{"title":"Sub-mm wave imaging techniques for non-destructive aerospace materials evaluation","authors":"I. Kemp, M. Peterson, C. Benton, D. Petkie","doi":"10.1109/MAES.2010.5552608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MAES.2010.5552608","url":null,"abstract":"A millimeter and sub-millimeter continuous wave system has been used to image corrosion pitting, structural defects, and heat damage in common aircraft materials such as aluminum and polyamides. In order to avoid failure of components during operation, many aircraft parts are replaced earlier than necessary leading to higher costs that could be reduced if the degree of damage in the component material could be determined non-destructively. Millimeter and Sub-millimeter waves are ideally suited for this purpose because of their ability to penetrate through dielectric substances and obscurants such as paint, oil, and epoxy commonly found on the surfaces of aircraft.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131076852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New sequence switching and layout technique for high-speed high-accuracy current-steering DACs","authors":"Tao Zeng, Degang Chen","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426618","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, new sequence switching and layout techniques are presented for the design of high-speed high-accuracy current-steering DACs. Our new sequence switching technique—after-fabrication programmable switching— rearranges the switching sequence of current sources after chip fabrication, which will guarantee to generate an optimal switching sequence to achieve high static accuracy. With this implementation, the area will be reduced dramatically, which will result the reduced parasitic effect and improved dynamic performance. Moreover, the gradient effect will become much less significant. To reduce the gradient errors even more, a new layout technique is introduced.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125098717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spectrum assignment in infrastructure based cognitive radio networks","authors":"Zhang Tao, Bin Wang, Zhiqiang Wu","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426650","url":null,"abstract":"Spectrum assignment is an important research problem in cognitive radio networks. Different from the conventional spectrum assignment algorithms which are mainly designed for ad hoc networks, in this paper, a new spectrum assignment algorithm for infrastructure based cognitive radio networks is proposed. This algorithm aims at maximizing the average bandwidth per flow, and avoiding the spectrum waste by idle secondary basestations. We have performed packet-level simulation studies to compare the performance of our proposed algorithm with two graph-coloring based algorithms. The simulation results show that our algorithm can dramatically improve network throughput, decrease the average packet delay, and average packet drop ratio.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"175 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122310887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Woodburn, T. Wu, Q. Leland, N. Rolinski, L. Chow, B. Jordan
{"title":"Parabolic approximation to EMA motion profiles","authors":"D. Woodburn, T. Wu, Q. Leland, N. Rolinski, L. Chow, B. Jordan","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426646","url":null,"abstract":"Parabolic curves fit physical trajectories well because of the inherent smoothness of inertial movement; and, with only a few parameters, they can fit complex paths far more effectively than linear approximations. This paper presents a method using parabolas to approximate the motion profiles to be used in driving an electromechanical aircraft actuator. This method allows the actuator to run longer tests more efficiently. The details of the scheme are explained with emphasis on its matrix manipulation and the fidelity of the approximation to the original, complex profile.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"290 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117309622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microcontroller based Multi-star simulator using Controller Area Network (CAN)","authors":"S. Umamaheswaran, Santosh Nagendra","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426637","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a Multi star simulator which is an embedded system used in the ground testing of Star sensors meant for the precision attitude control of satellites. This system shall not only simulate star intensities precisely, but also control them with changing temperature much easily. In this system microcontroller is interfaced with a personal computer (host controller monitoring all the activities of the system) through a Controller Area Network (CAN). A program running in the host controller allows user to issue requests to the microcontroller to execute the above said functions through appropriate commands using versatile CAN communication. The major advantage of this instrument is that it maintains the intensities of the LEDs constant with varying temperature with minimal effort which clearly defines its edge over the existing system.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125976972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. L. Liou, D. Lin, J. Tsui, J. Buck, M. Longbrake, J. McCann, P. Buxa, T. Dalrymple
{"title":"Angle of arrival measurement using wideband linear phased array","authors":"L. L. Liou, D. Lin, J. Tsui, J. Buck, M. Longbrake, J. McCann, P. Buxa, T. Dalrymple","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426635","url":null,"abstract":"A radio frequency (RF) signal detection algorithm is developed based on two- dimensional Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on phased array time series data. The sensitivity is calculated based on two-frame signal detection criterion. A collection system consisting of a linear phased array and multiple wideband digital receivers is utilized. Simulation results are presented based on the system parameters of the channelization frequency plan including the frequency range, LO, mixer, and sampling frequency. Experimental angle of arrival data are processed, and the results are shown to be in good agreement with the simulation results.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132996295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Ewing, G. Lamont, B. Kadrovach, M. D. Eyster, M. Talbert
