Activity Based Intelligence : Principles

Patrick Biltgen

ISBN 10: 1608078760 / ISBN 13: 9781608078769

Published by Artech House Publishers Okt 2015, 2015

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Neuware - Comprehensive overview of ABIs principles and methods, and how they apply to intelligence analysis.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Activity Based Intelligence : Principles
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers Okt 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1608078760
• ISBN 13: 9781608078769
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 236W x 159H x 35D millimeters 236 millimeters width by 159 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 906 grams

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Synopsis

This authoritative resource presents the underpinnings and applications in the emerging discipline of activity-based intelligence (ABI). This book defines, clarifies, and demystifies the tradecraft of ABI by providing concise definitions, clear examples, and thoughtful discussion.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of ABI's principles and methods - developed by the U.S. Intelligence Community - and how they apply to intelligence analysis. Readers find insight into the evolution of intelligence in an era of dynamic change and diverse threats. Practicing professionals will gain an in-depth understanding of ABI and how it can be applied to real-world problems.

About the Author

Patrick Biltgen is the Analytics Family Offering Lead at Perspecta. Previously, he was a a senior principal systems engineer supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the senior mission engineer for BAE Systems' Intelligence Integration Directorate where he was the subject matter expert on activity-based intelligence (ABI) capabilities for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and his B.S. in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Stephen Ryan is a senior manager in systems engineering in Northrop Grumman Corporation's Aerospace Systems sector, focused on advanced space systems development. He has previously served as a senior program manager, chief architect, and mission engineering manager across Northrop Grumman's advanced autonomy/artificial intelligence R&D, cyber, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) businesses. He was previously a decorated intelligence analyst with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where he specialized in ABI and terrorism analysis, spending almost a year deployed to Afghanistan supporting counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. He is pursuing his M.S. in systems engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, received his M.A. in security studies from Georgetown University, and received his B.A. in international affairs from The George Washington University.