SIGMA: Spatial Imagery & Geospatial Monitoring Analytics

Stone Harp Analytics built SIGMA, Spatial Imagery & Geospatial Monitoring Analytics, to give customers a fast, structured path to geospatial intelligence when timing matters more than scope. SIGMA products are scoped, reviewed, and delivered by senior analysts with military and national security backgrounds, using commercial satellite imagery to answer one defined intelligence question at a time. Rather than raw imagery feeds or algorithm-only outputs, every SIGMA assessment applies analyst judgment, validation, and operational context, so findings are usable the moment they arrive.

How Senior Analysts Apply It

Imagery is reviewed against one defined intelligence question, not scanned for general observations.

Change and activity are assessed within geographic, temporal, and operational context.

Findings are structured to support a specific decision rather than general awareness.gthen assessments and reduce uncertainty.

Confidence levels and limitations are stated clearly rather than implied.

Computer vision and automation support the review. They do not replace analyst judgment or accountability.

SIGMA Offerings

Choose a rapid report, a broader situation brief, or a custom geospatial intelligence engagement. Final pricing depends on AOI count, AOI size, complexity, imagery availability, requested delivery timeline, required data layers, and output format.

Critical Insight Report

Starting at $4,200

Sub-12-hour delivery

For urgent, time-sensitive intelligence questions where speed matters and the scope is tightly defined.

One standard AOI up to 100 square kilometers
One primary intelligence question
Customer-provided imagery required for guaranteed timeline
PDF report plus structured geospatial layers generated from the assessment

Rapid Insight Report

Starting at $3,200

24-hour assessment and delivery

For a fast, focused assessment beyond immediate crisis reporting, including preliminary change detection or activity review.

One standard AOI up to 100 square kilometers
One primary intelligence question
Analyst-reviewed findings and limitations
PDF report plus structured geospatial layers generated from the assessment

Situation Intelligence Brief

Starting at $3,600

48 hours to 14 days

For broader situational awareness across one or more related locations, events, or operational questions.

Scoped AOI package
Multi-layer review when data is available
Change detection, activity summary, and context
PDF report plus structured geospatial layers generated from the assessment

Strategic Intelligence Assessment

Starting at $12,000

14+ days or custom schedule

For long-term strategic planning, trend analysis, risk review, and forward-looking intelligence support.

Custom scope and delivery schedule
Historical activity and trend review
Multi-AOI and multi-layer analysis available
PDF report plus structured geospatial layers generated from the assessment

Bespoke: Rapid ID

$150/hr

Minimum engagement required

For imagery-based assistance identifying vehicles, equipment, structures, activity, or other visible features.

Designed for analyst-to-analyst support
Confidence-based identification
Bulk imagery or multiple objects quoted separately
Short written findings and annotations when appropriate

Bespoke: Custom GEOINT

Quoted

24 hours to weeks

For tailored geospatial intelligence support, specialized data layers, monitoring, custom formats, or complex requirements.

Custom AOIs, formats, and data layers
Monitoring and recurring support available
Commercial imagery and third-party data quoted separately
Final scope approved before work begins

Important scope note: A standard AOI is one contiguous area up to 100 square kilometers. Multiple disconnected locations, large areas, long routes, repeated monitoring, multiple intelligence questions, or specialty data requirements are priced separately or quoted as a custom engagement.

Deliverables

SIGMA deliverables are designed to be useful both as finished intelligence products and as map-ready geospatial outputs.

Finished Report

A Stone Harp PDF report containing findings, imagery-derived observations, annotated visuals when available, confidence language, and limitations.

Structured Geospatial Layers

Assessment-linked geospatial layers may include AOI boundaries, observed features, detected objects, change areas, points of interest, annotations, and other report-linked outputs.

Mapping Workflow Support

Outputs are designed to support common geospatial workflows and may be provided in formats appropriate to the accepted scope and customer requirements.

What base pricing includes

Included	Details
Area of interest	One standard AOI up to 100 square kilometers unless otherwise scoped.
Question	One primary intelligence question.
Delivery	Timeline begins after scope acceptance, or after Stone Harp acceptance for established customers.
Output	Standard Stone Harp PDF report plus structured geospatial layers generated from the assessment.
Review	Team review before delivery.

What is not included

Not Included	Details
Imagery purchases	Commercial imagery, priority tasking, licensing, and third party data are coordinated separately.
Multiple areas of interest	Additional areas are scoped separately based on complexity and timeline.
Revisions	Rapid products do not include revision cycles. Larger engagements may include customer coordination if scoped.
Restricted work	No classified, controlled, export sensitive, or otherwise restricted data should be submitted through the public request channel.
Guaranteed findings	Stone Harp reports what the imagery and available data support; findings are confidence-based.

Request Process

Submitting a SIGMA request does not initiate work. Stone Harp reviews each request for scope, feasibility, data availability, compliance, and analyst availability before accepting the engagement.

Step 1: Submit request details, AOI, timeline, intended use, and available imagery.
Step 2: Stone Harp screens for scope, feasibility, compliance, and data availability.
Step 3: Stone Harp confirms the product tier, price, and delivery assumptions.
Step 4: Payment or customer authorization is completed before work begins.
Step 5: Team-reviewed SIGMA report and structured geospatial layers are delivered.

Do not submit classified information, controlled information, export-sensitive material, or restricted data through this public request channel.

Full Name*

Organization

Email*

Phone*

Primary intelligence question

Intended use / operational context

Additional information

HP Name

Compliance and Acceptable Use

Stone Harp may decline requests involving sanctioned countries, sanctioned companies or individuals, prohibited end users, unlawful surveillance, harassment, stalking, targeting private persons, or requests that create legal, privacy, export-control, or security concerns.

Do not submit classified information, controlled information, export-sensitive material, or restricted data through this public request channel.

REQUEST AN SIGMA CAPABILITIES BRIEFING

A SIGMA request starts with a short conversation about the intelligence question you need answered, the area of interest, and the timeline you're working against. We'll walk through what's realistic given available imagery, scope, and delivery constraints before any work begins. You'll leave with a clear picture of which product tier fits, what the assessment will cover, and when you'll have it in hand.

Request a SIGMA Assessment

Stone Harp Analytics is a selective cell of operational intelligence professionals who turn geospatial and open-source data into defensible, decision-ready assessments for leaders operating under real consequences.

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