GEOINT 2011 -- Defense Systems

GEOINT Coverage

Intell community looks to cloud computing
As pressure for spending cuts increases, the intelligence community is looking beyond its traditional classified stovepipes and toward cloud solutions, officials say. Oct 20, 2011 More
Kehler raises trial balloon: Put STRATCOM in charge of all GEOINT PED
One way to close the rising gap between the large volume of data being gathered and the ability of humans to process that information would be to make one agency responsible for managing it, said Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler at GEOINT 2011. Oct 19, 2011 More
Apps strategies simplify handling of geospatial intell data
Raytheon has developed a military application marketplace and a group of applications that address a number of tasks that simplify the handling of geospatial intelligence data. Oct 19, 2011 More
Lawmakers stress need to fund intelligence
Two House members said they’re trying to ensure that budget cuts don’t hurt work to protect U.S. interests. Oct 19, 2011 More
Geospatial intell evolution will continue at rapid pace
Geospatial intelligence will continue to transform as challenges and threats evolve and the requirements for data change, said a top DOD official in a keynote speech at GEOINT 2011. Oct 19, 2011 More
Intell agency zeroes in on apps, metrics and reform
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is working to improve the way it operates, shares information and buys systems and capabilities, officials said. Oct 18, 2011 More
Handheld computing transforms geospatial intell world
On the opening day of the GEOINT 2011 Symposium, leading military speakers described efforts to employ handheld computing platforms and the small programs that run on them to give users quick access to geospatial imagery. Oct 18, 2011 More
Intell data sharing requires high degree of cooperation
Sharing geospatial intelligence data requires a focus on standards, improved processes and safeguards that protect secure data. Oct 18, 2011 More
SOUTHCOM looks to non-traditional information sharing
The U.S. Southern Command's commander wants to use non-traditional ways to achieve the intelligence capabilities required in South America. Oct 18, 2011 More
Collaboration must be lifeblood of joint combat operations
Collaboration among coalition forces on the battlefield would seem to be a given, but there are still major hurdles preventing critical information sharing, according to international military officials. Oct 18, 2011 More
Integration crucial to geospatial intell as budgets slashed: Clapper
Integration will be the cornerstone of plans that will let the geospatial industry continue to bring more benefits during an era of austerity, said James Clapper, director of national intelligence, at the GEOINT 2011 Symposium. Oct 17, 2011 More
NGA looks to open source to improve access, better analysis Oct 17, 2011
Cloud could provide cybersecurity boost to intelligence, defense Oct 17, 2011
NRO changes architectures to speed data to warfighters Oct 17, 2011
GEOINT 2011 to focus on integrated intelligence Oct 14, 2011
NGA makes real-time intell top priority Aug 10, 2011

Integration heightens insight into geospatial imagery

Satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles now carry many types of sensors that give warfighters a beneficial yet dizzying mix of thermal and radar images, in addition to conventional photos. Gleaning information from a stack of similar images isn’t easy, so geospatial intelligence providers are working on new techniques that make it possible to combine them into integrated images.

To read more click here.

Advances in satellite terminals improve their reliability

As very-small-aperture terminals emerge as a major component of the Defense Department's plans to upgrade military networks, varying requirements are altering the focus of teams designing future products.

For the complete story, click here.