MCIA PED GPC-F Study Material (All Lessons) Latest Version Graded A+

MCIA PED GPC-F Study Material (All Lessons) Latest Version Graded A+ Visual clue categories of image analysis Size, shape, shadow, tone, texture, pattern, location, and association Imagery analysis processes Detection, identification, and evaluation Geodesy (definition) The science of mathematically determining the size, shape, and orientation of the Earth, and the nature of its gravity field in four dimensions (in space over time). Seven categories of GEOINT products (both standard and specialized): Aeronautical Nautical/Hydrographic Topographical/Terrestrial Precise Positioning & Targeting Geodesy & Geophysics Geographic Names GEOINT Analysis. Geospatial Analysis The science of extracting meaning from geospatial data and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to uncover and investigate relationships and patterns in all forms of geospatial data to answer intel/military issues. Three major elements of GEOINT: Imagery Imagery Intelligence Geospatial Information Sensor Phenomenology The study and use of sensor technology, literal and non-literal, which allows discovery, observation, and characterization of natural occurring and measurable occurrences (spatial, spectral, radiometric and temporal). Navigation safety and GEOINT Geospatial data-derived products can determine precise geographic coordinates and other measurements of objects and features in denied areas more accurately, rapidly, and effectively than is possible by other means. Two perspectives of Human Geography: Foundational Analysis - Characterizing general patterns of people and groups within the context of their environment - AND - Mission Specific Analysis - Addressing specific questions or hypothesis with the goal of answering a specific intel question Human Geography The study of patterns and processes that shape human interaction with their environment, with particular attention to the causes and consequences of the spatial distribution of human activity. The use of cartography in GEOINT A map provides information on the existence of, the location of, and the distance between ground features such as populated places and routes of travel and communication. It also indicates variations in terrain, heights of natural features, and the extent of vegetation cover. Mission planning and analysis become more thorough with the addition of cartographic information. Global Positioning System (GPS) The Global Positioning System is the only fully operational system that allows users to determine their exact position on or above the Earth anytime, in any weather, anywhere. The precise locational information provided by the GPS is critical to safety of navigation for air, land, sea and space. GEOINT Preparation of the Environment (GPE) (process) 1) Define the Environment - Gather facts needed to outline exact loc. 2) Describe Environment's Influence - Provide descriptive info about area defined in Step 1. 3) Evaluate Threats/Hazards - Add intel/threat data from multiple INTs to step 1/2 layers 4) Develop Analytical Conclusions - Integrate all info from steps 1-3. Remote Sensing Gathering of information about an object by means of a sensor at some distance from that object. Foundational Imagery Processes: Triangulation GEOINT Processing and Exploitation Imagery Correlation Orthorectification Mosaic/Image Stitching