Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the type of construction of the platform serving as the base for the remote-sensing device.  For the purposes of this data element, platform refers to any structure that serves as a base, not only flat surfaces.  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

Balloon

b

Aircraft - low altitude

c

Aircraft - medium altitude

d

Aircraft - high altitude

e

Manned spacecraft

f

Unmanned spacecraft

g

Land-based remote-sensing device

h

Water surface-based remote-sensing device

i

Submersible remote-sensing device

n

Not applicable  This character position is not applicable to the item being described.

u

Unknown  The construction type of the platform from which the remote-sensing image was made is not known.

z

Other  A platform construction type for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

|

No attempt to code

To return, select:

007:  Remote-sensing image

007  Physical Description Fixed Field