PROJECTS & PROGRAMS STAFF MONTHLY REPORT - DECEMBER 1970

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NPIC/TSG
11 January 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Technical Services Group, NPIC
SUBJECT Projects & Programs Staff Monthly Report - December 1970
A. During December, the Projects & Programs Staff conducted staff
functions for TSG [including I)-administrative and support services for the
Group, 2) continuous control and coordination of all TSG requirements and
work orders, 3) working level liaison contact with PPBS on budget matters,
and 4) with PSG on production matters] and was also involved in the follow-
ing actions:
1. Participated in PPBS review of the Five Year Plan and co-
ordinated necessary revisions with the TSG divisions.
2. Provided the Permanent Secretary for the TSG Career Panel
that convened on 15 December. Required reports were submitted to
the Secretary of the NPIC Career Board during the month.
3. Provided TSG representation for three meetings of the
NPIC Training Selection Panel on 14, 24, and 29 December.
4. During the month, 24 new requirements were routinely pro-
cessed and distributed to TSG components. Another 13 requirements
were closed out, and 17 work orders for-graphics, photography, pub-
lications, or ADP support were approved and coordinated with other
NPIC components. Also scheduled a number of technical publications
through PSG and PPBS. There was further work with PPBS and PSG to
develop a computer-assisted NPIC project status system. The TSG
project status system was also advanced and should be operational
soon.
5. Made preliminary preparation for FY-70 Mid-Year Review,
including a series of contacts with PPBS, and several discussions
with TSG divisions. A memorandum outlining the procedures to be
followed in TSG during the Mid-Year Review was disseminated, to the
divisions.
6. Coordinated the last two in a series of PSG orientations.
During the exercise, most TSG personnel were given tours of all PSG.
7. Continued to support thel modifications pro-
gram, attending coordination meetings chaired by the Support-Staff,
and coordinating a roster of escorts from TSG.
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8. The Office of the Chief, TSG, provided considerable sup-
port to 0 during the month- forwarded the b'cctives
t e C a' man, COMIR.EX arranged. for rie ing to COM-
_PEX of procurement cost savings to the government; arranged for
COMIREX to hear a color brief gby rig nate
and distri uuecl`tb:e'monthly agenda; wrote, published--, and distrib-
uted various documents, publications, and reports to the 6-exploit-
ation community. Considerable planning and liaison work with t community was also conducted at the ~.epresentati_ve
level by the Executive Secretary and the Chairman. Distribution
lists for old and new light tables are still being coordinated
throughout the Community by lther procurements are also
being coordinated by members of the procurement team. It is
noted here that active participation is regular within the two
teams under ~on working-level. coordination and liaison. The
end-of-year meeting was recorded, published, and distributed
by the Office of the Chief, TSG.
3. During January the following significant actions are anticipated:
1. Coordinate the FY-70 Mid-Year Review in accordance with
instructions distributed by PPBS.
2, Arrange for the orientation of a small group of newly
t,x-ac4 Lo aeve.i.op a color training program for the Center.
3. Arrange the TSG Career Panel meeting to convene on
12 January 1971 to consider promotions to GS-12 and recommenda-
tions for GS-15.
Chief, Projects & Programs Staff,
NPIC/TSG
Distribution:,
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3 - NPIC/TSG/APSD
1 - NPIC/TSG/ESD
1 - NPIC/TSG/P.ED
2 - NPIC/TSG/PPS
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Projects & Programs Staff, TSG/NPIC
SUBJECT . Engineering Support Division Monthly Report for
December 1970
A. Noteworthy Events
1. Emergency Maintenance Service - The Equipment Performance
Branch received 86 requests for miscellaneous emergency service during
December. Approximately 64% were electronic type, 24% mechanical and
12% optical.
These requests by operational components are:
IEG -
57
TSG
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PSG
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IAS
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DIA
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Army
1
2. Preventive Maintenance - Under the Preventive Maintenance program
a total of 182 instruments were serviced. This included cleaning,
repairing, lubrication, alignment, and replacement of missing or mal-
functioning parts. Minor modifications were made as required. These
actions by operational components are:
IEG
102
TSG 2
PSG
7
IAS 5
DIA
64
Army 2
3. Modification, Design, and Fabrication Projects - tine modifi-
cation, design, and fabrication projects were completed in support of
Center components, the most significant being, that EPB provided machine
shop support for the fabrication?of a prototype chip cutter and splicer
intended for use on the 0 1540 Light Table.
