Metadata Settings
The following tables list the Kraken Metadata settings.
Metadata Setting | Default | Description/Values |
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Name | n/a | Enter a unique name for the metadata source. |
Input Method | Video Source | Select the input interface for the source, either:
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Data Format | KLV | (Network inputs only) Select the data format for the metadata.
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Max AirCraft-SPI Delta | 0 ms | (CoT Network inputs only) Specifies the maximum delta between SPI and Aircraft message time-stamps for them to be considered a valid pair that can be converted to KLV. |
SPI UID | n/a | (CoT Network inputs only) Double-click the text box to display the list of the SPI messages detected by Kraken and select a string for the UID filter. |
Metadata Setting | Default | Description/Values |
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CoT Relaying (See Configuring CoT Retransmission) | ||
CoT Relaying | Off | When set to On, the system will retransmit received CoT/UDP metadata to hosts over UDP. |
IP Address / Port | n/a | Use to specify the IP address and UDP port for each relayed packets. You can optionally specify the |
TTL | 64 | (Time-to Live for stream packets) Specifies the number of router hops that IP packets from this stream are allowed to traverse before being discarded. Range = |
ToS | 0xB8 | (Type of Service) Specifies the desired quality of service (QoS). This value will be assigned to the Type of Service field of the IP Header for the outgoing streams. Important A DiffServ or DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) value must be converted to a ToS precedence value. For example, AF41 or DSCP 34 becomes ToS 136. For more information, see RFC2474. Note Choose a ToS setting that does not interfere with Voice over IP systems and other equipment that may reside on your network. For example, when the ToS value for a stream is set to 0xB8, it can interfere with some third party Voice / IP Telephony systems. |
Metadata Setting | Default | Description/Values |
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Network Settings (UDP Input) | ||
Type | Unicast | Select the stream type, either unicast or multicast. |
Multicast Address | n/a | (Optional) The address is only required for reception of multicast metadata. In this case, you need to provide the multicast IP address to which the data is being sent. |
Port | n/a | (Required) Specifies the local UDP port on the Kraken that is receiving the packets. |
Metadata Setting | Default | Description/Values |
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KLV Insertion (See Configuring KLV Metadata Insertion) | ||
Mission ID | n/a | Enter a string of up to 127 characters. |
Platform Call Sign | n/a | Users can enter a name to distinguish the particular platform or operating unit associated with the metadata source. The Platform Call Sign can be a string with up to 127 characters. |
MISB 0102 Security Data Set Insertion | Off | Toggle on to enable the reclassification of received UAS KLV messages. |
Security Classification | UNCLASSIFIED | Specifies the classification of the security data set: UNCLASSIFIED, RESTRICTED, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, TOP SECRET |
Classifying and Releasing Country Coding Method | ISO-3166 Three Letter | Specifies the certified classifying and releasing country coding method to be used within the security data set. Kraken supports the following options: ![]() |
Classifying Country | n/a | The letter code for the classifying country, based on the selected Classifying and releasing County Coding. |
Security-SCI/SHI Information | n/a | (Optional) For streams containing certain classified or confidential information, you can enter Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Special Handling Instructions (SHI). SCI/SHI strings can be between 0 and 100 characters. |
Caveats | n/a | (Optional) Enter caveats, also known as code words, to include in the metadata source. Caveats can be written out as plain text or abbreviated. |
Releasing Instructions | n/a | (Optional) Identifies which countries the Motion Imagery data can be released to. Type in the applicable country code. When listing more than one country code, separate them by a blank space. |
Classified By | n/a | (Optional) Identifies the classification authority for your metadata source. Type in the name or personal identifier of the authority you wish to use. |
Derived From | n/a | (Optional) Retains information about the source from which the metadata was derived. Type in the information you wish to retain from the metadata source. |
Classification Reason | n/a | (Optional) Type in the reason for classification. |
Declassification Date | n/a | (Optional) Type in the date (YYYYMMDD) when the metadata information can be declassified. If the information should be classified indefinitely, leave this field blank. |
Object Country Coding Method | ISO-3166 Three Letter | Select the object country coding method from the drop-down list. Kraken supports the following options: ![]() |
Object Country Codes | n/a | GENC Standard Country Codes of 2 to 6 characters per code. You can specify a maximum of 6 codes, separated by a semicolon. For example, |
Classification Comments | n/a | (Optional) Type in classification comments to be included in the metadata. Classification comments should be used for non-essential security information. |
Version | 12 | Type in the version number of the MISB ST 0102 being used in your metadata source. |
Classifying Country Version Date | n/a | (Optional) Enter the date (YYYY-MM-DD) at which the chosen Classifying Country Version will be effective. |
Object Country Version Date | n/a | (Optional) Enter the date (YYYY-MM-DD) at which the chosen Object Country Version will be effective. |

