Measurement and Signature Intelligence
Technical intelligence derived from quantitative analysis of physical attributes of targets and emissions.
Identifies weapons systems, nuclear events, chemical signatures and stealth platforms.
US MASINT sensors detected and characterised North Korea's underground nuclear tests via seismic, acoustic and radionuclide signatures.
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RoadmapIntelligence gathered through interpersonal contact with human sources: interviews, debriefings, informants and elicitation.
Intelligence derived from the interception of electronic signals and communications between people, machines or systems.
Intelligence concerning foreign technological developments, weapons and equipment capabilities.
A subset of SIGINT obtained by intercepting communications between people: voice, text and data exchanges.
Intelligence collected from non-communications electronic emissions such as radar, beacons and weapons systems.
Unverified information circulating informally — rumors, gossip and unofficial chatter.