{"title":"Cognitive processing for image registration in formation flying","authors":"R. Ewing, G. Lamont, B. Kadrovach, M. D. Eyster, M. Talbert","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426647","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the cognitive domains of information, knowledge and intelligence for signal processing. Since the initial cognitive efforts into the field of multi-agent cooperation, research has begun to polarize in several different types of cooperation. The nature of image registration implies information processing that is cognitive in classifying sensory image data. Key functionality presented in this image registration flight control concept development technology roadmap include: image applications of neighborhood and formation algorithms; adaptive wavelet techniques for optimizing imagery transmission and processing; and application of emerging wavelet transformations for adaptive multiscale and multiresolution image applications.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126687810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distortion weighting based on biorthogonal wavelet gain in JPEG2000","authors":"B. Fortener, E. Balster","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426631","url":null,"abstract":"JPEG2000 is the latest standard in image compression with the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) committee ratifying Part 1, second edition of the standard in September 2004. The JPEG2000 compression system improves upon the original JPEG compression standard through the use of a wavelet transform and an Embedded Block Coding with Optimal Truncation (EBCOT) technique that allows for a compression advantage over JPEG of about 30 percent on average. EBCOT depends on an arithmetic entropy coder called the MQ Coder that processes data and outputs the final image bit-stream that is stored in a JPEG2000 file. After the MQ Coder, the bit-stream can be truncated at points defined during the encoding process, and this truncation may be done optimally to minimize the amount of distortion introduced to the decoded image. This optimal truncation relies on a distortion calculation for every bit that makes up an image. In order to properly calculate this bit-distortion, weights are applied to a squared-error calculation, scaling the resulting distortion in a manner that accounts for the gain associated with the biorthogonal wavelet transform used in JPEG2000. This paper gives a background on the derivation of these weights and where they are applied in the optimal truncation process.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134314021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antenna placement for sensing buried objects by radio frequency lateral waves","authors":"P. Sotirelis, Tiffany Wang, Jesse Butler","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426633","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we investigate radio wave propagation in proximity to a planar air-ground interface for the purpose of analyzing and improving the sensing of objects buried in the ground. We consider non-resonant electrically small electric dipole antennas as well as moderately directional resonant electric dipole antennas, both of which are analyzed in a variety of configurations. The ground is modeled as a uniform dielectric of finite conductivity. Our findings suggest that transmitting from beneath the ground plane can introduce significantly more complex wave propagation in contrast to transmitting from above the ground plane, by allowing the lateral and ground wave to mix. We also find that a directional sensor located just above the ground with the beam steered parallel to the ground interface is a good choice for sensing buried objects at a lateral distance due to the low loss of the lateral wave near the interface.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114054278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A signals of opportunity based cooperative navigation network","authors":"M. A. Enright, C. Kurby","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426626","url":null,"abstract":"With the advent of advanced wireless standards has come the ability to address more sophisticated problems. One such issue is to provide robust navigation in challenging environments. Our approach to develop a signals of opportunity (SoOP) based cooperative navigation network that has the potential to provide improved performance and extend coverage under a variety of difficult conditions from jamming to multipath fading. Under the premise that GPS is not always available, we employ SoOP as the core of this radionavigation system. A critical advantage of signals of opportunity is that they are more abundant and of significantly higher received signal power than other GNSS signals. There are many signals that are available but not all meet the requirements of robust navigation. Of particular importance are digital television (DTV), AM radio, and 3G cellular signals. Our basic premise is to implement these signals to provide geolocation capability using time difference of arrival (TDOA) which requires cooperation among users. We extend these concepts further to the development of a cooperative network that can be used to provide coverage to users outside the range of the navigation signals. We also demonstrate that cooperation can be used to mitigate the effects of multipath fading and provide simulation results.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116873051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}