Intelligence obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (metric, angle, spatial, wavelength, time dependence, modulation, plasma, and hydromagnetic) derived from specific technical sensors for the purpose of identifying any distinctive features associated with the emitter or sender, and to facilitate subsequent identification and/or measurement of the same. The detected feature may be either reflected or emitted. Also called MASINT. See also intelligence; scientific and technical intelligence. (JP 2-0)
MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURE INTELLIGENCE
Meaning of MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURE INTELLIGENCE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012