Archival Grade Evaluation Method of Optical Disk for a Digital Image

Abstract

In this paper, we present and discuss an estimation method for the life expectancy of optical disks using statistical analysis in order to apply a rough clarification of archival grade disks based on the international standard method. The performance of this international standard method for optical recordable disks was examined experimentally using the Eyring acceleration test with new four stress conditions and statistical analysis. Results demonstrated the capability of this method for estimating a rough clarification of archival grade disks.