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Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cals)

The CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image file format, developed by the United States Department of Defense in the mid-1980s, is a standard for storing raster (bit-mapped) image data, typically black-and-white. It ensures efficient data interchange and retention of orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images. This standard was part of the broader CALS initiative aimed at improving electronic publishing and data management within the federal government.

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Flexible Image Transport System (.fts)

The Flexible Image Transport System (FTS) file extension, is predominantly utilized for the storage, transmission, and manipulation of scientific and astronomical data. Developed by NASA in the late 1970s, this standardized format facilitates data interchange among the astronomical community. FTS is highly extensible, supporting various data types such as images, tables, and multidimensional arrays. Its widespread adoption stems from its capability to encapsulate metadata efficiently, enabling accurate and effective exchange of complex datasets among researchers and institutions.

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How to convert CALS to FTS?

  1. Upload CALS File

    Choose any CALS image from your computer, or drag & drop a CALS file onto this page.

  2. Select CALS Tools

    Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your FTS

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your FTS file.

Convert CALS to FTS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CALS format to FTS?

To change CALS format to FTS, upload your CALS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your CALS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted FTS file afterward.

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Convert CALS to FTS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to fts

Convert CALS to FTS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to fts

Convert CALS to FTS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to fts

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