Geospatial Intelligence
Theme Overview:
There is no universally accepted definition of Geospatial Intelligence (GI or GEOINT). Whilst the abbreviated form GEOINT, is closely connected with the defence and intelligence agencies (being linked to signals, human and imagery intelligence), CGS applies the term in a wider, more generic context, considering it to be the collection, analysis, integration and management of geospatial data so as to be able to derive information applicable to specific goals and needs. Geospatial Intelligence is more than just information - intelligence implies the use of that information to then make inferences about the world around us to solve specific questions.
Geospatial data will frequently have been collected at different times, at differing spatial scales, from sensors with different collection characteristics and using different metadata descriptions and categorisation. Understanding the statistical implications of these differences is an active area of CGS research, most evident in the EuroGEOSS project.
CGS undertakes a range of geospatial intelligence research including; spatial analysis, Positioning, Tracking and Prediction, data collection technologies, sensor-webs and spatial data infrastructures. Much of this work is completed collaboratively with colleagues in IESSG. Together we are currently considering new options for establishing the position of individuals and assets.
CGS projects involving Geospatial Intelligence:
CGS members focussing on this theme are:
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Mike Jackson
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Jeremy Morley
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James Goulding
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Jerry Swan
CGS publications involving Geospatial Intelligence:
2009
Hobona, G., Attardo, C., Laurini, R., Jackson, M., Pla, M., de Zorzi, S., Breu, A., Roussey, C., and Kmiecik, A. (2009). Considerations for Harmonising Cross-Border Geospatial Datasets. In: Proceedings of the “Challenges in Geospatial Data Harmonisation” Workshop at the 12th Conference of the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories in Europe (AGILE), Hanover, Germany, 2nd-5th June 2009.
Hobona, G., Jackson, M., Gould, M., Higgins, C., Brauner, J., Matheus, A., Foerster, T., Nash, E., Lemmens, R., Abele, S., Swan, J., Anand, S., Strobel, S., Bishr, M., Korduan, P., and James, P. (2009). Establishing a Persistent Interoperability Testbed for European Geospatial Research. 12th conference of the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories in Europe (AGILE), Hanover, Germany, 2nd-5th June 2009. In: Advances in GISscience : proceedings of the 12th AGILE conference / edited by Jan Haunert, B. Kieler, and J. Milde. Hanover, Germany: IKG, Leibniz University of Hanover, 2009. 10 Pp.
Jackson, M. J. (2009). Impact of Future Technology to the Geospatial Intelligence Integrated Reference Architecture (GI2RA). Report prepared under Ministry of Defence Contract Number ADaPT/0003. 20pp. Approval for use/release of this document must be sought from ISEPO-BM, Defence Equipment and Support, Yew 2c #1250, MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH.
Leibovici, D.G. (2009). Defining Spatial Entropy from Multivariate distribution of Co-Occurrences. In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Spatial Information Theory. Volume 5756/2009: 392-404.
Leibovici, D., Hobona, G., Stock, K., and Jackson, M. (2009). Qualifying geospatial workflow models for adaptive controlled validity and accuracy. GeoInformatics August 2009, USA, In: IEEE proceedings GeoInformatics.
Studden, L., Priestnall, G., and Jackson, M. J. (2009). Incorporating Egocentric Routing Preferences into Pedestrian Navigation Devices. Preoceedings of the 17th Annual GIS Research UK Conference (GISRUK), Durham, 2009. 9 Pp.
2007
Jackson, M. J. (2007). Mapping the Risk. Contingency Today, 30th January 2007.
Ormerod, T., Bull, R., Jackson, M. J., Bai, L., Bhatti, S., and Guest, E. (2007). Countering terrorism in public places: the D-Scent approach. Contingency Today, 6th November 2007.
2006
National Research Council. (2006). Committee on Basic and Applied Research Priorities in Geospatial Science for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Clarke, K.C., Armstrong, M.P., Bhaduri, B.L., Buttenfield, B.P., Gahegan, M.N., Jackson, M.J., Shekar, S., and Tucker, C.): Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Washington DC: The National Academies Press.