Project Geospatial
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsProject Geospatial is a non-profit media organization committed to growth, innovation and collaboration among academic, commercial and government partners in the geospatial industry. We believe a revolution is coming in geospatial technology – big data is democratizing, satellites are shrinking, and the science of where has never been more important to the health and future of our planet. We provide a leading voice in geospatial industry trends, insights and cross-industry applications to help inspire and conspire with the next generation of great geospatial ideas.
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FOSS4GNA 2023 | Open Science in NPS Monitoring White Sands with Pangeo+Landsat - Mark Isley
November 15, 2023 23:40 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBSummary: - Mark Isley, a data manager and physical scientist, discusses the use of open science and open data in monitoring environmental conditions at White Sands National Park. - The park is known for its unique geological features, including the largest gypsum dunefield in the world. - Open data from Landsat and open tools from the Pangeo project have been instrumental in their monitoring efforts. - Dust storms and erosion pose challenges to the park, impacting visitor experience and exp...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | QGIS and Lands Management in Nunatsiavut Labrador - James Williamson
November 15, 2023 23:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSummary: James Williamson, GIS specialist for the Nai V government in Northern Labrador, presents on the use of QGIS in land management in Nunatsiavut Labrador. Facing challenges in Northern Canada, including poor internet connectivity, he switched from ArcGIS Pro to QGIS for its open-source capabilities and graphics possibilities. Williamson discusses three main problems that led to adopting QGIS: internet connectivity issues, open file types/methods, and the need for mature graphics capabi...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Open Sourcing Farm Assessments - Joshua Carlson
November 15, 2023 23:35 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBSummary Josh Carlson discusses the transformation of farm assessments in Kendall County, Illinois, highlighting the transition from a cumbersome proprietary tool to an open-source, efficient, and accurate solution. The new approach ensures precision in calculating agricultural parcel values, overcoming issues like rounding errors and software dependencies. Highlights 🚜 Josh Carlson shares the journey of revolutionizing farm assessments in Kendall County, Illinois. 🔄 Transition from a cost...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Think Open Source Using QGIS to Capture Geographic Updates
November 15, 2023 23:34 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBSummary: FOSS4GNA 2023 presentation on using open source software at the Census Bureau, focusing on the Geographic Update Partnership Software (GUPS), a GIS solution built on QGIS framework. The presentation covers the benefits of open source for federal government, including security, flexibility, free support, and cost savings. The GUPS system integrates QGIS, PostgreSQL, GeoServer, open layers, and more. A demo of GUPS Web showcases features like map management, user invitation, role-bas...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | NPMap5 Next Generation Web Maps for the National Park Service - James McAndrew
November 15, 2023 23:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBSummary Exploration of the next generation web maps for the National Park Service (NPS) using Map Libra and transitioning from Mapbox GJS. Emphasis on data standards, community collaboration, and avoiding a centralized API approach. Highlights 🗺️ NPS evolving web maps to Map Libra, transitioning from Mapbox GJS and Leaflet. 🌐 Focus on data standards, community collaboration, and government standards. 🏞️ NPS known for visually stunning maps of parks like Acadia and Denali. 🌍 Unigrid maps r...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Feeding Your 911 Data from QGISPostGIS - Randal Hale
November 15, 2023 23:29 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSummary: Feeding 911 data from QGIS/PostGIS is discussed by Randal Hale in his FOSS4GNA 2023 presentation. He shares insights into transitioning from proprietary to open-source tools, recounting experiences with a 911 proof-of-concept project in the Caribbean. The talk covers setting up PostGIS servers, overcoming challenges, and expanding GIS capabilities over time. Noteworthy aspects include leveraging GitHub for collaborative development, improving SQL scripts for efficiency, and adopting...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | EAGLE ITM Open Source Utility Outage Data Collect and Analysis - Aaron Myers
November 15, 2023 23:24 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBAaron Myers, the group lead at GE Informatics Engineering Group, discusses the EAGLE ITM Open Source Utility Outage Data Collect and Analysis platform in this presentation. EAGLE Eye is the Department of Energy's operational platform for situational awareness of utility outages, covering about 93% of the US and territories. The platform transitioned from commercial off-the-shelf to open source, employing Docker, Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Airflow for scalability. The data collection proc...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | SpaceTimeIDs : A Novel Approach for Tracking Boundary Changes Over Time
