1:1,000,000 Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics (CADRG)
Entry ID: Canada_DND_CADRG1000000

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Summary
Abstract: Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics (CADRG) is to be developed as
a jointly coordinated common compression of ARC Digitized Raster
Graphics (ADRG) for use in any application requiring rapid display of
a map image or manipulation of the image of a map in raster
form. CADRG achieves a nominal compression of 55:1 over standard NIMA
ADRG products. Digitized Raster Graphics (ADRG) are digital raster
representations of NIMA's paper graphic products. The information
content of CADRG is the same as that of the base map or
chart. Multiple scale source maps are in CADRG format. Area coverage
for CADRG will match that of ADRG source products. Standard paper
maps/charts are converted into digital data by raster scanning and
transforming the map image into the ARC system frame of
reference. Data collected from a single chart/map series and scale
will be maintained as a worldwide seamless database of raster graphic
data with each pixel having a distinct geographic location. For
distribution ADRG data is divided into geographic data sets called
Distribution Rectangles (Drs). One or more Drs fit onto a single
CD-ROM. The defined boundary of a Dr is the minimum bounding rectangle
that encloses all the input source graphics contained in the
DR. Raster graphic data from adjacent DR's abuts exactly to provide
unbroken coverage. However, gaps in coverage may occur as a result of
datum transformations and incomplete source graphic coverage. Overlay
may occur with unique maps such as 50,000 topographic line maps where
coverage is country oriented. The information content is the same as
the hardcopy map. Data files contain scanned image data. Header
records for source definition as well as a reduced resolution image
overview file for the entire CD-ROM. CADRG/ADRG has been produced from
paper maps in the following scales: 1:5,000,000 General Navigation
Chart(GNC), 1:2,000,000 Jet Navigation Charts(JNC), 1:1,000,000
Operational Navigational Charts (ONC), 1:500,000 Tactical Pilotage
Charts (TPC), and 1:50,000 Topographic Line Maps(TLM), City Graphics,
Combat Charts, and Nautical Charts. Stock numbers for existing CADRG
and ADRG are listed in the Aerospace Products Semiannual Bulletin
Digest (stock number CATP1UBD) and topographic Products Semiannual
Bulletin Digest (NIMA stock number CATP3V01UBD). In most cases, the
CADRG/ADRG stock numbers directly correspond to the sheet number of
the paper map stored as CADRG/ADRG on the CD-ROM. In the case of JOGs
(normally four are scanned into one CD-ROM), paper map stock numbers
can be cross referenced to ADRG stock numbers using listings in the
Aeronautical Products Semiannual bulletin Digest for JOGs and in the
Topographic Products Semiannual Bulletin Digest for TLMs. This
cataloging system is being replaced with a dedicated ADRG catalog. The
Coordinate Reference System is the ARC (equal Arc second Raster
chart/map) System (Rectangular Projection). In the ARC reference
system the world is divided into 18 latitude zones to obtain equal
spacing with minimal distortion. CADRG and ADRG is releasable to DoD,
its contractors, and other Executive Agencies supporting DoD
activities. Some small scale CADRG may be released to the public.


Purpose: Provide a general purpose data set of support data and computer
readable digital images of hardcopy graphic products for map displays
on command and control systems, mission planning systems, and aircraft
cockpits.

Related URL
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Geographic Coverage
 N: 84.0 S: -80.0  E: 180.0  W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: National Imagery and Mapping Agency(NIMA), Department of Defence (DOD), USA
Dataset Title: 1:1,000,000 Compressed ARC Digitized Raster Graphics(CADRG)
Data Presentation Form: Digital, Raster digital, Aeronautical/Nautical chart, Topographic map, CD-ROM
Online Resource: http://www.nima.mil/


Location Keywords
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > EASTERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > EQUATORIAL
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL LAND
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > MID-LATITUDE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > WESTERN HEMISPHERE
VERTICAL LOCATION > LAND SURFACE


Data Resolution
Vertical Resolution: 1.0


Science Keywords
LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND COVER    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >LAND USE/LAND COVER >LAND RESOURCES    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >LANDSCAPE    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >CONTOURS    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >LANDFORMS    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >SURFACE ROUGHNESS    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TERRAIN ELEVATION    [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >TOPOGRAPHY >TOPOGRAPHIC EFFECTS    [Definition]


ISO Topic Category
ELEVATION
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER


Access Constraints
Canadian Military use - Restricted


Keywords
IMAGERY
RASTER
TEMS
GTOS
G3OS


Data Center
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, U. S. Department of Defense    [Information]
Data Center URL: https://www1.nga.mil

Data Center Personnel
Name: GENERAL HELP DESK NGA
Phone: 1-800-455-0899
Email: queries1 at nga.mil
Contact Address:
Public Affairs Division, MS D-54
4600 Sangamore Road
City: Bethesda
Province or State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20816-5003
Country: USA


Canadian Forces, Department of National Defense, Canada    [Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.dnd.ca/

Data Center Personnel
Name: MIKE BOUCHER
Phone: +01-613-995-4411
Fax: +01-613-995-4359
Email: boucher.mj at forces.ca
Contact Address:
(Canadian Military use - Restricted)
Defence Mapping and Charting Establishment, Defence
Geomatics, National Defence
615 Booth Street
City: Ottawa
Province or State: Ontario
Postal Code: K1A 0E9
Country: Canada


Personnel
SCOTT A. RITZ
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 301-614-5126
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Scott.A.Ritz at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: Maryland
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA



Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2001-07-18
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-08-26
Future DIF Review Date: 2002-07-16

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