This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2019. Therefore this version remains current.
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ISO 18938:2014 establishes general principles for the care and handling of digital optical discs during use. It addresses the issues of physical integrity of the medium necessary to preserve access to the recorded data (information). ISO 18938:2014 includes recommendations for handling procedures to maximize the effective life of optical discs.
The following are within the scope of ISO 18938:2014:
use and handling environments, including pollutants, temperature and humidity and light exposure;
contamination concerns;
inspection;
cleaning and maintenance, including cleaning methods and frequency;
transportation;
disasters, including water, fire, construction and post-disaster procedures;
staff training.
General information
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Status : PublishedPublication date : 2014-09
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Edition : 2Number of pages : 26
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- ICS :
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Optical storage devices
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Other standards related to photography
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Life cycle
A standard is reviewed every 5 years
Revisions / Corrigenda
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Previously
ISO 18938:2008
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Now confirmed
ISO 18938:2014
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