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Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)

derived from information collected by visual photography,
infrared sensors, lasers, electro optics and radar sensors,
wherein images of Objects are reproduced optically or
electronically on film, electronic display devices or other
media.

It allows the Commanders to see the “Battlefield”
without being actually on the battlefield, thereby helping
Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma in better operational planning. Imagery often enhances
the commander’s situational understanding of the
DC(Commn.)Technical Upgradation /GIS Cell
battlespace. In those cases where maps are not available,
OPS DTE. FHQ SSB
digital imagery in hardcopy or softcopy can be used as a
Introduction on Imagery Intelligence substitute. Imagery can also be used to update maps or
(IMINT):- produce grid-referenced graphics.
In order to Introduce various Space based Objectives:
technological and GIS tools in its decision
Amaking process for proper border management, Main objective of IMINT is to detect, classify and
predictive analysis, better decision making and operational identify objects or organizations from the analysis of
planning, SSB is in the process of implementing COPS imagery data. In essence, it is the use of visual images and
(Counter Insurgency Operation Planning System) & pictures to provide information about an adversary.
b-OPS (Border Operation Planning System) software in IMINT can provide evidence of an operation, a
all its field units. force’s location, the size, nature, and location of command
centers, and, over time, provide an indication of increases
In a digital age, where location and time can be ascribed
to the majority of data, GIS (Geographical Information or decreases in operations or movement.
System) and GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence) systems What is Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)?
provides the means to ascribe data with geographical
attributes. In this visual context, complex dynamics, The term “Geospatial Intelligence” means the
patterns and relationships can be revealed, analyzed exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial
and understood in a completely new way. Information information to describe, assess, and visually depict
superiority is essential for success in dealing with physical features and geographically referenced activities
increasingly complex threats and emergencies in any on the earth.
operational scenario and this makes the need for - de jure definition of Geospatial Intelligence
GEOINT and IMINT(Image Intelligence) absolute in U.S. Code Title 10.
any organization as they are not ‘nice to have’ but ‘must
have’ capabilities. The term GEOINT, integrates and signify, source
of intelligence like HUMINT, MASINT, COMINT,
With the fusion of Imagery and Geospatial information, ELINT, SIGINT, IMINT etc. GEOINT is uniquely
GEOINT and IMINT has helped to describe, assess Multi-source in that it integrates and enriches Information
and visually depict physical features and geographically collected by the other INTs in both Spatial and time
referenced activities in any operational area or in the context.
battlefield
Geospatial Intelligence consists of imagery, Imagery
Definition:
intelligence and geospatial information and generation of
Imagery intelligence (IMINT) is the intelligence reports.

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