Articles tagged with Software
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.
A computer program simulated how people who felt threatened would respond to a serial subtraction problem, showing a 25% decrease in performance speed. Increasing knowledge through instruction and practice, or continuously checking results to bolster confidence, can help individuals switch their pre-task appraisal from threatening to c...
The National Agricultural Biosecurity Center is developing content and software to help emergency management personnel respond effectively to agricultural or zoonotic bioterrorist events. The project aims to create an integrated system accessible via the Internet, providing veterinarians, county extension agents, and others with access...
The new software uses AI to identify aesthetically important elements in photographs, then distills them into a cubist composition. It has the potential to revolutionize animation production and create new forms of automated art.
The Virginia Tech Geospatial Center provides a statewide ESRI site license, resulting in cost savings and increased availability of GIS software. This collaboration also enhances economic development, environmental projects, and good governance across state agencies and localities.
FalconView has been adopted by a wide variety of aircraft and expanded to include new features such as illumination-planning and SkyView, allowing for more efficient mission planning and situational awareness. The software is now being adapted to the Joint Mission Planning System, further increasing its versatility.
The Geographic Tool for Visualization and Collaboration (GTVC) has improved incident planning and response for law enforcement and emergency management officials during the G-8 Summit. GTVC provided real-time information sharing, enhanced mapping capabilities, and secure encryption for communications.
The Virginia Tech National Bioinformatics Resource Center will focus on Brucella, Caliciviruses, hepatitis A, Rabiesvirus, and Coxiella burnetii/Rickettsias. The center will enable researchers to access, analyze, and study molecular data for these infectious diseases.
The Sakai Project has released its open source collaboration and learning environment software for review and testing. The software aims to improve teaching and learning for thousands of students through rapid deployment of technology.
Researchers at University of Arizona develop smart software to detect floods, volcanic eruptions and changes in ice fields on Earth. The software will also be used to study similar events throughout the solar system.
The Global Justice XML Data Model, released in Version 3.0, enables efficient data sharing between federal, state, and local agencies. By providing a common language and vocabulary, the model allows for automatic translation of information across different systems, facilitating faster response to potential criminal and terrorist activity.
Boston University's CMLD program develops methodologies for diverse, high-quality chemical libraries needed for biological research and drug discovery. The e-lab notebook provides web-based access to protocols and tools for outside researchers to synthesize new compounds.
The new software equips SEMs with a model library of possible line measurements, enabling accurate determination of circuit feature shapes and sizes. This reduces measurement errors from tens of nanometers to just a few nanometers, increasing reliability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
End-user programmers, estimated at 55 million by 2005, create nontrivial bugs nearly half of the time. Researchers from U.S. National Science Foundation develop new techniques and tools to aid debugging, focusing on 'negotiated' interruptions and novel environments that ask questions about code behavior.
The NIST virtual surface calibration Web site provides free two-dimensional surface texture analysis software and a database of 10 different types of surface profiles. Manufacturers can validate software measurements and upload their own surface profiles to gain confidence in the accuracy of their software.
Researchers developed a computational method to 'morph' deformed fossils back to their original shapes using geometric morphometrics and multiple rock slabs. The new retrodeformation programs have been tested with fossils from the Middle Ordovician Period, showing promise for understanding ancient deformation.
The European DataGrid (EDG) project has successfully built a test computing infrastructure capable of providing shared data and computing resources across Europe. GridPP resources contributed to the EDG testbed, developing important 'middleware' for efficient task distribution and security. The EGEE project will take Grid technology fu...
Cardiff University is introducing students to state-of-the-art software for interpreting three-dimensional seismic data, enabling deeper study of the earth's structure. The new technology has already helped identify a meteor impact crater off the Yorkshire coast and aims to reduce risk and cost in oil exploration.
Researchers at OHSU will explore the use of evolutionary computing to analyze images and classify abnormalities in the prostate. The goal is to create a more accurate and less invasive method for detecting prostate cancer.
Researchers at Florida Institute of Technology are developing new models to understand hacker tactics, with the goal of creating defensive techniques against cyber attacks. The project aims to break the cycle of cat and mouse games between hackers and defenders.
A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology has found that DVD compatibility is only 85 percent, resulting in potential issues such as DVDs not working or freezing. The test involved 14 models of DVD-ROM drives and over 50 different brands and types of recordable DVD discs.
Researchers developed MVAPICH, a software that connects traditional supercomputing software with InfiniBand technology, enabling faster data flow. The innovation allows scientists to study climate change and other complex phenomena more efficiently.
Researchers from NCAR's Research Applications Program developed the NCAR Efficient Spectral Processing Algorithm (NESPA) to aid pilots in navigating turbulent storms. The algorithm achieved an impressive accuracy rate of over 80%, detecting turbulence encounters with very few false positives.
The project aims to develop new solutions to major wireless communications problems using advanced devices and software. Professor Dirk Grunwald of the University of Colorado at Boulder leads the networking component, focusing on building a new kind of wireless network that leverages radio-level decisions for efficient communication.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have received a $2.5M grant to develop software framework for analyzing high-resolution digital images from fluorescence microscopes, enabling the extraction of detailed biological information.
The NEST software program provides cost estimates for homeowners to select the most cost-effective replacement materials for roofing, siding, windows, and garage doors. The program uses a virtual model of the user's home to estimate installation and maintenance costs, as well as monthly financing costs over the product's lifetime.
Four IU computer science projects will develop new software systems to improve weather forecasting accuracy, protect scientist data, enable grid computing participation and make biomedical instruments accessible globally. These projects aim to increase research collaboration and accessibility.
Researchers have developed a new software tool called PathBLAST that can represent and compare protein interaction networks from different organisms. The tool uses algorithms to translate the information into a linear code, allowing for rapid comparisons of interaction networks.
Rice wins nine NSF ITR grants, including a $15m award for Virtual Grid Application Development Software. The university also leads the 100 X 100 Project to develop 100-megabit-per-second Internet access nationwide.
A new software tool, LoopDA, allows architects and engineers to determine the size of natural ventilation openings needed for desired airflow rates. The program uses an engineering-based design process to control indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
The US Navy is developing an all-digital radio receiver that can handle multiple simultaneous signals and reduce communication 'clutter'. The new technology, developed by HYPRES Inc., will enable seamless interoperability among different military units and systems.
Dr. Och's system uses statistical models and parallel data to find the most likely translation for a given input, outperforming traditional approaches that rely on grammatical rules and vocabulary lists.
The EVAP-COND software simulates the performance of evaporators and condensers with various cooling agents, enabling engineers to optimize designs. This tool helps conserve energy while reducing laboratory testing and design-to-production time.