Program in the National Guard |
APR 86 |
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| Authors:
Theodore Paige Jr; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Based upon the information analyzed during this research, certain shortcomings and weaknesses are evident in the National Guard's Training in the Prevention of Sexual Harassment program. The following recommendations are offered: 1. Appropriate National Guard regulations should be revised to include specific requirements for sexual harassment prevention training to include training requirements and specific completion date. 2. Integrate sexual harassment prevention into Equal Opportunity/Human Relations training and all professional military ... |
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| Video Standards and Formats |
FEB 86 |
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| Authors:
RANGE COMMANDERS COUNCIL WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM OPTICAL SYSTEMS GROUP
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| This standard is intended to clarify or augment existing standards where range applications are unique. Electrical performance standards for standard and high resolution monochrome and for color closed circuit television equipment are referred to in this document. These standards are those adopted by industry and associated professional groups which are applicable to test range use and are consistent with the rapidly developing state of the art. In addition, engineering considerations ... |
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| Through the Sight Video: Equipment and Concepts for Gunnery Training |
JAN 86 |
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| Authors:
John C. Morey; Robert L. Rollier; Jon G. Graber; James A. Salter; Margaret S. Salter; LITTON SYSTEMS INC SUNNYVALE CA MELLONICS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DIV
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| The phrase through the sight video (TSV) denotes a relatively recent application of existing video and optical technology. When the device is integrated with the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BIFV) Integrated Sight Unit (ISU), the optical display that is seen simultaneously by the gunner and commander is transmitted also to a video camera/recorder. This provides a means for duplicating the exact sight picture to a remote video monitor and/or to ... |
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| Development of a Methodology to Test Video Codecs Used in Teleconferencing |
23 AUG 85 |
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| Authors:
DELTA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC HORSHAM PA
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| The purpose of this report is to define a test methodology for the evaluation of motion television codecs for teleconferencing applications. The results of this evaluation will serve as a guideline for the future preparation of specifications for codecs of this type. The principle characteristics of the codecs include the following: (1) utilize digital communication channels, (2) operate at a data rate of 1.544 Mbps, (3) Provide color capability, and ... |
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| Test and Evaluation of Teleconferencing Video Codecs Transmitting at 1.5 Mbps |
AUG 85 |
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| Authors:
DELTA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC HORSHAM PA
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| This report covers the testing and ranking of motion codecs for teleconferencing operating at 1.544 Mbps. The tests utilized the motion codec test tape previously identified in NCS TIB 85-2 (Development of a Video Tape to Test Teleconferencing Codecs) and follows the methodology previously developed in NCS TIB 85-1 (Development of Methodology to test Video Codecs used in Teleconferencing). Codecs developed by four manufacturers were tested; this included all units ... |
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| Processing Speech for Analysis Using Optical Fourier Techniques |
DEC 84 |
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| Authors:
D. L. Jones; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| In this thesis a system for displaying speech as a two dimensional video image is presented. The speech is pre-processed by compressing its dynamic range and filtering to emphasize frequencies above 500 hz. Blanking and sync pulses are inserted to put the signal in standard video format, and every other field is blanked to prevent interference between fields in the interlaced display. Two dimensional variation is achieved by modulating the ... |
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| Requirements and Specifications for Cartographic Video Discs |
JUN 1984 |
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| Authors:
D. J. Costanzo; ARMY ENGINEER TOPOGRAPHIC LABS FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Video discs can store large quantities of analog (paper film, and video tape) and digital cartographic products on a compact, nonvolatile medium. These discs can be interfaced with microcomputers to provide compact and portable systems for accessing this cartographic information. Such interactive video disc systems could be used for terrain analysis, navigation, map use training, and command and control. Video discs used for cartographic data storage should be treated as ... |
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| Simulated Three-Dimensional Computer Graphics Training Display for Air Weapons Controllers. Volume 1 |
APR 1984 |
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| Authors:
L. S. Finegold; A. J. Asch; J. G. Flaugher; AIR FORCE HUMAN RESOURCES LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| A simulated three-dimensional computer graphics display system was developed to address issues critical to the training of Air Force air weapons controllers; primarily those training issues related to three-dimensional air intercept tactics and geometry. The research and development system provided the capability to display and control up to three aircraft in a defined airspace, plus the addition of supplemental graphics to address specific training issues, using full-color, raster-scan, animated microcomputer ... |
