Matching Ground Images to Map Data on Mil-DAP (Distributed Array Processor)

Abstract

Fast programmable parallel processors such as Mil-DAP now offer the prospect of achieving real time signal processing operations with the convenience of software-specified performance and without special purpose hardware. The problem of accurately registering plan views of the ground with maps has previously been tackled with dedicated hardware. The same operations have now been programmed for Mil-DAP to allow comparative assessment of a programmable implementation. It is concluded that a straightforward implementation on an existing Mil-DAP provides similar size and performance figures to those of prototype dedicated hardware. Although the existing Mil-DAP is more expensive than the custom hardware, cheaper chip set versions are anticipated and such a solution could provide improved mission agility, lower technical risk and allow low cost in-service hardware and software updates as the technology advances. Great Britain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200479

Entities

People

  • B. C. Merrifield
  • N. J. H. Smith
  • P. Simpson

Organizations

  • Royal Signals and Radar Establishment

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Algorithms
  • Amplitude
  • Arithmetic
  • Change Detection
  • Computer Programming
  • Convolution
  • Detection
  • Floating Point Operations
  • Foreign Languages
  • Image Processing
  • Numbers
  • Parallel Processors
  • Recognition
  • Signal Processing
  • Three Dimensional
  • Time Signals
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Vision.
  • Systems Analysis and Design