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MIES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-06-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Remote Sensing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- imagery exploitation system
1, record 1, English, imagery%20exploitation%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IES 1, record 1, English, IES
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imagery Exploitation System(IES). Modernized Imagery Exploitation System(MIES). MIES is a Corps and EAC tactical imagery exploitation system capable of receiving, processing, and disseminating national and theater imagery. The MIES provides first phase imagery exploitation for the Indications and Warnings(I&W) missions of Army users. The system provides IMINT reports and Secondary Imagery Dissemination(SID) through an extensive communications section. It travels with its own satellite communications(SATCOM) system that provides the relayed national imagery through the Defense Dissemination System(DDS). 2, record 1, English, - imagery%20exploitation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The imagery Exploitation System / Balanced Technology Initiative (IES/BTI) is a first phase near-real time image exploitation system to support Army Corps intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW) situation development, target development and target acquisition. IES/BTI exploits synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and infrared (IR) imagery and annotates the presence and type (artillery, armor, etc) of military units (company size and above). IES/BTI employs a hierarchical reasoning paradigm, using Bayesian inference for hypotheses management and belief propagation to solve the complex force/terrain/military situation and formation. 3, record 1, English, - imagery%20exploitation%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Aerial, airborne real-time, automated, deployable, ground, integrated tactical, knowledge-based, modernized, modular, multi-, multi-processor radar, national, tactical imagery exploitation system(MIES). 4, record 1, English, - imagery%20exploitation%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Télédétection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'exploitation photographique
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation%20photographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IES 2, record 1, French, IES
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans ce domaine des capacités, l'AED [Agence européenne de défense] a porté son attention sur trois priorités. Des initiatives importantes se préparent dans le domaine «commandement, contrôle et communication», qui portent en particulier sur les fonctions radioélectriques définies par logiciel, en coopération avec la Commission, et sur un système d'exploitation photographique du théâtre d'opérations. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27exploitation%20photographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Remote Sensing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- modernized imagery exploitation system
1, record 2, English, modernized%20imagery%20exploitation%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MIES 1, record 2, English, MIES
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MIES is a Corps and EAC tactical imagery exploitation system capable of receiving, processing, and disseminating national and theater imagery. The MIES provides first phase imagery exploitation for the indications and warnings(I&W) missions of Army users. The system provides IMINT [imagery intelligence] reports and secondary imagery dissemination(SID) through an extensive communications section. It travels with its own satellite communications(SATCOM) system that provides the relayed national imagery through the Defense Dissemination System(DDS). 1, record 2, English, - modernized%20imagery%20exploitation%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Télédétection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système modernisé d'exploitation photographique
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20modernis%C3%A9%20d%27exploitation%20photographique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MIES 1, record 2, French, MIES
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- less is more
1, record 3, English, less%20is%20more
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An expression meaning "if you make something simpler, you make it better. 2, record 3, English, - less%20is%20more
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A quotation from the architect Mies Van der Rohe. 2, record 3, English, - less%20is%20more
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- le moins vaut le plus 1, record 3, French, le%20moins%20vaut%20le%20plus
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tirer profit de la simplicité 2, record 3, French, tirer%20profit%20de%20la%20simplicit%C3%A9
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
I think that «less is more» («le moins vaut le plus»), dit-elle, citant le fameux précepte de l'architecte Mies Van der Rohe [...] 1, record 3, French, - le%20moins%20vaut%20le%20plus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Meat Industry Employment Scheme
1, record 4, English, Meat%20Industry%20Employment%20Scheme
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MIES 1, record 4, English, MIES
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Meat Industry Employment Scheme
1, record 4, French, Meat%20Industry%20Employment%20Scheme
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MIES 1, record 4, French, MIES
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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