unintentional radiation intelligence

Definition/Scope: Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of non-information-bearing elements extracted from the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by foreign devices, equipment, and systems, excluding those generated by the detonation of atomic or nuclear weapons.

Used For:

radiation intelligence

Acronym:

RINT

Broader Terms:

measurement and signature intelligence

Related Terms:

acoustic intelligence
chemical and biological intelligence
directed energy weapons intelligence
electro-optical intelligence
infrared intelligence
IR radiation
materials intelligence
nuclear intelligence
radar intelligence
radio frequency/electromagnetic pulse intelligence