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 Controllers for Smart Skin Materials

SSC is developing a real-time active noise control system for use in smart materials applications. The architecture uses low cost digital signal processors that are integrated directly into a smart material. These computers enable a truly intelligent material that reacts to external stimuli and can adapt the materials' response to changing environmental conditions.

The computers are arranged in a hierarchical and distributed architecture that mimics the way biological systems achieve complex adaptive control of body movement.

An application of this technology is acoustic noise reduction for  vehicles.

Applications

Noise reduction for vehicles
Acoustic Sensor Noise and Interference Reduction
Noise Reduction for Wireless Communication
Machine Tool Control

Controllers for Smart Skin Materials Objectives

Demonstrate reduced acoustic noise in vehicles
Reduce the controller cost of the smart skin relative to earlier achievements
Reduce the thickness of the controller used in the smart skin relative to previous achievements.