November 15, 2023 23:24 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBA presentation by Josh Campbell Summary The presentation introduces SpaceTime IDs, a novel approach developed by the US Department of State to enhance the accessibility and utility of boundary data. It addresses the need for quick access to relevant boundary information by policy officers and introduces SpaceTime IDs as a solution for tracking boundary changes over time. Highlights 🌐 SpaceTime IDs: A unique identifier system for the hierarchical assembly of line segments into semanticall...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Utilizing Open Source Technology to Enable Science at ORNL - Jessica Moehl
November 15, 2023 23:18 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSummary Utilizing open source technology to enable science at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the focus of Jessica Moehl's presentation. The talk explores the evolution of geospatial science at the laboratory, highlighting advancements, challenges, and the transformative role of open source tools. Highlights 🌐 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) engages in diverse scientific areas, with a focus on geospatial science within a team of around 100 researchers. 🛰️ Geospatial science at ORNL i...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | MapLibre Native Upgrade: A modular rendering architecture for the future
November 15, 2023 23:17 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBSummary: MapLibre Native underwent a significant upgrade to address technical debt and compatibility issues, specifically related to the transition from OpenGL ES to Apple's Metal rendering SDK. The upgrade was driven by a collaborative effort involving multiple contributors, including Stamen, AWS, and the MapLibre community. The project aimed to modularize the renderer, with a focus on achieving multi-SDK support, particularly for Metal. The primary goals included transitioning to direct me...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | The future of Vector Tiles elevation 3D arrays, ADAS - Yuri Astrakhan
November 15, 2023 23:12 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSummary Yuri Astrakhan, co-founder of Map Libre, discusses the project's evolution from a fork of Mapbox to a community-driven initiative covering data generation, packaging, visualization, and more. The Map Libre ecosystem includes projects like Map Libre GJS, Map Libre RS, and Martin, a tile server supporting various formats. Yuri emphasizes the importance of community involvement, stability, and the challenges of maintaining both native C++ and JavaScript/TypeScript codebases. The talk ex...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Easy Map Apps with React and planet maps - Dan "Ducky" Little
November 15, 2023 23:09 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBSummary Easy Map Apps with React and Planet Maps is a presentation by Dan "Ducky" Little, introducing a React-based mapping library called Planet Maps. It aims to simplify the development of map applications using React and OpenLayers, providing a declarative approach to mapping, which is easier for React developers to understand. The motivation behind using OpenLayers is the familiarity and expertise of the presenters with the library, as well as its strengths in in-browser raster processin...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Serving OGC API Features/Tiles from Postgres with TiPG - David Bitner
November 15, 2023 23:06 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBSummary David Bitner discusses TiPG, an OGC API features service that serves OGC features and tiles directly from Postgres and PostGIS databases. TiPG leverages the power of PostGIS, FastAPI, and other standard libraries, making it easy to display spatial data without extensive configuration. The project supports various OGC features, enables full filtering using CQL, and utilizes the FastAPI framework for efficient service development. Additionally, Bitner introduces EAPI, an opinionated bu...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | Geo Unleashed: How Apache Sedona is Revolutionizing Geospatial Data Analysis
November 15, 2023 23:01 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSummary: - The speaker introduces themselves as a co-founder and Chief Architect of We Robots. - They discuss the challenges of analyzing geospatial data due to its large scale. - They introduce Apache Sedona as an open-source computing engine for processing geospatial data. - Sedona provides distributed query algorithms and APIs for different programming languages. - The speaker demonstrates examples of spatial SQL queries that can be performed in Sedona. - They explain the importance of co...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | An Introduction and Background to the E84 Geospatial Radar Report - Robert Cheetham
November 15, 2023 22:56 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSummary: Robert Cheetham, Chief Strategy Officer at Element 84, discusses the development of a geospatial technology radar inspired by ThoughtWorks' technology radar. Element 84, a women-owned small business, focuses on geospatial data processing tools, software engineering, and open source contributions. The geospatial radar, unlike ThoughtWorks, combines platform and tools, drops languages, and adds data and standards as categories. They introduce a "watch" category instead of "hold" to tr...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | What We Owe One Another: The Political Economy of Open Source - Paul Ramsey
November 15, 2023 22:31 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBSummary: - Paul Ramsey is giving a keynote at the FOSS4GNA 2023 event. - They express gratitude towards the organizing committee and acknowledge the hard work of various individuals and teams. - The keynote focuses on the political economy of open source software and the value it holds. - The speaker discusses the tension between making money from open source software and the freedom it provides. - They highlight the role of consulting in generating income for open source developers. - The s...
