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Semi-supervised permutation invariant particle-level anomaly detection

The development of analysis methods to distinguish potential beyond the Standard Model phenomena in a model-agnostic way can significantly enhance the discovery reach in collider experiments. However, the typical machine learning (ML) algorithms employed for this task require fixed length and ordered inputs that break the natural permutation invariance in collision events. To address this, a semi-supervised anomaly detection tool is presented that takes a variable number of particle-level inputs and leverages a signal model to encode this information into a permutation invariant, event-level representation via supervised training with a Particle Flow Network (PFN). Data events are then encoded into this representation and given as input to an autoencoder for unsupervised ANomaly deTEction on particLe flOw latent sPacE (ANTELOPE), classifying anomalous events based on a low-level and permutation invariant input modeling. Performance of the ANTELOPE architecture is evaluated on simulated samples of hadronic processes in a high energy collider experiment, showing good capability to distinguish disparate models of new physics.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS

Spatiotemporal pattern detection, generation, and computation with circuits

Abstract Implementations of neurons, delays, and synapse circuits are presented with simulations. These neural elements are used to create two small spiking neural networks, the Rate-Window and Order-Biased clusters, which are capable of detecting simple two-spike spatiotemporal patterns. A simple pattern detecting network (SPDN) is created by combining the Rate-Window and Order-Biased clusters, where clusters are small spiking neural networks, and its simple pattern detection ability is demonstrated in simulation. The SPDN is used to implement a complex pattern detecting network (CPDN) and its complex pattern detection ability is demonstrated in simulation. Methods for generating arbitrary spatiotemporal patterns are presented. The CPDN and spatiotemporal pattern generation methods are then used to implement a novel spatiotemporal computing paradigm based on detecting and responding to spatiotemporal symbols. A simulation of a spatiotemporal half adder is presented to demonstrate the computing paradigm.

97 - MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING

Automated statistical analysis program (ASAP)

Pattern recognition subprogram is used to produce table which indicates sections of input data. Program then uses data to write set of Kirchhoff equations algebraically solved by Gaus reduction method.

Bavuso, S. J.

Geometric aspects in digital analysis of Multi-Spectral Scanner (MSS) data

Present automated systems of interpretation which apply pattern recognition techniques on MSS data do not fully consider the geometry of the acquisition system. In an effort to improve the usefulness of the MSS data when digitally treated, geometric aspects are analyzed and discussed. Attempts to correct for scanner instabilities in position and orientation by affine and polynomial transformations, as well as by modified collinearity equations are described. Methods of accounting for panoramic and relief effects are also discussed. It is anticipated that reliable area as well as position determinations can be accomplished during the process of automatic interpretation. A concept for a unified approach to the treatment of remote sensing data, both metric and nonmetric is presented.

Mikhail, E. M.

Basic research planning in mathematical pattern recognition and image analysis

Fundamental problems encountered while attempting to develop automated techniques for applications of remote sensing are discussed under the following categories: (1) geometric and radiometric preprocessing; (2) spatial, spectral, temporal, syntactic, and ancillary digital image representation; (3) image partitioning, proportion estimation, and error models in object scene interference; (4) parallel processing and image data structures; and (5) continuing studies in polarization; computer architectures and parallel processing; and the applicability of "expert systems" to interactive analysis.

Bryant, J.

The use of ERTS imagery in reservoir management and operation

There are no author-identified significant results in this report. Preliminary analysis of ERTS-1 imagery suggests that the configuration and areal coverage of surface waters, as well as other hydrologically related terrain features, may be obtained from ERTS-1 imagery to an extent that would be useful. Computer-oriented pattern recognition techniques are being developed to help automate the identification and analysis of hydrologic features. Considerable man-machine interaction is required while training the computer for these tasks.

Cooper, S.

Automated thematic mapping and change detection of ERTS-A images

The author has identified the following significant results. For the exploitation of the ERTS-1 images, both multispectral and spatial pattern recognition techniques are important. A multispectral recognition software program was successfully tested. A technique for the generation of resource boundaries has been successfully combined with terrain recognition software resulting in a regionalized terrain classification system. Digital registration of multispectral images has been achieved. Also, photointerpretation results from one test site are reported and the development of spatial terrain signatures from optical diffraction patterns is described.

Gramenopoulos, N.

Automated thematic mapping and change detection of ERTS-A images

The author has identified the following significant results. For the recognition of terrain types, spatial signatures are developed from the diffraction patterns of small areas of ERTS-1 images. This knowledge is exploited for the measurements of a small number of meaningful spatial features from the digital Fourier transforms of ERTS-1 image cells containing 32 x 32 picture elements. Using these spatial features and a heuristic algorithm, the terrain types in the vicinity of Phoenix, Arizona were recognized by the computer with a high accuracy. Then, the spatial features were combined with spectral features and using the maximum likelihood criterion the recognition accuracy of terrain types increased substantially. It was determined that the recognition accuracy with the maximum likelihood criterion depends on the statistics of the feature vectors. Nonlinear transformations of the feature vectors are required so that the terrain class statistics become approximately Gaussian. It was also determined that for a given geographic area the statistics of the classes remain invariable for a period of a month but vary substantially between seasons.

Gramenopoulos, N.

