A critical analysis of methods and procedures applied to satellite image interpretation by image analysts in the South African National Defence Force.

Ivan Henrico

doi:10.4102/satnt.v32i1.413

Abstract

A critical analysis of methods and procedures applied to satellite image interpretation by image analysts in the South African National Defence Force Inaccurate satellite image interpretation for military purposes may result in inadequate image intelligence and hamper the successful implementation of military operations. The image interpretation methods and procedures applied by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) image analysts raised the question whether image interpretation is correctly and accurately performed by SANDF image analysts. This study uses empirical research in the form of a field experiment to determine whether SANDF military analysts accurately execute military image interpretation.

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Note: This abstract was presented at the ‘Studentesimposium in die Natuurwetenskappe 2011’, presented under the protection of the SuidAfrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns
A critical analysis of methods and procedures applied to satellite image interpretation by image analysts in the South African National Defence Force
The image interpretation methods and procedures applied by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) image analysts raised the question whether image interpretation is correctly and accurately performed by SANDF image analysts

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Note: This abstract was presented at the ‘Studentesimposium in die Natuurwetenskappe 2011’, presented under the protection of the SuidAfrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns. How to cite this abstract: Henrico, I., 2013, ‘’n Kritiese analise van toegepaste satellietbeeldinterpretasiemetodes en -prosedures soos uitgevoer deur beeldontleders in die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag’, Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie 32(1), Art #413, 1 page. A critical analysis of methods and procedures applied to satellite image interpretation by image analysts in the South African National Defence Force.

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