The Technical Collection of Intelligence

by Robert M. Clark

Technical collection represents the largest asymmetric edge that technologically advanced countries such as the United States and its allies have in the intelligence business. Intelligence veteran Robert M. Clark s new book offers a succinct, logically organized, and well written overview of technical collection, explained at a non technical level for those new to the field. Filling a void in the literature, The Technical Collection of Intelligence is the only book that comprehensively examines the collection, processing, and exploitation of non-literal intelligence information, including laser, acoustic, and infrared signals; non-imaging optical intelligence sources; and radar tracking and measurement of aerospace vehicles. A compelling final chapter addresses the substantial challenges that come with managing technical collection.

A stunning full-color interior design features high quality graphics while a handy tabs feature keeps content at the ready. A useful list of recommended books and reports, a glossary of terms, and a list of acronyms make this guide a go-to resource. Technical Collection will prove invaluable to all source analysts, managers of technical collection, customers of intelligence, and recruiters for the intelligence community."

352 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2010

Reviews

[Charles H Berlemann Jr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of many books written by Robert Clark on the intelligence field over the years. This book specifically talks about the intelligence collection systems out there. From photographic in airplanes and drones to electronic snooping and even things such as air sniffers to detect nuclear particles or explosive traces. It is a short book, only 344 pages, but very informative on the introductory level and helpful to a person on the outside of the intelligence fields. Filled with a number of explanatory graphics and breaks down the differing types as well as possible usage of these technical collection methods. As well as showing historical examples of where they were used or how they have been used. Although I had to use this for a class, I think that this would be a book that will stay on my shelves when I graduate. It was worth the money for at least providing the non-Hollywood ideas of how the satellites and drones work.