Developing A Serious Game To Explore Joint All Domain Command And Control,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Developing A Serious Game To Explore Joint All Domain Command And Control, Nathaniel W. Flack
Theses and Dissertations
Changes in the geopolitical landscape and increasing technological complexity have prompted the U.S. Military to coin Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All-Domain Command and Control as terms to describe an over-arching strategy that frames the complexity of warfare across both traditional and emerging warfighting domains. Teaching new and advanced concepts associated with these terms requires both innovation as well as distinct education and training tools in order to realize the cultural change advocated by senior military leaders. BSN, a Collectible Card Game, was developed to teach concepts integral to MDO and initiate discussion on military strategy.
Multi-Channel Security Through Data Fragmentation,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Multi-Channel Security Through Data Fragmentation, Micah J. Hayden
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis presents a novel security system developed for a multi-channel communication architecture, which achieves security by distributing the message and its associated message authentication code across the available channels at the bit level, to support systems that require protection from confidentiality and integrity attacks without relying solely on traditional encryption. One contribution of the work is to establish some helpful terminology, present a basic theory for multi-channel communications, describe the services provided by an optimal system, and then implement a proof of concept system to demonstrate the concept's validity. This proof of concept, focused on the splitting and recombination …
Sliver: Simulation-Based Logic Bomb Identification/Verification For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Sliver: Simulation-Based Logic Bomb Identification/Verification For Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Jake M. Magness
Theses and Dissertations
This research introduces SLIVer, a Simulation-based Logic Bomb Identification/Verification methodology, for finding logic bombs hidden within Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) autopilot code without having access to the device source code. Effectiveness is demonstrated by executing a series of test missions within a high-fidelity software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulator. In the event that a logic bomb is not detected, this methodology defines safe operating areas for UAVs to ensure to a high degree of confidence the UAV operates normally on the defined flight plan. SLIVer uses preplanned flight paths as the baseline input space, greatly reducing the input space that must be searched …
Implications And Limitations Of Securing An Infiniband Network,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Implications And Limitations Of Securing An Infiniband Network, Lucas E. Mireles
Theses and Dissertations
The InfiniBand Architecture is one of the leading network interconnects used in high performance computing, delivering very high bandwidth and low latency. As the popularity of InfiniBand increases, the possibility for new InfiniBand applications arise outside the domain of high performance computing, thereby creating the opportunity for new security risks. In this work, new security questions are considered and addressed. The study demonstrates that many common traffic analyzing tools cannot monitor or capture InfiniBand traffic transmitted between two hosts. Due to the kernel bypass nature of InfiniBand, many host-based network security systems cannot be executed on InfiniBand applications. Those that …
A Study Of Execution Performance For Rust-Based Object Vs Data Oriented Architectures,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
A Study Of Execution Performance For Rust-Based Object Vs Data Oriented Architectures, Joseph A. Vagedes
Theses and Dissertations
To investigate the Data-Oriented Design (DOD) paradigm, in particular, an architecture built off its principles: the Entity-Component-System (ECS). ECS is commonly used by video game engines due to its ability to store data in a way that is optimal for the cache to access. Additionally, the structure of this paradigm produces a code-base that is simple to parallelize as the workload can be distributed across a thread-pool based on the data used with little to no need for data safety measures such as mutexes and locks. A final benefit, although not easily measured, is that the DOD paradigm produces a …
A Comparative Evaluation Of The Detection And Tracking Capability Between Novel Event-Based And Conventional Frame-Based Sensors,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
A Comparative Evaluation Of The Detection And Tracking Capability Between Novel Event-Based And Conventional Frame-Based Sensors, James P. Boettiger
Theses and Dissertations
Traditional frame-based technology continues to suffer from motion blur, low dynamic range, speed limitations and high data storage requirements. Event-based sensors offer a potential solution to these challenges. This research centers around a comparative assessment of frame and event-based object detection and tracking. A basic frame-based algorithm is used to compare against two different event-based algorithms. First event-based pseudo-frames were parsed through standard frame-based algorithms and secondly, target tracks were constructed directly from filtered events. The findings show there is significant value in pursuing the technology further.
