Harris Corp Launches Geospatial Data Access Retrieval Translator

Harris Corp, an international communications and information technology company, is now offering Geospatial Data Access Retrieval Translator (GeoDART), a new Web-based search engine.

 

Harris GeoDART is a software suite that performs discovery agent management, data translation, and data services to execute queries that discover geospatial and textual data. Its functionality is based on proven technology performance for the governmental  Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), serving thousands of users.

 

It enables geospatial information users to perform multiple searches, in parallel and across multiple data sources, using any service-oriented architecture (SOA) platform. This commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product is designed for a wide range of government and commercial applications, including intelligence, oil and gas, agriculture, civil engineering, environmental protection and disaster response.

 

GeoDART queries multiple libraries, catalogs, and databases that are visible via the SOA to the GIS. Queries can be either ad hoc, time-driven (executed automatically based on a set time), or saved and run on demand. It supports Boolean Query Syntax (BQS), query validation, parameter validation, and status of queries and orders.

 

“GeoDART offers the proven benefits of Harris geospatial discovery technology in a COTS product that can quickly search and retrieve information from multiple libraries, data content providers and third-party databases," said Sheldon Fox, president of National Intelligence Programs for Harris Government Communications Systems (News - Alert), in a statement.  "This new product is another example of our commitment to providing advanced, service-enabled solutions to our customers."

 

Harris is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, has annual revenue of $5.3 billion and employees 16,500 people — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. It is dedicated to developing communications products, systems, and services.

 

Harris’ other product, GeoSTAR, is also a Web-based product that brings flexibility and efficiency to GIS users by providing simple and easy to use interface to initiate queries and structure the delivery of discovered products. It employs standard WSDL interfaces and can be used with any flavor of SOA-based GIS.