Articles tagged with Software
A new generation of cartographers is emerging, thanks to innovative software programs that simplify map-making tasks. Dr. Mark Harrower's tools, such as Color Brewer and Map Shaper, empower users to create accurate and visually appealing maps, bridging the gap between scientific validity and artistic expression.
The Ames Laboratory will collaborate with Iowa State University and Sandia National Laboratory to develop software that enables access to three of the world's most important computational chemistry codes. The project aims to accelerate scientific discovery in areas such as energy, climate change, and materials science.
The free Access Grid Toolkit has been updated with streamlined user interfaces, robust middleware, and low-level services to facilitate rich collaborations. This new version supports wall-sized display technology, visualization of simulations, and enables seamless communication among researchers across different locations.
NIST's Multimodal Biometric Application Resource Kit (MBARK) enables flexible and reliable multimodal biometric applications by providing standardized middleware for integrating sensors from different manufacturers. This solution reduces complexity and costs, facilitating the development of secure sites and border access.
A software tool developed by Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory researchers has won the R&D 100 Award for its ability to quickly convert large 3D data sets into intuitive pictures. The tool enables engineers to analyze and work with data more efficiently, leading to improved design and operational efficiency.
Connexions has partnered with QOOP Inc. to produce high-quality textbooks through on-demand printing, making educational content more accessible and affordable. The partnership allows students to order customized course guides and textbooks in most cases for under $25.
Connexions will provide tools to turn passive study materials into active learning resources in Vietnam. The system combines cutting-edge software with an innovative legal framework, encouraging individual self-publishing and collaboration among authors, instructors, and students worldwide.
Researchers have developed a new method using GPS technology that can determine the true size of an earthquake within minutes, allowing for faster tsunami warnings. This is much faster than current methods and has the potential to improve future tsunami danger assessments.
The Idaho Bureau of Land Management and weed control groups use new software to analyze NASA satellite imagery and target areas for cheatgrass treatment. The technology helps land managers be smarter in using their resources, improving the effectiveness of weed control efforts.
Vanderbilt engineers are working on software to enhance military commanders' communication capabilities using the Global Information Grid. The GIG includes various networks, from internet to satellite communications, and the software aims to integrate these resources effectively.
The PACT software provides a framework that protects metadata while enabling semantic interoperation and sharing of information. It automatically regulates access to data, preserving security while allowing permitted access.
A National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workshop has led to the creation of a shared framework for artificial intelligence in machines. This agreement enables machines to interpret commands with near human common sense, potentially transforming manufacturing processes.
A software framework called PERM allows neighbors to pool their internet access, enhancing connectivity without additional costs. The framework uses flow-scheduling algorithms to select the best connection and ensures mutual benefit, security, and privacy for registered users.
Researchers create new spam that tricks users into clicking on links or downloading attachments. The next generation of spam could be camouflaged as email from colleagues, friends, and even mimic patterns used by them.
WebIC uses machine learning to predict users' information needs, filtering out irrelevant results and providing suggested sites. Developed by the University of Alberta, the software can be incorporated with search engines or downloaded directly onto individual computers.
The NIH is supporting a collaborative neuroimaging research network that brings together researchers at 14 institutions to develop and test interdisciplinary techniques for integrating fMRI efforts. The project aims to improve calibration of imaging equipment, develop robust protocols for cognitive assessment, and analyze resulting data.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new approach that unifies the design and analysis processes, allowing for concurrent computation. This integration enables faster processing of complex problems in industries such as automotive and aerospace, reducing computational power required.
The Laser Scaling Device uses twin lasers to add scale to photographs, allowing investigators to measure the size of objects in images. This technology facilitates fast and accurate measurement analysis of digital evidence, facilitating serendipitous evidence detection and improving crime scene investigations.
A new high-performance computing institute will enable researchers to analyze large biological databases in minutes, expanding the field of computational biology. The Microsoft-funded institute will focus on developing new software and applications for bioinformatics.
Businesses have successfully implemented agent-based systems to boost productivity, such as a factory floor that increased production by 10% and a shipping company that improved its route management through simulations. However, challenges remain in adopting these technologies, including cultural and conceptual barriers, as well as the...
