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Research Publications, Articles, and Presentations. NLT interdisciplinary team leads highly visible, collaborative research initiatives advancing the fields we work within.

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Blog & News

Public SectorMay 2026

FedGeoDay 2026 Recap: Advancing Federal Data Stewardship Through Geospatial Innovation

NLT recaps FedGeoDay 2026 — how federal geospatial programs like USACE U-SMART and Census LEHD are advancing data stewardship and AI readiness.

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PartnershipFebruary 2026

Teamwork in the Sky: How NLT and Nearmap are Powering Rapid FEMA Disaster Response

NLT and Nearmap collaborate to deliver rapid aerial imagery and AI-powered property intelligence for FEMA disaster response, powered by NLT IMPACT.

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Emergency ManagementApril 2024

NLT IMPACT: Revolutionizing Disaster Management with AI and Continuous Monitoring

Explore NLT IMPACT, a game-changing solution for disaster management through predictive analytics and real-time monitoring.

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CloudSeptember 2023

Top 5 Cutting-Edge Cloud Architectures Revolutionizing Enterprise Solutions

How cloud architecture impacts modern businesses and how to find the right fit with NLT expert insights.

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Publications

Peer-reviewed research papers, technical reports, and white papers from NLT scientists and engineers.

PAPER

Urban Tree Height Assessment: A Case Study in Washington, D.C.

PAPER

An Approximate Monte Carlo Simulation Method for Estimating Uncertainty and Constructing Confidence Intervals for 2020 Census Statistics

STUDY

Automation, labor share, and productivity: plant-level evidence from U.S. manufacturing

STUDY

Linking neuroimaging and mental health data from the ABCD Study to UrbanSat measurements of macro environmental factors

METHODOLOGY

Urban Heat Island Detection Methodology (World Bank — published, multi-region use)

METHODOLOGY

Satellite-Based Economic Indicators Using Nighttime Lights (World Bank, multi-country)

Presentations

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FedGeoDay 2026 — Advancing Federal Data Stewardship

FedGeoDay 2026 Conference

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Optimizing Emergency Management with Open Data, Science & Tools with NLT IMPACT

Video Conference

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Data, Science & Technology Reshaping the Geospatial Industry

Conference Presentation

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Operationalizing Active Remote Sensing Data Including LIDAR & SAR

Conference Presentation

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Cloud Automation Solutions

Mapbox Conference 2020

Press Releases

📰Announcing DMV GIS Website Launch
📰Groundbreaking Study Links Urban Environment with Brain Development, Cognition and Mental Health Using Satellite Imagery
📰NLT researchers contributed to the new edition of Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine