Session
Session 1: Big Data From Small Satellites 1
Abstract
The revolution in small satellite technology and its proliferation within the Earth observation marketplace has opened up extraordinary opportunities for the national security space and intelligence communities. Innovative technologies and new business models have the potential to complement the capabilities used for geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) analysis in the spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal domains. To assess the value of this revolution, the Commercial GEOINT Activity (CGA) is evaluating these commercial offerings for their value as GEOINT sources. Toward that end, the CGA Leaderboard is a web-based capability that captures data on these sources. This information is evaluated within a password-protected environment in an effort to glean insight into which companies warrant a more in-depth assessment through demonstration programs or cooperative R&D agreements. The CGA Leaderboard will provide a clear view of the industry’s core capabilities and the breadth of its offerings, allowing NGA and NRO to refine future requirements and inform strategic acquisition decisions. Lastly, the direct interaction with the commercial GEOINT marketplace will expose both agencies to the innovative ideas of these emergent companies and ultimately inform architectural, policy, and workforce transformation initiatives.
Presentation
Commercial GEOINT Activity Leaderboard: Assessing the Commercial GEOINT Landscape
The revolution in small satellite technology and its proliferation within the Earth observation marketplace has opened up extraordinary opportunities for the national security space and intelligence communities. Innovative technologies and new business models have the potential to complement the capabilities used for geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) analysis in the spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal domains. To assess the value of this revolution, the Commercial GEOINT Activity (CGA) is evaluating these commercial offerings for their value as GEOINT sources. Toward that end, the CGA Leaderboard is a web-based capability that captures data on these sources. This information is evaluated within a password-protected environment in an effort to glean insight into which companies warrant a more in-depth assessment through demonstration programs or cooperative R&D agreements. The CGA Leaderboard will provide a clear view of the industry’s core capabilities and the breadth of its offerings, allowing NGA and NRO to refine future requirements and inform strategic acquisition decisions. Lastly, the direct interaction with the commercial GEOINT marketplace will expose both agencies to the innovative ideas of these emergent companies and ultimately inform architectural, policy, and workforce transformation initiatives.
