Camera Calibration, Characterization and Contracting Guidelines: An Quality Assurance Perspective

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Camera Calibration, Characterization and
Contracting Guidelines An Quality Assurance
Perspective
U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological
Survey
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Why do we care?

• System performance
• Product specifications
• Contract monitoring
• Data quality
• Traceability and metadata

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The Whole Spectrum

• Camera certification
• System certification
• Product characterization
• Quality control of deliverables
• Approved processing methods
• Best practices by data providers
• ISO certification

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Possible criteria for approved manufacturers

• Review of factory calibration process
• Design and manufacturing controls
• Documentation and recommended guidelines
• Document controls drawings, instructions, and
  procedures
• Maintenance agreements and warranties
• Availability of maintenance and repair services

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Possible criteria for approved manufacturers

• Availability of spare parts and viability of
  suppliers
• Nature of recalls and engineering changes
• Performance testing by manufacturers
• Testing of OEM components
• Published tests reports

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Possible criteria for approved data providers

• Inspection of service records
• Documentation of procedures and best practices
• Recorded compliance with manufacturers
  guidelines for maintenance and operation
• Training and experience
• Project management

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Possible Quality Assurance Measures by USGS

• Review of production process and quality
  assurance procedures in the selection process
• Periodic review of records maintained by data
  providers
• Periodic submission of in-situ calibration
  results
• Quality control of products by sample testing

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Whats needed?

• Comprehensive quality assurance program which
  ensures
• System performance
• Qualified personnel
• Documentation
• Best practices
• Standards and performance measures
• Data quality