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Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)
Measurement and Signature Intelligence
Technical intelligence derived from the analysis of data from specific sensors (radar, acoustic, nuclear).
MASINT identifies the specific “signatures” of equipment or activities—such as the unique engine noise of a specific drone or the seismic vibration of a particular explosive. It is used to verify technical capabilities that IMINT cannot see.