The age of paper maps, military boards with
carved or molded models, and sandbox maneuvering are long gone with
today's spatial analysis of activities. Modern military operations and
warfare have taken full advantage of the geospatial intelligence
capabilities of global position satellite imagery and the high-powered
computer tools than can manage such information. With the help of
satellites, high-powered filming and photography, and adaptable software
programming, today's military can set up multiple scenarios on a visual
display for military decision-makers to practically see the battle at
it is happening. Napoleon Bonaparte sitting on a horse atop the highest
field hill would have been green with jealousy.
Interactive Intel:
Also known as "geoint," geospatial intelligence takes the power of computers, GPS mapping, and data map filters to plot, display, and track in real-time all engaged military assets on a field of war while at the same time displaying and showing the movement of an opponent as well, with real-time intelligence feed. The combination of data, intel, reconnaissance feedback and visual display is immensely powerful. Scaled down versions of these tools are now being used on the civilian side for mapping, planning & development, and even disease transmission progress tracking.
Power Hogs:
Geoint resources do require significant computer resources and an integrated network to be used at their greatest capability. The live stream of GPS mapping information alone can easily overwhelm a network if the data processing and storage are not given their own dedicated servers. Additionally, bandwidth issues can occur as well with bottlenecks if the amount of data being traded between field units and the mission decision point are not up to par. However, as military branches rely more and more on instant information feeds for status of engaged and reserved resources in an incident, they have shown an aptitude to scale up where necessary to make the computerized tools work.
Integrated Operations:
Doing so, military units are now realizing the benefits on a broad scale. Field personnel are able to get real time instruction, location changes, location relevance to opposing and friendly units, and valuable intel before then enter a hostile zone. Mission decision point staff are able to receive far more information what's happening on the ground as it occurs rather than after the fact or in scattered fragments of radio transmissions. Because of both of these dynamic changes, military capability has expended exponentially, particularly in the case of surgical strikes where damage must be precise to avoid unnecessary injuries to civilians.
Interactive Intel:
Also known as "geoint," geospatial intelligence takes the power of computers, GPS mapping, and data map filters to plot, display, and track in real-time all engaged military assets on a field of war while at the same time displaying and showing the movement of an opponent as well, with real-time intelligence feed. The combination of data, intel, reconnaissance feedback and visual display is immensely powerful. Scaled down versions of these tools are now being used on the civilian side for mapping, planning & development, and even disease transmission progress tracking.
Power Hogs:
Geoint resources do require significant computer resources and an integrated network to be used at their greatest capability. The live stream of GPS mapping information alone can easily overwhelm a network if the data processing and storage are not given their own dedicated servers. Additionally, bandwidth issues can occur as well with bottlenecks if the amount of data being traded between field units and the mission decision point are not up to par. However, as military branches rely more and more on instant information feeds for status of engaged and reserved resources in an incident, they have shown an aptitude to scale up where necessary to make the computerized tools work.
Integrated Operations:
Doing so, military units are now realizing the benefits on a broad scale. Field personnel are able to get real time instruction, location changes, location relevance to opposing and friendly units, and valuable intel before then enter a hostile zone. Mission decision point staff are able to receive far more information what's happening on the ground as it occurs rather than after the fact or in scattered fragments of radio transmissions. Because of both of these dynamic changes, military capability has expended exponentially, particularly in the case of surgical strikes where damage must be precise to avoid unnecessary injuries to civilians.
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