WAVES [Slides]
WAVES (LANL code C23004) is a computational engineering workflow tool that integrates parametric studies with traditional software build systems.
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National Energy Water Treatment & Speciation (NEWTS): A Water & Critical Minerals Database and Dashboard
The poster, presented at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2023 Conference, highlights NETL's National Energy Water Treatment & Speciation (NEWTS) Database & Dashboard. This poster reviews the work done to aggregate disparate water quality data for energy-related wastewater streams, to process and integrate the datasets, and enable easy integration with aqueous chemistry modeling software to support water management and beneficial reuse decision-making.
Wenzlick, Madison↗
PyEmittance: A General Python Package for Particle Beam Emittance Measurements With Adaptive Quadrupole Scans [Poster]
We present PyEmittance: a new Python package for general particle beam emittance measurements that offers adaptive quadrupole scans and is designed for robust and flexible integration with Python-based software, with online accelerators, and with simulation software. It is open source software, and can be installed via the command pip install pyemittance.
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SPARTAN (Scalable Probabilistic Application Reconfigurable Tensor Autonomous Network)
The technical founder of Ludwig Computing Inc has been competitively selected for support by Cyclotron Road, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) through an approved merit review process. Ludwig Computing Inc, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office through the Cyclotron Road program, has investigated the advantages of probabilistic computing for real-world compute-intensive applications. This research adds to the understanding of alternative computing paradigms by exploring a unique hardware-software co-design that integrates quantum computing methods with nature-inspired problem-solving techniques. The project's focus on areas such as combinatorial optimization, graph analytics, and machine learning demonstrates the potential for significant advancements in computational efficiency and performance. By harnessing natural randomness to streamline large circuits into fewer devices, Ludwig's approach enables massive parallelism, potentially offering higher throughput, speed, and energy efficiency compared to conventional hardware solutions. This work benefits the public by paving the way for more efficient computing solutions that could address complex real-world problems while potentially reducing energy consumption in data-intensive industries.
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Novel PV Array System Design to Accelerate Solar Deployment, Reduce LCOE, Reduce Land Use Competition, and Increase Siting Flexibility
The increasing demand for solar energy faces significant barriers, including inefficient construction processes, high project costs limiting LCOE reductions, and diminishing availability of "good" sites with favorable interconnection. Conventional solar installations are often constrained by long construction timelines and the need for flat, large plots. Furthermore, the industry struggles with a shortage of skilled labor. Planted Solar aims to address these challenges by fundamentally transforming solar deployment from a construction project into a streamlined manufacturing process. Our novel approach combines high-density racking, integrated terrain-following design software, and installation automation. Unlike competing solutions that either assist with standard array assembly or offer dense packing without terrain adaptability or automation, Planted's technology uniquely brings together a new array product with in-place automated manufacturing to achieve the lowest possible cost, greater site flexibility, and accelerated deployment.
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Pulse-level noisy quantum circuits with QuTiP
The study of the impact of noise on quantum circuits is especially relevant to guide the progress of Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computing. In this paper, we address the pulse-level simulation of noisy quantum circuits with the Quantum Toolbox in Python (QuTiP). We introduce new tools in qutip-qip, QuTiP's quantum information processing package. These tools simulate quantum circuits at the pulse level, leveraging QuTiP's quantum dynamics solvers and control optimization features. We show how quantum circuits can be compiled on simulated processors, with control pulses acting on a target Hamiltonian that describes the unitary evolution of the physical qubits. Various types of noise can be introduced based on the physical model, e.g., by simulating the Lindblad density-matrix dynamics or Monte Carlo quantum trajectories. In particular, the user can define environment-induced decoherence at the processor level and include noise simulation at the level of control pulses. We illustrate how the Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm is compiled and executed on a superconducting-qubit-based processor, on a spin-chain-based processor and using control optimization algorithms. We also show how to easily reproduce experimental results on cross-talk noise in an ion-based processor, and how a Ramsey experiment can be modeled with Lindblad dynamics. Finally, we illustrate how to integrate these features with other software frameworks.
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KBase partners with community developers from several Department of Energy Science Focus Areas to increase functionality of tools and analysis
Several SFAs were selected for training on the KBase Software Development Kit (SDK) to integrate tools and data into the KBase platform. Overall, the collaborative effort was viewed as highly successful. Every SFA project was able to achieve their proposed targets for training and functionality, while also gaining an appreciation for the role KBase plays/could play in their future science plans. Both the SFA and KBase teams felt that continued collaboration would be beneficial, especially if the programs were able to jointly prioritize scope and readiness of future projects. This poster will outline the scope of functionality added by SFA community developers, and highlight points of intersection across these efforts.
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The NASA computer aided design and test system
A family of computer programs facilitating the design, layout, evaluation, and testing of digital electronic circuitry is described. CADAT (computer aided design and test system) is intended for use by NASA and its contractors and is aimed predominantly at providing cost effective microelectronic subsystems based on custom designed metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) large scale integrated circuits (LSIC's). CADAT software can be easily adopted by installations with a wide variety of computer hardware configurations. Its structure permits ease of update to more powerful component programs and to newly emerging LSIC technologies. The components of the CADAT system are described stressing the interaction of programs rather than detail of coding or algorithms. The CADAT system provides computer aids to derive and document the design intent, includes powerful automatic layout software, permits detailed geometry checks and performance simulation based on mask data, and furnishes test pattern sequences for hardware testing.