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| Digital Capability for Cockpit Television Sensor Instrumentation Systems |
NOV 1983 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Duane O. Hague Jr; AIR FORCE WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL LABS WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| An approach is presented for incorporating digital capability into a video instrumentation system consisting of a solid-state CCD television camera and video cassette recorder. The approach consists of passive data acquisition from a MIL STD 1553B Multiplex Serial Data Bus with the acquired data being encoded into an unused portion of the video signal. The digital data is encoded as manchester format luminance excursions in the normally blanked horizontal rasters ... |
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| Visual Inspections of Cannon Bores |
29 SEP 1983 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This international test operations procedures document describes the inspection techniques and equipment used for detecting, observing, and recording changes in the condition of cannon bores. It covers closed-circuit television and telescopic-borescope systems, video tape and photographic recording methods, and techniques for making impressions and casts of the bore. |
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| Data Handling and Recording System |
AUG 1983 |
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| Authors:
Paul Merry; Dennis Dalman; HARRIS CORP MELBOURNE FL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DIV
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| The Data Handling and Recording System (DHRS) is an image reconnaissance, exploitation system providing automatic target detection/ classification, digital storage/processing, and image interpretation/ exploitation. The primary purpose of DHRS is to decrease the time it takes to process sensor imagery and generate a report. The DHRS is capable is ingesting, screening, storing, and exploiting imagery from Pave Tack FLIR (875-line and 525-line) and AN/AAD-5 DLIR sensors. The inputs to DHRS ... |
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| Analysis of Tutored Videotape Instructional Delivery System |
JUL 1983 |
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| Authors:
Alvin L. Milam; G. Ronald Christopher; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| A statistical analysis was done of tutored videotape instructional system (TVIDS) for SYS 100, Introduction to Acquisition Management, provided by the School of Systems and Logistics to determine if (a) student groups were comparable in terms of grade/rank, education level, sex, age, and years of logistical experience; (b) student groups were statistically equal in terms of entry level knowledge; (c) student groups were statistically equal in terms of academic achievement; ... |
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| An Automated Human Factors Analysis System for Imaging Data |
APR 83 |
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| Authors:
S. R. Sims; R. H. Farmer; ARMY MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL ADVANCED SENSORS DIRECTORATE
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| An automated human factors data collection system for imaging devices is described. This REAL-TIME collection system permits an operator to view images and react according to system requirements. Results are accumulated and stored in a VAX-11/780 computer for further processing. Target designator/cuer hardware and tracker interface circuitry designs are included. Computer program listings and sample results for a Fiber Optic Guided Missile (FOG-M) experiment are provided. (Author) |
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| Armored Fighting Vehicle Identification Training: A New Perspective, |
25 MAR 1983 |
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| Authors:
Robert R. Begland; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The complexity of the modern battlefield suggests that the chaos, confusion and destruction of previous wars will be only an inkling of the furor of tomorrow's potential conflict. It is incumbent upon the Army's leaders to quantify those factors that will contribute to success or guarantee failure on this future battlefield. The study described in this paper relates to one fundamental issue of fighting on the modern battlefield: the recognition ... |
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| Stabilized Gunnery Training Techniques, |
25 MAR 1983 |
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| Authors:
James H. Harris; Stephen L. Goldberg; John E. Morrison; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Modern main battle tanks can be fired while on the move. To realize the full potential of these armor systems, tank gunners must be taught to fire from a moving platform. Live-fire exercises, however, are prohibitively expensive in terms of fuel and ammunition costs. This paper presents a program designed to train stabilized gunnery skills in the conduct of fire phase of the Armor OSUT M60A3 program without requiring live-fire ... |
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| Cable Avoidance Study |
29 OCT 1982 |
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| Authors:
Robert Hermes; MAGNAVOX GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS CO MAHWAH NJ ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS
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| The problem of real-time wire extraction from video scenes for helicopter navigation is addressed. A combination of semi-linear local line detectors and semi-local line discriminators is developed to optimize detection and false alarm rejection. While the results are quite good, further software development is indicated to improve both detection and noise rejection for pilot displays. Two directions for further development are suggested. A video tape demonstration of the current algorithm ... |
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| Tropical Cyclone Satellite Images in Lagrangian Coordinates |
SEP 1982 |
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| Authors:
Vern L. Peterson; Susan L. Uhrich; OCEAN DATA SYSTEMS INC MONTEREY CALIF
