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Welcome to the Monday Morning Kick Off post from got geoint? Now that both the Super Bowl and the Grammys are behind us — and we are facing six more weeks of winter thanks to Punxsutawney Phil — it is the time to buckle down and get into productivity mode. Fortunately, as always, we have compiled all the actionable GEOINT news you need to kick start the work week. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on. Happy Monday!

DigitalGlobe Releases Image of Syrian Tanks in Streets of Homs
DigitalGlobe released photos Friday that appear to show Syrian army tanks and other armored vehicles in the city of Homs.

Romania Sends First Nanosatellite to Space
Romania launched its first satellite — a nanosatellite named Goliat (pictured) — to space today from a base in the French Guiana.

NASA Satellite Data Helps Scientists Measure Earth’s Melting Land Ice
U.S. researchers say the first measurements of the Earth’s melting land ice using NASA satellite data shows the shrinking ice caps and glaciers led to a 12 millimeter increase in global sea levels from 2003 to 2010.

How NASA Makes Those Incredible High-Res Images of Earth
Wired Magazine examines how NASA produces its stunning images of Earth.

3D Images Show Earthquakes Before and After Activity
LiDAR is getting some mainstream media attention.

GeoEye Successfully Completes Final Critical Design Review for the EnhancedView Program
GeoEye announced that it has successfully completed the System Critical Design Review, the last of four critical design reviews in its EnhancedView Program.

U.S. Army Selects TerraGo Technologies Geospatial Collaboration Software to Support Warfighter Efforts
As part of the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A), the U.S. Army has purchased TerraGo geospatial collaboration software to produce, access, update and share geospatial information and applications in support of warfighter efforts around the world.

Intergraph Enables Users to Exploit Power of 3D Geospatial Data with GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1
Intergraph announced the release of GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1, providing a better way for organizations to exploit the precision and power of their geospatial data.

Tom Tom Gets Into The Insurance Game with Fair Pay
Tom Tom is getting into the insurance game by providing the technology behind a new insurance option that will base your premiums on just how well you drive.

The Spy Tech in Your Hip Pocket
INC Magazine article about how In-Q-Tel often invests in consumer GEOINT technologies.

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