Harnessing Single Board Computers for Military Data Analytics

Executive summary: This chapter covers the use of Single Board Computers (SBCs) to expedite on-site data analytics for a variety of military applications. On-site data summarization and analytics is increasingly critical for command, control and intelligence (CI) operations, as excessive power consumption and communication latency can restrict the efficacy of down-range operations. SBCs offer power-efficient, inexpensive data processing capabilities while maintaining a small form factor. We discuss the use of SBCs in a variety of domains, including wireless sensor networks, unmanned vehicles, and cluster computing. We conclude with a discussion of existing challenges and opportunities for future use.