FOSS4GNA 2023 | You Can't Get There From Here Alone - Brian Timoney
November 15, 2023 21:14 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBSummary: Brian Timoney, a prominent figure in the geospatial community, delivers a talk on community and geographic knowledge at FOSS4GNA 2023. He discusses the historical context of mapmaking, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and preserving contributors' work. Timoney also reflects on the evolution of technology, from the first atlas to the current era of accessible spatial data. Despite the widespread use of GPS and the availability of geographic information, he points out chall...
FOSS4GNA 2023 - FOSS4G: A network of projects and users elevating OSGeo - Vicky Vergara
November 15, 2023 21:10 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBSummary Vicky Vergara delivers the keynote address at FOSS4GNA 2023, highlighting the collaborative and inclusive nature of OSGeo (Open Source Geospatial Foundation). She emphasizes the role of individuals as OSGeo members and showcases various ways to participate, including project involvement, committee contributions, and community engagement. Highlights 🌐 OSGeo, the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, fosters a network of projects and users dedicated to open philosophy and participatory ...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Towards a Cloud Native Spatial Data Infrastructure - Chris Holmes
November 15, 2023 20:39 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSummary: Chris Holmes, the keynote speaker at FOSS4G NA 2023, discussed the progress made in building a queryable Earth and highlighted the need for a Cloud Native Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). He emphasized the importance of making geospatial data easily accessible and usable, and proposed a simplified approach to SDI called the Cloud Native SDI. Highlights: - Chris Holmes discussed the vision of a queryable Earth, where users can ask specific questions about the state of the planet a...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Panel: Open Science Meets FOSS4G
November 15, 2023 20:35 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBSummary: FOSS4G NA 2023 panel discussion on "Open Science Meets FOSS4G" explores collaborative efforts between NASA, Earth Mover, NOAA, and Planet in advancing open science and utilizing open-source software. Highlights: 🚀 NASA emphasizes open science, making data and software openly available. Initiatives include the Open-Source Science Initiative, establishing policies, incentives, challenges, and community engagement. ☁️ Earth Mover, a cloud data platform, focuses on making scientific d...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Openness as a Strategic Advantage - Will Cadell
November 15, 2023 20:27 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSummary Openness as a Strategic Advantage is discussed by Will Cadell in his presentation at FOSS4G NA 2023. Will emphasizes the importance of open technology and open source in shaping the future, highlighting the uneven distribution of technological advancements. He explores the concept of openness as an approach that encourages sharing, accessibility, and innovation, discussing open source data standards, open interfaces, and open science. Will argues that openness should be a pivotal par...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Open Source Mapping Library Shoot Out - Courtney Yatteau & George Owen
November 15, 2023 20:23 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHighlights 🌐 Courtney and George compare four open-source web mapping libraries in a shootout, covering strengths, weaknesses, and unique features. 🚀 The presentation includes a high-level comparison, performance analysis, and conclusions. 👥 Courtney is a developer advocate at Esri, while George is a product engineer at Esri, both emphasizing open source. Library Comparisons: 🗺️ Mapping Support: All libraries support 2D maps, with MapLibre and Cesium also supporting 2.5D and 3D maps. 📊 Da...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Moving Protomaps from Open Core to Open Source - Brandon Liu
November 15, 2023 20:19 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSummary: Brandon Liu discusses the shift of Protomaps from open core to open source, highlighting the challenges and trends in open source projects, particularly in web mapping. He explores the dynamics between open source software and software as a service (SaaS), emphasizing the advantages of SaaS in terms of adoption, digital rights management (DRM), and price discrimination. Liu delves into the dilemma of building a SaaS product using open source software and addresses the sustainability...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Is it Wrong to Make Money with FOSS4G Technology - Michael Terner
November 15, 2023 20:15 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSummary: FOSS4G NA 2023 speaker, Michael Terner, addresses the question of making money with FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) technology. He outlines three viable business models: the Red Hat model (service and support fees), integration of FOSS4G into larger solutions, and open-sourcing technology with a premium model. Terner emphasizes the evolving hybrid landscape where open source and proprietary technologies coexist, highlighting the importance of supporting and giv...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Investing 1 Million in the Open Ecosystem - Danielle Stollak & Kyle Heisey
November 15, 2023 20:13 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBSummary Danielle Stollak and Kyle Heisey discuss investing $1 million in the open ecosystem at FOSS4G NA 2023. They highlight two key programs at Cesium: the Cesium Certified Developer Program and the Cesium Ecosystem Grants. Cesium, an open platform for 3D geospatial applications, has a broad impact on industries like renewable energy and industrial simulation. The Certified Developer Program recognizes expertise, with 63 certified developers globally. The Ecosystem Grants program, initiate...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Building FilmDrop - Dan Pilone
November 15, 2023 20:10 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSummary: Building FilmDrop, an open-source platform for Earth observation, involved overcoming challenges and learning key principles. The journey included a shift from a small company mindset to growing a business, with open source as part of the strategy. Highlights: 🌐 FilmDrop is an open-source geospatial data lake solution supporting commercial satellite operators, the United Nations, and maintaining petabytes of data in AWS. 💡 Lessons Learned: Building what customers need, adapting ...
