itself in having developed a multi-skilled background particularly suited for Government
business development. It has done business with virtually every agency in the Federal
Government as well as many States and Counties across the US and Overseas.
Not limited to Government, Source Diversified, Inc. is equipped to do business with
industry as well.
PALM SIZED PC'S FOR HOSPITALS
SDI has programmed a handheld Compaq Aero 1500 to become a
bedside medication and patient management tool. Using Visual
Basic for Windows CE, we were able to integrate the handheld with
a bar code scanner and a wireless IEEE 802.11 transceiver.
Using this adapted hand held, the car giver scans the patient's
bar-coded identification bracelet to ensure the correct identity of
the patient. A visual photo and distinguishing statistics of the
patient are displayed. In addition, medications are positively
identified via bar code. A photo of the medication is displayed
along with an audio enunciation of the medication itself. SDI is
currently in conversation with the Pensacola Naval Hospital for the
possible use this device in combat hospitals.
AUTOMATED CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
Under contract with the VA Hospital System, SDI has written a
software tool which substantially increases the speed and accuracy
of construction projects. The software has been deployed to all
172 VA Hospitals. The tool allows construction estimators to easily
navigate a commercial construction cost database. The software
takes care of the complex calculations and compilations that make
up a construction project application. Advanced features include
square footage estimating, assembly estimating, and geographic
cost adjustments.
THUNDERBIRD COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER
The USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team contracted SDI
to create a deployable trailer that facilitated their aviation
performances. This tow trailer was built by SDI from the tires up. It
included the following subsystems: PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR
AUDIO SYSTEM; this subsystem used wireless technology to
deliver professional quality music and narration over an area of
150 acres. Amidst wind, jet noise, and crowd noise, the narrators
would enhance the spectators' experience by providing high quality
narration and music. AVIATION RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM: this subsystem had a six channel UHF/VHF radio set.
When the Thunderbirds perform, they take total control of the
airspace. This means that they must have the ability to
communicate with all aircraft performers and any aircraft that would
be in the nearby area. The subsystem allowed for select-cast,
multicast, simulcast, and intercom. AUTOMATED WEATHER
ASSESSMENT: During precision flight, it is imperative that the
pilots be aware of current pressure, temperature, and wind
direction and velocity. This subsystem provided this information
directly to the pilots from the ground in very precise electronic
packets of information.
The entire trailer is self contained with redundant power
generators. It is designed to tied down in all USAF cargo aircraft
and complies with all cargo master requirements. The trailer was
designed to be fully deployed and operational for show time within
two hours after landing.
AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT (ARIA)
The ARIA is a specially adapted aircraft used to guide satellite
space launches. SDI created an airborne computer system that
was built to be compatible with the airborne environment of special
power, high humidity, high vibration. SDI also developed the
software that ran on this computer that would direct the aircraft's
radar antennae toward the horizon point of where the launch
vehicle was expected to appear. All heading, bearing, and azimuth
calculations were performed and the appropriate antenna
directives were sent by the software. Once the software acquired
the signal of the launch vehicle, a user notification was given and
manual tracking took over. This software and hardware effort
utilized National Instruments LabView, C++, PCM 1553 Interfacing,
GPS signal importing.
