SBIR-STTR Award

Geospatial Information System (GIS) for Real-World Assets
Award last edited on: 10/14/2021

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$1,044,448
Award Phase
2
Solicitation Topic Code
AF193-CSO1
Principal Investigator
Brian Saab

Company Information

Unearth Technologies Inc

2901 Third Avenue Suite 520
Seattle, WA 98121
   (206) 279-8995
   info@unearthlabs.com
   www.unearthlabs.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 07
County: King

Phase I

Contract Number: FA8649-20-P-0132
Start Date: 12/12/2019    Completed: 12/12/2020
Phase I year
2020
Phase I Amount
$49,990
The foundation of the OnePlace platform is built in the cloud using Amazon Web Services in order to take advantage of the resident AWS capabilities including world class security, scalability, and availability. OnePlace is built and delivered via a proprietary docker containers currently running on ECS, and is capable of being ported to other cloud or on-premise scenarios. OnePlace employs services such as S3, CloudFront, and DynamoDB for API configurations. All data is stored in a PostgreSQL database with location-based queries enabled through PostGIS. APIs are authored in Python and are supported by a custom-built Web Socket Server for real-time collaboration. OnePlace features a proprietary Tile Server optimized for highly performant map-based content delivery. There are three end-user client applications, supporting mobile & desktop usage, each of which utilize the Web Socket Server to securely communicate with the back end. Our web client is built from Javascript and employs industry's leading map based visualization technologies including Google Maps and MapBox. The iOS application is built on Swift while the Android application is built on Kotlin. iOS and Android support low and no connectivity scenarios by utilizing the SpatialLite database and custom-built synchronization systems.

Phase II

Contract Number: FA8649-20-C-0084
Start Date: 5/1/2020    Completed: 8/31/2021
Phase II year
2020
Phase II Amount
$994,458
Unearth Labs proposes to introduce their Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) GIS platform, OnePlace, carrying a Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL-9). OnePlace’s reimagined GIS provides real-time team collaboration and place-based management, leveraging advanced data gathering and insight toolkits by popular use cases and enterprise customization. OnePlace uses data management automation and machine learning to drive efficiency and reduced cost. With Unearth, teams are able to: Seamlessly mix a multitude of data types including surveys, blueprints, GIS files, digital models, photo & video, documents, spreadsheets, and much, much more. Connect, in real-time, office- based decision makers with remote field teams Instantly create, update, and monitor physical assets directly with interactive maps Coordinate remote activity by directing field teams to specific locations for tasks execution