Automated Maximum Density Analysis Tool for Spot Factor Generation

The goal of the Phase II program is to deliver automated spotting software to the Navy. In the Phase I effort we demonstrated our industry-tested techniques (packing and nesting) along with our novel dynamic “shake table” approach, called Interconnected Influence Optimization (IIO). The Phase I effort showed the feasibility of our approach to match subject matter experts using a semi-automated process. Upon completion of the Phase I Option we will have a clear line up of software components (algorithms and automated techniques) that we will develop in Phase II to meet or exceed subject matter experts. In the first year of the Phase II effort we will refine and test each of these components. Several design, test, and debug cycles will allow us to iteratively move towards fulfilling program requirements. At the end of the first year of the Phase II program we will demonstrate individual components that meet or exceed subject matter experts. In the second year we will integrate these components into a single, unified application. The first version (alpha) of the unified software will be shown to the Navy 18 months into the program and the the final prototype (beta) will be demonstrated and delivered to the Navy in 24 months, at the conclusion of the program.