It is also used during construction phases to show progress being made over a period of time. VPC's photographers provide full photographic support to the ERDC researcher. Coverage in the field is provided during construction, testing, and posttest phases and includes digital stills, digital video, and high-speed documentary coverage. The photographer gives the PI a summary each day of the previous day's shots using the digital cameras and onsite computers and printers. At the end of the experiment, the PI is provided with an album and CD of all photographs made during the project.
Film processing is available for prints, slides, and viewgraphs.
Photo enhancement is provided by scanning the image and enhancing the digital copy. Most photographs are now digital and are archived and retrievable through a database for future requirements.