The Joint Interoperability Testing Command (JITC) is the Department of Defense Interoperability Certification authority.  JITC has a requirement for video compression testing and believes syntax bitstreams will provide thorough visual and automated testing capabilities.  The required syntax bitstreams must include the final verification frame to demonstrate compliance of a decoder.  The decoders should be able to be tested at any stage of the development cycle.  The bitstreams should be comprehensive and easy to use.  Evaluation of performance and verification of the ability to decode complex digital video and HDTV signals must be reliable and accurate. 

JITC Requres:

One (1) H.264/ Syntax (4 Formats)

One (1) H.264/AVC Syntax (Video Stress and Error Test Bundle)

One (1) MPEG-2 Video Syntax (4 Formats)

One (1) MPEG-2/ATSC Syntax Bitstreams (Video)

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