electronic intelligence

elint, gathering of information by use of electronic devices (placed on airplanes,ships, satellites etc.)

ELINT stands for ELectronic Signals INTelligence, and refers to intelligence-gathering by use of electronic sensors.ELINT primarily focuses on non-communications signals intelligence. Signal identification is performed by analyzing the collected parameters of a specific signal, and either matching it to known criteria, or recording it as a possible new emitter. ELINT data is usually highly classified information, and is protected as such.
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Intelligence derived from electromagnetic non-communications transmissions by other than intended recipients or users. 9/1/96

Renseignement obtenu d'émissions électromagnétiques, excluant les transmissions, par des personnes autres que leurs utilisateurs ou destinataires prévus. 9/1/96