Wind Power Generation Hardware-In-Loop Simulation System Based On Rapid Control Prototype Technology,
2020
1. School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;;2. School of Electrical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China;
Wind Power Generation Hardware-In-Loop Simulation System Based On Rapid Control Prototype Technology, Aihua Wu, Buhui Zhao, Jingfeng Mao, Haiqun Shen, Xudong Zhang
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in the design and testing process of the wind power generation MPPT controller, a rapid control prototype (RCP) system based on the LabVIEW FPGA platform is proposed. The real-time simulation model of wind speed, wind turbine and PMSG, as well as MPPT rapid control prototyping are designed by using PXI-FPGA architecture on the LabVIEW RT real-time operation platform. The power converter, the real-time simulation model and the MPPT rapid control prototyping are connected together to construct a hardware-in-loop (HIL) test system. The simulation results on the gradient wind speed condition and …
Learning In The Machine: To Share Or Not To Share?,
2020
Chapman University
Learning In The Machine: To Share Or Not To Share?, Jordan Ott, Erik Linstead, Nicholas Lahaye, Pierre Baldi
Engineering Faculty Articles and Research
Weight-sharing is one of the pillars behind Convolutional Neural Networks and their successes. However, in physical neural systems such as the brain, weight-sharing is implausible. This discrepancy raises the fundamental question of whether weight-sharing is necessary. If so, to which degree of precision? If not, what are the alternatives? The goal of this study is to investigate these questions, primarily through simulations where the weight-sharing assumption is relaxed. Taking inspiration from neural circuitry, we explore the use of Free Convolutional Networks and neurons with variable connection patterns. Using Free Convolutional Networks, we show that while weight-sharing is a pragmatic optimization …
An Estimation Of Distribution Algorithm Based On Multiple Elites Sampling And Individuals Differential Search,
2020
1. Min Nan Normal University, School of Physics and Information Engineering, Zhangzhou 363000, China;;
An Estimation Of Distribution Algorithm Based On Multiple Elites Sampling And Individuals Differential Search, Yu Fei, Ruifeng Wu, Wei Bo, Yinglong Zhang, Xuewen Xia
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: An estimation distribution algorithm based on the multiple elites sampling and the individuals differential search (EDA-M/D) is proposed. In EDA-M/D, the elites carry out the sampling to generate the offspring independently and enhance the exploration. Meanwhile, the variance of the population distributionis selected to control the sampling radius. Thus, the target of the population can be gradually transited from exploration to exploitation. If the elite population stagnates, the nonentities will choose the mean value of the elites distribution μ and the population historical best solution as the two exemplars to execute a differential search operator, and then help the …
Simulation Analysis On Flexible Track Drilling Machine Based On Adams,
2020
School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China;
Simulation Analysis On Flexible Track Drilling Machine Based On Adams, Yanchao Zhang, Ting Wang, Danlong Song
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: The three-dimensional model of the flexible track drilling machine is designed by the virtual prototyping technology. The model is imported into ADAMS (Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) software to carry out the kinematics and dynamic simulation analysis of its virtual prototype, and the rationality and feasibility of the system design are evaluated. Through the comparative analysis, the reasonable driving velocity and acceleration parameters of the hole making system are given. According to the analysis of the dynamic characteristics of the systems, the asymmetric driving problems in the system are found and the corresponding improvement scheme is put forward. …
Speech Control Scheme Design And Simulation For Uav Based On Hmm And Rnn,
2020
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China;
Speech Control Scheme Design And Simulation For Uav Based On Hmm And Rnn, Zhou Nan, Jianliang Ai
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: In order to simplify the operation and avoid the misoperation of UAVs, Based on Hidden Markov Model and Recurrent Neural Networks, a speech control scheme for UAVs is designed. In this scheme, HMM is used to train and recognize the speech command samples of UAVs. HMM is used to pick out the error commands, RNN is used to train the sets of UAVs commands, and the next command based on the training result is predicted. It is determined whether to execute or not by calculating the correlation between commands recognized by HMM and predicted by RNN. The simulation results …
