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This specification defines the format, content, related product design and details necessary for the production of the World Vector Shoreline (WVS). The WVS is a digital data file containing the shorelines, international boundaries and country names of the world. These geographic features are required for many of the digital data bases being used to support geographic information systems and weapons systems. The WVS is a standard DMA product that has been designed for use in many different applications. Users of this product may convert the WVS data to system specific formats.

The purpose of this specification is to assure uniformity of treatment among all mapping and charting elements engaged in a coordinated production and maintenance program for this product.

The security classification of the products generated by the use of these specifications will be the lowest category practicable. When it is necessary to assign a security classification to the product, it will be accomplished in accordance with established national security procedures. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, Defense Mapping Agency, ATTN: PR, 8613 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-2137 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

These Product Specifications and their resultant products are UNCLASSIFIED.

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