How the Air Force Should Stay Engaged in Computer Vision Technology Development
Abstract
The Air Force must continue to play an active role in shaping future computer vision technologies by investing in sensors networks, data fusion, technology transition, and artificial intelligence. A survey shows that while that computer vision technology appears to be progressing in general agreement with Air Force needs for the 2030 timeframe, a few gaps exist that the Air Force must address. The survey combines the judgment of 13 experts from academia and industry, and the results are compared to the Air Force's expected computer vision needs, as documented in the Air Force 2025 Study. The survey results and accompanying analysis are a significant contribution to the military decision-making community. The results show expected maturity information for specific computer vision technologies, estimate the relative difficulty in maturing the technologies, and provide a list of technical and non-technical hurdles. The analysis also shows how specific technologies relate to possible future threats. The information is invaluable for anyone making strategic technology-related decisions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA497741
Entities
People
- Mark B. Skouson
Organizations
- Air University