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About the Imaging Guide

This manual was generated because of a clear need within the Appalachian Region to create more effective photographic images tailored to the ultimate use and effectively manage, disseminate, and electronically store these images. Additionally, some degree of uniformity in terms of image collection and storage based on individual needs is desirable. Intended users of this document include but are not limited to inspection and enforcement (I&E) personnel; individuals conducting geologic, hydrologic, and engineering investigations; developers and instructors of NTTP and TIPS classes; and personnel involved with technology transfer (TT). For example, photographic images created for I&E and investigative work may involve litigation and thus require specialized care in handling and storage that images used for TT will not. Conversely, images created for TT and/or teaching purposes will likely require a much higher resolution than those for I & E.

Recommended standard operating procedures for the creation and handling of photographic images are not agency policy, they are based on the best information available at this time. It is recognized that future changes in technology will likely require modifications to these recommendations. Additionally, storage space limitations will bear on the number and size of image files that can ultimately be saved.