eSpatial announces partnership with NAVSYS and demonstrates “WebGRIM” at GEOINT SYMPOSIUM 2007

Monday October 22nd 2007
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PRESS RELEASE

eSpatial announces partnership with NAVSYS and demonstrates “WebGRIM”, an advanced Application for the Real Time Capture, Processing and Delivery of Geo-Referenced Imagery at GEOINT SYMPOSIUM 2007

October 22, 2007 GEOINT Symposium, Texas, Booth # 670 - eSpatial, a global enterprise geospatial software and technology company, and NAVSYS a leading company in the development of advanced navigation technologies have today announced a partnership to provide advanced, web delivered geospatial intelligence.

One of the first deliverables of this partnership is a web delivered Geo-Referenced Image Management application “WebGRIM” – an innovative application that facilitates the real-time collection, processing and delivery of high resolution near real-time video imagery data. The WebGRIM application combines technology from NAVSYS, PCI Geomatics and eSpatial into a single platform with delivery to any web browser.

WebGRIM, stores images and associated camera position and attitude metadata in an Oracle database for quick and reliable access to virtually unlimited amounts of imagery. WebGRIM provides the tools to display, sort, manage, and use the resulting imagery for photogrammetry, feature mapping and accurate position identification.  WebGRIM uses PCI Geomatics’ Automatic Mosaicking ProPack to automatically generate mosaics from georeferenced images provided by NAVSYS’ GI-Eye GPS/inertial/video system.  WebGRIM uses iSMART, eSpatial’s leading geospatial software product suite, to allow viewing of the mosaicked data through a Web Browser.  When a network interface is available from the GI-Eye imagery collection system, the WebGRIM product can provide near real-time viewing of a mosaicked map of the area covered by the imagery area.  NAVSYS has received contracts with the Navy and USMC for integrating this product with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to provide real-time mapping for situational awareness.

At GeoINT 2007 NAVSYS, PCI Geomatics & eSpatial will demonstrate how WebGRIM can be used to capture data, process it to provide accurate Geo-referenced imagery, store the images  in the Oracle Spatial database and deliver it to a ground station and other connected users via a web browser.

Alison Brown, CEO NAVSYS said: “We are very pleased to be partnering with eSpatial. Their web delivered Geospatial technology provides a perfect compliment to a number of our research areas in the field of navigation systems, allowing us to deliver the results of our work to a wider audience using a standard web browser.”

“We are excited to be working with an innovative company such as NAVSYS,” said Philip O’Doherty, eSpatial CEO.  “Their research provides an indication of the future in terms of advanced navigation technologies. The WebGRIM application shows how the NAVSYS, PCI Geomatics and eSpatial technology can be successfully applied in the Intel community”.

About NAVSYS Corporation.

NAVSYS is a growing, respected firm located in Colorado Springs, CO, providing high quality technical products and services in three primary areas: Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Navigation Systems, and Communication Systems. The company provides specialized GPS products and services for customers by leveraging core technologies, unique technical expertise, innovative engineering approaches, a strong work ethic, and high standards of excellence. Founded in 1986 by Dr. Alison Brown, NAVSYS is dedicated to promoting the use of GPS in a wide variety of commercial and military applications. For more information about NAVSYS visit www.navsys.com.

Debbie Westra, NAVSYS Corporation, 14960 Woodcarver Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

+1 (866) 462 8797   dwestra@navsys.com

About eSpatial
eSpatial is a global software and consulting company specializing in GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and Location Services. eSpatial leverages ten years of Oracle Spatial experience to deliver sophisticated and powerful web applications. We have a consistent track record of cost-effective solutions that deliver significant return on investment for our customers. iSMART®, our award winning software suite, is the most comprehensive solution to complement Oracle’s Spatial technology platform and is fast becoming the first choice for Oracle Spatial. eSpatial enables customers to realize the potential in on-line mapping and location applications that support and integrate with real-world internal and external business systems. We have a global partner and customer-base that is growing rapidly. This is testament to our commitment to flexibility and responsiveness in ensuring faster time to market for enterprise grade system deployment.

Orla Power, Marketing and PR, eSpatial Solutions Ltd., Swords Business Park, Co. Dublin, Ireland.  t: +353.1.870.8800, f: +353.1.870.8899, e: info@espatial.com  www.espatial.com

About PCI  Geomatics

PCI Geomatics is a world-leading developer of geospatial software, specializing in remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, spatial analysis, cartographic production, and, more recently, automated production systems. Today, with our trusted Geomatica® brand, PCI Geomatics provides all the image-centric solutions necessary to meet the expectations of a large and expanding industry. Since 1982, the company and its reputation have continued to grow as a result of innovative leadership, strong technology partnerships, active geomatics community involvement, and a dedication to earn the trust of customers who use PCI Geomatics.

For more information, visit www.pcigeomatics.com

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