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Transformational Science and Technology for the Current and Future Force (With Cd-Rom) : Proceedings of the 24th US Army Science Conference.
Title:
Transformational Science and Technology for the Current and Future Force (With Cd-Rom) : Proceedings of the 24th US Army Science Conference.
Author:
Parmentola, J. A.
ISBN:
9789812772572
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (601 pages)
Series:
Selected Topics in Electronics and Systems ; v.42

Selected Topics in Electronics and Systems
Contents:
CONTENTS -- Preface -- Keywords for Each Chapters -- Chapter 1: Sensors and Information Processing -- Kernel-Based Anomaly Detection in Hyperspectral Imagery -- Ground-Tracking for On and Off-Road Detection of Landmines with Ground Penetrating Radar -- Vehicle Tracking using Acoustic and Video Sensors -- Minimizing 1/f Noise in Magnetic Sensors with a MEMS Flux Concentrator -- Real-Time Laser-Based Sensors for Military and Civilian Applications -- Chapter 2: IT/C4ISR -- Antenna Optimization Study on Stryker Vehicle Using FDTD Technique -- Cross-Analysis of Data Collected on Knowledge Management Practices in Canadian Forces Environments -- Future Force and First Responders: Building Ties for Collaboration and Leveraged Research and Development -- Balancing Technology and Risk in the Future Combat Systems -- Improving the Speed of Dynamic Cluster Formation in MANET via Simulated Annealing -- Chapter 3: Advanced Computing and Simulation -- Advanced High and Low Fidelity HPC Simulations of FCS Concept Designs for Dynamic Systems -- Multimillion Atom Simulations and Visualization of Hypervelocity Impact Damage and Oxidation -- Advanced Computer Simulations of Military Incinerators -- Integrated Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Actuator Performance for Guidance of Supersonic Projectiles -- Advanced Computations for Ballistic Impact Problems -- Chapter 4: Lethality Technologies -- Design and Wind Tunnel Testing of Guidance Pins for Supersonic Projectiles -- Failure of Tungsten Heavy Alloys Subjected to Dynamic Transverse Loading -- Molecular Simulations of Dynamic Processes of Solid Explosives -- Development of Advanced Rocket Engine Technology for Precision Guided Missiles -- Advanced Optical Fuzing Technology -- Chapter 5: Unmanned Systems -- Finding Organized Structures in 3-D LADAR Data.

Market-Based Complex Task Allocation for Multirobot Teams -- Daytime Water Detection by Fusing Multiple Cues for Autonomous Off-Road Navigation -- Active-Twist Rotor Control Applications for UAVs -- Run-Time Assessment of Vehicle-Terrain Interactions -- Chapter 6: Force Protection/Survivability -- Development of Very-High-Strength and High-Performance Concrete Materials for Improvement of Barriers Against Blast and Projectile Penetration -- Modeling and Mitigation of Blast Effects within Protective Structures -- Modeling Thoracic Blunt Trauma -- Towards a Finite-Element-Based Design Methodology for Body Armor -- Mechanics of Transparent Polymeric Material Assemblies Under Projectile Impact: Simulations and Experiments -- Toxic Effects of a Whole-Body Inhalation Sarin (GB) Vapor Exposure in the Gottingen Minipig -- Chapter 7: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technotogy -- Novel Simulations of Energetic Materials: Circumventing Limitations in Existing Methodologies -- Fabrication of Active Thin Films for Vibration Damping in MEMS Devices for the Next Generation Army Munition Systems -- Hafnium-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses for Kinetic Energy Penetrators -- Stab Resistance of Shear Thickening Fluid (STF)-Kevlar Composites for Body Armor Applications -- Low Cost Broadband Tunable Ferroelectric Filters for JTRS Cluster 5 Applications -- Chapter 8: Power and Energy -- Advanced Thermal Management for Military Application -- Determination of Laminar Flame Speed of Diesel Fuel for use in a Turbulent Flame Spread Premixed Combustion Model -- Portable Power Generation via Integrated Catalytic Microcombustion-Thermoelectric Devices -- Chapter 9: Immersive Technology -- Embedded Training Display Technology for the Army's Future Combat Vehicles.