4. Miscellaneous Projects
(a) Focus cam assemblies were replaced on fifty-five (55)
pairs of Widespan Rhomboid Arms in DIA so as to
increase the focusing ranges. Cams were also replaced on two (2)
pair for the Army (SPAD).
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(b) Twenty-one (21) Q 1540 Light Tables have been delivered
to Defective tables are being repaired in EPB spaces
by personnel.
(c) EPB instructed human factors personnel, working for
ATB/RED, in the correct procedures for setting up and using a
Zoom 24-OR Microstereoscope. A specially designed
accommodation microstereoscope was also assembled and set up. It
will be used to study the effects of various convergent angles on
stereo acuity.
(d) During December EPB performed property disposal ser-
viceability inspections on 29 items of equipment being turned in by
operational components.
(e) Two (2) Teletype ASR Printers have been installed in IEG.
These printers were connected on-line to the Univac computer and
will be used in the IIS.
(f) One 0 CRT Display Unit, one KSR
Printer, and one Teletype KSR Printer have been relocated and
reinstalled in IEG; due to building renovation.
5. The following new equipment was tested for operational components:
Zoom 240R Pods 74 each
2X Rhomboid Lenses 40 each
1X Rhomboid Lenses 80 each
.43X Rhomboid Lenses 64 each
Widespan Rhomboid Arm 108 each
Viewing Table 2 each
6. = 1540 Light Tables - The pre-production table, Serial No.
001, was received in TEB on-11 December. Engineering tests were completed
on 21 December. The unit was then routed, in turn, to four operating
divisions for four hours of operational testing each. 'A list of 12
defects, which are considered contractual deficiencies, was then presented
to TSG and NPIC officers on 30 December. Most of these defects present
serious operational obstacles but could be corrected by means of minor
electrical or mechanical design changes. The remaining out-of-spec items
refer to photometric properties of the light sources and may not be
operationally objectionable.
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7. 0 TID - The engineering model Target Indexing Device arrived
at NPIC on 25 November. The manufacturer has completed installation assembly,
alignment and checkout. NPIC personnel have not yet been able to begin
acceptance testing of the device due to the inability to maintain proper
environmental operating temperature. The room air conditioning system is
being reworked in an effort to overcome this difficulty.
8. Diazo Reproduction System Study - The test engineer has completed
his testing of eight diazo films, one printer and four processors. A test
report on this effort is in process.
9. Image Definition Device - After completing several minor repairs,
engineering tests were conducted during the period 7 to 31 December 1970.
The unit should be shipped back to its owner,
during the forthcoming month.
10.[_ ] Twin Stage 6x6 Comparator - This prototype was originally
delivered to B in October 1969. The subsequent T&E resulted in modifi-
cations performed by the manufacturer in-house in September 1970. Final
testing by TEB has been completed and the unit was moved to IAS on 28
December for operational evaluation.
11. Sound Level Survey - The sound level survey of the AID computer
center, which was conducted and reported on in October, showed that
potentially dangerous noise levels exist in that area. A follow-on
exposure survey was conducted during December and additional noise measure-
ments under absolute maximum operating levels are scheduled for January.
12. High Precision Stereocomparator - The additional pre-acceptance
testing, operational as opposed to engineering, which was scheduled for
December at Q did not occur. This is now scheduled for 21 January.
It is expected that this item will be shipped to NPIC shortly thereafter.
13. I I entered on duty with TEB on 21 December. He
holds a degree in electronics engineering and is trained and experienced
in photography and computer programming as well. He brings many years of
experience as a research, development and design engineer on many products
including photo printing and processing equipment.
14+. TEB co-op I ieparted on 24 December, and
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(returned on 2 December.
15, successfully completed the in-house
Probability and Statistics ourse,. oth with a grade of "A."
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16.
Improvement
17. attended the Managnri n.l rri a r.n,co
29 November through 4 December.
18.
training on the
plant.
0
Icompleted the Reading
completed two weeks of informal maintenance
High Precision Stereocomparator in the manufacturer's
19? a Georgia Tech student, completed his
second co-op period in EPB and returned to school.
