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Tactical edge computing requires more than high-performance processing. Mission systems must be able to ingest data from multiple sensors, move data efficiently between system resources, execute compute-intensive workloads with minimal latency, and distribute actionable information without relying solely on remote or centralized processing infrastructure.

EIZO Rugged Solutions recently participated in the Out-of-Band PlugFest, held at the SOSA Face-to-Face meetings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The collaborative event brought together leading embedded computing companies to validate interoperability between SOSA aligned hardware and confirm that independently developed products integrate successfully within a common open architecture environment.

As embedded systems continue to demand higher performance for data-intensive workloads, system designers are under increasing pressure to add compute capability without redesigning the entire platform.

Traditionally, RF data has been processed using algorithmic and model-based digital signal processing (DSP) techniques implemented on hardware such as CPUs and FPGAs. These conventional approaches rely on expert-designed mathematical models to detect, demodulate, and classify known signals. While highly effective for predictable environments, these algorithms can struggle to scale or adapt to new and unknown signal types as the RF landscape evolves.

Modern C5ISR platforms are only as effective as their ability to process and analyze the data gathered from sensors. As the defense landscape becomes increasingly contested with sensors such as radar, EO/IR, and RF, system architects face growing bottlenecks: the data gathered must be processed at the edge and legacy systems lack sufficient compute power to keep up with multi-sensor processing demands.

Modern C5ISR platforms are only as effective as their ability to process and analyze the data gathered from sensors. As the defense landscape becomes increasingly contested with sensors such as radar, EO/IR, and RF, system architects face growing bottlenecks: the data gathered must be processed at the edge and legacy systems lack sufficient compute power to keep up with multi-sensor processing demands.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is driving a clear and urgent push to integrate modern artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into rugged edge applications.

NVIDIA Holoscan is an open-source software platform that enables high-performance sensor data processing on edge GPU systems. Originally developed as NVIDIA Clara Holoscan for medical imaging, the platform has since evolved into a domain-agnostic solution suitable for industries such as aerospace, defense, robotics, industrial automation, and more.

In modern defense and aerospace systems, real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) are essential to mission success. As military platforms evolve to handle increasingly complex sensor fusion, AI-driven situational awareness, and advanced decision-making, high-performance embedded computing (HPEC) systems must keep pace.

In high-performance embedded computing applications within military C5ISR environments, the ability to efficiently network data to a GPU over Ethernet is becoming increasingly crucial. As sensor-based platforms become more reliant on Ethernet communications for various payloads, the demand for robust, low-latency data transfer solutions grows.

In recent years, the field of industrial automation has experienced significant advancements, with the integration of cutting-edge technologies enabling more efficient and intelligent systems. At COMPUTEX 2023, NVIDIA announced its latest compute module, the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Industrial, designed for high-performance edge AI in harsh environments.

In recent years, the field of industrial automation has experienced significant advancements, with the integration of cutting-edge technologies enabling more efficient and intelligent systems. At COMPUTEX 2023, NVIDIA announced its latest compute module, the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Industrial, designed for high-performance edge AI in harsh environments.

A System on Chip (SoC) is a highly integrated circuit (IC) that combines the functionality of multiple components into a single chip, including microprocessors, I/O interfaces, and various hardware accelerators. SoCs are designed to provide high performance, low power consumption, and compact size, making them ideal for SWAP-C-constrained high-performance embedded computing systems.

Precision approach landing systems (PALS) are critical for aircraft carriers because they enable pilots to safely land their aircraft on the ship’s flight deck, even in challenging weather conditions. These systems rely on advanced radar and sensor technologies to track the position and movement of aircraft in real-time, as well as to detect and avoid obstacles such as other aircraft, the ship’s superstructure, and other hazards.

Military Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) embedded systems are designed to gather and analyze signals, or electronic communications. SIGINT plays a critical role in military operations by providing real-time intelligence on enemy activities and locations, allowing for improved decision-making and tactical advantage. In addition, SIGINT systems can be used for counterintelligence and cybersecurity to gather information on the communications and activities of foreign intelligence agencies, providing important counterintelligence information.

Attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe each year, the AUSA annual meeting and exposition is one of the largest events supporting the US Army as it hosts educational seminars, in-person displays of aircrafts and tactical vehicles, simulation demonstrations, and industry-wide meetings. This year’s theme leading the event was “Building the Army of 2030”, which emphasizes on the industry’s demand for cutting-edge, futuristic technologies that empower the warfighter to excel in every mission across all domains.

A strong initiative driving the future forces of the US Army is the DoD’s Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2).

Have you ever wondered what makes a monitor truly “rugged”? Monitors used in defense and aerospace applications must meet the rigorous design specifications and testing requirements put in place by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure the LCD monitor can survive in the extreme environment where it is deployed. EIZO is conducting the MIL-DTL-901E Lightweight Hammer Shock Test: Grade A, Class I.

During the first week of April, EIZO Rugged Solutions exhibited at the Navy League’s, Sea-Air-Space global maritime exposition at National Harbor, Maryland. Sea-Air-Space is a three-day, international event that featured live exhibits of Unmanned Surface Vehicles, tactical ISR boats, flight simulators, Virtual Reality (VR) systems, and included an outdoor exhibit with a 88-ft high-speed vessel.

Announced at GTC, the most recent GPU technology enabled for the defense and aerospace market is the NVIDIA Ampere Architecture, the second generation of the NVIDIA RTX platform.

As an industry-wide “open systems” initiative is spreading its way into existing and current defense system designs, military OEM contractors and system integrators are shifting design practices to align with the new standards.