Analysis Of Aeroengine Vibration Signal,
2020
1. College of General Aviation, Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin 300300, China;;
Analysis Of Aeroengine Vibration Signal, Pi Jun, Jiaze Chang, Guangcai Liu
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Aiming at the analysis of the vibration characteristics of aeroengine rotor, an improved blind source separation algorithm based on cumulant independent component analysis (ICA) is proposed. The new algorithm is used to separate the rotor vibration signal and identify the rotor fault types. The effectiveness of this algorithm is verified by the aeroengine rotor vibration signal simulation. Comparing with the existing algorithms based on second-order cumulants and high-order cumulants, the new method improves the performance index and the signal similarity coefficient. This algorithm is used to separate the vibration signal collected by the engine rotor platform and the rotor …
Performance Balanced Opportunistic Routing And Simulation Analysis Based On Cooperative Game,
2020
School of Information Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China;
Performance Balanced Opportunistic Routing And Simulation Analysis Based On Cooperative Game, Huahong Ma, Honghai Wu, Guoqiang Zheng, Baofeng Ji
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Opportunistic transmission mode of “store-carry-forward” is usually used to make routing in mobile opportunistic network. Currently, there have been many researches in this area. However, the existing opportunistic routing mechanisms pay much attention to the single index of delivery success ratio, but neglect the constraints on other performance indicators, which may lead to the extreme imbalance of network performance. Aiming at this issue, the diffusion of data packets between multiple nodes are modeled as a cooperative game with the goal of maximal performance balancing, and an opportunistic routing protocol based on the cooperative game for performance balancing is proposed. …
Maritime Radar Terrain Echo Simulation Based On Dem And Sar,
2020
Navigation College, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China;
Maritime Radar Terrain Echo Simulation Based On Dem And Sar, Yongfeng Suo, Shenhua Yang, Guoquan Chen, Zhuqiang Xiang
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Due to the huge amount of work required for terrain database building, the application of navigation radar simulation on the reflectivity of land object has been greatly limited. A novel radar simulation method is proposed based on the DEM(Digital Elevation Model) data and the same-band SAR(Synthetic Aperture Radar) reflection data. The target reflectance information is obtained, which is used as the basis for the surface radar reflectivity simulation. In combination with the radar equations, the surface reflectivity model of the navigation radar is established. Taking into account the elevation shielding relationship of the radar echo topography, an algorithm of …
System Methodology Of Digital Transformation In Military Manufacturing Industry,
2020
1. State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing System Technology, Beijing Institute of Electronic System Engineering, Beijing 100854, China;;
System Methodology Of Digital Transformation In Military Manufacturing Industry, Daolin Yu, Wenhai Zhu, Qing Xiao, Guoqiang Shi
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Focusing on the lack of the understanding and the solutions to the digital transformation of the military manufacturing enterprises and service providers, the background of the digital transformation in the military manufacturing industry is analyzed. By studying the advanced manufacturing models, the core competitiveness, the value chains and the production (productivity) factors, the (generalization) goals of the digital transformation in the military manufacturing industry are identified, and some urgent problems and the suggestions to solve the complex system problems are provided. The digital transformation in the military manufacturing industry is a long-term strategic action and should be continuously optimized …
Research On Emergency Risk Decision Simulation Based On Multi-Agent And Prospect Theory,
2020
1. School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China;;2. Key Laboratory for Image Information Processing and Intelligent controlling of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, China;
Research On Emergency Risk Decision Simulation Based On Multi-Agent And Prospect Theory, Wang Jian, Chenqi Situ, Shengqiang Yuan
