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ASI Team Wins Carbon Nanotube Development Contract

Roswell, Georgia: July 2007--An Applied Systems Intelligence (ASI) team was awarded a $6 Million contract for the research and development of carbon nanotube-based computer devices meant to shield against solar radiation events. This technology allows for quick software reloading or resetting in satellites during the aftermath of such an event locally without necessitating ground-based intervention.

Solar radiation events including solar flares have been shown to interrupt communications through satellites. Such events have caused significant downtime as new software is uploaded from ground-based control centers. In addition, a relatively low yield and inexpensive nuclear weapon exploded in space can have an extremely destructive effect on space borne and ground-based electronic equipment. This generally includes any equipment with the line of sight of the event. The growing threat of EMP attack by rogue groups with new nuclear capabilities challenge the military and civilian authorities to protect critical commercial and military assets. With this technology it would be possible to quickly reload or reset software in satellites in the aftermath of such an event from an onboard source automatically without ground-based control.

The team also includes Missouri State University, JVIC, and Brewer Science, Inc. Previous collaboration have led to ASI's Gemini x25 product (pictured right). The Gemini x25 is embedded with ASI's PreAct Artificial Intelligence software, enabling handheld computer integration.

Applied Systems Intelligence, Inc., headquartered in Roswell, GA, is the world’s leading provider of
cognitive technology used to develop highly advanced decision-aiding systems. ASI’s PreAct®-based Associate Systems harness the intelligence of world-class experts, enabling people with limited expertise to tap a vast body of knowledge and quickly deliver superior performance in highly demanding situations. The breakthrough PreAct® Software provides vast improvements over traditional artificial intelligence approaches and conventional software – in military, business and government domains.