KODAK AEROCOLOR III Negative Film 2444 • AS-116 5
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
The dimensional stability of aerial films is of particular
interest and importance in accurate mapping and in the
reproduction of maps.
Dimensional stability is an all-inclusive term. In
photography, it applies to size changes caused by changes in
humidity and in temperature, and by processing and aging.
The absence of solvent in ESTAR Base is one of the reasons
why ESTAR Base films show excellent dimensional stability.
The dimensional properties of ESTAR Base may vary slightly
in different directions within a sheet; the differences that may
exist, however, are not always between the length and width
directions.

Temporary Dimensional Changes

Permanent Dimensional Changes

SIZE DATA AND ORDERING INFORMATION
Information on available sizes and minimum order
quantities of this film is available on the web at
www.kodak.com/go/aerial. You can also write or call:
Aerial Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650-0505
(585) 724-4688
Toll-free in the US: (877) 909-4280
Note: The Kodak materials described in this publication used
with AEROCOLOR III Film are available from those dealers
normally supplying Kodak products. Other materials may be
used, but equivalent results may not be obtained.
Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion:
0.001% per degree F of change
0.0018% per degree C of change
Humidity Coefficient of Linear Expansion (Unprocessed):
0.0025% per 1% change in relative humidity
Processing Dimensional Change:
-0.02% to +0.01% shrinkage to swell
Aging Shrinkage of Processed Film:
0.06% 1 week at 120°F (49°C), 20% RH
0.03% 1 year at 78°F (25.5°C), 60% RH
CURVES
Modulation Transfer Function
Spectral Sensitivity
Daylight
AN-6Diffuse visual
Process:
Exposure:
Densitometry:
B
G
R
1000
50
70
100
20
30
7
3
5
2
1
10
RE
S
P
O
N
S
E (%)
SPATIAL FREQUENCY (c
y
cles/mm)
100
0
20050201054321 100
700 750650600550500450400350300250
*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (ergs/cm ) required
to produce specified density
WAVELENGTH (nm)
2
LOG SENSITIVITY
0.0
*
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Status M
1/25 second
Effective Exposure:
Densitometry:
Density:0.2 above D-min
Yellow-
Forming
Layer Magenta-
Forming
Layer Cyan-
Forming
Layer