AI/ML-enabled Automated Sensor Video Processing and Intelligence Packaging

Overwatch Imaging proposes a Phase II Base project with an Option to develop an innovative, demonstratable prototype hardware and software solution providing automated sensor control, AI-based image analysis, data reduced intelligence packages, and compatibility with Fleet-wide Navy dissemination systems. This capability will be adapted from Overwatch Imaging’s AI/ML-enabled hardware and software to provide an automated surveillance and detection capability for the Department of the Navy (DON) and other users from platforms equipped with full motion video (FMV) sensors. Overwatch Imaging has developed and demonstrated an automated maritime search software that controls FMV sensors to scan areas of interest and collect image data, analyze the imagery in real time with edge-based AI/ML algorithms trained for civil search and rescue and pollution-monitoring roles. Images from the Overwatch Imaging sensors are processed with an advanced embedded graphics processing unit (GPU) for real-time image analytics, onboard cross-cueing, and pre-transmission data reduction. This novel approach to data reduction supports a wide range of datalink solutions, including bandwidth limited commercial satellite links.  These data packages will also be configured to work with existing fleet systems for real-time delivery of intelligence for tactical and strategic leadership.