scope:

This standard identifies the standard practices required to print spec-quality maps and charts from georeferenced, print-ready files stored on NGA's Print on Demand (PoD) directory. It defines a certified set of printer, paper, and ink combinations for traditional lithographic offset press operations, as well as hardware/software and ink/paper combinations for the large format, high speed printers and plotters used in the POD process.

Purpose.

The purpose of this standard is to ensure printed Maps, Charts, & Geodesy (MC&G) and Safety of Navigation (SoN) products meet low light (Red, Blue, Green) and night vision readability requirements. Other uses will also achieve required print standards when in compliance with this standard, using calibrated printers and the PoD Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The PoD SOP outlines paper, printer, Raster Image Processor (RIP) software, color management combinations and procedures tested and verified by NGA and DLA (other combinations are possible, but not validated).