SBIR/STTR Research Award

Blending Ground View and Overhead Models

Award identifier 61d95800538e3d6198a043f25680221e14a09c5efb514b477791800f145aab57Awarding agency Department of Defense · National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Award amount

$99,969

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2018

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Recipient company
ARETE ASSOCIATES
Proposal award date
2018-09-06
Contract end date
2019-06-15
UEI
DMKEXJ8NQ4C5
Solicitation number
2018.1
Topic code
NGA181-008

Research abstract

We propose to build ARGON, the ARet Ground-to-Overhead Network. The network will ingest analyst-supplied ground-level imagery ofobjects and retrieve instances of those objects in overhead collections, providing tips back to the analysts. A proprietary method of trainingthe network, leveraging in-house capabilities, data sources, and tools, will be critical to its success. During Phase I, we will prototype thealgorithm, validate its performance, and iteratively improve it by modifying network architecture and training data as necessary. Phase II willcontinue this iterative improvement, incorporating relevant classified data if available. Once acceptable probability of detection and falsealarm rates are achieved, the prototype will be transitioned into operational software, leveraging Arets experience deploying IC products.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

417 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (1994–2025). Reported award amounts total $220,044,517. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security

Contractor profile

ARETE ASSOCIATES

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Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

NAICS intelligence

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Contractor industry classification NAICS 541512

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