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May 28, 2024- Synoptic Data, a Public Benefit Corporation signed a two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with NOAA’s National Weather Service and Grand Sky Airfield Operations, LLC, to deploy uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to gather and evaluate the upper air data to determine how it could aid in weather forecasting. The research project will take place at the GrandSKY Flight Operations Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota and gather weather data up to an altitude of 16,900 feet. Real-time data is a necessity for weather forecasting and meteorologists are continuing to improve their accuracy. Ongoing research projects allow the National Weather Service to learn more about our atmosphere and use the information for better forecasts and warnings. NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration announced a new research effort to study how upper air data from Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) can aid in forecasting. Synoptic Data is participating in this CRADA (Cooperative Research & Development Agreement) by providing data storage and delivery to the National Weather Service. Read the full story and learn how upper air data will be collected and used for forecasting and warning efforts: https://zurl.co/dAFS Meteomatics AG Grand Sky #uas #upperairdata #soundings #weatherdata

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The FCC hosted a Space Bureau Transparency Event titled "Don’t Get Grounded: Understanding the Interagency Review of Satellites Prior to Launch." The event delved into the pre-launch review process conducted by U.S. government agencies for satellites and payloads. Speakers from various agencies, including the FAA, State Department, and NOAA, discussed their roles, challenges faced by both government and industry, and strategies to streamline the review process.  🚀 Watch the stream here: https://lnkd.in/gtiV5buu 

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iTnews annual budget coverage of funded IT projects in the 24/25 federal budget. Shared with thanks and link attached. "The federal government has outlined at least $2.8 billion in planned investments in technology systems and policy development over the next four years, eclipsing last year's $2 billion. $580.3 million over four years, and $139.6 million a year after, for Services Australia to sustain and keep developing the myGov platform.   $448.7 million over 11 years to "establish Australia’s partnership with the United States on the next generation of the Landsat satellite earth observation program (Landsat Next)". $466.4 million in equity and loans to go to PsiQuantum to build a quantum computer in Queensland. $288.1 million over four years to boost adoption of Digital ID.   $206.4 million over four years, and $7.2 million a year after, to "improve the data capability and cyber security" of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and "to continue the stabilisation of business registers and modernisation of legacy systems".    $196.8 million over three years to support the delivery of the 2026 Census, "including ensuring safe collection and storage of Census data, activities to increase engagement and participation and facilitating access to the Census through myGov."   $187.8 million over four years, and $11.1 million a year after, "to upgrade ICT and security at DFAT premises".   $174.5 million over two years for ICT infrastructure in Aged Care that is "needed to implement the new Support at Home Program and Single Assessment System from July 1 2025." $161.3 million over four years to develop and implement a National Firearms Register.   $160.7 million over four years, and $24.6 million a year after, to upgrade the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s IT systems and improve cyber security, among other outcomes.   $145.4 million over two years from 2024–25 to maintain the National Measurement Institute’s core scientific measurement and ICT capabilities.   $83.9 million over two years "to boost fraud detecting IT systems at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)". $78.7 million for upgrades to ICT to enable the ATO "to identify and block suspicious activity in real time".   $68.6 million over five years to increase resourcing for the digital services contact centre for people using Workforce Australia Online services.   $68 million for a range of First Nations digital inclusion programs, including $40 million "to roll out community wi-fi in remote communities"; $22 million for a "First Nations Digital Support Hub and a network of digital mentors to increase access to online services and improve digital literacy and online safety among First Nations people"; and $6 million "to improve national data collection on First Nations digital inclusion."  

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Responses to the RFI are due July 12. Only U.S.-owned companies are eligible for this program. By turning to commercial satellite operators for non-Earth imagery (NEI), NGA aims to enhance its space situational awareness capabilities crucial for national security. This initiative underscores the strategic shift towards leveraging commercial advancements to monitor spacecraft, satellites, and space debris with greater precision and frequency. As the demand for space domain awareness grows amidst rising orbital congestion and geopolitical tensions, NGA's pursuit of commercial NEI data represents a pivotal step in augmenting U.S. government capabilities. At CRG, we specialize in navigating complex government procurement processes and fostering partnerships that drive innovation. Contact us today to explore how CRG can support your organization in this dynamic sector. Visit https://crgroupinc.com/ or reach out to us at contact@crgroupinc.com to learn more about how CRG can empower your organization. IL - VA - DC - Dubai, UAE.

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AI is the new technology frontier and innovation pioneers are creating new pathways and concepts for future development. Has the U.S. government positioned our U.S. based firms to accelerate and outpace foreign development? Or have we handcuffed ourselves to policies that lack vision and hold firm to a risk adverse cultural mindset?

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Great blog post on the Smallsat Platform (which hosts Tanager). It is an outstanding capability for Planet! The satellite bus, ground network, mission control, and autonomous mission operations that make up the platform give us confidence in our ability to collect and downlink hyperspectral data at-scale. https://lnkd.in/epp8dDmd

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An opportunity to shape future of UAS worldwide

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oose provides an MBSE with SysML online course that includes preparation for the OCSMP Model User certification exam. You will learn the full path from requirements to architecture. There are still seats available for the course end of June!

