Webinar From Black Holes to Cable-stayed Bridges Ashley Zauderer-VanderLey, Ph.D. From Black Holes to Cable-stayed Bridges × Abstract Seemingly disparate topics are often connected in surprising and important ways. In this talk, I will explore some of these connections, with examples from my current work at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Astronomical Sciences. One of the key scientific goals identified for the upcoming decade as described in The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine 2020 Decadal Survey in Astronomy and Astrophysics includes the search for habitable exoplanets, which connects to the broader existential question, “Are we alone in the Universe?” It was this type of big question combined with the beauty of the cosmos and a technical, scientific approach to gathering data that drew me to study astrophysics. Continuing to expand the limits of our knowledge of the Universe and our place in it now requires larger, more complicated telescopes and more innovative ways to “see through the noise”, especially as light pollution and radio noise are increasing.
Webinar WiSE Webinar: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels Holly Handley WiSE Webinar: From Human Views to Human Readiness Levels × Abstract This presentation was given as part of the WIE Extraordinary Women Series. This talk discusses the role of Human System Engineering (HSE) within the System Engineering (SE) discipline. It describes two HSE initiatives that are enabling better integration of humans and systems. The Human Views comprise a system architecture viewpoint that provides a perspective on the human roles, activities and information flows required by a complex system. The Human Readiness Levels assess the degree to which human-focused requirements are incorporated into design decisions and the readiness of a system to interact with its human operator. Together these two efforts encourage SE for the total system by supporting a comprehensive integration of the human component into the systems engineering effort, which is critical to the design, development, and operation of successful systems.
Webinar WiSE Webinar: A Model Centric Framework and Approach for Complex Systems Policy Shamsnaz V. Bhada Twenty-first-century systems engineering is no longer document-centric; instead, it is model-centric. Model centric systems engineering helps reduce ambiguity, increase clarity, and increase the analytics of the resulting complex systems. However, complex systems are governed by organizational policies that are still document-centric. Such policies are difficult to analyze, and gaps in policy can lead to major deficiencies in the resulting complex systems. This presentation intr... WiSE Webinar: A Model Centric Framework and Approach for Complex Systems Policy × More information provided here.
Webinar WiSE Webinar: Functions of a Systems Engineer in the Semiconductor Industry Saminah Chaudhry Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors operating with a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. Engineering functions at TI offer exciting and challenging work and provide engineers ability to contribute great ideas to design technologies that will create a better world. In this talk, I am going to discuss the functions o... WiSE Webinar: Functions of a Systems Engineer in the Semiconductor Industry × More information provided here.
Webinar The Application of Data Analytics to Assist Human Decision-Making Paul Hershey The Application of Data Analytics to Assist Human Decision-Making × Abstract Both commercial and military systems are rapidly evolving into complex Systems of Systems (SoS) that incorporate advanced technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Associated with these systems are emerging behaviors that require decision support beyond the capacity of human reasoning alone. The field of Data Analytics provides methodologies to assist human decision-making with respect to complex SoS. Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data in order to make conclusions about the information derived from it. In fact, many data analytics methods have been designed to autonomously transform raw data into information for human consumption. This information can then be used to optimize processes and increase the overall efficiency of a business or system. The data analytics process includes the following steps: Determine data requirements Define the process for collecting data Organize that data so it can be analyzed Clean the data before the analysis Perform analysis and generate results to assist with human decision-making. Data analytics is broken down into four basic types: Descriptive analytics describes what has happened over a given time period; Diagnostic analytics focuses on why something happened; Predictive analytics describes what is likely going to happen in the near term; Prescriptive analytics suggests a course of action. Data analytics assist human decision-making for quality control systems in the financial world. The retail industry also uses data analytics to meet the ever-changing demands of shoppers. The travel and hospitality industries have also adopted data analytics to assist with human decision-making where quick response times are critical. Likewise, the healthcare industry applies data analytics to assist doctors and nurses with time-critical decisions on which life and death depend This presentation provides an in-depth review of the concept of “Data Analytics” methods, such as data analysis, data fusion, data storage, data sources, infrastructure and technology, screening and filtering algorithms, machine learning, and complexity; and it discusses how each of these assists human decision making. The presentation then describes specific commercial and military use cases where these methods can assist human decision-making. These use cases include: Information Collection Architecture (ICA): This data analytics use case focuses on providing accurate and timely information collection as the primary enabler for effective high-speed data network management and services. Information assessment for these emerging networks is computationally intensive to the point of stressing both technology and network architecture. Commercial companies such as IBM and British Telecom have used the ICA for high-speed electrical and optical network analysis. Multifactor Information Distributed Analytics Technology Aide (MiData): This use case applies data analytics to reduce the flood of sensor data to only actionable information that is directly applicable to military missions at hand. MiData focuses on target discovery and analysis, communication capacity management, and automation techniques that enable Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) system operators and analysts to derive the knowledge they need to meet end-user mission requirements. By doing so, MiData greatly improves the productivity of operators and analysts to enable them to meet end-user time-critical needs while using fewer resources. Mission Information Autonomous Intelligent Decision Engine (MiAide): This use case integrates data analytics capabilities to create an automated system of systems (SoS) that provides end-user capacity improvement in support of end-to-end mission activities. MiAide has been demonstrated for aspects of