Defense Systems

Apps for GEOINT gain steam as mobile devices push to the edge

The growing horsepower of smart phones and tablets is making them an attractive aspect of the Defense Department's plans to make much more data available to warfighters deployed in the field.

Defense Systems

Satellite bandwidth demand keeps soaring despite budget cuts

Developers are dealing with the military's need for greater satellite bandwidth by launching new satellites and using technologies that more fully utilize available links.

Defense Systems

Navy starts countdown for launch of first MUOS satellite

With the launch its first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite set for the evening of Feb. 16, the Navy is highlighting that ability to provide a tenfold increase in bandwidth and the ability to communicate with warfighters on the move.

Defense Systems

Unmanned aircraft load up on compact sensors

Significant advances in the design of sensor systems for unmanned aerial vehicles enable a single payload to carry multiple sensors, which cuts weight and increases mission time.

Defense Systems

Joint efforts can help with data overload, disconnections

As military planners begin developing strategies for working with smaller budgets, the idea of working together across branches is gaining traction, says Marine Corps Lt. Gen. George Flynn.

Defense Systems

Navy adds structure to networks

The Navy is rapidly transforming its communications systems, says Rear Adm. Patrick Brady, SPAWAR commander.

Defense Systems

Security needs high as defense networks evolve

Network security is paramount as more and more users tap into Defense Department networks, says Rear Adm. Jerry Burroughs.

Defense Systems

Budget cuts to alter Naval Special Warfare programs

Naval Special Warfare programs will feel the impact of cuts made elsewhere in the military, says Rear Adm. Sean Pybus.

Defense Systems

Military budget cuts to drive strategic changes, vice admiral says

Budget cuts will play an important role in nearly every facet of America’s defense over the next several years, driving a number of changes, says Navy Vice Adm. William Gortney.

Defense Systems

Modularity in satellite design is key to quick response

The Operationally Responsive Space Office is driving changes that shorten development times for military satellites.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

NRO changes architectures to speed data to warfighters

Though budgets are being reduced, the National Reconnaissance Office is still managing a number of launches while changing its architectures so data can be more readily accessed by soldiers in the field, said NRO Director Bruce Carlson.

Defense Systems

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.

Defense Systems

Advances in satellite terminals improve their reliability

Very-small-aperture terminals used for battlefield communications are now smaller, easier to use and more reliable.

Defense Systems

Integration heightens insight into geospatial imagery

Processes such as tagging and standards make it simpler to merge geospatial images, maps and related data.

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