Use of high performance GPUs in Aerospace and Defense applications. Jim Berlin CTO, Embedded Systems GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms

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1 Use of high performance GPUs in Aerospace and Defense applications Jim Berlin CTO, Embedded Systems Intelligent Platforms

2 Use of high performance GPUs in Aerospace and Defense applications Traditional application of GPUs Emerging applications for GPGPUs Challenges unique to Aerospace & Defense products Conclusion 2009 Embedded Systems 2

3 Aerospace & Defense platforms using GPUs Cockpit Display Embedded Training Video Tracking Mission Computer Commander Display Digital Map 2009 Embedded Systems Radar Processing 3

4 ockpit displays 2009 Embedded Systems Demo courtesy of DiSTI 4

5 Radar displays 2009 Embedded Systems 5

6 igital mapping 2009 Embedded Systems 6 Demo courtesy of Harris Corp

7 Embedded Training Demo courtesy of Presagis and b.design 2009 Embedded Systems 7

8 Distributed aperture sensor 2009 Embedded Systems 8

9 Rugged GPGPU solutions Increasing functional capability while 2009 Embedded Systems Decreasing size, weight & power (SWaP) 9

10 Radar processing Typical older system: 4 cu ft., 105 lbs., 2000W 576 GFLOPS peak New system: 0.8 cu ft., 10 lbs., 200W 574 GFLOPS peak 2009 Embedded Systems 10

11 Video processing applications The GPGPU will extend the range of functions that can be performed on a variety of platforms, with greater levels of autonomy Image capture Gimbal control Object tracking Image fusion Image stabilization Image compression Recording Transmission Panoramic stitching 2009 Embedded Systems Image enhancement Display 11

12 2009 Embedded Systems Video tracking 12

13 Image stabilization 2009 Embedded Systems 13

14 2009 Embedded Systems Image fusion14

15 What s special about A&D products? The requirements for A&D products make regular commercial boards unsuitable Environment Configuration control Obsolescence management Long term support 2009 Embedded Systems 15

16 Environment 2009 Embedded Systems Wide temperature range -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF) No air flow in many applications Extensive thermal cycling 16

17 Boards must be designed to endure repeated 2009 Embedded Systems 17

18 Boards must be designed to endure continuous 2009 Embedded Systems 18

19 Boards must be designed to endure repeated HUMIDITY SALT FOG 2009 Embedded Systems 19

20 Typical Aerospace & Defense products Thermal path for conduction cooling Rugged MIL-STD connectors Hermetically sealed enclosure Wedgelock restraint 2009 Embedded Systems 20

21 Configuration control 2009 Embedded Systems A&D platforms go through multiple phases during their lifetime Once deployed, full component traceability is required to ensure no changes are made has teams dedicated 21to managing these lifecycle issues

22 Obsolescence management Commercial silicon lifetimes do not support A&D deployment cycles. Obsolescence planning is critical Close partnerships with silicon vendors Frequent health checks on component availability Storage of silicon following End of Life (EOL) 2009 Embedded Systems 22

23 Conclusion A&D products will always want more performance and less SWAP. GPUs will change the A&D market. Aerospace and Defense customers are ultimately the winners from this NVIDIA / partnership Embedded Systems 23