Six top GEOINT trends

"GEOINT encompasses all aspects of imagery … and geospatial information and services. Geospatial intelligence, or the frequently used term GEOINT, refers to the discipline of exploitation and analysis of satellite imagery and other forms of earth observation data to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth. The term GEOINT is typically used for the defense and internal security domains and offers the capability of monitoring, predicting and countering threats, while helping strategize and support various field operations. The ongoing digital revolution and advancements in satellite and earth observation technologies, combined with UAVs and sensors have opened up a new era for defense, security and intel operations, redefining very way of flow of information in pre-, real-time and post-combat operations. Here are the six top GEOINT trends that will dominate the industry in coming times. With satellites beaming thousands of images every day, and sensors collecting millions of data points, it is just not possible for human eyes to digest and analyze all the information. There is a dire need for adopting AI and automation technologies to handle the persistent imagery environment. We should envision a future where artificial intelligence and humans work together to "generate some really interesting insights in a responsible way.