SBIR-STTR Award

The present solicitation seeks new designs for an integrated visualization suite for analyzing large heterogeneous data sets relating to satellite and space programs. Applied Minds, Inc. (AMI) has developed a range of technologies that provide innovative data display and assist experts in analysis and collaboration. Further, we have considerable experience in designing and building command and operations centers. We would like to use this SBIR opportunity to study the different kinds of data and display requirements for space applications, identify new applications for our existing technology portfolio, and begin conceptual development on new technologies and systems that will extend the state of the art and meet the USAF’s specific needs more effectively. At the end of a Phase I effort, we will present an overview of the field, recommendations and concepts, and a more detailed roadmap of the way forward.

Keywords:
Visualization Technologies, Data Analysis, Heterogeneous Data Sets, Collaborative Technologies

Applied Mind, Inc. (AMI) proposes an effort to design and implement two installations of their Modular Workstation System. The proposed installations will include modular hardware elements and key operational software elements that will include a smart chat application and a one-click video teleconferencing application. These software applications are the first step in realizing AMI’s vision of an integrated suite of tools that work together with diverse data sources to provide a user experience that is intuitive, relevant, and timely for analysts, and allows them to make effective decisions. One of these workstations will be installed at the Mission Integration Enclave (MIE) at Vandenberg AFB, and the other at a location to be determined by AFRL. In addition to the base effort quoted above, AMI has proposed two optional efforts in its proposal documents for government consideration.

Benefit:
We anticipate that intellectual property originating from the present proposal will have potential applications with commercial products. The Modular Workstation System design has been engineered to some detail by AMI, and we have highlighted this offering to potential government clients and our industry partners. We have received encouraging feedback about this technology, in particular from the USAF, which has directly led us to propose the installation of two MWS systems at USAF facilities for this Phase II effort. The technology is at this time ready for market, and needs no further investment in hardware. Potential customers are government agencies and industry clients with critical command center needs.

Keywords:
Modular Workstation Systems, Collaborative Tools, Integrated Analysis Software, Smart Chat, Video Teleconferencing