Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: A system and method for deploying, extracting, and storing vehicles. The system and method provide for implementation of at least one primary storage module, and optionally, one or more secondary storage modules. Each module includes a clamp dog and tiltable tray which has a pair of clamping arms. The system and method provide for clamp down and vertical stowage of vehicles. When more than one module is implemented, the modules are serially connected together to provide for vertical stowage of multiple vehicles, with one or no vehicle in each module.

Abstract: The subject munitions deployment platform for an Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System munitions set provides prepositioned compartments to receive the ALICE packs of the munitions set to ensure that they are positioned and aligned for proper deployment. The pre-positioned compartments ensure that when the APOBS is deployed, the front edge of the rear ALICE pack properly engages the rear edge of the front ALICE pack providing a fulcrum aiding rotation of the rear pack allowing it to clear the engaging elements to lift the rear pack off the platform and into the air where it further functions as a drogue to assist in extending the charge line over the chosen target line. Combining the subject platform with a vehicle, or with a towed wagon, allows a Soldier to remain in a safe location while remotely positioning the munitions set to clear a minefield or other anti-personnel obstacle.

Abstract: A system control apparatus and method for systematic control of (i) extraction of a vehicle from an environment, (ii) stowage of the vehicle in a modular handling and stowage system, the system having a primary module and zero or more secondary modules, wherein the secondary modules are serially, mechanically coupled to the primary module and together, and (iii) deployment of the vehicle from the module group in response to command signals, sensor signals, and status signals.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment system is provided. The exhaust treatment system may include a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) unit for removing NOX from exhaust; a reducing agent dispensing unit for providing a reducing agent to the SCR unit; a first NOX sensor for indicating a NOX emission level of the exhaust prior to the SCR unit; a second NOX sensor for indicating a NOX emission level of the exhaust after the SCR unit, wherein at least one of the first NOX sensor and the second NOX sensor is a virtual NOX sensor; and a controller configured to electronically communicate with a virtual sensor network comprising a first virtual NOX sensor and a virtual reducing agent quality sensor indicating a quality index of the reducing agent according to the first NOX sensor and the second NOX sensor.

Abstract: A method is provided for designing a product. The method may include obtaining data records relating to one or more input variables and one or more output parameters associated with the product and selecting one or more input parameters from the one or more input variables. The method may also include generating a computational model indicative of interrelationships between the one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters based on the data records and providing a set of constraints to the computational model representative of a compliance state for the product. Further the method may include using the computational model and the provided set of constraints to generate statistical distributions for the one or more output parameters. The one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters represent a design for the product.

Abstract: A method for transforming machine sensor data between a time domain and a combustion pulse domain is disclosed. The method may include determining a number of pulse events per rotation of a shaft and determining a sampling rate per pulse event. The method may also include sampling one or more sensors at the sampling rate per pulse event. The method also may include transforming the samples into the combustion pulse domain.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for pre-processing data. The method may include detecting one or more erroneous vectors in a plurality of vectors, detecting one or more erroneous elements in the one or more erroneous vectors, and deleting the detected one or more erroneous elements. The method may also include detecting one or more missing elements in the plurality of vectors. Further, the method may include populating one or more offending vectors that include one or more missing elements and/or deleted erroneous elements with one or more elements that are based on a distance metric.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for detecting sensor failure and controlling a machine. The system includes a plurality of physical sensors, an electronic control module operably connected to the plurality of physical sensors, and a data storage unit operably connected to the electronic control module. The electronic control module is configured to retrieve calibration data associated with a plurality of input parameters, obtain a set of values of the plurality of input parameters, calculate a Mahalanobis distance of the set of values of the input parameters based on the calibration data, increment an evidence score of an input parameter if the Mahalanobis distance exceeds a threshold Mahalanobis distance value; and command a machine action when the evidence score of an input parameter exceeds an threshold evidence score value.

Abstract: A method for transforming machine sensor data between a time domain and a combustion pulse domain is disclosed. The method may include determining a number of pulse events per rotation of a shaft and determining a sampling rate per pulse event. The method may also include sampling one or more sensors at the sampling rate per pulse event. The method also may include transforming the samples into the combustion pulse domain.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for pre-processing data. The method may include detecting one or more erroneous vectors in a plurality of vectors, detecting one or more erroneous elements in the one or more erroneous vectors, and deleting the detected one or more erroneous elements. The method may also include detecting one or more missing elements in the plurality of vectors. Further, the method may include populating one or more offending vectors that include one or more missing elements and/or deleted erroneous elements with one or more elements that are based on a distance metric.

Abstract: A method is provided for designing a product. The method may include obtaining data records relating to one or more input variables and one or more output parameters associated with the product and selecting one or more input parameters from the one or more input variables. The method may also include generating a computational model indicative of interrelationships between the one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters based on the data records and providing a set of constraints to the computational model representative of a compliance state for the product. Further the method may include using the computational model and the provided set of constraints to generate statistical distributions for the one or more input parameters based on an asymmetric random scatter process and the one or more output parameters. The one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters represent a design for the product.

Abstract: A support (10) for moving an object between two locations. The support (10) has one or more elongate members (12) upon which a platform, such as a seat (50), can be slid. The elongate member (12) has a guide rail (15) which has two flanges (17) each terminated with an arcuate groove (18). The flanges (17) and the arcuate grooves (18) form a track (22) in which wheels (24) of the seat (50) can run.Typically, the support (10) is used for moving the seat (50) into and out of a shower recess or over a bath for the bathing of the aged and invalids. The guide rail (15) can also be used as a curtin track, a track for a sliding panel and the like.

Abstract: Geese and swans are repelled by applying methyl anthranalate or dimethyl anthranalate to their habitats or to pelleted agricultural chemicals lethal to geese or swans. With regard to applying the repellent to habitats, preferably the repellent is encapsulated in a starch-based material that is water tolerant and provides time release of the repellent.

Abstract: Anthocyanins have been found to be taste-aversive to avian species. This invention relates to mammalian livestock feeds and pelleted fertilizer and pesticide compositions each incorporating effective avian-repellent amounts of such anthocyanins or anthocyanin-containing plant materials. The invention also relates to avian-repellent compositions for application to crops and seeds incorporating such anthocyanins.

Abstract: A police restraint device utilizing the principle of the second class lever and method of making the device, the device in its disclosed form comprising a presently preferred arm clamp having two rigid elongated handles or sticks, adapted to be held and manipulated manually, with a single strong flexible cord or rope of predetermined length spanning between and integrally joining the distal ends of the handles one to the other. Each end of the cord is snugly enclosed within a crimped metal cap or sleeve which in turn is snugly inserted in a blind bore at the distal end of the associated stick and pin-secured in that position.