Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance

In military operations, a comprehensive view of tactical operations is integral to mission success. Complex intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations and systems are needed to accomplish this goal.

Working closely with governmental agencies, SRI has contributed significantly to important breakthroughs in military communications, command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications. For several decades, SRI has supported the U.S. government with the development, prototyping, and deployment of advanced technologies and systems.

Our transformational capabilities in C4ISR include:

  • Satellite-on-the-move communications

  • Mobile ad hoc wireless networking

  • Aerial video exploitation

  • Large-scale ISR processing and exploitation

  • Collaborative intelligence analysis

  • Cyber defense technologies

  • Data extraction and analysis

  • Electronic counter-countermeasures

  • Intelligent software agents

  • Knowledge management tools

  • Remote sensing

  • Signals intelligence

  • Standoff concealed object detection

  • Systems integration

  • Real-time air/ground video exploitation systems

  • Real-time video processing technologies and products

Projects

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3D Complex Mapping in Urban Terrain

SRI is developing technology that will enable warfighters to easily maneuver a robot, precisely map an environment, and have 3D situational awareness.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Robotics Unmanned Robotics Perception
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AURORA: Content-Guided Search of Diverse Videos

SRI is developing a novel search technology to quickly find events of interest in very large video collections.

Topics: Computer Vision Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Broad Operational Language Technology (BOLT) Program

SRI is creating technology to translate multiple foreign languages in all genres, retrieve information from translated material, and enable bilingual communication via speech or text.

Topics: Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Speech, Language, and Audio
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Deep-STARE Imager and Camera System

To keep astronauts, equipment, and satellites out of harm’s way, SRI provides a rare capability to quickly track tens of thousands of objects in near-Earth space.

Topics: Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Space Technology
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DoVETAIL: Domain Vocabulary Extraction and Transduction + Auto-Induction of Layout

SRI and partners are developing new tools to extract better meaning and actionable analysis from data sources.

Topics: Artificial Intelligence Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Hierarchical Urban and Natural Terrain Exploitation and Reasoning

SRI is developing a system for the semi-automated geolocalization of metadata-free images and videos to find a location of interest.

Topics: Computer Vision Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Probative Rapid Interactive Modeling Environment

SRI is developing a decision support tool to help analysts forecast and understand the plausible effects of actions taken within complex socio-cultural environments.

Topics: Artificial Intelligence Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance

Products + Solutions

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Acadia® II Embedded Video Processors

Acadia® II is a real-time, low-power, integrated video processor that delivers enhanced perception and situational awareness. It supports embedded surveillance and portable processing needs for weapon-mounted sights, handheld range and target finders, unmanned air or ground platforms, and more.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security Robotics Sensors Unmanned Robotics Perception
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Acadia® ILS-6000™ Ruggedized Video Stabilizer

The Acadia ILS-6000 is a small plug-and-play box designed to bring high-performance video stabilization to the field. The ILS-6000 features rugged, tamper-resistant, weather-resistant housing.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security
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Acadia® ILS-6000™ Video Stabilizers

The Acadia ILS-6000 hardware series of video stabilizers eliminates camera motion artifacts and delivers clear, actionable information. These products are designed to meet the challenges of inclement weather, unstable vehicle motion, and long-range viewing in remote or unprotected installations.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security
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Acadia® ILS-6100™ OEM Video Stabilizer Board

The Acadia ILS-6100 video stabilizer is a printed circuit board designed for integration into camera enclosures, pan-tilt units, robots, and unmanned vehicles.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security Robotics Unmanned Robotics Perception
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Acadia® ILS-6200™ Rack-Mount Video Stabilizer

The Acadia ILS-6200 video stabilizer is a multichannel, universal rack-mount configuration that fits to a standard 19-inch rack.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security
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Acadia® ILS-6500™ Video Stabilizer and Encoder

The Acadia® ILS-6500™ video stabilizer combines real-time electronic image stabilization with H.264 encoding for improved distribution of quality video.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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ConTEXTract™ Video OCR

ConTEXTract™ video OCR technology finds and reads text (such as street signs, name tags, and billboards) in real scenes. Recognition of text within imagery and video requires a more specialized approach than is provided by off-the-shelf OCR software,.

Topics: Advanced Manipulation + Automation Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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DL Micro™ Digital Data Link and Video Processor

The DL Micro™ digital data link and video processor delivers quality video from air and ground sensors. It supports the low size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of unmanned defense systems.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Imaging Solutions

From sensor design and development to the packaging and manufacturing of high-performance sensors and cameras, SRI delivers a complete imaging solution.

Topics: Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Medical Imaging Remote Sensing Satellite Technology Sensors Space Technology
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Integrated Solutions for the Mobile Command Post

SRI offers real-time integrated reconnaissance and surveillance solutions for vehicles. These mobile systems enable situational awareness in rapidly changing environments.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors

Press Releases

J. Randall Good, Ph.D.
J. Randall Good Joins SRI International as Program Development Director, DARPA and Intelligence

J. Randall Good, Ph.D., has joined SRI International as program development director, DARPA and Intelligence. He will expand SRI's relationship with key clients and develop programs that serve critical security and technical needs.

