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Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment is a mandatory step toward the understanding of an area of interest.

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Planning and Analysis

Planning and Analysis

GIS: Hub of the Foundation GEOINT Collection Cycle

ArcGIS provides a multi-intelligence environment for integrated collection across all five intelligence disciplines.

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planning and analysis

National Guard calls on predictive model

The Louisiana National Guard consumes geospatial models and maps to guide storm-recovery and COVID-19 operations.

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Operational Intelligence

Operational Intelligence

COVID-19: Army corps uses maps and models

USACE combined model inputs to guide hospital capacity building and used map-based apps to determine the best places to build temporary hospitals

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

US Navy puts tactical tools to the test

Warfighters use GIS to integrate information inputs from sensors and drones. A common operational picture tracks locations and movements.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

High-fidelity insight from medium-resolution image

At any given time, more than 50,000 ships are at sea or in port throughout the world. These include military ships, cargo ships, and tankers.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

Integrating diverse intelligence technologies

Flexible technology makes it easy for the US Navy to stand up purpose-driven apps.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

Reducing the warfighter's cognitive load

Real-time information delivery and analysis help the US Navy optimize resources and capabilities to support the mission at the moment.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

Delivering aid and building trust

The Lebanese Red Cross uses location intelligence in conflict zones to help volunteers tackle complex data collection and project management.

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Planning and Analysis

Planning and Analysis

Ocean scientists study the depths with sound

Maps and models help scientists "see" the seafloor. Adding GIS, scientists deliver visualization for stronger communication and understanding.

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Production and Analysis

Production and Analysis

MGRS/USNG coordinates to web map made easy

Explore two workflows for Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)/US National Grid (USNG) coordinates.

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Production and Analysis

Production and Analysis

Plan a historic battle

Explore a new lesson demonstrating how you could have used Military Tools for ArcGIS to save lives and hasten victory.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

Sensors and system keep river traffic flowing

Monitoring with GIS, surveys, and sensors keeps Mississippi River barge traffic moving. Electronic charting gives river captains up-to-date data.

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Integration and Dissemination

Integration and Dissemination

Interactive maps communicate tsunami threat

TsunamiSafe provides the tools and information needed to make better-informed decisions both prior to and during a tsunami.

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3D Visualization & Analytics

3D Visualization & Analytics

ArcGIS Earth 1.10 adds KML editing

This new release gives users the power and flexibility to manipulate KML in its entirety.

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3D Visualization & Analytics

3D Visualization & Analytics

ArcGIS Earth 1.10 improves disconnected workflow

Now with 1.10 users can work with this new data type, expanding the variety of information that works directly inside of ArcGIS Earth.

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The high-tech gear that’s helping the US military

A new iPhone app that gives their commanders a real-time look at the situation.

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The computer algorithm detects the coronavirus

Its computer algorithm calculated where the virus might spread next. The technology could change the way we fight another contagion.

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USNORTHCOM works to fight COVID-19

U.S. Northern Command is leveraging private sector technological advancements to lead DoD’s military operations against COVID-19.

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Esri plays a major role in mapping

Esri’s mapping technology is being used by the WHO, John Hopkins University, and other organizations tracking the spread of the virus.

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