Modern Video Display Technologies For Next-Generation Warfighters
Ultimately, proper display selection for an application depends on the operational environment, the type of data to be displayed, and how the user will interface with that data.
Leveraging MIL-STD-810 Takes More Than Meets the Eye
Even though most people in the industry have heard of MIL-STD-810, understanding the details and nuances of the standard is key to its successful use.
Rise of The Logistics Robots
Robot control systems have progressed from simple relay logic to highly sophisticated dedicated controllers. Current system algorithms for the more capable autonomous robots require the latest processor capability and often require custom computer system design. With the improved computational capabilities come additional robot capabilities, including completely autonomous operation in complex, dynamic environments.
Cooling Methodologies—The Tail Wagging the Dog
Discovering how to maximize cooling at the lowest cost and highest efficiency.
Complex military and industrial applications require complex computing solutions. The end user, or committee of end users, writes a requirements list,Inside a heat pipe pretty much shooting for the moon. The specification is released to the programming group, and they define the processing platform required to execute the new code. This platform might include two, or more, 8, 10 or 12-core processors, a ton of RAM, one, or more, high performance GPUs, video processing, multiple high-performance hard drives and user I/O boards plus the power supply. The environment and physical envelope will have been defined. However, the last thing the people in this process think about is how to cool this power-hungry beast. How is the heat pulled out of the system, and where is it going to be sent? The code may be developed not on the end-use processing hardware, but instead in a large desktop enclosure sitting in a cool office setting. When deployed to the field, heat issues ultimately limit performance and reliability.
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Moving Virtual Systems Into The Field
Implementing servers for harsh field-environment applications can be a complex task. Whether the location is a Navy ship, a desert tent, or a shelter in the Arctic, users need a ruggedized server than can function in a harsh environment.