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The Cooperative Control of Multiagent Systems course will illustrate the various attributes needed in such systems and the complexity inherent to the design. Cooperative systems are currently limited in capacity and in availability, partly due to this so-called complexity and to the multifaceted nature of design and analysis. This course will focus on the well-known problem of multiagent path planning, with brief discussions of advanced techniques for formation flight health management. The opti... View full Abstract »

This course addresses needs of radar system analysts, engineers, and simulation programmers for simple, yet descriptive models for evaluating radar system performance. The course provides and explains equations, computational methods and data for modeling radar performance at the system level, and provides insight on how to use the models in radar system analysis. No advanced mathematics or specialized radar engineering knowledge is required. View full Abstract »

This tutorial presents an overview of the current developments in the field of embedded computing drawing from signal and image processing applications. The module reviews computing complexity drivers, implementation approaches in hardware and software, and concludes with a discussion on recent trends. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of: Generic Phased-Array Architecture; Real-Time Embedded Computing Implementation Options; Trends and Advanced Techniqu... View full Abstract »

This course provides an overview of the subject of software safety as it relates to the safety of the overall computing system. In particular, learners will gain an understanding of the various software safety standards used in the aircraft industry, traditional safety analysis techniques, and current research and development efforts in the field. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of: The difference between Safety, Security and Reliability; The differenc... View full Abstract »

Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) is an advanced signal processing methodology for the Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) mode of airborne and spaceborne surveillance radar systems. It is used to mitigate motion-induced spread-Doppler clutter that interferes with the echo from ground targets. This course will develop and clearly illustrate the GMTI problem from first principles, showing the need for STAP processing. Traditional STAP processing solutions will be derived from a detection p... View full Abstract »