20. I attended an informal familiarization training
eriod o
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arget Indexing Device from 7 to .11 December.
B. Anticipated Events for January:
1. Resume testing the ^ Dry Silver Processors.
2. Arrival of the Ultraviolet Projection ViPwpr fnr +.AC+ n,
evaiuati1on... ?
3. Arrival of the
4.
Zoom 240 Filar Eyepiece for test and evalua-
1540 Light Table Spare Parts Provisioning Conference.
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Distribution:
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2 - NPIC/TSG/ESD
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Technical Services Group, NPIC
ATTENTION : Chief, PPS/TSG
SUBJECT . RED Monthly Report (December 1970)
Significant Items of Interest for December 1970:
1. Automatic Target Indexing Device - This equipment
was delivered to NPIC in December and.insta
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currently being "debugged" and should be available for demonstrations
and T&E by mid-January. It will then be used in an o erational test
program prior to receipt of the first
2. Image Comparison Microstereoscope I- The overrun funding
to complete this equipment has been approveI Ana work will shortly
commence, to finish it. Delivery is scheduled for April. After T$E,
this device will be put through an extensive operational utility test
program at NPIC by the
3. Engineering Audit of the Stereo Scanner This audit
will be essentially completed in late December. sonnel will
present to RED a preliminary briefing on their results in early January.
4. Wide-Field, High-Power Anamorphic Stereoviewer This
project is essentially on schedule. Complete optical d dsign it nearly
complete and optical components are under procurement by
5. Utility of Stereo Scanning I- The testing schedule
(as originally planned) is being delayed primarily because of a delay
in delivery of the High Precision Stereocomparator and some conflicts
over the'use of the comparator when it arrives. A new testing schedule
is being developed in conjunction with IEG and TiE personnel.
6. Infrared Evaluation Study - The flight
program is complete with all targets covered as scheduled. The
in January. IEG is proceeding with their analyses essentially on
schedule.
materials from the last target will be delivered by T.Y.
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7. High Precision Stereocomparator - The schedule has slipped
due to problems of "debugging" the computer program. The acceptance
tests at Q will now begin 25 January 1971 instead of 14 December
1970 as planned.
8. I 1540 Light Table - The first table passed preacceptance
tests at during the first week of December. The first six tables
arrived in the Center on 11 December; fifteen more arrived on 23 December.
The tables are presently in EPB/ESD for check-out.
9. Briefings have been presented.to Center management and the
necessary paperwork forwarded for approval on the following items:
a. Calibration Device for the HPSC - Phase II;
b. Modification of the RIPPS Dry Diazo to Dry Silver; and
c. Dry Color Development.
10. Meetings, Briefings, etc.:
attended CCB meeting with regard to the
3M Dry Silver Presentation on 15 December.
b. On 16 December, Chief Scientist,
E visited the Center for codeword clearance briefings
. an contract consultation.
c. Six contractors visited NPIC on 17 December to inspect
the 1540 light table in connection with an RFP for
a Hig ntensity Tracking Light Source.
d. The C/RED, DC/RED, and C/SDB visited
Operation for a presentation on the Precise Mensuration
Study on 21 December.
e. A briefing on ATB/RED was held for Q on 23
December. The briefing covered the overall laboratory
facilities and programs. Demonstrations were given of
the electron microscope, chemical image manipulation,
and the Color Gamut Program. The Executive Director was
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experiments in January.
f. ATB/HFS personnel briefed Chief, IEG, and his Division
Chiefs on the OSI, NPIC Stereo Acuity Research Program.
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briefed on the overall Image Technology Lab program.
A demonstration of optical image processing was given
and the Tech/Ops Image Manipulation facility was
described. ] will be briefed on
ATB/HFS personnel briefed C/OD/IEG and C/PB/SS on the
status of the OMS, NPIC Test Evaluation Program.
h. ATB/HFS ersonnel briefed Offutt PI School personnel
on the pI Target Recognition Training and Mensuration
Training programs under NPIC's Imagery Interpretation
Research contract. Offutt will evaluate these training
packages for potential incorporation in the course
curriculum at Omaha.
11. OMS, NPIC Test Evaluation Program - OMS/PSS and ATB/IIFS
personnel have initiated the first phase of a comprehensive evaluation
of the NPIC Personnel Selection Test Battery. Attention is currently
being directed at the relationship of sex and military background on
test scores on the Army PI Test Battery. Preliminary results are ex-
pected within 60 days.
