Emerging Architecture for Cognitive Neuroscience (CNS) Underwater Systems

Abstract

This paper discusses initial efforts to understand and exploit Cognitive Neuroscience (CNS) for underwater systems. Compared to early sonars that used electro-mechanical compensator plates, underwater systems have benefited from automation using digital beamforming and signal processing introduced by modem electronics. Some of the evolving body of knowledge about CNS and how animal (including human) brains function has been converted into practical, computer-based demonstrations showing how to improve sonar signal processing. Additionally, we anticipate that a growing understanding of CNS will lead to even greater automation, perhaps even Fully Automated Systems Technology (FAST) concepts. FAST, in turn, will likely revolutionize sonar.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 03, 1998
Accession Number
ADA640885

Entities

People

  • G. Betancourt
  • G. C. Carter

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Automation
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Brain
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Nervous System
  • Neural Networks
  • Neurosciences
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Signal Processing
  • Sonar Signals
  • Target Recognition
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Neuroscience
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems