Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the primary use intended for the platform specified in 007/06 (Platform construction type).  A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records:  Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

a

Meteorological

b

Surface observing

c

Space observing

m

Mixed uses

n

Not applicable  The identification of platform use category is not applicable.

u

Unknown  The platform use category is not known.

z

Other  A platform use category for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

|

No attempt to code

Related MARC field or document:

007/06 Remote-sensing image:  Platform construction type

To return, select:

007:  Remote-sensing image

007  Physical Description Fixed Field