Price List
(Prices as of December 12, 2004, and are subject to change.)
Aerial Film Photography:
Aerial Film Photography is usually exposed at scales from 1:10,000 to 1:50,000, varying slightly due to such factors as shrinkage or expansion of the paper caused by atmospheric conditions, uncertainty in the reported flight altitude, and ground relief. The ground area varies with the scale as follows:
| SCALE | AREA | ONE SIDE |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10,000 | 5.2 sq. km (2.0 sq. mi.) | 2.29 km (1.42 mi.) |
| 1:12,000 | 7.5 sq. km (2.9 sq. mi.) | 2.74 km (1.70 mi.) |
| 1:20,000 | 20.9 sq. km (8.1 sq. mi.) | 4.57 km (2.84 mi.) |
| 1:30,000 | 47.1 sq. km (18.1 sq. mi.) | 6.86 km (4.26 mi.) |
| 1:40,000 | 83.5 sq. km (32.3 sq. mi.) | 9.14 km (5.68 mi.) |
| 1:50,000 | 130.6 sq. km (50.4 sq. mi.) | 11.43 km (7.10 mi.) |
Black-and-White Film Photographs:
Prices of contact prints, film positives or negatives, and enlargements are the same for black-and-white and black-and-white infrared photographs. They are printed on medium-weight glossy paper, unless medium-weight matte is specified.
| Material | Size (cm) | Size (in) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Contact Print | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $11 each |
| Film Positive | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $18 each |
| Film Negative | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $16 each |
| Paper 2x Enlargement | 46 x 46 | 18 x 18 | $40 each |
| Paper 3x Enlargement | 69 x 69 | 27 x 27 | $52 each |
| Paper 4x Enlargement | 91 x 91 | 36 x 36 | $88 each |
Color Film Photographs:
Before 1987, most NOAA color aerial photographs were exposed on color positive film. Since then, most have been exposed on color negative film. Prices of contact prints, film positives or negatives, and enlargements are the same for natural color and false-color infrared photographs. All color photographs are printed on glossy-finish material, unless semi-matte is specified.
| Material | Size (cm) | Size (in) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Contact Print | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $46 each |
| Film Positive | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $28 each |
| Paper 2x Enlargement | 46 x 46 | 18 x 18 | $85 each |
| Paper 3x Enlargement | 69 x 69 | 27 x 27 | $92 each |
| Paper 4x Enlargement | 91 x 91 | 36 x 36 | $145 each |
| Duplicate Negative | 23 x 23 | 9 x 9 | $40 each |
Digital Scans of Film Photography:
| Digital Scans | First Image on CD-ROM | Each Image Thereafter on CD-ROM |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Imagery 100 DPI (color), on CD capable of holding 215 exposures | $21 | $19 |
| Digital Imagery 100 DPI (black/white), on CD capable of holding 645 exposures | $21 | $9 |
| Digital Imagery 25 microns (color), on CD capable of holding 2 exposures | $50 | $48 |
| Digital Imagery 25 microns (B&W), on CD capable of holding 6 exposures | $28 | $26 |
| Digital Imagery 500 dpi (color), on CD capable of holding 9 exposures | $45 | $43 |
| Digital Imagery 500 dpi (black/white), on CD capable of holding 27 exposures | $45 | $43 |
Digital Camera Photography:
Digital Camera Imagery is only currently available if a link to the photograph is present in the selection results provided when utilizing the NGS Photography Discovery Tool.
| Media | Cost |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A |
Ordering Information:
Please Utilize the "NGS Photography Discovery Tool" for Ordering Photography from 1996 to present.
Ordering Photography Previous to 1996:
Please describe the area of interest by latitude and longitude, a detailed description or sketch, or by the photograph number. Orders are usually filled within 30 days. Photo reproductions (prints, film positives, and negatives) are custom processed and cannot be returned for credit or refund. This includes customer-misordered reproductions. No discount is offered for quantity purchases. You will need to contact us through one of the contact channels described below.
Research:
The photo order includes the first 15 minutes of research. Additional research time costs $46 per hour, or any part of an hour.
Certifications:
Certifications authenticating copies of aerial photographs cost an additional $124 each.
For more information, please contact:
NOAA, National Ocean Service, N/NGS3, 1315 East-West Highway, Station 5150, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Telephone: 301-713-2675 ext.104
Fax: 301-713-2183
Email: airphoto_order@noaa.gov
