AFOSR Plasma and EEP 2013 Spring Review Dr. John Tiller 07 Jan 2013

Overview Objective Increase our fundamental understanding of the complex impacts of next-generation RF physics concepts in realistic models of modern combat scenarios. Requires revolutionary AI and detailed physics models to accurately represent the physical parameter space of proposed technologies (such as HPM weaponry) and to capture their actual effects on combat Accomplishments Successfully designed and implemented novel Object-Oriented AI. Developed new algorithms for understanding how new technology will affect future combat. Studied innovative HPM concepts in air and land warfare via Modern Air Power and Squad Battles. Expanded successful collaborations with Air University at Maxwell AFB.

John Tiller Software Team University of Alabama-Huntsville Dr. John Rushing – Artificial Intelligence Research University of the South Dr. Catherine Cavagnaro – Algorithm Research Subject Matter Experts Lt. Col. Gary “Mo” Morgan USAF (Ret) – Air Force aircraft, weapons, systems, and doctrine.

John Tiller Software Synergy

Education Transition Virtual World Artificial Intelligence AI research applied to programming behavior of autonomous avatars (“bots”) in Squadron Officer College Virtual Air Operations Center (VAOC) developed in 2012 by John Tiller Software.

Application Transition Military Suborbital Spacecraft Concept Capt. House in his 2012 Master's Thesis investigated the conversion of commercial suborbital spacecraft for use in Air Force deep strike missions using John Tiller Software's Modern Air Power. Results to be included in Kirtland AFB 2013 Advanced Concepts Exercise.

Algorithm Research Tipping Point Analysis Definition of Tipping Point based on curvature calculation of function Applied to numeric data using Levenberg-Marquardt curve fitting Current research investigation application to military simulations Results in “point of no return” results as well as “point of diminishing returns” Also provides tipping point interval based on inflection points which provides insight into transition dynamics

Transition Investigation University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Collaboration with Dr. Gary Eden and Dr. Sung-Jin Park Microplasma Lamps are thin, lightweight, and flexible Output frequency can be varied on a panel-by-panel basis Current lamps have a luminance of about 12,000 cm/m^2 and a luminous efficacy of 30 lm/W Potential applications include: Airborne illumination of disaster areas to help with search and rescue and to help maintain order. Visual and UV cloaking of aircraft to help with missile and visual detection avoidance. Photosensitive properties could be used for collision avoidance. Wrote report “ Application of Microplasma Lamps for Airborne Illumination, Optical Cloaking, and Collision Avoidance”

Transition Investigation University of New Mexico Collaboration with Dr. Edl Shamiloglu New high-powered amplifier (versus oscillator) research Potential applications: High-powered radar. 1 GW implementation versus current 1 MW E-3 AWACS Provides +30 dB in detection High-powered jamming. 1 MW implementation versus current 10 kW ALQ-99 Provides +30 dB in jamming Wrote report “High Powered Electronic Warfare”

2012 Publications Tipping Points and Models, Cavagnaro C. and J. Tiller, International Journal of Interactive Simulations and Games, Vol. 6, No. 2, pages 5-11, Risk Assessment and Tipping Points, Cavagnaro C. and J. Tiller, submitted for publication, 2012.

Summary Advances made in AI and algorithm research. Increased understanding of the impact of Directed Energy technology on future combat scenarios. Interactions with AFRL Rome, Wright-Patterson, and Kirtland locations. Transition investigations with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of New Mexico. Transitions achieved in education, applications, and commercialization.