Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), on Open Data
Surface geolocated world events, ask an AI intelligence analyst what they mean, and confirm them from space — one browser-based platform, on open data you can legally publish. No GIS software, no code.
Quick Answer: Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is intelligence derived from imagery and geospatial data about activity on the Earth — answering what is happening, where, and what changed. Off-Nadir Delta runs a full open-source GEOINT loop in the browser: the Watchfloor surfaces geolocated world events (where to look), Delta Agent reasons over them and recommends which sensor and area to image next (why it matters), and the Map confirms it with Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 optical (look closer) — on openly licensed data, with no GIS software.
GEOINT, OSINT, and remote sensing — how they relate
The three terms are often used interchangeably, but they answer different questions. GEOINT is the discipline, OSINT is a rule about sources, and remote sensing is the measurement that produces the imagery. Off-Nadir Delta is open-source GEOINT: the discipline, done entirely on open sources.
GEOINT — the discipline
Geospatial intelligence is intelligence about human activity on the Earth, derived from imagery and geospatial data. It answers what is happening, where, and what changed — the analytic product, not any single data source.
OSINT — the source
Open-source intelligence is defined by its inputs: only publicly available data. Geospatial OSINT is the overlap — GEOINT done entirely on open sources such as open event data and openly licensed satellite imagery.
Remote sensing — the measurement
Remote sensing is the technique of measuring the Earth from satellites and aircraft (SAR, optical, thermal). It produces the imagery; GEOINT is the interpretation that turns that imagery into a decision.
The GEOINT workflow: from signal to satellite
A plain imagery viewer assumes you already know where and when to look. Off-Nadir Delta closes the loop — the event surfaces the area, the AI analyst plans the collection, and the map confirms it.
1. Where · Watchfloor
The Watchfloor surfaces geolocated geopolitical and security events worldwide (Delta Signals, distilled from global news media), ranked by severity. The event defines the area of interest — you do not have to guess coordinates or scan the whole planet.
2. Why · Delta Agent
Ask Delta Agent in plain language. It reasons over the live signals with real GEOINT/OSINT tradecraft and returns a sourced, geolocated brief — recommending which sensor (SAR or optical) and which area to image next.
3. Look closer · Map
Open the finding on the Map to confirm it: stack Sentinel-1 SAR (all-weather, day or night) and Sentinel-2 optical, compare dates, run change detection, and detect vessels — then export on openly licensed data.
Who uses geospatial intelligence
Defense, security & policy
Unclassified situational awareness and verification from open sources — understand events and places, without classified collection or per-image contracts.
Risk, supply-chain & insurance
Watch ports, facilities, and regions that matter to operations and exposure, and confirm reported disruptions with imagery you can cite.
Journalists & researchers
Corroborate breaking events, document change over time, and publish on openly licensed data you can legally reuse with attribution.
Open data, situational awareness — by design
Off-Nadir Delta uses only public, open sources and cites them. It is built for situational awareness — understanding events and places — not for tracking or targeting individuals. It runs on open Sentinel-class data (~10 m), so it is not a sub-meter provider; pair it with a high-resolution source when you need to identify individual objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)?▼
What is the difference between GEOINT and OSINT?▼
Do I need expensive imagery or GIS software for GEOINT?▼
What can open-data GEOINT actually resolve?▼
Is GEOINT classified or government-only?▼
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Surface world events, ask Delta Agent which area to image, and confirm it on the map. Free to start, on open data you can publish.