SBIR/STTR Research Award
AerialSphere - Imagery Solutions
Award amount
$74,929Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2025Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Air Force
- Recipient company
- AERIAL SPHERE LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2025-01-14
- Contract end date
- 2025-04-17
- UEI
- Q3B1CHGHL791
- Solicitation number
- X24.7
- Topic code
- AFX247-PCSO1
Research abstract
AerialSphere’s software (ASD) offers a cutting-edge solution for military geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in GPS-denied or contested environments. The ASD platform georectifies 360-degree imagery by employing patented mathematical algorithms in conjunction with machine learning algorithms that compare captured images with known orthophotos, ensuring improved location accuracy without relying on GPS or ground control points. This process adjusts key parameters such as latitude, longitude, altitude, and sensor orientation, providing critical spatial awareness even when traditional navigation aids are unavailable. The proposed work focuses on advancing ASD’s capabilities to deliver real-time geospatial positioning for both UAVs and manned aircraft, particularly in contested environments where GPS signals are unreliable. Additionally, we aim to further develop reverse georectification, allowing the system to determine an aircraft's position based on image-to-ground comparisons—a key innovation for defense applications. The result is a technology that enables operators to not only locate ground objects with precision but also maintain situational awareness and navigation in GPS-compromised areas. We have extensive experience developing custom GIS solutions, tailored to meet specific client needs across various industries. Building on this expertise, we are committed to innovating and evolving our technology for defense applications. Our goal is to push the boundaries of geospatial intelligence, enhancing our platform’s capabilities to provide greater operational flexibility and more advanced situational awareness for military operations. AerialSphere’s experience in commercial applications, including projects in the utility and real estate sectors, demonstrates the scalability and reliability of the ASD platform. The proposed development work will tailor this technology for military use, ensuring it meets the rigorous requirements of defense operations and provides the U.S. Air Force with a strategic advantage in contested environments.
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