SBIR-STTR Award

AbTech Corporation proposes to apply its unique abductive information modeling (AIMTM) technology to develop a sensor fusion demonstration for command, control, communication, computer and information systems. Phase I is the necessary and sufficient precursor to an operational disparate sensor fusion for C4I applications. Phase I will show the feasibility of using AIM to model sensor data, threats, and resource allocation. In Phase I AbTech will demonstrate the ability of AIM Expert to coordinate numerous AIM threat models with AIM sensor models, and resource allocation models. Phase II will permit the development of an operational sensor fusion C4I system that is easily maintained, runs complex models in real-time, and provides a level of fidelity, intelligent behavior, and sophistication unattainable using current technology. AbTech will deliver a simulation model at the end of Phase I that will demonstrate the ability of AIM and AIM Expert to provide simulation capability in the degree required. AIM modules will demonstrate AIM's remarkable pattern recognition ability and its ability to model extraordinarily complex operations in small, agile, portable C-code modules.

Keywords:
Pattern Recognition Sensor Fusion Abductive Networks Aim Modeling Information Systems Aim Expert I

Effective processing and integration of sensor data and non-sensor information will continue to provide a Marine Force (MARFOR) advantage for C4I applications. Phase I resulted in substantial improvements in C4I data modeling analysis, resulting in the C4I Algorithm and Development Tool (CADETÇ), and a clear definition of the benefits of applying CADET to specific C4I applications. CADET dramatically reduces the time and costs associated with analyzing and modeling many types of data for decision aiding and mission planning applications. The CADET I prototype shows significant potential benefit for these types of C4I tasks. CADET automates sensor data and non-sensor information analysis and modeling tasks, such as data pre-processing, feature selection, and model synthesis, evaluation, validation, and operational implementation. During Phase II, AbTech will complete the design and implementation of CADET, which will include additional capabilities such as data warehousing capability, advanced modeling tools, and an expert system with an array of automated expert modeling strategies. AbTech will also integrate CADET with an existing USMC/NSWC C4I application so that a near-term operational benefit may be achieved. The Phase I CADET prototype conclusively shows the feasibility of developing a comprehensive and exceptionally useful CADET system during Phase II.

Keywords:
Command C4i Statistical Networks Sensor Fusion Decision Aiding Data Modeling Modelquest Machine Lea