both manned and Unmanned Air Systems (UASs) and has proven to reduce staffing while improving mission capacity (e.g., multiplying the number of missions and mission functions) across all stages of the mission life cycle. MiData Application to Local / Regional / Global Joined Object Recognition (MAJOR): For this use case, MAJOR applies sensors and data analytics technology in a new way to create a novel capability to rapidly screen massive collections of sensor images (still and video) that will transform raw data into actionable information from which analysts can locate lost objects in arbitrary geographic locations in a timely manner. This system has been applied to time-critical events, such as attempting to locate the missing Malaysian Boeing jet that disappeared in a flight traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing China on May 8, 2014. Object Recognition and Detection Enhancement via Reinforcement Learning Yield (ORDERLY): This use case assumes a commercial environment in which ORDERLY autonomously screens massive collections of sensor data from multiple and diverse data sources in order to transform raw data into actionable information. Similar to MAJOR, ORDERLY assists human analysts with locating objects in arbitrary geographic locations in a timely manner. ORDERLY improves MAJOR by applying Reinforcement Learning (RL), as an independent, self-teaching system. An ORDERLY prototype was implemented for which preliminary results achieved the goal of reducing overall processing time on a set of test images, along with improving analyst time from image ingestion to actionable intelligence by 33%. Self-Healing Course of Action Revision (SCOAR): This use case applies Markov Decision Processes (MDP) and a Stochastic Mathematical Model (SMM) to assist humans with the generation of step-by-step military mission plans, sometimes called Courses of Action (COAs). SCOAR assists with human decision-making for both deliberate (non-real-time) COA generation and with crisis (dynamic, real-time) COA generation during the execution of complex missions. A SCOAR prototype was implemented that generated the Probability of Success (Psuccess), other selected metrics, and analytic results for both deliberate and crisis-complex mission plans. In summary, the audience will emerge from this presentation with a focused understanding of data analytics principles and, through the examples from 6 use cases, how these principles can be applied to assist humans in making decisions for complex SoS.
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Introduction Video Introduction to CAS Rajiv Joshi Introduction to CAS × Abstract The theory, analysis, design, tools, and implementation of circuits and systems. The field spans their theoretical foundations, applications, and architectures, as well as circuits and systems implementation of algorithms for signal and information processing.
Introduction Video Introduction to ComSoc Vincent W. S. Chan, Wendi Heinzelman, Fawzi Behmann, Ana Garcia Armada Introduction to ComSoc × Abstract The IEEE Communications Society promotes the advancement of science, technology and applications in communications and related disciplines. It fosters presentation and exchange of information among its members and the technical community throughout the world. The Society maintains the highest standard of professionalism and technical competency.
Slide Presentation Introduction to CSS Amir G. Aghdam Introduction to CSS × Abstract The field of Interest of the Society shall be the theory, design, and application of control systems. It shall encompass components, and the integration of these components, as are necessary for the construction of such systems.
Introduction Video Introduction to CTSoc Chih-Peng Fan, Lucio Ciabattoni Introduction to CTSoc × Abstract The field of interest of the Consumer Technology Society is the interdisciplinary technologies, applications, manufacturing, and standards for products, services, systems, and architectures for consumers.
Introduction Video Introduction to IAS Georges Zissis, David Eng Introduction to IAS × Abstract Focuses cover the global design, development, application, and management of electrical and electronic systems, apparatuses, devices, and controls for safe, reliable, and economical processes and equipment of industrial and commercial installations. The Society sponsors a variety of conferences and meetings annually.
Introduction Video Introduction to IES Okyay Kaynak, Armando Walter Colombo Introduction to IES × Abstract The Industrial Electronics Society through its members encompasses a diverse range of technical activities devoted to the application of electronics and electrical sciences for the enhancement of industrial and manufacturing processes. These technical activities address the latest developments in intelligent and computer control systems, robotics, factory communications and automation, flexible manufacturing, data acquisition and signal processing, vision systems, and power electronics. The Society continually updates its program of technical activities to meet the needs of modern industry.
Introduction Video Introduction to MTT-S Amir Mortazawi, Nils Pohl Introduction to MTT-S × Abstract The field of interest of the society shall be "microwave theory, techniques and applications" of RF, microwave, guided wave, and wireless technologies, as they relate to components, devices, circuits, transmission lines, and systems involving the generation, modulation, demodulation, control, transmission, detection and effects of electromagnetic signals. It shall include scientific, technical, and industrial activities. Microwave Theory and Techniques applies physical and mathematical principles to analyze structures with dimensions representing a significant fraction of a wavelength or when propagation effects need to be considered.
Introduction Video Introduction to SSIT Bozenna Pasik-Duncan, Prasanta Ghosh Introduction to SSIT × Abstract The field of interest of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology is to facilitate understanding of the complex interaction between technology, science and society, its impact on individuals and society in general, professional and social responsibility in the practice of engineering, science, and technology, and open discussion on the resulting issues.
Introduction Video Introduction to TEMS Andy Chen, Mark Wehde Introduction to TEMS × Abstract The field of interest of the TEMS encompasses the management sciences and practices required for defining, implementing, and managing engineering and technology. Specific topics of interest include but are not limited to: technology policy development, assessment, and transfer; research; product design and development; manufacturing operations; innovation and entrepreneurship; program and project management; strategy; education and training; organizational development and human behavior; transitioning to management; and the socioeconomic impact of engineering and technology management.
Introduction Video Introduction to VTS Fabrice Labeau, Alexander Wyglinski Introduction to VTS × Abstract VTS focuses on land, airborne, and maritime mobile and portable communications services; vehicular electro-technology, automotive industry equipment and systems; and traction power, signals, communications, and control systems.