Embedded Training for Future Force Warriors: An Assessment of Wearable Virtual Simulators -- The Evaluation of a Motion Base Driving Simulator in a Cave at TACOM -- First Steps Toward Linking Dialogues: Mediating Between Free-Text Questions and Pre-Recorded Video Answers -- Spatial Perception and Expectation: Factors in Acoustical Awareness for MOUT Training -- The Flat World Simulation Control Architecture (FSCA): A Framework for Scalable Immersive Visualization Systems -- Chapter 10: Behavioral Sciences and Human Performance -- Measurement of Human Performance for Future Combat Systems Command and Control -- Effects of Cognitive Workload on Decision Accuracy Shooting Performance and Cortical Activity of Soldiers -- Performance Measures for Dismounted Warrior Encapsulation Effects -- Caffeinated Gum Maintains Vigilance Marksmanship and PVT Performance During a 55 Hour Field Trial -- The Effects of Soldiers' Loads on Postural Sway -- Chapter 11: Biomedical Technologies -- Development of Nanofibrous Membranes Towards Biological Sensing -- Hypotensive Resuscitation of Casualties in the Far-Forward Combat Environment: Effects of Select Crystalloids and Colloids on Signal Transduction Mediators in a Swine Model of Severe Hemorrhage -- Whole Blood Robotic Cholinesterase Assay for Organophosphate Exposure - Testing Soldiers First Responders and Civilians in the Field and Laboratory -- Prospective and Retrospective Testing of High Prevalence HIV-1 Serum and Blood using Rapid and Conventional Technology -- Alternative Approaches to Improve Physiological Predictions -- Chapter 12: Biotechnology -- Low-Level Inhalation Exposure to Chemical Nerve Agent Vapor Induces Expression of Neuronal Apoptosis and Regeneration Genes.

Global Gene Expression Analysis to Unambiguously Identify Host Gene Responses Characteristic of Exposure to Biothreat Agents -- Development of Biomimetic Surfaces by Vesicle Fusion -- Native and Engineered Simulants for DNA Virus Threat Agents -- Rapid Protein Separations in Microfluidic Devices -- Chapter 13: Nanotechnology -- Nanoelectronic Chemical Sensors for Chemical Agent and Explosives Detection -- Permeation Behavior and Physical Properties of Natural Rubber Nanocomposites -- Nanostructured Origami 3D Fabrication and Self Assembly Process for Soldier Combat Systems -- Receptor-Conjugated Nanoparticles to Detect Biological Warfare Agents -- Nanocomposite Barrier Fabric for Chemical and Biological Agent Resistant Tent -- Chapter 14: Microelectronics and Photonics Technology -- Laboratory and Field Performance of a Megapixel QWIP Focal Plane Array -- Developing RF-Photonics Components for the Army's Future Combat Systems -- Integrated Optical Transceiver for Inertial Sensors Using Polymer Waveguide Technology -- Efficient Modeling of Electromagnetic Scattering by Symmetric Lamellar Periodic Structures at Normal Incidence -- Photonics Technology Development for Optical Fuzing -- Chapter 15: Environmental and Engineering Geosciences -- Rapid Soil Stabilization and Strengthening Using Electrokinetic Techniques -- Analysis of Soil and Environmental Processes on Hyperspectral Infrared Signatures of Landmines -- High Resolution Results and Scalability of Numerical Modeling of Wind Flow at White Sands Missile Range -- Employing Multiple Geophysical Sensor Systems to Enhance Buried UXO "Target Recognition" Capability -- A Framework for the Prediction of Soil Moisture -- Sonic Boom Prediction: A New Empirical Formulation and Animated Graphical Model.
Abstract:
This book provides the reader with a unique opportunity to understand the basic and applied research and technology areas that support applications to enable Transformational capabilities for US Soldiers. The research papers are in line with the theme of the 24th Army Science Conference: "Transformational Science and Technology for the Current and Future Force," emphasizing the critical role of Science and Technology in addressing the significant challenges posed by Global War On Terrorism while simultaneously developing Transformational capabilities for the Future Force. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Kernel-Based Anomaly Detection in Hyperspectral Imagery (907 KB). Contents: Sensors and Information Processing; IT/C4ISR; Advanced Computing and Simulation; Lethality Technologies; Unmanned Systems; Force Protection/Survivability; Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology; Power and Energy; Immersive Technology; Behavioral Sciences and Human Performance; Biomedical Technologies; Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Microelectronics and Photonics Technology; Environmental and Engineering Geosciences. Readership: Researchers in academic institutions and government scientific laboratories.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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