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Advancing next-generation technologies and real-world applications at the intersection of:

  • Air, Space and Sea Mobility Systems - UAVs and beyond-visual-line-of-site operations, Airspace mapping & traffic management, Satellite sensing & orbital tracking, GNSS positioning, navigation, timing (PNT), Underwater autonomous drones
  • Hazard Intelligence & Mitigation - Natural hazard assessment, Environmental risk evaluation/resilience planning, Disaster response & recovery analytics
  • National Security & Defense - ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), Terrain analysis & operational mapping, Sensor fusion enhanced space security, Cyber-physical + geospatial integration, AI and autonomous geospatial controls, Geodesy and global positioning
  • Agricultural and Environmental Systems - Precision agriculture & soil monitoring, Rural healthcare and access mapping, Drone- and satellite-based mapping of natural resources
  • Smart Infrastructure & Connected Communities - Smart cities & transportation networks, Infrastructure monitoring (bridges, roads, utilities), IoT + geospatial data integration, Infrastructure network interdependence, Energy grids, planning and resilience

Creating environments for real-world validation and deployment: 

  • Indoor and outdoor drone development and testing facilities
  • Advanced manufacturing support for UAV and similar components
  • Satellite testing and related space application capabilities
  • Living laboratories for infrastructure monitoring and emergency response
  • HPC and GPU resources for AI and data processing needs 

Developing Missouri’s geospatial workforce through: 

  • Online M.S. in Geospatial Engineering
  • Graduate certificates and short courses
  • Industry-focused boot camps and training programs
  • Expanded delivery in St. Louis and across Missouri
  • Educational outreach for K-12 students in St. Louis and Rolla