12. OSI, NPIC Stereo Acuity Research Program - OSI/LSD and
ATB/HFS personnel have begun work on a Stereo Acuity Research Program.
The Technical Services Branch, DIAAP-9, is providing a light table,
microstereoscope and subjects. IEG, a room and subjects; and
a laser optometer and technical gui ance.
A pilot study employing personnel is tentatively scheduled 5-8
January, and the formal s ing program 11-29 January.
13. Equipment Development Support - A human factors
evaluation report on thel 10" x 10" stereocomparator mockup was
delivered.
14. I I _ Discuspions were held with
concerning their work
on readout of phase imagery for SAMSO. The approach taken is optical
while proposed approach for =i. chemical. However, some of the
techniques will be useful and full coordination will be maintained.
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SUBJECT: RED Monthly Report (December 1970)
15. Vision Committee, National Research Council Su ort - On
16 December ersonnel and
met with I I of the National Research Council Committee
on Vision to discuss Council assistance to the Center in evaluating
Color Training Pro ram and in endorsing and distributing
to the academic community Photo Interpretation Bibliography.
16. The Viscometer - This instrument was received
by the Exploratory Laboratory. It will be used for measuring the
viscosity of experimental viscous developers formulated in the Lab.
17. Microdensitometry Support - 0 provided IAS with 74
traces of three bar target groups and six traces of'step wedges.
These traces are in support of IAS's attempt to evaluate three diazo
films and two printers.
18. Color Microd n itometer Calibration
Modifications to the icro-d have been completed and the new
I lob'ectives delivered. Color Gamut data has been delivered to
and the color effective exposure work is proceeding.
e contract will probably require a one or two-month, no-cost extension
for completion.
19. Proposals and Reports Received/Evaluated:
a. A proposal for consultation work on chemical image
manipulation was received from
formerly of The proposal
has been evaluated.
b. I Unconventional Film
Evaluation. Evaluations completed and PAR being prepared.
Two proposals on
phosphor screen materials were received. Evaluation
is in progress.
d. Color viewing and measuring
standards, evaluation completed. PAR is being written.
e. Study of the colorimetric and physical
properties o Variable Contrast Illuminator. Being
evaluated.
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f. Imagery Resolution Requirements Study (COMIREX) -
Evaluati
on completed; report forwarded to TSG/PPS.
Stereo Acuity as a Function of Age and Experience
as a Microscopist (OSI/LSD). Evaluation completed.
In-house research phase to begin 5 January.
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h. Improvement in Small Image Mensuration (PAR 1885).
Evaluation in process.
i. A Proposal to Evaluate Four Image Manipulation
Techniques for Photointerpretation
Evaluation completed; effort postpone pen in
further work in manipulation techniques. g
J. Color Support Evaluation comnletpf1?
Ito submit revised proposal in smnnth
k. Instrumented Microscope for
Evaluation in process.
purposes as duplicative.
1. Unsolicited letter proposal for Enhancing Human
M. Development of Specifications for
an Aiidi Information System Clueing
evaluated. Being
20. Contract Signed: A follow-on contract with
has been approved. He met with IEG/OD, and ersonnel
on 23 December to develop a PI equipment trainin p
g program.
21. LectureY
presented th a third cures on g op ics and photometry
on 3-4 December. Members of RED, ESD, and APSD attended.
22. Report on non-conventional photographic materials was
completed. Preliminary working copies were distributed within RED.
Center-wide distribution awaits reproduction and will probably occur
early in January 1971.
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23. Support to the Color Task Force continued on a sporadic
basis. Only one meeting was held during the month.
24. Continued liaison on
special project.
25. Meetings were held with I I concerning NPIC
Training Manual and other training considerations.
26. Meetings were attended at I I concerning optical
titling of film, as well as meetings at CIA ea quarters and SOC,
Pentagon, on Post Flight Analysis Team and reports control manual for
27. In-house meetings were conducted on data transmission and
priorities, plus additional meetings concerning optical titling re-
quirements. Attendants were representatives from TSG/APSD,
and TSG/RED.