Upgrading the free flying rendezvous and docking simulator and the orbital servicer system

Recommendations are made for upgrading two teleoperator/robotics test and simulation systems based upon a review of latest technology advances in the involved disciplines. A second generation Free Flying Mobility Unit is recommended which adds a sixth degree of freedom and incorporates other improvements which greatly expand the center's capability to perform evaluation tests and demonstrations of advanced systems concepts for rendezvous and docking in support of the Teleoperator Maneuvering System (TMS) Program. The Orbital Servicer System provides the capability for testing and demonstrating concepts for on orbit servicing of compatibly designed satellites/payloads. The TMS is to be the transporting vehicle for the servicer. The manipulator arm of the Orbital service System is presently computer controlled in the trajectory portion of the module transfer operation. The ultimate objective is to fully automte its operation requiring additional capabilities in sensors, artificial intelligence, image analysis, communications, computer programming, pattern recognition, kinematics, and manipulator design. It is recommended that the Electronics and Control Laboratory move to acquire the basic competencies in robotics necessary to achieve full automation.

Eastman, R. M.

Pilot interaction with automated airborne decision making systems

The role of the pilot and crew for future aircraft is discussed. Fifteen formal experimental studies and the development of a variety of models of human behavior based on queueing history, pattern recognition methods, control theory, fuzzy set theory, and artificial intelligence concepts are presented. L.F.M.

Rouse, W. B.

Pattern recognition and control in manipulation

A new approach to the use of sensors in manipulator or robot control is discussed. The concept addresses the problem of contact or near-contact type of recognition of three-dimensional forms of objects by proprioceptive and/or exteroceptive sensors integrated with the terminal device. This recognition of object shapes both enhances and simplifies the automation of object handling. Several examples have been worked out for the 'Belgrade hand' and for a parallel jaw terminal device, both equipped with proprioceptive (position) and exteroceptive (proximity) sensors. The control applications are discussed in the framework of a multilevel man-machine system control. The control applications create interesting new issues which, in turn, invite novel theoretical considerations. An important issue is the problem of stability in control when the control is referenced to patterns.

Bejczy, A. K.

Decision making and problem solving with computer assistance

In modern guidance and control systems, the human as manager, supervisor, decision maker, problem solver and trouble shooter, often has to cope with a marginal mental workload. To improve this situation, computers should be used to reduce the operator from mental stress. This should not solely be done by increased automation, but by a reasonable sharing of tasks in a human-computer team, where the computer supports the human intelligence. Recent developments in this area are summarized. It is shown that interactive support of operator by intelligent computer is feasible during information evaluation, decision making and problem solving. The applied artificial intelligence algorithms comprehend pattern recognition and classification, adaptation and machine learning as well as dynamic and heuristic programming. Elementary examples are presented to explain basic principles.

Kraiss, F.

A procedure for automated land use mapping using remotely sensed multispectral scanner data

A system of processing remotely sensed multispectral scanner data by computer programs to produce color-coded land use maps for large areas is described. The procedure is explained, the software and the hardware are described, and an analogous example of the procedure is presented. Detailed descriptions of the multispectral scanners currently in use are provided together with a summary of the background of current land use mapping techniques. The data analysis system used in the procedure and the pattern recognition software used are functionally described. Current efforts by the NASA Earth Resources Laboratory to evaluate operationally a less complex and less costly system are discussed in a separate section.

Whitley, S. L.

Automated thematic mapping and change detection of ERTS-A images

The author has identified the following significant results. A diffraction pattern analysis of MSS images led to the development of spatial signatures for farm land, urban areas and mountains. Four spatial features are employed to describe the spatial characteristics of image cells in the digital data. Three spectral features are combined with the spatial features to form a seven dimensional vector describing each cell. Then, the classification of the feature vectors is accomplished by using the maximum likelihood criterion. It was determined that the recognition accuracy with the maximum likelihood criterion depends on the statistics of the feature vectors. It was also determined that for a given geographic area the statistics of the classes remain invariable for a period of a month, but vary substantially between seasons. Three ERTS-1 images from the Phoenix, Arizona area were processed, and recognition rates between 85% and 100% were obtained for the terrain classes of desert, farms, mountains, and urban areas. To eliminate the need for training data, a new clustering algorithm has been developed. Seven ERTS-1 images from four test sites have been processed through the clustering algorithm, and high recognition rates have been achieved for all terrain classes.

Gramenopoulos, N.

Automated thematic mapping and change detection of ERTS-1 images

A system that inventories and updates resources must be capable of recognizing resources and their changes rapidly, using imagery acquired by a resources satellite such as ERTS-1. The conversion of ERTS images to thematic maps showing the distribution of resources is the first step in the data reduction process. To accomplish this task, the resources must be recognized from spatial and multispectral signatures. In addition, resource boundaries must be accurately established, and the data from different acquisition dates must be registered. This paper describes a system that combines multispectral and spatial pattern recognition techniques to produce thematic maps. This system has been applied to ERTS-1 MSS images, and the results obtained are discussed.

Gramenopoulos, N.

Automated thematic mapping and change detection of ERTS-1 images

Results of an automated thematic mapping investigation using ERTS-1 MSS images are presented. A diffraction pattern analysis of MSS images led to the development of spatial signatures for farm land, urban areas, and mountains. Four spatial features are employed to describe the spatial characteristics of image cells in the digital data. Three spectral features are combined with the spatial features to form a seven dimensional vector describing each cell. Then, the classification of the feature vectors is accomplished by using the maximum likelihood criterion. Three ERTS-1 images from the Phoenix, Arizona area were processed, and recognition rates between 85% and 100% were obtained for the terrain classes of desert, farms, mountains and urban areas. To eliminate the need for training data, a new clustering algorithm has also been developed.

Gramenopoulos, N.