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In early April 2024, Leidos supported the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) by collecting more than 1,000 nadir – images taken from above – and oblique – images taken from a specific angle – high-resolution images, along with 3D terrain data for agencies involved in the recovery efforts and investigation after the container ship Dali struck and partially collapsed Baltimore’s famed Francis Scott Key Bridge at the end of March. Leidos executed the image capturing effort on two separate occasions on behalf of AGC. The company flew a Beechcraft King Air 350, equipped with light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and image sensing technology of the Leica Citymapper 2 sensor system, to collect double the data and surpass the demanded 3D data acquisition. The airborne platform collected the high-resolution, three-dimensional (HR3D) geospatial data at an altitude of 4,000 feet. Combat Terrain Informing Systems (CTIS) provided on-site computing to enable real-time mapping and modeling, complementing and enhancing available maps and images of the impacted area. Additionally, Leidos’ HR3D program produced detailed, high-resolution, 3D models of the bridge and containers on the Dali to provide vital geospatial data to assist with ongoing engineering and recovery efforts. This work led to the safe removal of the damaged bridge, allowing the Dali to be towed back into port for repairs. The U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) is a major subordinate center under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. AGC collects, analyzes, manages, and delivers geospatial data and products, provides acquisition support, and develops innovative solutions to solve the toughest geospatial challenges. AGC leads the development and integration of the Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE); lends Geospatial Intelligence expertise to develop and field tools for location data gathering; and provides geospatial products, data, and training for an array of military operations. For more information regarding AGC: http://ms.spr.ly/6042lVaL6 .