scope:

This military specification defines the content and format for U.S. Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) Vector Smart Map (VMap) Level 1.

This military specification provides a description of the content, accuracy, data format, and design of the VMap Level 1 product. Conformance to this specification will assure uniformity of treatment among all mapping and charting elements engaged in a coordinated production and maintenance program for this product.

This product specification is UNCLASSIFIED.

The CD-ROMs (Compact Discs - Read Only Memory) containing VMap data vary in classification depending on the geographic location covered by the data. The CD-ROM will carry the classification of the most restrictive classification of any tile or library contained within that particular compact disc. 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: ATI, 8613 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-2137 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) or by letter.

intended Use:

The VMap Level 1 product is intended for use as a medium-resolution, general purpose database which can support GIS applications.