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Focusing on the modeling and the simulation of emergency response risk decision that multi-sections involve in, a simulation model and simulation framework based on multi-agent and prospect theory are proposed. By introducing agent theory, the multi-agent architecture model of emergency risk decision is described and the decision agent are modelled. By introducing prospect theory, following the dynamic evolution of emergencies, the impact of the psychological changes of the decision-makers have on the decision results is studied. The multi-agent emergency risk decision simulation framework is designed and implemented. Taking the risk decision of a fire emergency in the petrochemical plants …
Rapid Simulation And Volume Rendering Of Electromagnetic Environment Based On Geographic Coordinate System,
2020
1. Zhengzhou University Industrial Technology Research Institute, Zhengzhou 450001, China;;2. Zhengzhou Normal University School of geography and Tourism, Zhengzhou 450044, China;
Rapid Simulation And Volume Rendering Of Electromagnetic Environment Based On Geographic Coordinate System, Yuguo Wu, Beibei Han
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Considering the earth's curvature, the spherical regular grid model is used to organize the electromagnetic field data. In order to reduce computational complexity of ITM model, the terrain reuse is proposed to improve the efficiency of the simulation. The Multithread and the terrain reuse are combined to improve the efficiency of the multi-radiation source. Considering that the traditional ray casting algorithm which takes the cube model as the bounding box cannot draw spherical regular grid data directly, a ray casting algorithm which uses the dome model as the bounding box is proposed. Experiments show that even considering the influence …
Spatial Structure Optimization Of Natural Forest Based On Bee Colony-Particle Swarm Algorithm,
2020
1. Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 41000, China;;2. Hunan Applied Technology University, Changde 415000, China;
Spatial Structure Optimization Of Natural Forest Based On Bee Colony-Particle Swarm Algorithm, Dongsheng Qing, Xiaofang Zhang, Jianjun Li, Guo Rui, Qiaoling Deng
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: The natural forest spatial structure contains the spatial location information of the forest, which affects the growth, competition and stability of the forest development. Its optimization is a multi-objective programming problem. A bee colony particle swarm optimization (ABC-PSO) hybrid algorithm is proposed, which improves the initial particle generation mechanism, the number of follow bees and the circulation mechanism. The algorithm is applied to the multi-objective optimization of the spatial structure of natural forest. An optimization model which takes account of the tree distribution grid, tree size segmentation and tree competition is established. The simulation results show that the bee …
Research On Evolution Model Of Online Public Opinion Based On Temporal Network,
2020
1. School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China;;
Research On Evolution Model Of Online Public Opinion Based On Temporal Network, Li Feng, Wei Ying
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: With the in-depth study on the social medias, the social networks of online platforms are recognized gradually as the time-varying temporal networks. In order to compare and analyze the information diffusion process and the result, the analysis method of computer simulations is adopted, a temporal network is generated, and the SIR model is used as the online public opinion diffusion model. The simulation results based on multi-agent approach show that the uncertainty of information diffusion on the social platforms comes from the complicated structure of the temporal networks and the SIR model. In addition, the misunderstanding of the social …
Multi-Uav 3d Formation Path Planning Based On Improved Artificial Potential Field,
2020
1. Southwest Petroleum University, Nanchong 637001, China;;2. School of Electrical Engineering and Information, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China;
Multi-Uav 3d Formation Path Planning Based On Improved Artificial Potential Field, Haiyun Chen, Huazhou Chen, Liu Qiang
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Focusing on the GNRON (goal nonreachable with obstacles nearby), the local minima and chattering of the traditional artificial potential field method, the potential field functions are improved and analyzed to guarantee the goal is the global minimum. In the dynamic potential field, a mechanism of judging whether to fall into local minima is introduced, a method of “moving along the orientation of 90° of goal direction” is used to jump out of the local minima, and the path planning of multi-UAV formation, the synergistic obstacle avoidance and collision prevention are achieved. The path is optimized by applying the regression …
