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Sidewinder
About: Sidewinder is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 49 publications have been published within this topic receiving 392 citations.
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05 Jan 2017
TL;DR: Sidewinder differs from other heterogeneous architectures in that developers are presented with a programming interface that lets them construct custom wake-up conditions by linking together and parameterizing predefined sensor data processing algorithms.
Abstract: Applications that perform continuous sensing on mobile phones have the potential to revolutionize everyday life. Examples range from medical and health monitoring applications, such as pedometers and fall detectors, to participatory sensing applications, such as noise pollution, traffic and seismic activity monitoring. Unfortunately, current mobile devices are a poor match for continuous sensing applications as they require the device to remain awake for extended periods of time, resulting in poor battery life. We present Sidewinder, a new approach toward offloading sensor data processing to a lowpower processor and waking up the main processor when events of interest occur. Sidewinder differs from other heterogeneous architectures in that developers are presented with a programming interface that lets them construct custom wake-up conditions by linking together and parameterizing predefined sensor data processing algorithms. Sidewinder's wake-up conditions achieve energy efficiency matching fully programmable offloading, but do so with a much simpler programming interface that facilitates deployment and portability.
TL;DR: The Span Plan, which has been successful largely because it uses range estimates rather than actual variances, has shown itself to be the most practical method for conducting correlation studies on Sidewinder missile test stations as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In missile production, a recurring problem is the measurement of derived parameters. Unlike volts, amperes, and ohms, these parameters do not lend themselves to standard black-box test equipment. Nevertheless, whatever test equipment is used for their measurement still must be closely correlated to yield consistent and reliable measures. The Span Plan, which has been successful largely because it uses range estimates rather than actual variances, has shown itself to be the most practical method for conducting correlation studies on Sidewinder missile test stations. After discussing the Span Plan in some detail, the author concludes that the Correlation Capability Program, in establishing and maintaining close correlation of test stations, has been a significant contributor to Sidewinder's success.
01 Jun 2009
TL;DR: In this article, the AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile repair process line, specifically the repair of the Guidance and Control Section (GCS) component of the missile, is modeled with a computer-aided discrete event simulation.
Abstract: : Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is required through Department of Defense (DoD) Lean initiatives and directives to reduce the cycle time of its repair and overhaul lines. The activities involved at DoD repair and overhaul depot facilities are a multi-billion dollar expenditure within the DoD budget. The DoD, in an attempt to reduce expenditures, has focused on Lean manufacturing as an operational strategy oriented toward achieving the shortest possible cycle time by eliminating waste across all depot systems and processes. We establish a discrete event simulation model to study the AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile repair process line, specifically the repair of the Guidance and Control Section (GCS) component of the missile. Currently TYAD does not employ a computer simulation model to support the leaning technique for its repair and overhaul processes. This thesis is the first attempt to model the Sidewinder Repair Line with a computer-aided discrete event simulation. TYAD will implement results from this analysis to help reduce cycle time and garner insights into current policies and procedures employed on the Sidewinder Repair Line. TYAD has identified potential for future use of this analysis by employing the technique of discrete event simulation to augment its DoD-mandated Leaning procedures.
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09 Jun 2010
TL;DR: An auxilliary driving device, attached usually but not necessarily to the undersides of the vehicle suspension or body/chassis but independent of the main vehicle drives, can give a vehicle additional manoeuvrability and/or traction as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: An auxilliary driving device, attached usually but not necessarily to the undersides of the vehicle suspension or body/chassis but independent of the main vehicle drives, to give a vehicle additional manoeuvrability and/or traction. The device enables precise low speed lateral/longitudinal vehicle movement, and axial vehicle rotation to facilitate parking, manoeuvring in confined spaces, traction assistance on slippery, uneven or fragmented surfaces, anti theft protection, vehicle jacking and wireless remote control for vehicle direction and speed.