Another point to consider... If they are going by air, they will get very cold. At their destination they may be subject to high levels of condensation, so ensure that they acclimatise (at least 4 hours?)in a sealed container if possible and don't put them into a tape drive until they are at "room temperature".
Rgds Tony Morgan -----Original Message----- From: Richard Sims [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 11 February 2003 12:06 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MAGSTAR tapes >We need to send some tapes (3590E) offsite, outside the country, and >there is a good possibility that the tapes will undergo X-ray checks >while en-route. Can anybody advice whether we can take any precautions >to safeguard against accidental damage of the tapes ? X-rays affect film, not magnetic media. The only possible area of concern that I know of is in the tapes coming too close to heavy motors used in conveyor belts, but even then the magnetic effects are probably too small to bother the recording. Richard Sims, BU ============================================================ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. The content of this e-mail may have been changed without the consent of the originator. The information supplied must be viewed in this context. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify our Helpdesk by telephone on +44 (0) 20-7444-8444. Any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail or its attachments is strictly prohibited.
