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NV5 Geospatial Blog

Each month, NV5 Geospatial posts new blog content across a variety of categories. Browse our latest posts below to learn about important geospatial information or use the search bar to find a specific topic or author. Stay informed of the latest blog posts, events, and technologies by joining our email list!


From Image to Insight: How GEOINT Automation Is Changing the Speed of Decision-Making

From Image to Insight: How GEOINT Automation Is Changing the Speed of Decision-Making

4/28/2025

When every second counts, the ability to process geospatial data rapidly and accurately isn’t just helpful, it’s critical. Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) has always played a pivotal role in defense, security, and disaster response. But in high-tempo operations, traditional workflows are no longer fast enough. Analysts are... Read More >
Thermal Infrared Echoes: Illuminating the Last Gasp of a Dying Star

Thermal Infrared Echoes: Illuminating the Last Gasp of a Dying Star

4/24/2025

This blog was written by Eli Dwek, Emeritus, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD and Research Fellow, Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian, Cambridge, MA. It is the fifth blog in a series showcasing our IDL® Fellows program which supports passionate retired IDL users who may need support to continue their work... Read More >
A New Era of Hyperspectral Imaging with ENVI® and Wyvern’s Open Data Program

A New Era of Hyperspectral Imaging with ENVI® and Wyvern’s Open Data Program

2/25/2025

This blog was written in collaboration with Adam O’Connor from Wyvern.   As hyperspectral imaging (HSI) continues to grow in importance, access to high-quality satellite data is key to unlocking new insights in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, mining, security, energy infrastructure management, and more.... Read More >
Ensure Mission Success With the Deployable Tactical Analytics Kit (DTAK)

Ensure Mission Success With the Deployable Tactical Analytics Kit (DTAK)

2/11/2025

In today’s fast-evolving world, operational success hinges on real-time geospatial intelligence and data-driven decisions. Whether it’s responding to natural disasters, securing borders, or executing military operations, having the right tools to integrate and analyze data can mean the difference between success and failure.... Read More >
How the COVID-19 Lockdown Improved Air Quality in Ecuador: A Deep Dive Using Satellite Data and ENVI® Software

How the COVID-19 Lockdown Improved Air Quality in Ecuador: A Deep Dive Using Satellite Data and ENVI® Software

1/21/2025

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered daily life, leading to unexpected environmental changes, particularly in air quality. Ecuador, like many other countries, experienced significant shifts in pollutant concentrations due to lockdown measures. In collaboration with Geospace Solutions and Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE,... Read More >
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Enhancing Situational Awareness with SAR Data

Cherie Tyrrell

The use of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data has become increasingly popular due to its many advantages, such as its ability to capture data day or night and see through clouds. For these reasons and many others, SAR data has been embraced by defense and intelligence organizations worldwide.

Typical D&I Applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

 

Launches of numerous SmallSats or MicroSats with SAR sensors also means that target areas can be frequented with very high revisit rates. Advanced capabilities and software technologies that can manage, analyze, and transform SAR data into actionable intelligence and quickly disseminate it, hold the promise of tactical and strategic advantage.

If you are interested in the benefits of using SAR data for GEOINT applications, I highly recommend reading a whitepaper that was recently written by Dr. Dipak Paudyal, Chief Scientist & Managing Director of APAC Geospatial. The whitepaper answers questions such as, “how do I get started working with SAR data?,” “What types of objects and materials can I detect?,” and “What are the most common defense and intelligence scenarios for working with SAR data?” Some of the scenarios covered in this whitepaper include:

• Locating specific targets of interest
• Tracking the movement of targets
• Monitoring land displacement from environmental and human activities

Other caveats and tips are provided for working with SAR data in ENVI® SARscape® – the software used by defense and intelligence analysts to process and analyze SAR data.

 

READ THE WHITEPAPER »

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