"Because of the addition of the Feature Modeler and Feature Model Library to the Feature Analyst toolset, we can now deploy novice AFE technicians on large, complex extraction projects with confidence knowing that expertly designed extraction models are being used to create refined and accurate results. These models can also be used to train our technicians and analysts on proper extraction workflow and solution-specific AFE modeling."

- Jason San Souci, Feature Analyst Power User and VLS Certified Trainer

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The innovative VLS software applications, Feature Analyst^®, LIDAR Analyst^®, and Urban Analyst™ provide sophisticated map making and visualization tools for geospatial intelligence professionals. These software are advantageous for creating, maintaining, and analyzing 2D and 3D urban models.

VLS software brings source data to digital maps in hours and minutes instead of weeks and days, delivering accelerated feature extraction (AFE) from scanned maps as well as aerial, satellite, and LIDAR imagery.

LIDAR Analyst

LIDAR Analyst, a plug-in for ArcGIS and ERDAS IMAGINE, is essential for anyone with LIDAR data. Packed with important new enhancements, such as .LAS point cloud processing, complex rooftop extraction, and 3D shapefile editing tools, the LIDAR Analyst extension completely automates the collection of 3D terrain and geospatial features from airborne LIDAR data.

Feature Analyst

Also remodeled with considerable enhancements, Feature Analyst is available as an extension to the following GIS software platforms: ArcGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, GeoMedia, and SOCET SET. VLS also plans to release the software as an extension to Overwatch Systems' RemoteView software, which is the standard geospatial tool for the intelligence community.

Overwatch Geospatial announces the release of RoadTracker™ as an extension to its award-winning feature-extraction program, Feature Analyst^®. RoadTracker, developed in conjunction with GeoEye, accelerates the collection of roads and other linear features from satellite or aerial imagery. RoadTracker is available for sale through Overwatch Geospatial, and free to download here.

Urban Analyst

The latest addition to the VLS software product line is now available as an extension for ArcGIS 9.2, providing superior 3D viewing capability in the ArcGIS environment. Urban Analyst is a dynamic, interactive visual interface that displays geospatially accurate 3D representations of urban areas and also delivers high-level visualization capabilities.