AERIAL IMAGERY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 5 por 49 AND THE 25 For R76 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY A. SCOFE: The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) agree to the following policies and procedures regarding the exchange of information about unclassified aerial imagery, and the imagery itself on the United States and possessions and the dissemina- tion of such data to users. B. PURPOSE: To exchange unclassified information on aerial imagery of the U.S.; ca effect the inderinite loan of selected unclassified Domestic DoD original film to USGS as soon as practical; provide for reimbursemeat arrangements for imagery reproduction; and to establish written procedures for those operations of mutual interest to both agencies. C. GENERAL: 1. The National Cartographic Information Center (NCIC) of the USGS has been established to provide a focai point for information on ali cartographic data including aerial photography covering the United States and possessions. 2. The DIA aerial imagery functions are accomplished by the Central Imagery Processing and Reference Division (DIA DC-6). 3. This paper will formalize the intent of (1) DIA to provide unclassified Domestic imagery information and film for NCIC use, (2) NCIC to make its information and data readily available to DIA and other DoD activities, and (3) DIA and NCIC to jointly develop methods by which customers at DIA and USGS can select and order unciassified Domestic aerial imagery held by DIA and USGS. 4. For other than routine matters about aerial imagery as it relates to this agreement, the primary contact for DIA will be the Chief, Imagery Reference Branch and for USGS, the Chief, Data Acquisition, NCIC. D. DEFINITIONS: .See Appendix A. E. RESPONSIBILITIES: Related to this Agreement, DIA will:
. t lai imagery tor indefini ip ify jointly with ce ] provide summary rec C the UIA-held unclassified Domestic a to USGS or the NCIC intormaci rds ot these data to NCIC. 2. Serve as a DoD focai point regardinix anv DoD ac imagery covering the United States and possessions. DIA wi provide periodic summary record infcrmation on unclassified aerial imagery held and acquisition plans within DoD as known by DIA. 3. Provide for the indefinite loan of unclassified domestic crigiaal film to USGS when both DIA and NCIC agree that it is appropriate for inclusion in USGS holdings. 4, Furnish reproductions of aerial photographs required by USGS/NCIC from film in the custody of DIA. Some USGS activities have limited need for photo reproduction of foreign area coverage as well as U.S. coverage. 5. Process NCIC and other USGS activities requests for aerial imagery and submit a quarterly report to NCIC for reimbursement purposes. Related to this Agreement, NCIC will: 1. Identify jointly with DIA what imagery and information about the aerial imagery should be included in the NCIC information systems. 2. Pravide DIA with summary record information as required on any imagery in the USGS files. 3. Furnish DIA with copies of any periodic newsletters and general interest publications on aerial imagery which NCIC may issue. 4. Provide a centralized information and crdering service to the eneral public for DoD imagery on which USGS holds unit record information. t 5. Provide priority consideration to DIA for telecommunications eccess to USGS computer based information on its aerial imagery. 6. Process DIA and other DoD components requests (through DIA) for photo prints and submit a quarterly report to DIA for reimbursement purposes. 7, Arrange for the return of DIA's original film from USCS when needed for opé¢rational purposes. The recall request will be approved by the Chief, Central Imagery Processing and Reference Division, or his designated representative. F. REIMBURSEMENT: Because of the manifest difficulties in making a precise determination of costs, charges for photographic products will be based on the latest
prices adopted dv tne Iateravency Comnictee on Sales Prices Photographic & : ion Rel cs effected on 2a ne DY one uegency wil agency whicn pro nt between DIA and ra Guc a basis, i.e., the cost of photorrapnic produc ia se provided by the hic products (cost wise) will biil the other seeney on 4 quarteriy basis. Billing will be accempiished by submitting a SF-1080 (Voucher for Transfers Between Appropriations and/ or Funds) or a comparable document. Billings for amounts aggregating less than $100. OO per quarter will be waived. G. COOPERATION: In order to successtully develop and maintain the concepts of this management agreement, an open exchange ot information will be established between DIA and NCIC personnel. at H. TERMIN, This Management Agreement mav be terminated at the option of eithe party. A minimum of 60 days advanced notice of termination will be provided by the terminating agency. U.S. Geological Survey By: GD .a- 4 eon 7 W eA. Radlinst wcting Ih) Dos Date: FEB 29 1976
APPENDIX "4"! — DIA AND “USGS 2 this paper are provided for Ll, AERIAL IMAGERY: Phocography accomplished with aircraft or other erial capability which is flown to cartograpnic as well as reconnaissance specifications. It does not include pictorial and ground type photography or coverage over small geographical areas. 2 UNMARY RECORD: General Information abou: <magery holdings providing a bri description of the overell area cover 3ge scale, agency, type of imagery STATUS (planned, in Progress, or completed), fecal length, mission cunber, agency project code and date, etc. oOo tH. ym < ort, t imagery holdings which will 3. UNIT RECORD: Specific information aboai : hotegraphy. u provide che details down to each frame of Dp &. PHOTO REPR ODUCTIONS : Paper copies, normaliy 9 by 9 inches on glossy or matte paper, reproduced from the photographic