Project Geospatial

Summary 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 fo...

Summary 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, Ma...

Summary 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 neura...

FOSS4G 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, Execut...

FOSS4G 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 insig...

FOSS4G 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 D...

FOSS4G 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...

In 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. Fi...

This 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 cente...

Beyond 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 spa...

Beyond 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,...

In 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 de...

At 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 m...

At 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 t...

At 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...

At 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...

At 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 mac...

At 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...

At 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-edg...

At 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 a...

At 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 da...

At 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 th...

At 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&#3...

At GEOINT 2023 we interviewed Patty Arcano, a Senior Executive, and Mark Robinson, an Account Technical Strategist, both from IVANTI. Join us as they delve into the ways IVANTI empowers customers to support connected and disconnected services, addressing critical areas such as patching, whitelisting, and risk management. Gain valuable insights into IVANTI's comprehensive solutions that enable...

At GEOINT 2023 we met up with Lauren Guy, the CTO and co-founder of Asterra, who discussed their unique offerings in the realm of water monitoring through satellite imagery. Join us as Lauren discusses Asterra's pioneering approach, beginning with the detection of water leakages and expanding to encompass broader infrastructure monitoring. Discover how they leverage satellite imagery to gain v...