scope:

This standard establishes the requirements to be met by NITFS compliant systems when image data are decompressed using the VQ compression algorithm. This allows NITFS-compliant systems to accept and decompress data that are compressed using a VQ compression scheme. This standard describes the VQ compression in the general requirements section, but does not fully describe the steps for compression. The steps involved in decompressing images compressed with VQ are fully described by this standard.

Applicability. This standard is applicable to the IC and the DOD. It is mandatory for all Secondary Imagery Dissemination Systems (SIDS) in accordance with the memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence ASD(C31) Subject: National Imagery Transmission Format Standard (NITFS), 12 August 1991. This directive shall be implemented in accordance with the MIL-STD-2500A, JIEO Circular 9008, and MIL-HDBK-1300A. New digital imagery equipment and systems, those undergoing major modification, or those capable of rehabilitation shall conform to this standard.