| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Electromagnetic emission control | Business | The control of friendly electromagnetic emissions, such as radio and radar transmissions, for the purpose of preventing or minimizing their use by unintended recipients. (references) | |
| Emission control | Military | 1: (DOD) The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy sensors; b. mutual interference among friendly systems; and/or c. enemy interference with the ability to execute a military deception plan. Also called EMCON. See also electronic warfare. (references) | |
| 2: Selective control of emitted electromagnetic or acoustic energy. The aim may be twofold: a.to minimize the enemy's detection of emissions and exploitation of the information so gained; b: to improve the performance of friendly sensors. (references) | |||
| Emission control (EMCON) | Business | The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security (OPSEC): (a) detection by enemy sensors; (b) to minimize mutual interference among friendly systems; and/or (c) to execute a military deception plan. (references) | |
| Emission control orders | Military | (DOD) Orders used to authorize, control, or prohibit the use of electronic emission equipment. Also called EMCON orders. See also control of electromagnetic radiation. (references) | |
| Emission control policy | Military | The policy which states what electromagnetic and acoustic emission may be allowed. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
