PROGRESS REPORT NO. 4 12/1/65 - 1/31/66 UNIVERSAL DATA BLOCK READER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A001500040065-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 31, 2001
• Sequence Number: 65
• Publication Date: February 11, 1966
• Content Type: REPORT

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11 February 1966
PROGRESS REPORT NO. 4
12/1/65 - 1/31/66
UNIVERSAL DATA BLOCK READER
This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of
Submitted by:
Program Manager
DECLASS REVIEW by NIMA/DOD
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1.0 SUMMARY
The major emphasis during this period has been placed in the following areas:
a) Optical Design
b) Logic D sie g
c) Preparation of Logic for Fabrication
d) Transport Test
Satisfactory progress has been made in each of the above areas. Minor
problems were encountered in the read amplifier package. However, these
have been cleared up and a go-ahead was given to the P. C. board manufacturer.
STATINTL
The Customer was notified on January 28, 1966 that, based upon the latest
estimates, Phase I of the contract will overrun by approximately
This is due mainly to the optical problem outlined in Progress Report No.
and the stretchout due to the delay in authorization of the ECP. It is to be
noted that the ECP was bid prior to the uncovering of the optical problem.
Therefore, at the time of award and prior to the beginning of work, the ECP
was estimated to be in overrun.
2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE /MILESTONE STATUS
The major milestones completed during this period were:
a) Logic Design, Original System
b) Optical System Mechanical Design
c) Transport Breadboard Test
d) Logic Card Cage Procurement
e) Power Supply Procurement
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Milestones scheduled to be started and/or completed during the next report
period are:
a) ECP Logic Design
b) Logic Wire Lists, Original System
c) Logic Cage Wiring
d) Logic Card Test
e) Read Amplifier P. C. Board Procurement
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f) Special Cards Fabrication
g) Read Amplifier Cards Fabrication
3.0 ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL
The Engineering Change Proposal ECP-135-1 has been received. Work
has commenced on the logic design. Our lens facility has been authorized
to proceed with all steps necessary to insure no slippage of the scheduled
delivery. If no problems arise in procuring the necessary glass, the
delivery schedule called for in the ECP will be met.
The testing of the film transport has been completed. No major problems
have arisen with the basic design. The only modification of importance
that will be made is the pick-off point for the incremental encoder. It was
originally felt that the encoder would be driven from the capstan shaft.
Due to the fact that this roller is made of rubber and has a large diameter,
the error build up was found to be too great. To improve this situation,
the encoder will be driven from one of the small steel idler rollers which
guide the film. The drag on the roller will be negligible since the encoder
requires only 1-1 12 inch ovals of torque.
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