Moving-Map Composer Facility

FUNCTION: Develops, tests, and transitions software and algorithms to perform database design, data compression, change detection, data fusion, archival, retrieval, and display. Demonstrates and evaluates prototype and next-generation digital moving-map capabilities, map design systems, and mission planning systems.DESCRIPTION: The Moving-Map Composer (MMC) Facility is a 32 × 30 ft laboratory. The facility is divided into five primary work areas to support the principal functions of the MMC team:Research into data compression and database designResearch and development of automated algorithms for change detection and object identificationDevelopment and transition of mission-specific aircraft optical disks for F/A-18 and AV-8B platformsSoftware and algorithm development in support of Naval mission and map planningDeveloping, testing, prototyping, and demonstrating parallel processing techniques to improve efficiency of existing bathymetric data processing systems.INSTRUMENTATION: The MMC Facility includes multiple computer platforms running Unix, Linux, Windows NT, and OpenVMS operating systems.