FOSS4G NA 2023 | Building a FOSS4G Forward Product Strategy and Ecosystem - Todd Barr
November 15, 2023 20:06 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSummary: Todd Barr discusses building a FOSS4G forward product strategy and ecosystem, emphasizing the challenges of product management in the geospatial industry. He highlights the importance of influencing diverse stakeholders, employing positive-sum strategies, and fostering a growth mindset for successful product development. Highlights: 🌐 Todd Barr explores the $1.7 trillion geospatial ecosystem and its significance in the insurance industry. 🚀 Emphasizes the distinction between proje...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Lightning Talk: Aaron Meyers
November 15, 2023 19:59 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBSummary Aaron Meyers discusses the geolocated energy information platform for electric utility customer outages, covering 140 million utility customers, representing 93% of the US population. The talk explores the platform's evolution, trade-off analysis, and the adoption of an open-source solution with Docker, Java, Python, and GeoServer. The development includes creating a unique data set for visualizing outages consistently and analyzing utility behaviors within and across counties. The s...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Lightning Talk: Falguni Patadia
November 15, 2023 19:58 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBSummary NASA's data democratization efforts through the Power project have facilitated the use of satellite and modeling data in decision-making for renewable energy, buildings, sustainable infrastructure, and agroclimatology. The project serves two primary data sets: global surface solar radiation and global surface meteorology, spanning over four decades. Users, such as Joe, Jill, Joshua, Margaret, and Ben, leverage this data for decisions related to cost savings, drone operations, technol...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Lightning Talk: Todd Bacastow
November 15, 2023 19:56 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBSummary Todd Bacastow presents updates on SpaceNet, a collaboration focused on open-source machine learning for geospatial applications. SpaceNet 8, concluded in August 2022, addressed flooded buildings and roads using pre and post-event imagery, introducing attribution of features. The challenge saw a 1.5x improvement over the baseline, employing techniques like data preprocessing, ensemble neural networks, and rules-based postprocessing. SpaceNet 9, launching in winter, aims to enhance pre...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel: Authoritative Data in the Age of AI
November 15, 2023 19:55 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBFOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay Panel: Authoritative Data in the Age of AI Moderator | Maggie Cawley Panelist | Dr. Michael Tischler Panelist | Dr. Will Mortenson Panelist | Dr. Carter Christopher Summary This panel discussion, titled "FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel: Authoritative Data in the Age of AI," explores the concept of authoritative data in the context of AI. Maggie Cawley, Executive Director of OpenStreetMap US, serves as the moderator. The speakers include Dr. Carter Christopher, ...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel: FOSS4G In Federal Agencies
November 15, 2023 19:47 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFOSS4G North America | FedGeoDay Panel: FOSS4G In Federal Agencies 2023 Moderator: Aaron Kelley Panelist: Amanda Bright Panelist: Emily Vratarich Panelist: Nathan Frantz Panelist: Stephen Mather Summary FEDGEODAY2023 panel discusses FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) in federal agencies. Panelists include representatives from NGA, Census Bureau, and Open Drone Map, sharing insights on open source geospatial tools. Highlights 🌐 Diverse panel: NGA, Census Bureau, and mil...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel: GIO Roundtable
November 15, 2023 19:41 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay GIO ROUNDTABLE PANEL Moderator: David Carter Panelist: Josh Delmonico Panelist: Jesse Rozelle Panelist: Ron Sequeira Summary This panel discussion, titled "FEDGEODAY 2023 | Panel - GIO Roundtable," features David Carter, the Chief Information Officer for the US Department of the Interior, moderating a discussion with panel members Jesse Rosel, Josh Delmonico, Jesse Rozelle, and Ron Sequeira. The discussion revolves around the use of geospatial technolo...
