Abstract

Where the Hammer-Strokes Fall Hardest: Using Human Terrain to Facilita
Track: Defense
Authors: Phillip Smith

Utilizing a custom geospatial model to anticipate where violent events were most likely to occur in South Sudan, based on a variety of human terrain dataset inputs. Extensive research into historical data and dataset mining with wide-ranging use of the ESRI Arc Suite resulted in a geospatial model that highlighted at-risk areas in South Sudan and an opportunity to focus IC collection and analytical resources. This thesis exemplifies leveraging GIS to highlight the value of anticipatory GEOINT.