Moving threats can be tracked with full motion video (FMV), Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors on a helicopter or drone, or CCTV cameras as in the case of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Satellites use synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery for tracking large areas of interest, such as a vessel at sea.
Signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection sources and methods SIGINT acquires electronic emissions of communication equipment and weapons systems. Communication intelligence (COMINT) collects voice and data messages from telephone, radio, or even undersea cable intercepts. Hostile radar signals are captured utilizing Electronic Intelligence (ELINT). Threats such as intercontinental, ballistic missiles are detected by…show more content… SIGINT may be classified as tactical, as in the case of national intelligence priorities. Strategic SIGINT information can be detected from smugglers, trafficked drugs, weapon, or cargos. Tactical SIGINT has the ability to jam frequencies used to detonate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has posed many challenges for Israeli intelligence services. By using both conventional and nonconventional SIGINT collection systems with HUMINT, “Israel’s national SIGINT organization, Unit 8200, has developed highly sophisticated techniques for monitoring Palestinian terrorist activities in the Gaza Strip, and on the West Bank.” (Matthew, 2003, p.75). SIGINT is vulnerable when it comes to counter terrorist operations, especially when terrorists groups limit telecommunications to preserve operational security. SIGINT components COMINT and TELINT have a broad range of institutional consumers, and intelligence agencies, that convert data into finished intelligence, “and ultimate consumers of intelligence including the White House, National Security Council, Defense Department, and State Department.” (Richelson, 2001, p.166). “The
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