A NIST simulation program demonstrates that electron scattering from surfaces and grain boundaries becomes interdependent at critical nanoscale dimensions, affecting circuit speed and electrical measurements. This finding has significant implications for the development of thin, narrow metal lines in nanodevices.
A new software system, GRIP, was implemented in a 12-bed ICU and monitored 179 patients over four months. The results showed that 61% of the patients had correct glucose levels more than 75% of the time they were being monitored by GRIP.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $13.3 million to develop and improve the Globus Toolkit, a widely-used open-source software for distributed computer systems. The grant will support scientists and engineers at the University of Chicago and USC/ISI in enhancing the software's capabilities.
The partnership will leverage expertise in imaging and remote sensing to improve mapping and location technologies for emergency response. The lab will also utilize the center for its Wildfire Airborne Sensor research program with NASA and the U.S. Forest Service.
The University of Manchester has received a £1.9m grant to develop e-science software as part of the Open Middleware Infrastructure Institute-UK (OMII-UK) initiative. The project will focus on the myGrid platform, which supports biomedical research and has been widely adopted since 2001.
Despite problems with user-developed software, Rosson highlights its potential benefits, including short-circuiting the software development lifecycle and promoting personal growth. She advocates for improved software tools to support testing, debugging, and overall design, enabling web developers to create reliable systems
An e-Science project has adapted SARIS software to access near real-time Met Office forecasts of ocean currents and winds, providing more accurate data for rescue predictions. This adaptation aims to reduce the time to rescue and potentially save lives.
GSK has successfully implemented a new automated process for the early phase of drug discovery, using InforSense KDE to retrieve and analyse data rapidly. This technology allows chemists to modify complex analytic workflows and access data from distributed databases, significantly improving their ability to respond to scientific needs.
Researchers say current measures to protect individual privacy can destroy information needed for geographical analyses, hindering public health research. New agent software may provide healthcare professionals with accurate and meaningful information without compromising patient identities.
Researchers envision future supercomputers with heterogeneous architectures, incorporating smaller CPUs, vectors, and FPGAs. Experts in computational science and mathematics will collaborate to develop software that optimizes performance on specific architectures.
UQ researchers received top honors in e-research grants, developing AI for breast cancer detection and improving data management. The university's initiative aims to overcome barriers to E-Research adoption.
Researchers used new software to analyze fossilized tooth surfaces, revealing that early humans like Australopithecus africanus ate tougher leaves and Paranthropus robustus ate harder foods. The study also showed unexpected variability in the samples, suggesting both species relied on less preferred foods during periods of scarcity.
Researchers tested a new software called R-CAST in a military command-and-control simulation, where human teams made incorrect decisions under pressure. The software improved team performance by sharing information and identifying key information quickly, enabling humans to maintain acceptable decision-making levels.
Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have built an SDR test-bed to investigate and develop communication and navigation algorithms. This technology enables electronic devices to quickly change functions on demand, such as adapting a cell phone into a video camera or satellite interaction.
The NIST-developed Cost Effectiveness Tool for Capital Asset Protection (CET) Version 1.0 aids in creating a cost-effective risk mitigation plan by assessing damage scenarios, identifying potential strategies and evaluating life-cycle costs.
The course 'Fire Dynamics and Fire Modeling' provides a comprehensive review of tools for developing technical analyses of fire incidents. It features virtual reality reconstructions using NIST Fire Dynamics Simulator and Smokeview software, as well as case studies on actual fire incidents to demonstrate capabilities and limitations.
A wearable captioning system developed at the Georgia Tech Research Institute allows users to customize captions in any venue that provides captioning. The system relies on mobile wireless technology and can transmit multiple text streams, making it potentially useful for language translation as well.
Employees share music to portray themselves, but may misread others' musical interests and knowledge. Music sharing builds community within workplaces.
A new protocol provides incentives for federal agencies to trust each other and share accurate, complete information in a timely manner. This increases the efficiency of information sharing and builds trust between organizations.
A global team of RNA scientists will develop a common vocabulary and scientific concepts to facilitate communication and knowledge-sharing. The project aims to integrate RNA sequence and 3D structure databases to advance understanding of cellular growth and development, key to curing hereditary diseases.
