ASTM D5518-94e1
Standard Guide for Acquisition of File Aerial Photography and Imagery for Establishing Historic Site-Use and Surficial Conditions

Standard No.

ASTM D5518-94e1

Release Date

1994

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2003-01

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ASTM D5518-94e1

Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to assist potential users in the search for, evaluation of, and acquisition of remotely sensed aerial photography or imagery, or both, to be used for the purpose of establishing the historic site-use and other interpretable surface or near-surface conditions regionally, locally, or at a specified project location. 1.2 The instructions given in this guide identify sources of photography and imagery, and provide information pertaining to the specifications, characteristics, and availability of these data. 1.3 The major sources considered are restricted to federal and state organizations only. The sources described do not represent all possible sources of interest for environmental and engineering applications. 1.4 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

ASTM D5518-94e1 history

• 1994 ASTM D5518-94e1 Standard Guide for Acquisition of File Aerial Photography and Imagery for Establishing Historic Site-Use and Surficial Conditions