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    Accelerated convergence of neural network system identification algorithms via principal component analysis

    Hyland, D.C. / Davis, L.D. / Denoyer, K. | Tema Archive | 1998
    While significant theoretical and experimental progress has been made in the development of neural network-based systems for the autonomous ...

    Active sensor wave propagation health monitoring of beam and plate structures

    Giurgiutiu, V. / Bao, Jing-Jing / Wei, Zhao | Tema Archive | 2001
    Active sensor wave propagation technique is a relatively new method for in-situ nondestructive evaluation (NDE). Elastic waves propagating ...

    Active structural acoustic control: numerical modeling, robust controller design and experimental validation

    Deuble, F. / Hofmann, C. / Kroplin, B. et al. | Tema Archive | 2002
    microphones is investigated as an approach to this problem. For this a generic experiment has been set up. One objective of the work is to find and ...

    Active vibration control of composite shell structure using modal sensor/actuator system

    Kim, Seung-Jo / Joon Seok Hwang / Mok, Jiwon et al. | Tema Archive | 2001
    The active vibration control of composite shell structure has been performed with the optimized sensor/actuator system. For the design of ...

    Adaptive multi-sensor integration for mine detection

    Baker, J.E. | Tema Archive | 1997
    application, while increasing the quality of the final result and provides a quantitative measure for comparing competing MSI techniques and sensor ...

    Adaptive sequential algorithms for detecting targets in a heavy IR clutter

    Tartakovsky, A. / Kligys, S. / Petrov, A. | Tema Archive | 1999
    discusses adaptive sequential detection methods which exploit 'track-before-detect' technology for detection low-SNR targets in IR search and track ...

    Adaptive vibration damping of fin structures

    Stuwing, M. / Sachau, D. / Breitbach, E. | Tema Archive | 1999

    Aircraft interior ANC with flat panel speakers

    Gerner, C. / Sachau, D. / Breitbach, H. | Tema Archive | 2004
    In a propeller driven aircraft the main source for internal noise are tonal disturbances caused by the propeller blades that are passing ...

    An adaptive localization system for outdoor/indoor navigation for autonomous robots

    Pacis, E.B. / Sights, B. / Ahuja, G. et al. | Tema Archive | 2006
    of autonomous navigation for mobile robots has targeted either outdoor or indoor scenarios, but not both, which is not how humans operate ...

    An adaptive underwater target classification system

    Azimi-Sadjadi, M.R. / Yao, D. / Dobeck, G.J. | Tema Archive | 1999
    This paper presents a new adaptive underwater target classification system for in situ robust classification in the presence of ...

    An improved correlation based detector for a hand-held landmine detector

    Ho, K.C. / Gader, P.D. | Tema Archive | 2001
    We propose in this paper an improved correlation based GPR algorithm for a hand-held landmine detector. The previously proposed correlation ...

    An improved decision-theoretic approach to the optimum detection of mines

    Collins, L. / George, V. / Altshuler, T. et al. | Tema Archive | 1997
    for a known environment to incorrect prior knowledge of uncertain parameters in the demining scenario, and the robustness of performance and ...

    Applying model abstraction techniques to the advanced low altitude radar model (ALARM)

    Plotz, G.A. / Dibble, S. | Tema Archive | 2002
    radar model for simulating the volume detection capability of low flying targets within a digitally simulated environment. Due to the complexity ...

    A probabilistic approach for mine burial prediction

    Barbu, C. / Valent, P. / Richardson, M. et al. | Tema Archive | 2004

    A radiometric sensor performance model including atmospheric and infrared clutter effects

    Richter, R. / Davis, J.S. / Duggin, M.J. | Tema Archive | 1997
    The computer code SENSAT developed for radiometric investigations in remote sensing was extended to include two statistical clutter models ...

    Area-based results for mine detection

    Gelenbe, E. / Kocak, T. | Tema Archive | 1998
    The cost, and the closely related length of time, spent in searching for mines or unexploded ordnance are largely determined by the number ...