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Learn the FLOW. How to win federal government contracts fast. Link in the bio for the workshop #Govcon #fgcsimplified

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Every year, the U.S. government directs billions of dollars into priority technology areas. For example, the FY2025 budget includes $3B+ for “Artificial Intelligence.” As disparate USG stakeholders prepare to direct billions of dollars into a given technology area, like #AI, it is essential that they have transparent information about how much federal funding has flowed into that domain historically; what USG stakeholders have directed those investments; and what external entities (companies, universities, research institutions, nonprofits, etc.) have received those funds, at the prime and sub-award levels.  SHELDON’s Federal Spend Reports (FSRs) are designed to do just that. Here is an executive summary version of our AI-focused FSR, updated last month: (password: sheldon; use the spacebar to advance the slides) https://lnkd.in/dtmWPQ2e Whereas the FSR provides a macro-level view of the data, we generate other custom outputs (like Ryan Hafen's amazing #Trelliscope) to allow partners to interact with the data directly/extract more specific insights. Be in touch to learn more: abresler@pwcommunications.com Background  SHELDON leverages open source data and open source tools to enable USG stakeholders of all technical skills to make data-driven decisions in areas related to market research, supplier sourcing, resource allocation, benchmarking/portfolio management, technology development and transition, and more. Development for SHELDON was funded by the United States Air Force, US Navy, and Defense Technical Information Center Technical Background for SHELDON FSRs The process for generating an FSR involves developing a set of terms to describe the topic of interest alongside SMEs, feeding these terms into the DTIC thesaurus to identify related terms, and refining as needed. We then identify direct incidences of these terms across the SHELDON dataset and populate our templated report (designed in partnership with the Air Force). SHELDON’s master dataset joins salient government and government-adjacent data sources related to historic and future USG investment; the entities that work with the USG; USG solicitations, and more.  When it comes to the information contained in our FSRs, it’s important to note that we have all of the underlying data– so in the case of AI, for the $43.6B+ in federal funding we identified, we have all of the underlying data related to the thousands of “awardees” that received these monies, and the thousands of awarding offices that made these awards.

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When we talk about #Space #Logistics, it's important to know that Industry, such as Intelsat and Northrop Grumman, have already started and everyone can learn from these lessons and accelerate capability. Don't waste money and time on long studies and further analysis of the problem. #JustDoIt

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The Army is moving forward with yet another MOSA platform, announcing the approval of the characteristics it is looking for in its Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS). FTUAS, designed to replace the Shadow UAS, will be designed using MOSA principles to allow for maximum flexibility. In the words of Lt. Gen. Karl Gingrich, Army G-8, “The goodness about FTUAS is going to be the plug-and-play things…that you can put on it. The ability to put on a network extension, the ability to put a, potentially in the future, lethal payload. EO-IR sensors, EW, etc.”. MOSA is here to stay and the defense industry must incorporate MOSA development and collaborative design principles to meet the DOD's future requirements. #Defense #UAS #Drones #Army #DOD #MOSA BCE Consulting (BCE) Craig Belanger Anirudh Suneel Ben Osterholtz Robyn Pirie

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Will you be at TechNet Cyber 2024 next week? Don't miss Bill Bunce's session on Team Based Planning - A Framework for Modernizing Public Sector Program Funding. Learn how despite technological advancements in the DoD, capital planning and funding management remain outdated and inefficient, necessitating a new team-focused approach to program planning that aligns with modern realities. Don't miss it! #ValueStreamManagement #FundingManagement #CapitalPlanning

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A reminder to join me at 1300 EDT for a webinar sponsored by the US National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on disaster and emergency response capabilities. This webinar is done in a series of activities and focuses on the work of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and its efforts to mobilize expertise, experience, and knowledge to anticipate and solve complex transportation-related challenges. Presentations today will focus on advancing resilient infrastructure, exploring transformational technology, and caring for the public’s health and safety. I will be moderating a session with some of North America's pre-eminent experts in deploying solutions and include: - Alan Leidner, who led emergency and disaster response applications in the aftermath of 9-11 and currently works on a major project enhancing infrastructure resilience in New York City. - Antonio Correas, the Chief Product Officer at Skymantics, an AI and big data company providing AI and synthetic data enabled emergency planning, route optimization, supply chain, and fire and flood management solutions; and -Hari Sripathi, the Head of Strategic Innovations for the Virginia Department of Transportation. I'm excited to moderate this panel and see what leading edge solutions are being implemented. It may not be too late if you haven't registered. Log on here. https://lnkd.in/e3wbDwM2 This webinar is valued at 1.5 Professional Development Hours. For approved webinars, TRB’s webinar program awards Registered Continuing Education Provider (RCEP) Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits associated with participation only to the registered individual and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To receive PDH credits, please register as an individual and sign into the webinar from your personal computer. This webinar is approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on APA’s website and register their participation Transport Canada - Transports Canada; Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC); Wellington Advocacy EY; Deloitte; Infrastructure Canada The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale

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Really great article on Space! Highlights Rocket Lab and their mission of small launches their Electron rocket has filled. It goes on to discuss the Neutron that is a medium lift vehicle. Rocket lab focuses on the taxi service where it takes individual payloads to specific orbits, but the new Neutron rocket is meant to compete with SpaceX and its Falcon 9. The article further discussed start ups, such as Relativity Space and ABL Space Systems. I was quoted around the maturity of businesses in this segment and discussed M&A activity. I highlighted that, "... for a company to be a consolidation target it needs some enterprise value; it needs sales and employees and contracts." I further went on to say that, "... those pure-play space companies, they are going to have a harder time because it is a slower cycle, versus a company that gets into space with a diversified book of business and will probably be more successful." #aerospace #space #mergersandacquisitions #thefactorydoctor https://lnkd.in/gsNrw2cA

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