July 16, 2015
As seen in the accompanying feature, Earth Observation Embracing the New Space Environment: The Significance of EO Smallsat Constellations, the small satellite (smallsat) industry has become an important and market-disrupting force in Earth observation. The following are a sampling of the companies making headlines as well as their satellites, some of which are collecting data
April 5, 2015
Mobile light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems represent a new level of automation and accuracy for surveying roads, including route inventory, bridge structures, bridge clearance and highway-pavement surveys. Vehicle-mounted laser scanner systems have significant advantages over traditional mapping methods, including improved safety for surveyors, faster survey speed and a minimal impact on traffic flow. This brief
April 10, 2014
Geospatial Analysis Geospatial information is increasingly being used to drive critical decisions in government agencies of all sizes. In times of humanitarian crisis or disaster response, when it’s critical for federal agencies to collaborate with state and local governments, geospatial information can enhance many key activities. Two key examples are predicting storm surge
April 10, 2014
Visualization/Simulation Simulation-based virtual training systems require geo-specific visual environments for realistic training of military and security forces, but scenarios often are based in areas of the world with limited map data availability. LAND INFO creates map datasets optimized for visualization and simulation (viz/sim) applications on a worldwide basis by leveraging the global reach of
April 10, 2014
Activity-Based Intelligence Want to put the power of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) in your hands? Lockheed Martin delivers capabilities and tools for actionable intelligence. We combine big data analytics with advanced geo-registration empowered by a cloud configuration. With Lockheed Martin, activity-based intelligence (ABI) is a present-day reality, not a future state. Lockheed Martin’s GeoFlix™ full-motion
April 10, 2014
Threat Detection With water covering about 70 percent of the planet, maritime domain awareness is one of the most important activities undertaken by national and international agencies. Traditionally, maritime security agencies have relied on surveillance aircraft, ships following patrol patterns and coastal radar to search for suspicious vessels and activities. Typically this approach is
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014