{"title":"Video image registration evaluation for a layered sensing environment","authors":"O. Mendoza-Schrock, James Patrick, Erik Blasch","doi":"10.1109/naecon.2009.5426624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/naecon.2009.5426624","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, several methods to register and stabilize a motion imagery video sequence under the layered sensing concept are evaluated. Utilizing the layered sensing paradigm, an area is surveyed by a multitude of sensors at many different altitudes and operating across many modalities. Utilizing a combination of sensors provides better insight into a situation than could ever be achieved with a single sensor. A fundamental requirement in layered sensing is to first register, stabilize, and normalize the data from each of the individual sensors. This paper extends our previous work [1] to include experimental analysis. The paper contribution provides an evaluation of four registration algorithms now including the (1) Lucas-Kanade (LK) algorithm, (2) the Ohio State University (OSU)1 correlation-based method, (3) robust data alignment (RDA), and (4) Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT). Results demonstrate that registration accuracy and robustness were achieved with the LK and correlation-based methods over the others for image-to-image registration, restricted adaptive tuning, and stabilization over warped images; while the SIFT outperformed the others for partial image overlap.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"11 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":"121777321","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":"An adaptive interacting Multiple Model filter for GNSS-based civil aviation","authors":"Jin Ling, Zhi-gang Huang, Li Rui","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426640","url":null,"abstract":"Modeling error of dynamic system is the primary cause for the failure of the extended kalman filter in GNSS receiver state estimation. For civil aviation this problem becomes more critical since the aircraft dynamics varies with the flight phases. However, it can be solved in this paper using the interacting Multiple Model (IMM) algorithm. A new design of IMM EKF with behavior matched models for maneuver as well as for uniform motion during the flight is presented, including two mean-adaptive “current” statistical (CS) models with different designed parameters for high maneuver and medium maneuver respectively. Appropriate parameters for dynamic models and IMM algorithm are determined through an available flight database obtained from Engineering Technology Division of Air China Corporation. The performance of adaptive IMM EKF algorithm is evaluated using an actual flight data. In comparison with conventional methodology, the new designed IMM EKF shows significant improvements in positioning accuracy and robustness of GNSS for civil aviation.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"20 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":"127874660","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":"The national center for medical readiness: “calamityville's” technology test bed","authors":"J. Gruenberg","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426666","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"5 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":"121268334","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}
K. Zhang, T. Wu, N. Kutkut, J. Shen, D. Woodburn, L. Chow, W. Wu, H. Mustain, I. Batarseh
{"title":"Modeling and design optimization of planar power transformer for aerospace application","authors":"K. Zhang, T. Wu, N. Kutkut, J. Shen, D. Woodburn, L. Chow, W. Wu, H. Mustain, I. Batarseh","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426641","url":null,"abstract":"A new low profile, light weight, high power density and high efficiency planar transformer for aerospace application is presented. In this paper, a systematic optimizing procedure is illustrated with a detailed design of a flyback transformer. We use Double 2D Finite Element Method (FEM) [1] modeling strategies to calculate the power loss and to optimize the design. The strategies, interleaving and horizontal and vertical parallel windings for reducing the winding loss are discussed. A 6-layer PCB layout is shown to validate the design.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"35 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":"114266460","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":"Collaborative visualization for layered sensing","authors":"Tracy Burchett, Danja McMillan, Corey Westrick","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426654","url":null,"abstract":"Layered sensing brings multiple sensors together for situation awareness. A problem exists when attempting to share and view the data among users. Issues include how to access and view data in different formats and what hardware/software is needed for data exploitation. A prototype system was built that brought multiple sensors together in a way that addressed some of these issues. This system incorporated open source software, a data table, and industry software in an effort to build a collaborative visualization tool for layered sensing.