DI-MISC-81579

Digital Imaging

This DID contains format and content preparation instructions for digital images and the electronic data compression technology used for efficient transmission.

Approval DateJuly 7, 1999

AMSC NumberN7337

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OPRSEA00C55

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DID Formatdd_form_1664

963C CompliantNo

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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Description & Purpose

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Application & Interrelationship

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Use & Relationship

This data item description (DID) contains format and content preparation instructions for digital images and the electronic data compression technology for efficient transmission.

a) Digital imaging provides the Government with visual records of objects and events which are stored in an electronic format that is efficiently transmittable.

b) This data item description is designed for contracts requiring photographic documentation of material conditions and/or events.

c) Images shall be transmitted electronically to Government and commercial activities; as specified on DD Form 1423.

Preparation Instructions

1.1FormatDigital Imaging data shall be in contractor's format

1.1.1Data compression Technology.Image data files shall utilize a universal data compression format.

1.1.2Image Quality.The items prepared shall be of high quality resolution equal to Millions (1536 x 1024 or greater) of pixels per image 32 bit (or greater) color.

1.2Content

1.2.1Image composition.Each image shall adequately depict the subject clearly, without obstruction or cropping.

1.2.2Data Storage and Identification.Each image shall be stored as an electronic file. The file name shall include the object name and view number. Each file shall be date/time stamped automatically by the acquisition and/or processing software.

1.2.2.1No lettering shall appear on the subjectNo lettering shall appear on the subject image area. A text box description shall be added below the image in the bottom margin or prior to the image sequence. This shall include the contractors name, image description, date, security classification, and automatic time-phased downgrading notation.

1.3Image TransmissionEach image or group of images used to depict the subject shall be transmitted electronically as specified on DD Form 1423.

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