Cognitive Maritime Imaging -- 18-029 Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2018.1 Topic No.: N181-066 Topic Title: Cognitive Maritime Imaging -- 18-029 Proposal No.: N181-066-0752 Firm: Metron, Inc. 1818 Library Street Suite 600 Reston, Virginia 20190 Contact: Kristine Bell Phone: (703) 326-2913 Web Site: http://www.metsci.com Abstract: An adaptive cognitive maritime imaging (CMI) solution is proposed to automatically adjust camera settings in response to dynamic and challenging environmental conditions to maintain optimal performance of the Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS). The CMI framework introduces a feed-back control element to the existing ISIS system that recommends new camera and processing configurations to maximize system utility based on a perception of the scene and environment derived from previously generated imagery. The proposed solution leverages Metron�?Ts prior work on cognitive radar and sonar processing, physics-based modeling for image transfer in degraded maritime environments, and operator performance prediction models for various visual tasks. Metron also brings extensive experience with the development, demonstration, integration, and deployment of various technologies for the IWS5A Advanced Capability, Surveillance, and Processor Build programs. Benefits: Cognitive Maritime Imaging (CMI) is expected to significantly reduce operator workload and improve target detection and classification performance. CMI also finds potential applications in airborne and underwater mine countermeasures, port/harbor and coastal surveillance, subsea inspection of oil and gas drilling infrastructure and pipelines, and in-situ visual inspection of ship hulls. The wide range of applications in both the defense and commercial sectors offers strong prospects for the marketing of CMI technology developed under the proposed effort. Return