Rating Level 0
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Interpretability of the imagery is precluded by obscuration, degradation, or very poor resolution. | | |
Rating Level 1
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Distinguish between runways and taxiways on the basis of size, configuration, or pattern at a large airfield. | | |
Detect a large (e.g., greater than 1 km2) cleared area in dense forest. | | |
Detect large ocean-going vessels (e.g., aircraft carrier, super-tanker, KIROV) in open water. | | |
Detect large areas (e.g., greater than 1 km2) of marsh/swamp. | | |
Rating Level 2
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Detect large aircraft (e.g., C-141, 707, BEAR, CANDID, CLASSIC). | | |
Detect individual large buildings (e.g., hospitals, factories) in an urban area. | | |
Distinguish between densely wooded, sparsely wooded, and open fields. | | |
Identify an SS-25 base by the pattern of buildings and roads. | | |
Distinguish between naval and commercial port facilities based on type and configuration of large functional areas. | | |
Rating Level 3
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Distinguish between large (e.g., C-141, 707, BEAR, A-300 AIRBUS) and small aircraft (e.g., A-4, FISHBED, L-39). | | |
Identify individual thermally active flues running between the boiler hall and smoke stacks at a thermal power plant. | | |
Detect a large air warning radar site based on the presence of mounds, revetments, and security fencing. | | |
Detect a driver training track at a ground forces garrison. | | |
Identify individual functional areas (e.g., launch sites, electronics area, support area, missile handling area) of an SA-5 launch complex. | | |
Distinguish between large (e.g., greater than 200 m) freighters and tankers. | | |
Rating Level 4
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Identify the wing configuration of small fighter aircraft (e.g., FROGFOOT, F-16, FISHBED). | | |
Detect a small (e.g., 50 m2) electrical transformer yard in an urban area. | | |
Detect large (e.g., greater than 10-m diameter) environmental domes at an electronics facility. | | |
Detect individual thermally active vehicles in garrison. | | |
Detect thermally active SS-25 MSV’s in garrison. | | |
Identify individual closed cargo hold hatches on large merchant ships. | | |
Rating Level 5
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Distinguish between single-tail (e.g., FLOGGER, F-16, TORNADO) and twin-tailed (e.g., F-15, FLANKER, FOXBAT) fighters. | | |
Identify outdoor tennis courts. | | |
Identify the metal lattice structure of large (e.g., approximately 75 m) radio relay towers. | | |
Detect armored vehicles in a revetment. | | |
Detect a deployed TET (transportable electronics tower) at an SA-10 site. | | |
Identify the stack shape (e.g., square, round, oval) on large (e.g., greater than 200 m) merchant ships. | | |
Rating Level 6
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Detect wing-mounted stores (i.e., ASM, bombs) protruding from the wings of large bombers (e.g., B-52, BEAR, BADGER). | | |
Identify individual thermally active engine vents atop diesel locomotives. | | |
Distinguish between a FIX FOUR and FIX SIX site based on antenna pattern and spacing. | | |
Distinguish between thermally active tanks and APC’s. | | |
Distinguish between a two-rail and four-rail SA-3 launcher. | | |
Identify missile tube hatches on submarines. | | |
Rating Level 7
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Distinguish between ground attack and interceptor versions of the MIG-23 FLOGGER based on the shape of the nose. | | |
Identify automobiles as sedans or station wagons. | | |
Identify antenna dishes (less than 3-m diameter) on a radio relay tower. | | |
Identify the missile transfer crane on a SA-6 transloader. | | |
Distinguish between an SA-2/CSA-1 and a SCUD-B missile transporter when missiles are not loaded. | | |
Detect mooring cleats or bollards on piers. | | |
Rating Level 8
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Identify the RAM airscoop on the dorsal spine of FISHBED J/K/L. | | |
Identify limbs (e.g., arms, legs) on an individual. | | |
Identify individual horizontal and vertical ribs on a radar antenna. | | |
Detect closed hatches on a tank turret. | | |
Distinguish between fuel and oxidizer Multi-System Propellant Transporters based on twin or single fitments on the front of the semi-trailer. | | |
Identify individual posts and rails on deck edge life rails. | | |
Rating Level 9
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Identify access panels on fighter aircraft. | | |
Identify cargo (e.g., shovels, rakes, ladders) in an open-bed, light-duty truck. | | |
Distinguish between BIRDS EYE and BELL LACE antennas based on the presence or absence of small dipole elements. | | |
Identify turret hatch hinges on armored vehicles. | | |
Identify individual command guidance strip antennas on an SA-2/CSA-1 missile. | | |
Identify individual rungs on a bulkhead mounted ladder.
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