Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs: Issues for Congress

Abstract

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) functions are principal elements of U.S. defense capabilities, and include a wide variety of systems for acquiring and processing information needed by national security decision makers and military commanders. ISR systems range in size from hand-held devices to orbiting satellites. Some collect basic information for a wide range of analytical products; others are designed to acquire data for specific weapons systems. Some are national systems intended primarily to collect information of interest to Washington-area agencies; others are tactical systems intended to support military commanders on the battlefield. Collectively, they account for a major portion of U.S. intelligence spending that, according to media estimates, amounts to some $40 billion annually.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447906

Entities

People

  • Richard A.. Best Jr.

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Intelligence Community (United States)
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Reconnaissance
  • Surveillance
  • United States Government
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space