Information Fusion Architecture (IFA) & Integrating AGI Technology

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1 Information Fusion Architecture (IFA) & Integrating AGI Technology Quick Start Case Study AGI

2 IFA Program Background In response to tactical operational requirements for an integrated capability to leverage critical mission data ITT Space Systems Division developed the Information Fusion Architecture (IFA). This extensible capability accommodates and integrates various tools to process, correlate and exploit data into actionable information to support tactical operations. The IFA capability is based on operational requirements and was developed with user input throughout the process.

This extensible capability accommodates and integrates various tools to process, correlate and exploit data into actionable

3 IFA Program Objective The Need A capability to satisfy Urgent Priority mission requirements to infuse critical mission data into tactical level operations The Goal An extensible framework of integrated exploitation tools, tailored workflow management and robust visualization capabilities The Outcome A product-oriented tool that guides analysts through the complex phases of processing, correlating and translating data into actionable information that supports tactical operations

management and robust visualization capabilities The Outcome A product-oriented tool that guides analysts through the

4 IFA Requirements Process Documentation Review User Interaction Review Mission and Systems Documentation Ensure Compliance with Stated Requirements Review CONOPS, Operational and Technical Needs Incorporate Security and Integration Requirements ConOps Demo End User Interactions Interview Operations and Support Personnel Ensure Most Pressing Requirements are Addressed Conduct On-Going Site Visits to Receive Feedback Engineering Processes Concept of Operations Demonstrations Familiarize End Users with IFA Capabilities Ensure IFA Engineering Processes Received Frequent and Detailed Feedback Address Procedures and Production Methods Documenting operational requirements was the first step in the IFA development process.

Addressed Conduct On-Going Site Visits to Receive Feedback Engineering Processes Concept of Operations Demonstrations Familiarize End Users with IFA Capabilities Ensure IFA

5 Exemplar IFA Architecture Viewer Layer Data Repository Layer Services Layer Core Infrastructure Layer

6 Exemplar IFA Environment

7 IFA Architecture with STK Visualization Capabilities Mission Planning Visualization Mission Management Visualization MASINT Production Visualization Processing MVT Framework Pre-Planning Pre-Visualizing Processing Convert NTIF, CIB, CADRG, DTED, and other imagery data to STK native format Storage Manager Know location of database containing target and waypoint locations for use within STK Perform sensor access calculations for Mission Planning 3-D Topographical User Workflows CCD Mission Planning Visualization Capability Targets and waypoints Previous collection parameters Java Distributed Computing Technologies Possible collection parameters for current collect MVT DBMASINT VisualizationState Logger Overlay imagery data for tactical users to exploit System Workflows Display location of collected data from LASINT or other emerging technologies Provide footprint for possible locations of source emitter Functional Services Simulated Interfaces CCD DI 2CMV IPL Mission Planning Processing Imagery (NITF) Formatting CSP IESS PRISM WARP

within STK Perform sensor access calculations for Mission Planning 3-D Topographical User Workflows CCD Mission Planning Visualization Capability Targets and waypoints Previous collection parameters

8 Alternative Technologies ENVI Strong Image Exploitation Algorithms Lacking Object Modeling Capability Weaker Software Integration Path CJMTK Multitude of Visualization and Exploitation Capabilities Focus on Satellite Platforms Larger Package than Immediate Needs Require ObjectFX 3-D Visualization Capabilities Less Mature Support for Object Models Lacks Support for Calculating Mission Planning Information

on Satellite Platforms Larger Package than Immediate Needs Require ObjectFX 3-D Visualization

9 Integrating AGI Technology 4DX Implementation for Java Developer Training Software Patches and Improvements to Fill Capability Gaps Required to Minimize Unnecessary User Interaction Ensuring Multi-Platform Interoperability AGI Globe to be Hosted on Solaris 4DX Requiring Interoperability with Java Client Hosted on both Solaris and Windows Converting Imagery into AGI Proprietary Format Initial Conversion of Data to Support Globe Model Automated Conversion of Recent Collects Support for Viewing Finished Product

Solaris 4DX Requiring Interoperability with Java Client Hosted on both Solaris and Windows Converting Imagery into AGI

10 AGI Consulting Services Program Planning Support Evaluation of Program Task Consultations Covering AGI Capabilities Examples of Other Success Stories Development Support Extensive and Individualized Training Reliable Telephone Support Face-to-Face Sessions for Rapid Turnaround Tasks Software Upgrades Software Enhancements for Needed Capabilities Immediate Patches to Rectify Capability Gaps Version Updates for Solaris and Windows

Reliable Telephone Support Face-to-Face Sessions for Rapid Turnaround Tasks Software Upgrades Software

11 Advantages of AGI Technology Visualization Mission Play Back and Forward at Various Speeds Dynamic Representation of Sensor Field of View Inclusion of Variety of Terrain and Imagery on Ground Sensor Modeling Sensor Access Calculation Capabilities Fortuitous Target Collection Analysis Modeling of Communications Lines for Big Picture Analysis Ease of Integration STK/4DX Designed to Support Integration into Programs Readily Accessible Support from Company Technical Support Responsive to Developers Questions and Needs

Target Collection Analysis Modeling of Communications Lines for Big Picture Analysis Ease of Integration STK/4DX Designed to

12 Lessons Learned Program Participation Initiate Consultation in Planning Stage Plan for Resource Allocation Leverage AGI Prior Experiences Technical Interaction Integrate AGI into Technical Planning Schedule Regular Interaction b/w Developers Use AGI Team Beyond Help Desk Training Gain Understanding of Full Range of AGI Capabilities Get AGI Training Across Your Organization Have Developers Specialize in Specific AGI Technology Areas

Interaction b/w Developers Use AGI Team Beyond Help Desk Training Gain Understanding of Full Range of AGI

13 Integrating AGI Technology Allowed ITT to create an extensible framework capability Minimized user burden required to utilize applications and tools Supported rapid integration of existing technologies Facilitated use of new collection systems and exploitation methods Facilitated usage of Multi-INT capabilities to support operations

integration of existing technologies Facilitated use of new collection systems and

Importing Terrain and Imagery into STK

Importing Terrain and Imagery into STK CONTENTS OVERVIEW... 2 IMPORTING TERRAIN DATA TO A SCENARIO... 3 USING THE IMAGERY AND TERRAIN CONVERTER... 3 Creating a 3D Image Inlay... 3 Displaying Your Image