Projects
![A schematic of a plane equipped with a lidar detecting humans under dense tree canopy.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2024-04/Brightly_Final_TO.png?itok=LEgLkZo1)
Finding People Under the Rainforest Roof with Lidar
Lincoln Laboratory is exploring the feasibility of building an airborne sensing system to detect the presence of humans under dense tree canopy.
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![A flow chart showing how audio signals are processed to create features for algorithms to distinguish between signals from cargo, passenger, tanker, and tug ships.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2023-11/van%20dine%20TO%20graphic_rev_1.png?h=1625ec1c&itok=tO9nTQWo)
Combining Neural Networks and Histogram Layers for Underwater Target Classification
New machine learning methods capture statistical features within sonar data to distinguish between sound sources.
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![A researcher stands on a laptop. In front of him are a few small radios, and a large projector screen showing data.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/news/image/2022-05/LLDARt.png?itok=SggXLndM)
Low-Cost Localization Using Distributed Adaptable-Response Transponders
A deployable navigation network of small, low-cost radio transponders can help track the locations of first responders during rescue operations.
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![The illustration shows a segment of a chip that RECORD adapts its power consumption by activating only portions of the system..](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2021-06/517136_RECORD.gif?h=f4d92259&itok=q4LIj8Ae)
Reconfigurable Edge Computing for Optimum Resource Distribution
A processor that automatically adjusts to computational needs is designed to minimize power consumption.
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![This is one use case for embedded AI technology--tactical radios.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2021-06/embedded%20AI_small.png?itok=CaLeuySj)
Embedded Artificial Intelligence Technology
An artificial intelligence (AI) test environment can help researchers evaluate promising embedded AI technologies and their impact on systems developed for Department of Defense missions.
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![This image shows micro-chips for Super-DICE atop a penny for size reference.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2021-05/chips-on-penny.jpg?itok=u_vvTYgX)
Superconducting Discrete Integrated Circuit Electronics
A technology that allows system developers to combine modules produced by trusted foundries and commercial manufacturers may deliver yield enhancements and power and performance benefits to mission-critical systems.
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![The Laboratory's novel optical communication system was integrated on a robotic undersea vehicle.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2018-09/513340-001D.jpg?itok=8SslKgvb)
Undersea Optical Communications
A system that enables robust, long-distance communications between underwater vehicles exploits laser technology.
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![A goal of the program is to develop a system that can identify spatial relationships between objects in a scene, such as counting how many planes are parked at the terminal on the left.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2018-06/computer-on-watch-image-v3.png?h=ac94feee&itok=PPQSoLqA)
Computer on Watch
An artificial intelligence application that automatically identifies objects in aerial imagery could reduce the time analysts spend in manually combing through images.
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![CASCADE software uses complex systems modeling and simulation to explore thousands of adversarial action-reaction logic branches and predict probable outcomes. The software generates cyber solutions optimized for security, cost, and mission performance.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2018-05/Group58_Image.jpg?h=e726bc1a&itok=w1CxjhqP)
Cyber Adversarial Scenario Modeler and Artificial Intelligence Decision Engine (CASCADE)
CASCADE software simulates cyber attacker and defender actions and recommends multiple courses of action to make systems and networks more secure.
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![For installation aboard a launch vehicle, a space telescope using technology developed for DISCIT will fold up into the compact shape seen at the left, but will expand its segmented sparse subapertures, right, once deployed.](/sites/default/files/styles/list/public/project/image/2018-05/DISCIT-new.png?h=b65fab28&itok=9V6nZwY8)
Deployable In-Space Coherent Imaging Telescope
Technologies enabling the deployment of an expandable telescope from a small spacecraft could pave the way for the development of other payloads for small satellites.
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