Guides to Good Practice
3.3 Image Metadata#
| Entry | Description |
|---|---|
| For each group of images | |
| Project name | Same as Project Name in section 3.1.1. |
| Number of images | Total number of images submitted for archival. |
| File name for planimetric sketch or map | File name and extension. Should include outline of subject and surrounding objects (if any), indicated location and orientation of each image (using a "V" symbol), and other special comments and/or observations. |
| Camera calibration file | Reference to the camera calibration specifics in section 3.2.1. |
| Additional notes | Any additional notes the surveyor feels applicable. Could list images containing control and/or scaling references. |
| For each image | |
| Image file name | File name and extension. |
| Textural description of location and orientation | Should describe general location (e.g. north side) and camera to subject orientation (e.g. view to south). |
| Format conversions (if any) | List of format conversions performed on the digital images and the software used. |