Title
Integrating Earth observation IMINT with OSINT data to create added-value multisource intelligence information: A case study of the Ukraine–Russia war
Authors
[ 1 ] Geospatial Function, Planetek Hellas, Leoforos Kifisias 44, 15125, Athens, Greece | [ 2 ] Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Lab. of Photogrammetry – Remote Sensing, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Year of publication
2023
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- Artificial intelligence
- Hybrid warfare
- Hybrid threats
- Russia
- Ukraine
PL
- Agresja rosyjska na Ukrainę (2022)
- Rosja
- Sztuczna inteligencja
- Ukraina
- Wojna hybrydowa
Abstract
EN The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 heralded a new “social media war” era. This “hybrid warfare” extends beyond the military landscape and includes attacks in cyberspace and fake news with the aim of destabilising governments. The goal of this paper is to present a high-level of architecture based on imagery intelligence (IMINT) and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) using geographic datasets and state-of-the-art methods. Integration with intelligence information (like Open-Source Intelligence [OSINT]) produces multiintelligent knowledge for security and defence decision-making end users. The results depict a harmonious and creative collaboration between IMINT, OSINT, and GEOINT. OSINT data helps to identify and describe the meteorological conditions that are present, contributing to the procedure’s responsiveness. Weather and dense cloud cover above Ukraine poses a challenge for optical imaging satellites, but synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensor satellites can operate at night and overcome the problem. We carried out OSINT and IMINT analysis, monitoring the situation shortly after the invasion. OSINT data helped in the choice of an appropriate area of interest. Using the right Earth observation satellite system and artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms is the best way to keep an eye on many different sites over long periods, send out alerts about unusual activity, and find new places where incoherent changes might be happening.
Date of online publication
21.09.2023
Pages (from - to)
1 - 21
Comments
Corresponding author Ioannis Kotaridis Geospatial function, Planetek Hellas, Leoforos Kifisias 44, 15125, Athens, Greece
License type
CC BY (attribution alone)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
21.09.2023
Full text of article
Access level to full text
public
Ministry points / journal
100
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