User's Guide

FF123

Copy one Fast Format tape to a three tape set.

Function:

Copies one Fast Format tape to a three tape set. The header file is updated for each of the three tapes. If the tape set is being copied for the MRLC project, metadata is written to a file. A tape label is printed for each of the output tapes.

Parameters:

PROJ
Project. The project for which the tapes are being copied.


  = CEES:
  = COSTARICA:
  = HTFP:
  = MRLC:
  = MSI:
  = NSDG:
  = NSLRSDA:

PROJOPT(YES)
Projection option. Indicates if the projection number should be added to the project description on the tape label. The default is YES.

  = YES: Add projection number to tape label
  = NO:  Do not add the projection number to the tape label

Examples:

  1. LAS> ff123 proj=mrlc

    The operator is prompted to mount the input tape and the three output tapes. A tape label is printed for each of the output tapes.

Description/Algorithm:

The operator is first prompted to mount the input tape and the tape files are read to disk. The operator is then prompted for the tape location for each of the three output tapes. When the output tapes are created, the header file is updated to reflect the number of image bands on the tape. A tape label is printed for each of the output tapes. If the tape is being copied for the MRLC project, metadata is written to a file in a predetermined directory.

Nonfatal Error Messages:

    None.

Fatal Error Messages:

  1. [ff123-format] Unexpected format

    FF123 only works for EOSAT Fast Formatted TM, Version B or GICS Fast Formated TM, Version C tapes. Verify that the tape is in the expected format.

  2. [ff123-fatal] Fatal error encountered

    A fatal error was encountered during processing. Processing is terminated. The error message that is displayed immediately preceding this message is the specific error that was encountered.

  3. [ff123-pass] Error passing variables to TAE

    An error occurred while attempting to pass variables back to TAE. See the LAS system manager.

User Notes:

  1. FF123 uses DITTO functions for processing. Refer to these User Guides for more information.