Air Force researchers eye artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for advanced target tracking
ROME, N.Y. – U.S. Air Force researchers are approaching industry for next-generation target tracking that capitalizes on many data sources, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, machine inferencing, and high performance computing (HPC).
Officials of the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome, N.Y., have issued an advanced research announcement (FA8750-24-S-7004) for the Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI (ATA-AI) project.
From industry, the Air Force wants white papers that describe new algorithms and applications for 3D pixel, vector, and point cloud processing and accelerations; and ways to use AI and machine learning to identify, classify, and pattern-learn signals from several sources such as signals intelligence and imagery geo intelligence.
Signals of interest
The ATA-AI project for advanced target tracking also seeks new ways of processing geographical positioning system (GPS), non-GPS, inertial navigation system (INS), radio frequency identification (RFID) trackers, or telematic-based data to uncover traffic tracks that can measure lines of communication.
In addition, the project seeks to fine ways of processing intercepted cell phone signals into graphic displays to help first responders identify people in disaster areas based on last known location from their personal devices.
This project is open until 12 July 2029. Researchers ask companies to submit white papers no later than 30 Nov. 2024 for 2025 awards; by 30 Nov 2025 for 2026 awards; by 30 Nov 2026 for 2027 awards; by 20 Nov. 2027 for 2028 awards; and by 30 Nov 2028 for 2029 awards.
$99 million program
Total funding for the project is about $99 million, and awards generally will be for four years, and be worth between $1 million and $10 million. Companies submitting promising white papers may be invited to submit full proposals.
Companies interested should email white papers to the Air Force's Carolyn Sheaf at [email protected], and Peter Rocci at [email protected].
Email questions or concerns to Carolyn Sheaf at [email protected], and Peter Rocci at [email protected].
Email business questions to the Air Force's Amber Buckley at [email protected]. More information is online at https://sam.gov/opp/5bfd9e738b2444ac86266c4f8d8df530/view.
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