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Some of uses of IMINT are: 10. Exact mapping is one of
the most important revolutions
Satellite Imageries allows caused by IMINT. Being able to
activity to be detected, allow study take high-resolution photographs
of target characteristics in detail and anchor the photographed objects
etc.
in their real locations on the ground
1. Large areas can be covered by makes it possible to pinpoint them.
imagery sensors for mapping
of areas of importance. Some of the Disadvantages of
IMINT are as follows:-
2. The ability to see further
and deeper has been made 1. Collection agents see
possible due to airborne and satellite collection only what their sensors have received, i.e. only the
systems. undisguised part of the enemy’s array, and not the
elements the enemy has chosen to hide.
3. Properly menstruated imagery can provide
geo-location accuracies for weapons systems 2. A satellite surveillance of a target is limited by
targeting, or other intelligence collection revisit/receptivity period.
platforms.
3. It may be difficult to understand the enemy’s
4. Being able to see the enemy’s exact location makes plans or intentions. Deployment, movement,
it possible to track enemy troop deployment and construction or any other activity identified by one
changes in fortifications, obstacles or camouflage. of the sensors indicates activity; however, activity
that has been identified without complementary
5. A continuous monitoring of the enemy and his intelligence does not necessarily penetrate enemy
movements:- intentions.
(a). To monitor activity over a period of time, such 4. Using UAVs makes it possible to follow objects,
as construction, fortification and changes in a significant advantage - but with the important
deployment. potential disadvantage of an extremely narrow field
(b). To evaluate his intentions and indicate the of vision.
implementation of a possible plan. 5. Except for synthetic aperture radar, imagery quality
is normally degraded by darkness and adverse
6. Even when the enemy engages in clandestine
activity while maintaining radio silence, IMINT weather. This allows the targeted organization to
can overcome gaps in intelligence. use these periods of time to conduct activities that
they wish to go unobserved.
7. Monitoring of small terrain cell/targets. When the
focus of intelligence interest is small — a single 6. If an organization is aware that it is being targeted
object, a person, a car — it may be monitored over by imagery systems, they can use camouflage,
a long period of time using UAVs and with ground concealment, and deception techniques to obscure
collection. their activities or provide a misleading image to the
observing party.
8. Facilitate precision strikes.
7. Finally, Imagery intelligence collection
9. Preparation of accurate damage assessment report usually requires a technologically oriented
after an operation/mission. infrastructure.
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