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Platform Recognition - Air

The case study that follows demonstrates how Janes can help you to identify a platform from a satellite image.

This case study utilises content from:

  • Janes Military Capabilities
  • Janes GEOINT
  • Janes Defence Equipment and Technology

Identify base locations using Janes geospatial layers

Subscribers to military capabilities content can view bases as a geospatial layer. In this example we’ll look at Pskov Air Base, using the aerial base layer to gain a clearer view.

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Detailed aerial imagery supports platform recognition

By zooming into the aerial imagery, you can identify platforms located at your chosen base. Then using the sizing tools within the map we can measure the wing span (49.4 meters) and the length (47 meters) to support entity recognition.

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Specifications search support entity recognition

Subscribers to Defence Equipment and Technology data analytics can enter the measurements into the fixed wing specifications tableau dashboard to gain a list of platforms that fit the dimensions of the aircraft at Pskov. By entering the length and wing span ranges we can identify it is likely to be a IL-76.

Janes-Case-Platform-Recognition-Air-DashboardCapability and technical specifications of the IL-76

Subscribers to Defence Equipment and Technology data analytics can then use the Explorer tool to gain insight into the capabilities and technical specifications of the IL-76. By selecting the base locations of the IL-76 we can see that Pskov is listed along with the variant located at the base and the unit operating the IL-76. We can also quickly access additional data including images, weapons/systems and specifications.

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What we now know ...

Using a combination of Janes content we have been able to identify a previously unknown platform.

We used:

  • Janes Military Capabilities to locate the Pskov air base on a map.
  • The measuring and sizing tools located on the Janes Map to measure the wing span and length of a platform located at the base.
  • Janes Defence Equipment and Technology Data Analytics tableau dashboards to enter the measurements and return a list of potential matches.
  • Finally, we used Janes Explorer to understand the technical specifications and capabilities of the platform. Using the ORBATs content within the Explorer we could also confirm the assessment from the sizing tool.