VIEWGRAPH MAKER - STAFF STUDY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B05167A001800070006-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
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• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 1, 2014
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: December 1, 1966
• Content Type: MISC

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1 December 1966
VIEWGRAPH MAKER - STAFF STUDY
1. PROBLEM
To make possible a more rapid utilization of the information gained
from imagery exploitation.
2. FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM
a. Vital briefings may be delayed or reduced in value when viewgraphs
are not immediately available because of the irreducible time element in
standard photographic processes.
b. Viewgraphs are required in the many briefing sessions for working
level personnel and for appropriate officials regarding the results of
analyses performed on imagery obtained from reconnaissance missions.
c. Viewgraphs under this project would be prepared from transparent
and reflective copy originals ranging in size from 70 mm to 40" x 40".
A viewgraph would be mounted and ready for projection in less than five
minutes.
d. The recently developed material 11 be
utilized in the device to make viewgraphs, it produces a proje ion-quality,
reduced or enlarged, positive transparency within one minu
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e. Currently, viewgraphs must be prepared in _th Center's photo
laboratory with a copy camera or photographic printer, using standard
photographic processes. This process takes hours; a viewgraph work order
must also compete with other work the lab must do, thus production delays
are experienced.
3. DISCUSSION
a. Current Procedures - Viewgraphs are produced by the Center's photo
laboratory. A viewgraph is produced from an original image on film by
either projection or contact printing on to a conventional photographic
material. When viewgraphs are made from reflective copy, negatives are
produced in a copy camera, processed, and contact printed to obtain the
viewgraph positives. In either case, the production requires several
hours or days, depending on the priority of the work. The viewgraphs
thus produced are of very high quality and are ideal for use in briefings
when there is ample lead time. However, for immediate response brief-
ings, the present system is not appropriate.
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b. Origin of Concept - The need for Immediately available view-
graphs has been recognized by NPIC components for several years. The
requirement was formalized in a recommendation from the NPIC/Publications
Division in July 1966.
An investigation determined that the suggestion is valid and that no
other developments under consideration will render this project unnecessary.
An investigation of rapid access photographic materials, to find a
possible material to satisfy the requirement, considered such materials 50X1
as Diaz?, Kalvar, and Bimat. The Bimat diffusion transfer material seemed
to offer a solution to the requirement and became a candidate for consideratio,,
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In September of 1966, demonstrated the
material to the NPIC/TDS. This material had definite advan-
tages over the Bimat. The Bimat requires presoaking of the transfer
material. The does not, and therefore requires a less complicated
handling and storage system. The material is faster than Bimat.
The entire process from exposure to a finished positive requires
approximately one-half the time required for Bimat.
c. Selection of Contractor -
solicited proposal to modify an
has submitted
to utilize
material for viewgraph production.
is the supplier of the material. The
the-shelf" equipment, and the modification as proposed by is expected
to result in a very successful system for solving the rapi access view-
graph requirement.
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d. Proposed Work - The main console of the
? will be modified to accept the drive system. The input
platen will be modified to inciuue a light table for photographically
reproducing transparent film to viewgraph size, by either reduction or
? magnification. Manually adjustable lightmasks will be used for light
table operation. The optical system of the will be modified
because of the reduction magnification range required.
e. Phasing - This development modification program will require
approximately four months for the first unit to be delivered and an addi-
tional two months for delivery of the second unit. As illustrated in
Tab C, roughly equal time will be spent on equipment modification design,
fabrication, and assembly. The contractor will provide monthly rleports
which will make it possible to control the scope of the project as it
progresses.
f. Coordination - There is no known equipment either
ment or available commercially which will satisfy this re
project has been coordinated with of DDS&T/ORD
Photographic Center, and of DIA.
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g. Alternatives - The new transfer material which forms the basis
for the proposal makes it possible to solve the problem of rapid access
viewgraphs for immediate briefings. Alternative approaches would be to
continue to live with the present problem, at the expense of further
waste in manpower and efficiency; or to invite other proposals. However,
preliminary investigation has shown that the material best answers
the requirement and that the modification of the would
be the most economical approach to a satisfactory equipment development.
4. CONCLUSIONS
There has been a need for a means of producing rapid, good-quality-
viewgraphs for four or five years. The requirement was formalized by a
project suggestion from an additional NPIC component. The proposal from
the to accept the
material, should result in a very successful answer to the problFM of
producing viewgraphs rapidly. The company has the required teChnically
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5. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that a contract be let with
for the modification-development project, as proposed, for two
Makers at a funding level of $69,743.
6. REFERENCES AND ATTACHMENTS
Tab A Catalog Form
Tab B Memoranda from IAD, PD
Tab C Program Phasing
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