The University of Utah has received a $3.5 million grant from the Department of Defense's Office of Naval Research to develop cutting-edge computer simulation methods for describing chemical reactions in complicated molecular systems. This advancement will greatly expand the application of molecular simulation techniques to new scienti...
The new version boasts improved translation quality, speed improvements of 5-10 times over previous versions, and enhanced multi-processor capabilities. This upgrade enables faster automation of the translation process, saving customers time and money.
Researchers developed an automated, personalized assistance system that monitors users' query patterns and provides help in finding needed information. The system achieved a 54% implementation rate among college students, outperforming passive help systems.
A new software developed for the U.S. Marine Corps helps organizations prioritize resources and allocate funds to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. The system considers factors such as protecting people, mission importance, and acceptable risks.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) advises organizations to carefully consider the security implications of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems. Implementing common security measures, such as firewalls and encryption, can result in poor voice quality and blocked calls if not done properly.
Researchers have developed an imaging chip that can capture images with more detail, even under harsh lighting conditions. The new device uses a software program called Shadow Illuminator to balance exposure and improve contrast, revealing hidden textures and details in images.
A study found that people use different strategies to complete a jigsaw puzzle, which can increase competition and conflict when collaborating with others. The researchers identified two main approaches: 'border obsessives' who focus on completing the border first, and 'opportunistic' puzzlers who take a more creative approach.
Ohio State University engineers created software that enhances a speaker's face and gesturing hands without increasing bandwidth, resulting in clearer visuals for users. The technology uses video recordings of TV personalities like Jay Leno to test the software, showing improved results.
Researchers at NIST developed a software tool that analyzes X-ray data to identify rare contaminant particles, such as chromium and copper, in ultrapure metals and nanoscale semiconductor fabrication. The tool improves the analysis of X-ray data from scanning electron microscopes and has been included in commercial products.
Chandramouli and his team developed a platform-independent Rapid Steganographic Detection Suite (RSDS) to scan for hidden information in digital files, images, and emails. The software framework uses steganalytic tools and techniques to detect and analyze steganographic content, allowing users to identify potential security threats.
A statistical model was developed to automatically determine heart contours from X-ray images, reducing time and variability in observer interpretations. This technology has been incorporated into a commercial software application used by physicians and surgeons to improve diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
QFilter uses non-deterministic finite automata (NFA) to filter out parts of queries asking for unauthorized access, significantly improving query-response time. The technology offers a practical solution to the ongoing problem of database access controls without requiring substantial changes to existing databases.
A new framework for assessing multi-user, computer-supported cooperative systems is proposed by researchers at Penn State. They found that students who had better awareness of their collaborators' activities were more effective in collaborating on science projects. The study introduced new system features to support improved awareness ...
The MIT guidance system allows pilots to issue high-level commands, such as 'fly to Task Area B', to a UAV, which executes them while avoiding threats. The system uses a natural-language interface and task scheduler to improve safety and efficiency.
The AEX XML Schemas specify ways to express equipment requirements, enabling seamless data exchange and automating design collaboration. NIST and FIATECH plan to extend the standard to cover more types of equipment.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new software program that judges the quality of scanned fingerprints. The software assigns a quality level ranging from 1 for high-quality prints to 5 for unusable prints, helping ensure accurate matches.
A supersized virtual library is being developed by a team led by New Jersey Institute of Technology professor Michael Bieber, PhD. The library will consolidate reference listings from public, university and online digital libraries, providing users with customized search results and automatic link additions.
NASA has successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) software that can detect and diagnose errors in satellite systems. The Livingstone Version 2 (LV2) software is being used to troubleshoot the NASA Earth Observing One (E0-1) satellite's instruments and systems, allowing for more efficient and effective maintenance.
Researchers examined software tools designed to acquire information from PDAs, including deleted data and user passwords. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and limitations of these tools.
Researchers at Lehigh University are developing embedded Model Predictive Control technologies in a system-on-a-chip framework to control small devices. The goal is to create implantable biomedical devices that deliver insulin and other treatments with the help of pocket-sized controllers.