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"56 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":"132333722","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":"On board assistant to GPS navigation of vehicles","authors":"N. Reddy, C. Papachristou, F. Wolff","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426660","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the use of inter vehicle communication to enhance road safety and traffic management. A vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) manages and controls various sensor signals and determines the output in terms of torque, fuel quantity and actuator positions. The data available in the ECU is however restricted only to that particular vehicle where it was generated. This work presents a scenario where critical data from each vehicle is broadcasted and a dynamic adhoc network of vehicles is formed. The algorithms in the ECU then detect possible collisions, decide which vehicle should take action and alert the driver with the most optimum response. The analysis presented here is based on simulation data. Traffic management is achieved with modules placed along the road, which collect the broadcasted data. Modules, after analyzing traffic density and average speeds, interact with neighboring modules. This traffic information is broadcasted to all vehicles in close proximity to the traffic modules. The vehicle uses this information along with details from the navigation system to reroute the automobile to avoid high traffic areas.","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":"130653949","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":"Optical modulators using planar split ring resonators","authors":"S. Balasubramanian","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426612","url":null,"abstract":"Split rings have been used very much as resonators and filters at microwave and optical frequencies. This paper discusses the design of a bus-coupled planar split ring resonator (SRR) and develops necessary theory that helps to view it as a potential candidate for the design of optical modulators.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"8 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":"124075049","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":"The optimization algorithm of target range profiling for airborne radar","authors":"X. Hu, Jiahao Deng","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426645","url":null,"abstract":"The range profile is redundant and disordered because the sample interval time is less than transmitted pulse width. The accurate estimation and optimization of the target range profile are essential for realizing the airborne microwave sensor detection system. In this paper, an algorithm for the real-time estimation and optimization of the target range profile due to over-sampling is presented for the airborne stepped frequency pulse sensor system. Under the condition of oversampling this new algorithm employs the FFT and optimization method to estimate and optimize the target range profile within antenna beam dwell time by using high speed DSP. Through the simulation of sensor data, the target range profile spectrum is measured and analyzed. The result of simulation is that this new algorithm can reduce the effect of over-sampling on the range profile and obtain high resolution range profile of target.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"18 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":"116308297","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}
Hai Jiang, M. Patterson, Chenhao Zhang, G. Subramanyam
{"title":"Frequency tunable microstrip patch antenna using ferroelectric thin film varactor","authors":"Hai Jiang, M. Patterson, Chenhao Zhang, G. Subramanyam","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426620","url":null,"abstract":"A novel frequency tunable microstrip patch antenna using ferroelectric BST thin film varactor is presented. The resonant frequency of this reconfigurable antenna is controlled by tuning the capacitance of the RF varactor which is used as part of the antenna feedline in this design. Since the varactor uses the coplanar waveguide (CPW) transmission line, tapered microstrip line between the antenna and the varactor are employed to ensure proper transitions. Experimental results demonstrate that a high tuning range can be achieved for the reconfigured microstrip patch antenna with a lower variation of the DC biasing voltage applied on the ferroelectric varactor.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"38 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":"130741585","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}
Chun Yang, Thao Nguyen, D. Venable, M. White, R. Siegel
{"title":"Cooperative position location with signals of opportunity","authors":"Chun Yang, Thao Nguyen, D. Venable, M. White, R. Siegel","doi":"10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426658","url":null,"abstract":"When the reception of GPS signals becomes unreliable, an alternative is to explore signals of opportunity (SOOP) for positioning. Broadcast digital radio transmissions (e.g., digital TV signals) contain field and segment sync codes, which can be used for ranging even though it was not originally designed for so. Another example is the wireless local area network (WLAN) signals. However, there are two major difficulties. Although the location of SOOP sources is known, the number of independent SOOP sources and their geometric distribution may not be favorable for precise positioning. Besides, the clocks of SOOP transmitters are not synchronized, each subject to a different bias and drift. To respond to the 2009 NAECON Grand Challenge, we set forth a cooperative position location approach. The proposed concept makes use of differential ranges between cooperative devices to a common SOOP source, the relative ranges between the cooperative devices, and displacement measurements by the cooperative devices. The cooperation among networked location devices not only allows them to choose the most appropriate positioning mechanism but also provides them with additional measurements to reduce the number of SOOP otherwise required. In addition to data exchange, the radio link between two cooperative devices also allows for estimation of their clock offset. This leads to a joint position location solution via fixed-point smoothing. In this paper, we present the proposed system concept, its subsystems, and their operations and also analyze preliminary simulation results.","PeriodicalId":305765,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON)","volume":"7 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":"127999469","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}