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| The purpose of the work reported here was to produce a videotape of Hurricane Ignacio (1979) that resembled time-lapse photography, except that the successive images were in the Lagrangian frame instead of the usual Eulerian frame. Procedures and programs are described for taking the original satellite images of the storm, finding the storm, centers, rotating the images the proper amount, and displaying them in succession for copying to videotape using ... |
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| Additional Analyses of Probability of Detection (POD) in Search and Rescue (SAR) Project Data |
SEP 1982 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
L. Nash; G. L. Hover; R. E. Burns; ANALYSIS AND TECHNOLOGY INC NORTH STONINGTON CT
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| This report assesses the search performance of Coast Guard units employing both visual and electronic sensors in detecting small boats (16 to 21 feet) and life rafts. A comparison is also made between real-time search performance and post-search videotape analysis for a prototype Coast Guard forward-looking infrared (FLIR) system. Based upon data collected during eight experiments, lateral range curves and sweep width estimates are developed for combined surface vessel radar ... |
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| Validation of Pilot Workload Estimates Utilizing In-Flight Data, |
MAY 1982 |
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| Authors:
Ramona Gulick; DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO LONG BEACH CA
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| The purpose of this briefing is to describe the current capabilities of the Douglas Aircraft Company's workload evaluation techniques. The objectives of our workload evaluation studies are to isolate design deficiencies and operational problems associated with specific hardware designs and functional arrangements of equipment during initial stages of development, to verify that crew duty allocations and operational procedures do not exceed the capabilities of individual crewmen, and to evaluate crew ... |
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| Marine Air Traffic Control and Landing System (METCALS) Investigation |
FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
Robert N. Trebits; Eric S. Sjoberg; Raymond B. Efurd; Benjamin Perry; Mark A. Corbin; GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION
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| A television tracker system for the AN/TPN-22 radar was designed, assembled, and delivered. A cursor whose position is determined by the radar's tracking solution is superimposed on a TV camera image of the aircraft on its landing approach. Alphanumeric data also appear on the display for video tape documentation purposes. (Author) |
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| A Novel Scanconverting Oscillographic Technique for In-Situ Signal Acquisition with Subsequent Automatic Digitization |
JAN 1982 |
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| Authors:
Jonathan Vanderwall; Michael Conner; HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD
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| This report discusses the development of a novel equipment for the remote acquisition of oscillographic data in the form of a scan-conversion television signal, its temporary storage by means of an inexpensive video tape recorder, and its subsequent digitization. The essential feature of this equipment is its property of scan conversion: signals captured by a Tektronix R7912 Transient Digitizer are read out not in digital form, but rather as television ... |
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| Firefighter Vehicle Training Simulator Conceptual Design |
NOV 1981 |
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| Authors:
Jack McLoughlin; Anthony J. Kwan; FIRE RESEARCH CORP NESCONSET NY
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| This report describes the development of a conceptual design for a fire fighter vehicle training simulator. The simulator will be used to train Air Force fire fighters in fire suppression, vehicle operations, turret operations, decision making, tactics, and communications. A thorough analysis of all possible simulation techniques was conducted. The USAF approved conceptual design uses current state-of-the-art microprocessors, video systems, and theatrical fire and smoke techniques. The simulator is designed ... |
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| The JOVIAL (J73) Workbook. Volume 10. Directives |
NOV 1981 |
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| Authors:
SOFTECH INC WALTHAM MA
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| For abstract see AD-A108 527. |
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| The JOVIAL (J73) Workbook. Volume 13. Introduction to the CHOL extensions |
NOV 1981 |
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| Authors:
SOFTECH INC WALTHAM MA
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| For abstract see AD-A108 527. |
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| The JOVIAL (J73) Workbook. Volume I. Integer and Floating Point Item- Declarations |
NOV 1981 |
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| Authors:
SOFTECH INC WALTHAM MA
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| The JOVIAL (J73) Workbook is only one portion of a self-instructional JOVIAL (J73) training course. In addition to the programmed-learning primer/ workbooks, are video taped lectures. The workbooks are formatted to consist of fifteen segments bound in three volumes covering each particular language capability. A video tape lecture was prepared for each workbook segment. This course is taught in two parts. Part I contains twelve segments in Volumes I and ... |
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| Training the Practitioner: The Hydrologic Engineering Center Program |
OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
William K. Johnson; HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING CENTER DAVIS CA
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| The Hydrologic Engineering Center, Corps of Engineers has been training water resource professionals since 1964. The Center's training program includes training courses, workshops, seminars, individual training, a university cooperative advanced study program, video tape library and numerous publications. (Author) |
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