MAE Embedded Computing - Aug 8th, 2023
 
 
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August 8, 2023
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THE BIG STORY
The MQ-8C Fire Scout vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicles (VTUAV) is based on the manned Bell 407 helicopter from Bell Helicopter.
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DARPA’s expansion to heterogeneous integration also includes compound semiconductors for RF and photonics for interconnect, and novel memory devices.
The LongShot attack UAV design will be launched from aircraft, like a missile, but with the ability to deploy several of its own air-to-air weapons.
PGK conversion uses signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) to guide artillery shells to their targets with accuracy of less than 10 meters.
Focus is on technologies in precision time distribution for military applications that support advanced and distributed assured PNT capability.
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EMBEDDED DESIGN WINS
Developed in partnership between Silvus and Northrop Grumman, the Silvus AIRS is a modified version of the Silvus TRINITY integrated antenna and radio.
Equipment includes air-cooled and water-cooled variants of the Navy's Common Display System (CDS); consoles, upgrades, and peripheral equipment.
Installing hypersonic weapons will enable the three Zumwalt surface warships to launch attacks against targets around the world in less than an hour.
Software will process sensor data to predict conditions in the atmosphere over the ocean, and under the ocean from the surface to the sea floor.
EMBEDDED BUSINESS
HOTS program will develop a technology for high-bandwidth high-dynamic-range sensors that operate at temperatures of 800 degrees Celsius and hotter.
A test report with a pass/fail verdict is generated at the end of the automated measurement, and can significantly reduce calibration steps.
Technical challenges involve deep particle penetration with space-radiation linear energy transfers; and charge tracks with fine spatial resolution.
Advanced technologies include Intel TCC for real-time computing, Intel vPro Enterprise for security, and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
EMBEDDED PRODUCTS
Modules can help speed flight test by analyzing high-sample-rate accelerometer measurements to understand and quantify airframe vibration frequencies.
ModusToolbox 3.1 adds a dashboard applications that links to key documentation, training modules, video tutorials, and relevant community forums.
Available in commercial and extended-temperature variants, the card has been designed for use with VME, VPX, and Compact PCI processor cards.
Ruggedized small-form-factor design weighs 6.6 pounds, and is for artificial intelligence (AI) applications aboard airborne platforms.