Gould, J. M.↗
Integrated analysis capability for large space systems
The development of an integrated analysis computer program capable of performing the conceptual/preliminary structural system design analysis of large space systems is addressed. The integrated analysis capability (IAC) specifications include thermal/structural/controls integration, an emphasis on existing software and interactive graphics and I/O, a project size capability of 1 to 50 users (1 to 5 users concurrent), and the use of the FORTRAN '77 language. The advantages of the DISCOS and NASTRAN computer programs to the IAC are outlined and recommendations for other programs are made. Barriers to the development of the system arising from the interdisciplinary data flow are defined.
Vos, R. G.↗
Integrated Analysis Capability pilot computer program
An integrated analysis capability (IAC) computer software package was developed for the design analysis and performance evaluation of large space systems. The IAC aids the user in coupling the required technical disciplines (initially structures, thermal and controls), providing analysis solution paths which reveal critical interactive effects in order to study loads, stability and mission performance. Existing technical software modules, having a wide existing user community, are combined with the interface software to bridge between the different technologies and mathematical modeling techniques. The package is supported by executive, data management and interactive graphics software, with primary development within the superminicomputer environment.
Vos, R. G.↗
Pupillometry, a bioengineering overview
The pupillary control system is examined using a microprocessor based integrative pupillometer. The real time software functions of the microprocessor include: data collection, stimulus generation and area to diameter conversion. Results of an analysis of linear and nonlinear phenomena are presented.
Myers, G.↗
Finding Open Faults In CMOS Circuits
Algorithm specifies sequence of input test signals and interpretation of resulting output signals for identifying stuck-open faults in complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated logic circuits. Incorporated in software for online production testing of CMOS circuits.
Chandramouli, R.↗
Definition of ground test for Large Space Structure (LSS) control verification
An overview for the definition of a ground test for the verification of Large Space Structure (LSS) control is given. The definition contains information on the description of the LSS ground verification experiment, the project management scheme, the design, development, fabrication and checkout of the subsystems, the systems engineering and integration, the hardware subsystems, the software, and a summary which includes future LSS ground test plans. Upon completion of these items, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center will have an LSS ground test facility which will provide sufficient data on dynamics and control verification of LSS so that LSS flight system operations can be reasonably ensured.
Waites, H. B.↗
Fault-tolerant flight control system combining expert system and analytical redundancy concepts
This research involves the development of a knowledge-based fault-tolerant flight control system. A software architecture is presented that integrates quantitative analytical redundancy techniques and heuristic expert system problem solving concepts for the purpose of in-flight, real-time failure accommodation.
Handelman, Dave↗
Terrain-Following/Terrain-Avoidance System For Helicopters
Report describes early stages of development of control system enabling helicopter to follow automatically contours of terrain below and avoid collisions with terrain. Focuses on optimization of algorithm for generation of flightpath with respect to several variables, development of controller to position helicopter precisely along terrain-following/terrain-avoidance (TF/TA) flightpath, and integration of flightpath-trajectory software with flightpath-control software.
Dorr, Dan W.↗
Human factors in aviation
The fundamental principles of human-factors (HF) analysis for aviation applications are examined in a collection of reviews by leading experts, with an emphasis on recent developments. The aim is to provide information and guidance to the aviation community outside the HF field itself. Topics addressed include the systems approach to HF, system safety considerations, the human senses in flight, information processing, aviation workloads, group interaction and crew performance, flight training and simulation, human error in aviation operations, and aircrew fatigue and circadian rhythms. Also discussed are pilot control; aviation displays; cockpit automation; HF aspects of software interfaces; the design and integration of cockpit-crew systems; and HF issues for airline pilots, general aviation, helicopters, and ATC.
Wiener, Earl L.↗
SINDA '85/FLUINT, Version 2.2
SINDA, Systems Improved Numerical Differencing Analyzer, software system developed for solving physical problems governed by diffusion-type equations modeled by lumped-parameter representations. Used as general thermal analyzer with resistor-and-capacitor-network representations, adapted to wide range of problems represented by such differential equations as Fourier, Poisson, or LaPlace. Software system updated. FLUINT, FLUid INTegrator, is advanced, one-dimensional fluid-analysis program solving equations of arbitrary fluid-flow networks. Written in FORTRAN and ASSEMBLER.
Cullimore, Brent↗
NASA ground terminal communication equipment automated fault isolation expert systems
The prototype expert systems are described that diagnose the Distribution and Switching System I and II (DSS1 and DSS2), Statistical Multiplexers (SM), and Multiplexer and Demultiplexer systems (MDM) at the NASA Ground Terminal (NGT). A system level fault isolation expert system monitors the activities of a selected data stream, verifies that the fault exists in the NGT and identifies the faulty equipment. Equipment level fault isolation expert systems are invoked to isolate the fault to a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level. Input and sometimes output data stream activities for the equipment are available. The system level fault isolation expert system compares the equipment input and output status for a data stream and performs loopback tests (if necessary) to isolate the faulty equipment. The equipment level fault isolation system utilizes the process of elimination and/or the maintenance personnel's fault isolation experience stored in its knowledge base. The DSS1, DSS2 and SM fault isolation systems, using the knowledge of the current equipment configuration and the equipment circuitry issues a set of test connections according to the predefined rules. The faulty component or board can be identified by the expert system by analyzing the test results. The MDM fault isolation system correlates the failure symptoms with the faulty component based on maintenance personnel experience. The faulty component can be determined by knowing the failure symptoms. The DSS1, DSS2, SM, and MDM equipment simulators are implemented in PASCAL. The DSS1 fault isolation expert system was converted to C language from VP-Expert and integrated into the NGT automation software for offline switch diagnoses. Potentially, the NGT fault isolation algorithms can be used for the DSS1, SM, amd MDM located at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
Tang, Y. K.↗