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30 Dec 2009
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NGA Awards Contracts for Commercial Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (COMSAR) Contracts; USGIF COMSAR Efforts
Added by USGIF Category: Daily Intelligence Brief, General
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded three Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) for Commercial Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (COMSAR) Imagery, Data Products, and Direct Downlink Services. Contracts were awarded to MDA Geospatial Services, Inc, EADS North America, and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. As many of our readers know, USGIF has played an instrumental role in promoting COMSAR challenges and opportunities with its workshop in June. In addition, be sure to check out our exclusive podcast about COMSAR with Todd Jamison, Chief Scientist and CEO of Observera here.
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04 Jun 2009
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GEOINT TECH DAYS: Technologies On Display Delivered and More
Added by USGIF Category: Daily Intelligence Brief
Once again, GEOINT Tech Days delivered when it came to showcasing the most cutting-edge geospatial technologies and solutions. With more than 500 people attending and 60 plus exhibitors showcasing their latest technologies, this event created a high-level of buzz, and we would like to take some time to showcase some of the most-excellent technologies on display. Scroll down to learn more.
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12 May 2009
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PODCAST: Todd Jamison, Chief Scientist and CEO, Observera, on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
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The recent explosion of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and its applications has provided tremendous opportunities for all users, including those in the Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security communities. In addition, the recent DoD announcement that the Space Radar program will lose its funding further underscores the potential opportunities for commercial SAR providers to augment this defense capability.








