ACUITY ADAPTERS FOR(Sanitized)EYEPIECES - STAFF STUDY 02127

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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 8, 2004
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: February 23, 1967
• Content Type: REQ

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ACUITY ADAPTERS FOR
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EYEPIECES - STAFF STUDY 02127
To develop a device which will permit a photo interpreter to set
his ` own opthalmic correction on a stereoscope eyepiece, thereby opt-
Cully optimizing the microscope for'his personal use and making it'"un-
necessary for him to wear glasses while looking through the instrument.
In August of 1964 the Imagery Analysis Staff received a recommenda-
tion from of the Optics Panel Scientific Advisory
Board, that an opthalmic correction device be developed and tested for
use by photo interpreters. He believes that interpreters using this
device would not only see better but would experience considerably less
eye fatigue than if they were to wear their own glasses as they now do.
Following this recommendation CIA/IAS requested that the Technical De-
velopment Staff investigate the possibility of providing the type of
3. DISCUSSION:
a. Current Procedures. Photo interpreters who require opthalmic
corrective devices must wear eyeglasses when using a microstereoscope.
b. Origin of Concept. This concept of individual adjustable eye-
pieces containing integral opthalmic corrective prescriptions, origi-
nally suggested by in his capacity as a member of the Optics
Panel Scientific Advisory Board, is based on theoretical and empirical
findings that eyestrain and fatigue are materially lessened when opti-
mum optical, aids are employed by individuals doing visually exacting tasks
such as those involved in the photointerpretation process.
c. Proposed Program. The proposed program will provide five sep-
arate matched sets of acuity adapters, each uniquely designed for an
individual within the photo interpretation group. The initial 'five
photointerpreters were selected to provide a test sample and will re-,D-
resent a cross section of the visual anomalies found among a represent-
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ative group of individuals, e.g. astigmatism and myopia. These five
sets are to be tested operationally to prove the feasibility of the
concept.
d. Selection of the contractor. This contract is to be awarded
on a sole source basis because it is too small to solicit on a broad
participation basis. has been selected on the premise
that the acuity adapters are to e designed for a =viewing instru-
ment and on the acknowledged technical competence of the firm itself.
'Should the initial five sets serve to prove hypothesis,
competitive bids will be solicited to procure a larger quantity.
e. Contract Period. The acuity adapters are estimated to be de
liverable within two or three months from initiation of the contract.
f. Coordination.' Internal and external coordination has been
part of the project since its inception. The appropriate technical
personnel of PAG, CIA/IAS and TID have been briefed on this project.
This project has been coordinated with DDS&T/ORD and presented to the
Committee on Photographic Exploitation and representatives of Army,
Navy and Air Force.
g. Alternative. There are two obvious alternatives to the de-
velopment of acuity adapters:
1. Use of contact lenses.
2. Continuation of present procedures.
The use of contact lenses poses a problem of inducing the photo
interpreter to accept them. Indications are that many photo in-
terpreters would probably not accept the use of contact lenses as
readily as acuity adapters, and they cannot legally be forced to
use them. The expense of contact lenses would probably be about
equal to acuity adapters. As explained above, the second alterna-
tive is unacceptable.
6.
It is recommended that approval to contract with
of FY-67 funds for a three-month effort.
REFERENCE AND ATTACHMENTS :
Tab A. Catalog Form
Tab B. Development Objectives
Attachment:
Proposal
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I. PROJECT TITLE/CODE NAME
2. SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION The fabrication of acuity
adapters for microscope eyepieces so that each
Acuity Adapters for lI
interpreter may have his own, unique, opthalmic
Eyepieces
correction.
3. CONTRACTOR NAME 4. LOCATION OF CONTRACTOR
5. CLASS OF CONTRACTOR
6. TYPE OF CONTRACT
Manufacturer
Fixed Price
7. FUNDS
6. REQUISITION NO.
9. BUDGET PROJECT NO.
FY 19 $ None
NP-V-12-02127
FY 19. $
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10. EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DATE
(Begin - end)
11. SECURITY CLASS.
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FY 19 $ None
T-Unclassified
W-Unclassified
12. RESPONSIBLE DIRECTORATE/OFFICE/PROJECT OFFICER TELEPHONE EXTENSION
DDI/NPIC/TDSd :1
I. REQUIREMENT/AUTHORITY Both medical and psychophysical experts have deemed this
method superior to glasses and contact lenses for refractive correction during
photo interpretation.
14. TYPE OF WORK TO BE DONE
Engineering Development
15. CATEGORIES OF EFFORT
MAJOR CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORIES
Viewing Systems
Lenses
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Microscopes
16. END ITEM OR SERVICES FROM THIS CONTRACT/IMPROVEMENT OVER CURRENT SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT. ETC.
Five separate prototype adapter sets, cases and instructions.
17. SUPPORTING OR RELATED CONTRACTS (Agency & Other)/COORDINATION There is no known equipment
available or under development which will satisfy this requirement. This pro-
ject has been coordinated with: DDS&T/ORD, and presented to the committee on
Photographic Exploitation and representatives of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
18. DESCRIPTION OF INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENT AND DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Continue on addi-
tional page If required) A device is needed which will permit photo interpreters, who
normally wear standard corrective eyeglasses, to remove them and still be able to
properly utilize stereoscopes. There is reason to believe that this can be done
by adding the proper corrective opthalmic prescription to the stereoscope eye-
pieces themselves. There is some medical opini&n that indicates that this would
not only enable the PI to see better but would also serve to lessen overall eye
fatigue.:
19. APPROVED BY AND DATE
OFFICE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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