Where innovation answers complex challenges
Innovation is the cornerstone of technological advancement, opening up the potential and curiosity to address new and more complex real world problems. When there are no effective off-the-shelf answers, the SPADAC Engineering team is committed to researching new methodologies and creating customized solutions. As leaders in a variety of fields, SPADAC Engineering is dedicated to solving problems that require the application of sophisticated statistical learning algorithms, geospatial operations research, and the incorporation of spatial, temporal, human terrain and social networking elements.
SPADAC’s ability to deliver new, forward-looking capabilities is instrumental to the success of SPADAC and its clients. Much of the research, development and engineering work we do—predictive spatial analysis, coming up with better ways to assess the risk of incoming shipping containers, determining how to manipulate the environment to elicit a desired behavior or action, or automating the detection of changes in terrorist tactics, techniques and procedures—is incorporated into our spatially enhanced decision support system and the analytic methodology employed at our operational sites.
Through this fusion of technology, analytical expertise and commitment to research, we build the right solution for each client. We produce the high-confidence, time-sensitive, predictive, accurate, and actionable intelligence needed by principal decision-makers to select optimal actions.
Research: Proven scientific methodology
SPADAC’s research mission is to conduct all investigations in such a way that the methods and findings are above reproach, and will stand up to any peer review scrutiny. Internally and in our client partnerships, SPADAC insists on a methodical, structured approach to investigating difficult questions. Our approach is the professional, proven method for success.
Collaboration with worldwide leaders
SPADAC’s Engineering Services team continually communicates and exchanges ideas with other researchers, developers and engineers around the world. We provide leadership and foster cooperation through a variety of ways, including the publication of significant research team findings, participation in speaking engagements and roundtable forums with other subject matter experts, and engagement in teaming partnerships. Driven by the spirit of partnership, SPADAC strives to create an environment of creative collaboration which values innovation and integrity.
Systems engineering services maximize your investments
Geospatial intelligence is fast being discovered as a key component in decision making. In turn, the need to integrate geospatial systems and information with traditional information technology platforms is gathering momentum. SPADAC’s expertise across the geospatial spectrum—from data gathering and normalization to systems integration and other engineering services—help clients extract the most out of their investments.
Our Capabilities
SPADAC provides valuable R&D and engineering services to numerous clients, including the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). We have deep expertise in:
- Pattern classification and empirical modeling
- Predictive analysis algorithms for complex systems
- Risk Assessment and Resource Optimization
- Socio-Cultural Geography, Human Terrain
- Entity Extraction and Identification
- Spatial Ontologies and Unstructured Text Processing
- Location classification using LIDAR and Imagery
- SIGINT, MASINT, IMINT