SpyMeSat Mobile App. Imaging Satellite Awareness & Access

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1 SpyMeSat Mobile App Imaging Satellite Awareness & Access Imaging & Geospatical Technology Forum ASPRS Annual Conference March 12-16, 2017 Baltimore, MD Ella C. Herz 1

2 Orbit Logic specializes in software for scheduling and situational awareness Primary markets: aerospace and geospatial intelligence Off-the-shelf products, customized solutions, and services Create better plans faster with fewer resources and more insight for all mission phases Orbit Logic Proprietary 2

3 Why SpyMeSat? SpyMeSat is useful for industry, academia, and government users with a need for the latest high resolution satellite imagery Makes access to satellite imagery easy and affordable SpyMeSat provides information, education, and awareness about imaging satellites... and access to the latest satellite images and new tasking. 3

4 The SpyMeSat app... awareness and access for everyone SpyMeSat mobile app firsts notify you when a satellite could be taking your picture from space browse and download the latest satellite images of any location in seconds task an imaging satellite from your smartphone! Available for iphone and Android U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 4

5 SpyMeSat Ops Concept Awareness Archive Imagery Tasking U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 5

6 Imaging Opportunity Awareness Provides immediate understanding and awareness of the number and type of imaging satellites in orbit Computations are performed on the mobile device, so notifications continue to function even in areas without network connectivity Overflight notifications alert users to upcoming passes U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 6

7 More Info - Pass Details Pass Details provides additional information about a specific upcoming imaging opportunity including start and end times to 1 second fidelity, and starting, ending, and best imaging resolution Resolution icons show a person, car, or house to put numbers into perspective A link is also provided to find out more about the satellite U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 7

8 More Info - Satellite Pages A separate page is provided for each satellite that includes a photo or artwork of the satellite and some background on its capabilities and operation The Satellite Information page is reached from any pass details page or from the Settings satellite page Easy to understand provides a good education on imaging satellites for the novice user U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 8

9 Setting Location SpyMeSat uses the mobile devices current location if Location Services are available The user may change the specified location through the main map page by: o Scroll/zoom on the map and press/hold to drop a pin o Enter a specific location using the Search icon option (by landmark, address, or lat/lon) o Select the Use Current Location icon o Return to center the map on the set location and default zoom level using the pointer icon o Set the map background options (satellite, map, hybrid) using the Options button U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 9

10 Settings The user can tailor the SpyMeSat app for their interests and needs: Enable/Disable specific satellites Set the resolution limit for notifications Select and set notification options Select period of time for computations SpyMeSat imagery server login U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 10

11 Archive Imagery Introduced with SpyMeSat version 2.0 based on customer demand for satellite imagery Customer Requirements Simple Fast Affordable Shows an icon view of available satellite images for the SpyMeSat location Images are identified by the date collected, satellite, and price range U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 11

12 Download Satellite Images The most recent and highest resolution commercial satellite imagery in the world available for in-app purchase Get satellite imagery as easy as buying a song! Preview a low resolution version of available satellite images Select the desired image size Click to purchase U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 12

13 New Tasking Starting with SpyMeSat v3.0, users may request a new satellite image. In the industry this is known as New Tasking Pricing ranges from $375-$2700 USD, depending on the satellite, size of the image requested, and response time. Payments are made via Apple Pay or credit card User selects the satellite and priority based on price, resolution, and responsiveness needed: 70cm 1m resolution Panchromatic or Multispectral (orthorectified) JPEG preview image delivered to mobile app Link provided to download GEOTIFF image Notifications provided of exact imaging time Space Selfie!!! U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 13

14 SpyMeSat Imagery Archive Account With a SpyMeSat account the user can store images on the SpyMeSat cloud re-download purchased images make new tasking requests sync purchased images across multiple user devices Registering for a SpyMeSat account is not required to purchase archive images, but is required to request new tasking U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 14

15 My Satellite Imagery All purchased images and image details are stored here, including status of tasked images The cloud tab shows the images loaded on the device and images the user has stored on the SpyMeSat cloud. The Device tab will only show the user the images that are currently stored on the device The user is able to re-download any purchased images from the cloud in seconds U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 15

16 View and Share! Once the user has purchased an image it can be viewed within the SpyMeSat app or sent to external applications for viewing Here you can see the Image Location, Date Acquired, Time Acquired, and the Satellite The user also has the ability to share the JPEG image (via , Facebook, etc.) using the top right box/arrow icon U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 16

17 Apple Watch SpyMeSat notifications and reminders appear on your Apple Watch SpyMeSat Apple Watch app Overflight countdowns for upcoming imaging opportunities Notifications for new tasking status First wearable app related to imaging satellites U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 17

18 Patented Architecture SpyMeSat Mobile App SpyMeSat Server User Interface Notifications TLE Database User Manager Settings Manager Satellite Sensor Data Settings Data Upcoming Access List Access Calculator Location Images TLE Server Image Manager Celestial Body Propagator Ephemeris Propagator Satellite TLE Internet Orbit Data Provider Payment System Imagery Provider U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 18

19 Sources of Data & Security SpyMeSat uses only publicly available orbit data published on (originates from the U.S. public space catalog) SpyMeSat uses only publicly available satellite and sensor data (usually from the satellite operator s own website) SpyMeSat does not use any proprietary satellite data SpyMeSat does not include any classified satellite from any nation SpyMeSat includes multiple security features to preclude misuse of the app and satellite imagery Region limitations U.S. embargo enforcement Other undisclosed security features U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 19

20 Custom Solutions Custom SpyMeSat apps can be quickly deployed: Any satellite(s) Any source of orbit data Any imagery archive(s) White-labeling/rebranding Dedicated SpyMeSat Server Example: SpyMeSatGov (available on NGA s GEOINT App Store) Integration with Order Logic web app for order management and feasibility checks Integration with CPAW for satellite collection planning and mission planning U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 20

21 For More Information Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Visit the SpyMeSat website at Visit the SpyMeSatGov website at Send app feedback or questions to Visit the Orbit Logic website at Call or Ella Herz at Orbit Logic Visit us or send us snail mail (please call or to pre-arrange a visit) Orbit Logic Incorporated 7852 Walker Drive, Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD U.S. PATENT 9,344,994 21