Multi-Agent Analysis System for ISR Filtering and Fusion (MASIFF)

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) information has become an essential element in military operations, drug interdiction, and border security. Great effort is being expended to increase ISR data gathering capabilities, with a goal of persistent and pervasive coverage of the operations space. However, tools capable of flexibly and effectively extracting actionable information from this deluge of data have lagged behind. To address this problem, SYTRONICS proposes to develop the Multi-agent Analysis System for ISR Filtering and Fusion (MASIFF). MASIFF will employ a cloud-based distributed network of services or intelligent software agent-components to create a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for the filtering, fusion, and analysis of ISR data. Sophisticated filter, fusion, and analysis components will be developed to process information acquired from existing ISR stovepipe applications, Worldwide Web, and cloud via Machine-Machine Interface (MMI) components. Workflow will be visually programmed to create modifiable, reusable systems. MASIFF analysis results will be displayed on a cognitively-designed Human-System Interface (HSI) which enhances situation awareness and understanding. Output will be redirectable back to legacy and other intelligence systems via services or agents. MASIFF technology may also be applicable in domains outside of the traditional military ISR, such as Missile Defense and Homeland Security.