FEDGEODAY 2023 | Welcome Remarks & Keynote: We are the NSDI
November 15, 2023 19:35 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFOSS4G North America 2023 | FedGeoDay Maggie Cawley | Welcome Remarks Josh Delmonico | Keynote Summary FEDGEODAY 2023 kicks off with Maggie Cawley, Executive Director of OpenStreetMap US, expressing gratitude to sponsors and partners. She highlights the event's dedication to promoting open spatial ecosystems in US federal agencies. The 10th FEDGEODAY aims to build relationships, fostering open-source collaboration for programs like OpenStreetMap US's initiative to map trails in Utah. The k...
Industry Limelight - Radar Labs, Inc - Nick Patrick
October 23, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we interview Nick Patrick is the CEO and Co-Founder of Radar Labs, Inc (https://radar.com). Companies like Panera, DICK’s Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, and Zillow use Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs to power location-based experiences across hundreds of millions of devices worldwide. Nick was previously the Director of Product at Handy and a Product Manager at Foursquare. Find more content like this at www.projectgeospatial.com
Geosaurus Unleashed - Disaster Preparedness and Response Panel
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis episode is focused on Disaster Preparedness and Response with a panel of valued professionals. Moderated by T-REX's new Geospatial Director, Col. Kevin Golinghorst the panel includes the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Brian Hoelscher and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Matt Duke. Geosaurus Unleashed is a geospatially focused series by the T-REX, a technology entrepreneur center in downtown St Louis. Project Geospatial is partnered with T-REX to support and provide coverage ...
Beyond the Map Tiles - NUVIEW
July 06, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBBeyond the Map Tiles is a limited series by IEEE GRSS and Project Geospatial covering a couple topics focused on highlighting innovation and trends through the map stack. Ryan Lewis sits down with Clint Graumann, the CEO and Co-Founder of NUVIEW, to discuss emerging technologies in the data collection layer of the new map stack. Clint, an experienced entrepreneur and business leader in the new space industry, launched NUVIEW with the goal of providing a new data type, LIDAR, from low earth ...
Beyond the Map Tiles - Wherobots with Mo Sarwat
June 29, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBeyond the Map Tiles is a limited series by IEEE GRSS and Project Geospatial covering a couple topics focused on highlighting innovation and trends through the map stack. Ryan Lewis sits down with Mo Sarwat, the CEO and Co-Founder of Wherobots, to discuss emerging technologies in the data management layer of the new map stack. Mo, also one of the original contributors to the Apache Sedona project, started Wherobots to provide end users an easy-to-use, dedicated geospatial database platform....
Geosaurus Unleashed - Introducing DevGlobal
June 28, 2023 14:56 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn the episode the T-REX introduces DevGlobal. Spanning Africa, India, and the United States,. DevGlobal supports the world's leading non-profits, companies, philanthropies, multilateral agencies, and government agencies on their innovation and sustainability initiatives using geospatial technology. James Heathcoat gives a presentation about the company and focuses on a project that aims to democratize geospatial technology for humanitarians. Geosaurus Unleashed is a geospatially focused se...
GEOINT 2023 - NGA- Mark Chatelain
June 09, 2023 15:45 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we were honored to be able to interview Mark Chatelain, the CIO-T (Chief Information Officer - Technology) of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), as he discusses the NGA's groundbreaking approach to data management through cloud computing and AI programs. As well as the motivations behind their transition from a systems of systems architecture to a microservices model, and gain insights into the cybersecurity challenges they face in the digital landscape. Mark C...
GEOINT 2023 - NRO | A Touch of GEOINT History
June 07, 2023 16:57 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBAt GEOINT 2023, we caught up with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), to learn about their remarkable history in geospatial intelligence. We explored the fascinating journey of the NRO's first satellites, from capturing film in space to the intricate process of transporting, processing, and analyzing that valuable imagery. They discussed the iconic Corona satellite mission, which paved the way for unprecedented advancements in satellite reconnaissance. Furthermore, they delved into the...
