Imagery Analysis to Geospatial Analysis

Combining all sources of intelligence into a single integrated picture is the future of intelligence analysis. The ideal tool allows all known intelligence to be arrayed onto a single picture, and provide the ability to “click on” elements of interest to drill down to better understand potential threats.  The best way to share multi-source intelligence is to base all information on a “geospatial framework”.  This aligns with our strategy to acquire leading companies in the geospatial intelligence marketplace, and integrate their world-class technology into a single foundation.  Through acquisition and internal development, Overwatch is creating an integrated framework and product set that includes Geospatial Analysis (RemoteView™ and ELT™), 2D/3D Mapping (InterSCOPE™), and Feature Extraction (Feature Analyst and LIDAR Analyst) to address the multi-source intelligence challenge.


3D Feature and Elevation Collection
Historically, the biggest impediment to 3D scene visualization was the intensive labor effort required to build the 3D models.  Weeks and months were needed to accurately build 3D models of major metropolitan areas.  Overwatch Systems has removed that impediment with Feature Analyst and LIDAR Analyst.  Tasks that used to take weeks and months to perform can now be completed in only days.  Features such as building footprints, building heights, roads, airports, trees, and other objects are automatically collected.  Soon, a new link to RemoteView will allow analysts to edit and publish these features in any geospatial database.  This data will then be available for planning, presentations and studies.  Digital Elevation Models can also be built from stereo imagery and from LIDAR data.


3D GeoSpatial Analysis
Both the new RemoteView 3D viewer and Interscope can automatically display and modify threat domes representing blast or chemical contamination areas.  Evacuation routes can be developed based on any number of catastrophic scenarios and ensuing variables.  Line-of-sight solutions can be created from every possible angle, with all of the results clearly delineated on the model.  Shadow studies can be performed to evaluate lighting conditions in any location for any given time of day or month.  Using these tools, analysts and field agents can build and edit their own models or use models built at intelligence and command centers for interactive mission planning, mission rehearsal, and rescue and recovery operations.


Multi-Intelligence Integration
Interscope’s flexible framework supports the visualization and fusion of multiple forms of intelligence, including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), and Image Intelligence (IMINT). These products now provide and integrated product suite to manage, visualize and analyze geospatial data, intelligence reports, and video feeds.