GeoGizmodo Research
Patent Pending

Excited to share that our terrain-aware predictive maintenance framework is now patent pending.

U.S. Provisional Patent Application filed with the USPTO — March 2026

More technical details coming soon in our upcoming manuscript

SBIR Phase I — U.S. Air Force Award Winner

Spectral Scaling of Natural-Terrain-Induced Vehicle Fatigue

This research originated from GeoGizmodo's U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I program focused on terrain-adaptive predictive maintenance for military vehicles.

Using fractal geometry, spectral analysis, vehicle dynamics, and fatigue modeling, we developed a physics-based framework linking terrain morphology to vehicle response — without requiring direct vehicle testing or extensive sensor deployment.

Key Scientific Findings

Terrain fractal geometry → terrain power spectral density (mathematical relationship)

Strong predictive links between terrain characteristics and vehicle vibration energy

Terrain geometry as a primary driver of vibration exposure across diverse conditions

Unified framework: terrain morphology → vibration response → fatigue damage

Relative vehicle wear, maintenance burden, and route severity estimated from terrain data alone

Potential Applications

Commercialization roadmap targeting defense sustainment, transportation logistics, mining, agriculture, and emergency response.

Predictive Maintenance
Route Planning
Military Mobility & Defense Sustainment
Autonomous Vehicle Mission Planning
Infrastructure Assessment
Terrain Intelligence Systems
FEMA & Emergency Response
Transportation Logistics
Mining Operations
Agriculture
Commercialization Roadmap

Defense sustainment, transportation logistics, mining, agriculture, emergency response

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Patent Pending | SBIR Phase 1 Award Winner

¹ Performance claims are based on internal testing and early SBIR Phase 1 data. Actual results may vary and are not guaranteed.
² Patent-pending status refers to a U.S. Provisional Application filed March 2026. Issuance is not guaranteed.

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