Digital Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Analysis Program (DMAP). Technical Review of Vector Data Update (VDU) Layer

Abstract

The Vector Data Update (VDU) is a standard digital Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S) product used by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) to transmit Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) data updates to Naval Operational Forces, including Navy ships at sea. This review, conducted by the Naval Digital Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy (MC&G) Analysis Program (DMAP) at Stennis Space Center, MS, examines the Draft Performance Specification for VDU Layer, dated 3 October 2002.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2002
Accession Number
ADA409521

Entities

People

  • Hillary C. Mesick
  • John L. Breckenridge
  • Kevin B. Shaw
  • Ruth A. Wilson
  • Susan V. Carter

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Batch Processing
  • Coast Guard
  • Compression
  • Data Compression
  • Data Sets
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Earth Sciences
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • Military Research
  • Nautical
  • Navigators
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Validation

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  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics

Technology Areas

  • Space