    A skewed approach to filtering

    Julier, S.J. | Tema Archive | 1998
    The dynamics of many physical system are nonlinear and nonsymmetric. The motion of a missile, for example, is strongly determined by ...

    Asymptotic performance of ATR in infrared images

    Ceritoglu, C. / Bitouk, D. / Miller, M.I. et al. | Tema Archive | 2003
    In this study, the asymptotic performance analysis for target detection-identification through Bayesian hypothesis testing in infrared ...

    A time-domain simulation for evaluating smart wing concepts for reducing gust loads

    Hall, B.D. / Preidikman, S. / Mook, D.T. et al. | Tema Archive | 1999
    A numerical simulation for evaluating methods of predicting and controlling the response of an elastic wing in an airstream is discussed ...

    ATR applications of minimax entropy models of texture and shape

    Zhu, Song-Chun / Yuille, A.L. / Lanterman, A.D. | Tema Archive | 2001
    which permit learning minimax entropy texture models for infrared textures in reasonable timeframes. ...

    Autonomous search for mines. II. Hierarchical search using sensory data

    Cao, Yonghuan / Gelenbe, E. | Tema Archive | 1998

    Bayesian networks for satellite payload testing

    Przytula, K.W. / Hagen, F. / Yung, K. | Tema Archive | 1999
    exists for a software tool, which would assist engineers in production and operation of satellite systems. We have designed and implemented a ...

    Bayesian signal detection for multiple aspect targets with an uncertain look angle

    Rasimas, J.G. / Tantum, S.L. / Nolte, L.W. | Tema Archive | 1999
    An optimal signal detection theory approach is presented for the determination of the presence or absence of a target observed at multiple ...

    Bearing monitoring

    Xu, R. / Stevenson, M.W. / Kwan, C. et al. | Tema Archive | 2001

    Biometrics IRB best practices and data protection [9457-16]

    British Library Conference Proceedings | 2015
    Publisher: The Society

    Buried land mine detection using multivariate normal clustering

    Duston, B.M. | Tema Archive | 2001
    A Bayesian classification algorithm is presented for discriminating buried land mines from buried and surface clutter in ground penetrating ...

    Combining computer graphics and computer vision for probabilistic visual robot navigation

    Heigl, B. / Denzler, J. / Niemann, H. | Tema Archive | 2000
    contributes to a method for photorealistic rendering in real time, and computer vision methods are applied to fully automatically reconstruct the ...

    Comparison of confidence level of different classification paradigms for underwater target discrimination

    Li, Donghui / Azimi-Sadjadi, M.R. / Jamshidi, A.A. et al. | Tema Archive | 2001
    are examined on a wideband 80 kHz acoustic backscattered data set collected for six different objects. These systems are then benchmarked with ...

    Comparison tools for assessing the microgravity environment of space missions, carriers, and conditions

    DeLombard, R. / Hrovat, K. / Moskowitz, M.E. et al. | Tema Archive | 1998
    systems. The need for comparisons between different missions, vehicles, conditions, etc. has been addressed by the two new processes described in ...

    Computational approach for three-dimensional analysis of time series space physics data

    Mukhedee, J. | Tema Archive | 2001
    data systems, plotting packages, and user interfaces. We will discuss some of the key design criteria used for developing the new program and ...

    Concrete object recognition by multispectral systems

    Zlotnikov, K.A. | Tema Archive | 1998
    for the selection of concrete surfaces, such as runways, against natural backgrounds. The reliability of the object recognition process ...

    Constructing unified identification algorithms using a small number of observations for adaptive control and navigation systems

    Fursov, V.A. | Tema Archive | 1997
    The paper deals with the development of identification algorithms for adaptive control systems, with specific features related to the ...

    Corrosion damage detection with piezoelectric wafer active sensors

    Thomas, D.T. / Welter, J.T. / Giurgiutiu, V. | Tema Archive | 2004
    has become a priority issue for today's Air Force. One of the most critical structural problems is corrosion. In fact the KC-135 now costs$1.2 ...