GEOINT 2023 - GEOSITE
June 07, 2023 16:52 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we sat down with Daniela Moody, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GEOSITE, where we explore the remarkable evolution of the company in recent years. Join us as Daniela shares insights into GEOSITE's pivot towards insurance markets and air force coordination centers, highlighting their innovative solutions in these domains. Discover the diverse range of data GEOSITE brings in and assesses for their customers, including base and contour maps, weather alerts, and valuable ope...
GEOINT 2023 - Lockheed Martin/NVIDIA
June 07, 2023 16:50 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we spoke with Bob Pette, the General Manager of Enterprise Visualization at NVIDIA, and Lynn Montgomery, a Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin. Join us as they showcase a cutting-edge prototype developed for NOAA, which introduces a concept of a digital twin to visualize comprehensive data from satellites, ground-based observations, and model data. This innovative system includes real-time data processing and enables users to interact and engage with the information in a dyn...
GEOINT 2023 - US Treasury - Trey Treadwell
June 07, 2023 16:48 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we had the pleasure of sitting down with Deputy Assistant Secretary Trey Treadwell of the US Treasury, where we delve into the captivating realm of the Treasury's role in the intelligence community and its growing interest in geospatial intelligence. Discover why the Treasury finds geospatial intelligence intriguing and how the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is necessary for not only geospatial intelligence missions, but for the treasury'...
GEOINT 2023 - Google
June 07, 2023 16:44 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we met up with Sean Wohltman, Google's Global Head of Cloud Geography, where he sheds light on the transformative power of Google Earth Engine. Join us as Sean explains the crucial role played by Google Earth Engine in the analysis of vast amounts of imagery, amounting to petabytes of data. Discover how this powerful platform serves as a centralized repository, allowing multiple partners to store and reference their data in one place, enabling seamless access and collaboration...
GEOINT 2023 - A SAR Discussion with Tom Ager
June 07, 2023 16:39 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we sat down with Tom Ager, a renowned figure in the field of remote sensing and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). Tom took us on a captivating journey through the origins of SAR technology, highlighting its revolutionary impact on the remote sensing industry. With his wealth of knowledge, Tom also provides valuable insights into the latest SAR trends, shedding light on the cutting-edge advancements shaping the field. Moreover, he emphasizes the crucial role of Artificial Intelli...
GEOINT 2023 - Quadrint
June 07, 2023 16:37 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we sat down with Patrick Acheson, a Managing Principal at Quadrint Inc, as he shares the remarkable journey of scaling up their business system integration work in just a few years to collaborate with multiple partners across the Intelligence Community (IC). Join us as Patrick discusses Quadrint's expansion into the mission application space, offering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the industry. Gain valuable insights into the skillsets that Patrick en...
GEOINT 2023 - Synthetaic
June 07, 2023 16:35 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we met up with Corey Jaskolski, the CEO of Synthetaic, and he discussed with us the significance of object identification in satellite imagery, particularly in scenarios where labeled data is scarce or non-existent. Join us as Corey demonstrates their groundbreaking model, which showcases the remarkable ability to detect objects without the need for pre-training on actual imagery data. Explore the user-friendly interface of their platform and witness firsthand how their advanc...
GEOINT 2023 - ICEYE
June 07, 2023 16:33 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we interviewed Eric Jensen, the CEO of ICEYE, and he shed some light on their impressive fleet of satellites, exploring their revisit rate and high-resolution capabilities. Join us as Eric discusses the intricacies of managing vast amounts of data generated by their satellite constellation and the innovative approaches ICEYE employs in data management. Gain valuable insights into the industry's growing trend towards more efficient methods of accessing data sets through portals...
GEOINT 2023 - SPIRE
June 07, 2023 16:25 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBAt GEOINT 2023 we met up with Iain Goodridge, Senior Director at Spire, where he shared exciting updates on their new satellite launches and the company's growth in satellite bus services. Join us as Iain discusses the remarkable capabilities of Spire's satellites, including their ability to monitor various radio frequencies. Gain insights into the diverse range of use cases where Spire's customers find significant value beyond ship tracking. Explore the innovative solutions offered by Spire...