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AFOSR Plasma and EEP 2013 Spring Review
Dr. John Tiller
[email protected]
07 Jan 2013
Overview
Objective
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Increase our fundamental understanding of the complex impacts of
next-generation RF physics concepts in realistic models of modern
combat scenarios. Requires revolutionary AI and detailed physics
models to accurately represent the physical parameter space of
proposed technologies (such as HPM weaponry) and to capture their
actual effects on combat.
2012 Accomplishments
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Successfully designed and implemented novel Object-Oriented AI.
Developed new algorithms for understanding how new technology will
affect future combat.
Studied innovative HPM concepts in air and land warfare via Modern
Air Power and Squad Battles.
Expanded successful collaborations with Air University at Maxwell AFB.
John Tiller Software Team
University of Alabama-Huntsville
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Dr. John Rushing – Artificial Intelligence Research
University of the South
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Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro – Algorithm Research
Subject Matter Experts
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Lt. Col. Gary “Mo” Morgan USAF (Ret) – Air Force
aircraft, weapons, systems, and doctrine.
John Tiller Software Synergy
Education Transition
Virtual World Artificial Intelligence
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AI research applied to programming behavior of
autonomous avatars (“bots”) in Squadron Officer
College Virtual Air Operations Center (VAOC)
developed in 2012 by John Tiller Software.
Application Transition
Military Suborbital Spacecraft Concept
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Capt. House in his 2012 Master's Thesis investigated the conversion of
commercial suborbital spacecraft for use in Air Force deep strike
missions using John Tiller Software's Modern Air Power.
Results to be included in Kirtland AFB 2013 Advanced Concepts
Exercise.
Algorithm Research
Tipping Point Analysis
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Definition of Tipping Point based
on curvature calculation of function
Applied to numeric data using
Levenberg-Marquardt curve fitting
Current research investigation
application to military simulations
Results in “point of no return”
results as well as “point of
diminishing returns”
Also provides tipping point interval
based on inflection points which
provides insight into transition
dynamics
Transition Investigation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Collaboration with Dr. Gary Eden and Dr. Sung-Jin Park
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Microplasma Lamps are thin, lightweight, and flexible
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Output frequency can be varied on a panel-by-panel basis
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Current lamps have a luminance of about 12,000 cm/m^2 and a
luminous efficacy of 30 lm/W
Potential applications include:
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Airborne illumination of disaster areas to help with search
and rescue and to help maintain order.
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Visual and UV cloaking of aircraft to help with missile and
visual detection avoidance.
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Photosensitive properties could be used for collision
avoidance.
Wrote report “Application of Microplasma Lamps for Airborne
Illumination, Optical Cloaking, and Collision Avoidance”
Transition Investigation
University of New Mexico
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Collaboration with Dr. Edl Shamiloglu
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New high-powered amplifier (versus oscillator) research
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Potential applications:
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High-powered radar.
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1 GW implementation versus current 1 MW E-3
AWACS
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Provides +30 dB in detection
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High-powered jamming.
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1 MW implementation versus current 10 kW
ALQ-99
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Provides +30 dB in jamming
Wrote report “High Powered Electronic Warfare”
2012 Publications
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Tipping Points and Models, Cavagnaro C. and J. Tiller,
International Journal of Interactive Simulations and
Games, Vol. 6, No. 2, pages 5-11, 2012.
Risk Assessment and Tipping Points, Cavagnaro C.
and J. Tiller, submitted for publication, 2012.
Summary
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Advances made in AI and algorithm research.
Increased understanding of the impact of Directed
Energy technology on future combat scenarios.
Interactions with AFRL Rome, Wright-Patterson, and
Kirtland locations.
Transition investigations with the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of New
Mexico.
Transitions achieved in education, applications, and
commercialization.