    Damage detection and leakage alert of fiber composite wrapped tank for high pressure hydrogen storage

    Sun, Xiao-Yan / Huston, D.R. / Qin, Quan et al. | Tema Archive | 2008
    Car manufactures are turning to high pressure hydrogen storage for on-broad power applications. Fiber-composite-wrapped high pressure ...

    Demodulation schemes for vibrometers and associated effects on target classification

    Ruck, B. / Lewis, H. / Rogoyski, A. et al. | Tema Archive | 1998
    schemes upon several critical classification cues, for example signal-to-noise ratio, frequency and bandwidth. These cues help to parameterize the ...

    Detectability of buried mines in 3-5 mu m and 8-12 mu m regions for various soils using hyperspectral signatures

    Haskett, H.T. / Reago, D.A. / Rupp, R.R. | Tema Archive | 2001
    m and 8-12 mu m regions. Specifically, this paper presents a statistical analysis for the buried mines in specified spectral regions for ...

    Detection and classification of landmine-like targets in a non-Gaussian noise environment

    Tantum, S.L. / Collins, L.M. | Tema Archive | 2000
    , mathematically realizations for the processor. However, in many instances it is not clear if this assumption regarding the statistics of the noise is ...

    Detection of buried land mines using a casi hyperspectral imager

    McFee, J.E. / Ripley, H.T. | Tema Archive | 1997
    Experiments were conducted to estimate the probability of detection (PD) and false alarm rate (FAR) for detection of buried mines using a ...

    Development of an active twist rotor blade with distributed actuation and orthotropic material

    Wierach, P. / Riemenschneider, J. / Keye, S. | Tema Archive | 2005
    Individual blade control (IBC) as well as higher harmonic control (HHC) for helicopter rotors promises to be a method to increase flight ...

    Development of gazing algorithms for tracking oriented recognition

    Wang, S. / Chen, G. / Sapounas, D. et al. | Tema Archive | 1997
    This paper describes the development of a computer vision system that hosts a suite of gazing algorithms for tracking oriented recognition ...

    Distortion of conformal antennas on aircraft structures

    Schippers, H. / Tongeren, H. van / Verpoorte, J. et al. | Tema Archive | 2001
    significant on highly directional antennas. The aim of the present paper is to describe technology development for estimating the effects of surface ...

    Distortions of laser beams by turbulent aero-engine jet: experiment and numerical modeling

    Borisova, N.F. / Ivanova, I.V. / Sirazetdinov, V.S. | Tema Archive | 2004
    The experimental studies of spatial characteristics for laser beams disturbed by a turbulent aero-engine jet were carried out. The angular ...

    Dynamic characterization of a lightweight, highly maneuverable spacecraft using modal and finite element analyses

    Manning, P.A. / Burdick, R.B. / Woehrle, T.G. | Tema Archive | 1993
    deflection shapes for each natural mode of the mock-up. The experimental modal parameters were compared with the parameters obtained through modal ...

    Efficient particle filters for joint tracking and classification

    Gordon, N.J. / Maskell, S. / Kirubarajan, T. | Tema Archive | 2002
    designed to derive behavior characteristics or include them as part of their output. Thus, there is potential scope for both applying target type ...

    Enhanced signal and auditory processing for landmine detection using EMI sensors

    Tan, Yingyi / Tantum, S. / Collins, L. | Tema Archive | 2001

    Estimating the backscatter spectral dependence and relative concentration for multiple aerosol materials from lidar data

    Warren, R.E. / Vanderbeek, R.G. | Tema Archive | 2004
    section coefficients, backscatter in the case of aerosols and absorptivity for vapors, be known in advance. While this typically is a reasonable ...

    Experiments in predictive sensor fusion

    Keller, J.M. / Auephanwiriyakul, S. / Gader, P.D. | Tema Archive | 2001
    decision level fusion scheme we developed for land mine detection scenarios. Here, we primarily consider the ratio of a target's signal to the ...