Topics: Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Aurora and SRI International Sarnoff Integrate On-Board Video Processing into Skate SUAS

Aurora Flight Sciences and SRI International Sarnoff today announced the integration of the SRI Sarnoff DL Micro™ digital data link and video processor into the Aurora Skate® Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS). This pairing maximizes the real-time delivery of quality video from the SUAS.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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DARPA Awards BOLT Program $7.1 Million Contract to SRI-led Team

SRI International has been awarded a $7.1 million contract for Phase 1 of a five-year, $41.5 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) contract under DARPA's Broad Operational Language Translation (BOLT) program.

Topics: Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Speech, Language, and Audio
HGH Infrared Systems and SRI International Sarnoff to Demonstrate Mobile Situational Awareness Solution at ASIS International

SRI International Sarnoff and HGH Infrared Systems will launch a new mobile situational awareness solution in booth 120 at the ASIS International tradeshow for the security industry on Sept. 10 – 13, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Sensors
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SRI International and V.C.O.R.E. to Demonstrate Integrated Sensing Solutions

SRI and V.C.O.R.E. Solutions introduce Wild Cloud, a cloud-based regional situational awareness software tool.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Communications + Networking Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security Mobile Device Applications Sensors
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SRI International Sarnoff to Launch Acadia ILS-6500™ Video Stabilizer and Encoder at ASIS 2012

SRI Sarnoff will introduce its Acadia® ILS-6500™ video stabilizer and encoder at ASIS 2012. SRI Sarnoff’s Acadia ILS-6500 combines real-time electronic image stabilization with H.264 encoding for improved distribution of quality video.

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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SRI Sarnoff Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Streamline Force Protection System Delivery Orders

SRI International Sarnoff is one of the winners of a multiple-award Force Protection Systems contract from the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Natick Contracting Division.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
SRI Sarnoff Video Stabilizers Now Bring Clear, Actionable Video to Challenging Environments

To combat imagery challenges of inclement weather, unstable vehicle motion, and long-range viewing in remote installations, SRI Sarnoff has introduced the Acadia® ILS-6000™ hardware series of video stabilizers.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Maritime + Port Security
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TerraSight® EX Expeditionary System Launches at AUSA 2012

The TerraSight® EX video exploitation system, a compact, lightweight expeditionary version of the proven TerraSight platform, was introduced today by SRI International Sarnoff.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Remote Sensing Sensors
TerraSight® Video Exploitation Now Offers Full-Motion Video Capabilities to Warfighters on Foot

SRI Sarnoff’s TerraSight® video and information processing now includes a salience-based compression (SBC) module, allowing dismounted soldiers to view and communicate mission-critical information on handheld devices.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance

SRI In the News

A Better Bomb-Spotter

According to the article, new technologies are emerging that could help identify someone hiding a gun or crude bomb. "In October, SRI Sarnoff unveiled the camera, which it says can be used to scan crowds for people trying to hide weapons or bombs."

Topics: Border Security Force Protection Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
ASIS 2012: HGH Systems Offers Unique 360-Degree Surveillance Capability

This article reports that “HGH Infrared Systems was pleased to tell attendees at ASIS 2012 in Philadelphia that its 360-degree IR Revolution 360 system has been integrated into SRI Sarnoff’s mobile surveillance solution”

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
DL Micro Digital Data Link and Video Processor - AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2012

This video interview with Mike Melle, product director at SRI International, was taken at the recent AUVSI Unmanned Systems tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, and showcases SRI Sarnoff’s new DL Micro digital data link and video processor.

Topics: Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
Facebook and Flashmobs: New Challenges in Perimeter Protection

This article, written by SRI's Mark Clifton, vice president of products and services, describes how a new generation of networked consumer technologies is upping the ante in perimeter protection.

Topics: Border Security Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
For ISR, A View of Full Motion Video

This article reports that SRI International’s TerraSight software has been deployed by all branches of the U.S. military and utilizes image processing to show multiple full motion video feeds in the context of other sensors, such as data from radar and from unattended ground stations.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Computer Vision Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Mobile Device Applications Remote Sensing
Geo Tracking and Targeting

This article about geo-tracking and targeting technology reports that ground force protection is the number two requirement within intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance programs in the Department of Defense, according to John Bradburn, a senior business development director at SRI.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
Military Reaps Surveillance Benefits from Advances in Sensor Technologies

According to this article, “’The major change now starting to take place in EO/IR imagery integration is the revolutionary transition from analog I2 tubes to digital low-light CMOS based imager technology,’ said SRI's Tom Vogelsong

Topics: Imaging Technologies Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Low-Light CMOS Imaging Remote Sensing
Robot Vehicles Invade Las Vegas

According to this blog post highlighting technology from AUVSI 2012, “SRI International demonstrated a digital image stabilization system that was attached to a quadrotor. The video was rock solid when stabilization was on.”

Topics: Border Security Computer Vision Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance

Events

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Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) 2012

SRI will demonstrate end-to-end video processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions for unmanned air and ground vehicles.

Topics: 3D + Virtual Environments Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
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Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition

Showcasing end-to-end solutions for force protection. SRI is demonstrating field-proven products for real-time vision processing, video exploitation, and identity verification.

Topics: Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Training Systems
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Intersec 2013

SRI Sarnoff will demonstrate its field-proven biometric and image processing solutions that deliver exceptional security without compromising ease of use.

Topics: Border Security Counter-Terrorism Force Protection Homeland Security + National Defense Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Sensors
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Technology Day

SRI will demonstrate software and systems for the processing and exploitation of video, imagery, wide-area airborne surveillance, and LIDAR.

Topics: Computer Vision Force Protection Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance
Acadia ILS-6000: Video Stabilization for Improved Safety, Security and Productivity

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