Module 6 Flashcards
Imagery
Picture
Geospatial intelligence
The exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial info to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth.
Consists of imagery, imagery intel, and geospatial info
Imagery intelligence
The interpretation and analysis of imagery
Geospatial information
Imagery that identifies geographical location
Shape
Form of an object
Determine natural or man made
Patterns
Spatial arrangement of objects can help identify the object and it’s use
Size
Measure of the objects surface path
Tone/color
Help identify feature or development over time
Shadow
Identify objects height, shape, and orientation
Texture
Characteristics will change the way the object appears in photos
Association/site
Associating one object with another
Time
Help determine historical change in areas
3D perspective
Determine topographic relief
American cities
Spread out
Planning
Old Asian cities
Center of town is dense
No central planning
Modern Eastern European and third world cities
Apartment complexes
Industries grouped together
Old European cities
Dense streets in the center of town
Canals
Airports on the outskirts of the cities
IPB
Intelligence preparation of the battlefield
Defining the battlefield environment
GPE
Geospatial intelligence preparation of the environment
Defining a country’s environment
Order of battle
Enemies capabilities and vulnerabilities
Observation
Terrain defendant
What can be seen and how they can be seen
Visibility
Weather defendant and subjective to temporary phenomena
Cover
Protection from weapons
Concealment
Hiding from the enemy