28. The following persons visited RED/RSB for a variety of tech-
nical sessions
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visited Patrick Air Force Base on
30. 0 continued holding many sessions on
completing plans and identifying operational and training problems
associated with the exploitation of radar photography.
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31. RSB/RED reviewed an IR/SLAR evaluation report that is to
be forwarded to ORD.
32. test flight No. 4 took place on 22 December. The
test flight was not completely successful due to weather. for flights
are planned for January, while two are presently scheduled
The first payload flight is now programmed for March.
Deputy ie ,
Research $ Engineering Division,
TSG/NPIC
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TSG/NPIC
SUBJECT APSD Activity Report for December 1970
l,. The following items of significance occurred in
TSG/APSD during December 1970:
A. Administrative/Training
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Mason College, Physics major, entered on duty
on 14 December 1970, He is assigned to APSD/
IEB, Section I.
(2) Messrs.
were promoted to GSS-11 during
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1970,
received a group award for a modification of
stellar titling procedures. In addition,
received an award for
separation printing from color materials.
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the first half of the two part in-house photogrammetry
course,
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a Chemistry Course at the Charles County Community
College.
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Exploitation Support
(1) Interpretation
(a) Tho.se passes of
which covered the Middle East were designated
for special high contrast printing by the
breakdown team.- The PIs reported that these
special prints contributed to their intelligence
readout.
(b)
Photomicrographs from Cuba
were provided to the PIs in an
to enhance a submarine target image.
attempt
In
addition, on IEB personnel
recommended that species igh contrast prints
be utilized to help identify a target. The PIs
reported that these efforts assisted them in
their readout and expressed appreciation for
the support.
(2) Photogrammetric, Statistics, and
Investigations
We will provide the method for
evaluating and disseminating the information to
DDS&T. We will also provide any of our methods
of analysis of the information upon request from
them'. Thus far three methods (equations) one
Compensation (IMC) function of the
(a) Photogrammetric assistance in the form
of coverage figures and resolution estimates, was
provided to IEG/MSD relating to a DDS&T. request
to provide them with our latest estimate on the
PI usability of photography (from EOI) taken
beyond 30 degrees obliquity.
(b) We have been tasked by DDS&T/OPS to
assist them in an evaluation of the Image Motion
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from the contractor, one from DDS&T, and
one developed by us, have been worked out.
Each of the methods produces the same results.
All methods integrate over a measured film
distance relating. to scan marks.
(c) Four speed letters were received
and answered by APSD/ISAB for Photogrammetry work.
Two from APSD/IEB
One from OC/APSD
One from IEG/PHD/AB
(3). Densitometric, Statistics, and
Investigations
(a) The new optics for thel 1032T
were installed by on 21 December
1970,
(b) Speed Letters received and answered
this month by APSD/ISAB for Micro-Iso-Density
work totaled nine.
Four from APSD/IEB
Three from RED/ATB
One from ESD/TEB
One from IEG/SD/NIB/SWS
(4) Operational Activities
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(a) Initial phase handling of
was accomplished at
The total effort was abbreviated somewhat
by camera failures; however, for the first time
the material was packaged according to NPIC
component, This eliminated the need for
repackaging by PSG/R&R-D here at NPIC.
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Indications are that the exercise was
successful and may become an "SOP."
(b) A comparative technical and
photo-interpretation evaluation of the
color reproduction film SO-356 and-SO-360
has been conducted. Results favor S0-356
and the Community is being notified accordingly.
(c) With approval of
Chairman, Exploitation Sub-Committee COMIREX,
the APSD/OAB formalized the special, high
contrast'printing requirements which are to
be produced-from satellite missions. Memorandum
for the Record dated 25 November
1970 outlines in detail this policy.
(d) In its continuing effort to furnish
support to the various offices within the NRO,'
the APSD/ISAB arranged for publication of the
"A" systems Reports Control Manual. NPIC
support ranged from the manuals cover design
to printing, coalition and binding of the
document. Some sixty (60) copies were delivered
to the NRO for distribution to the Community.
material are aware of frame removals which are
deemed total cloud covered at 0 during initial
phase handling, the APSD/OAB coordinated a NRO
reproduction requirement between 0 and. Westover
AFB. Details of this requirement can be found
in cable OUT 71322 dated 3 December 1970.
(e) To insure all customers receiving
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(f) The failure of the processing site
to furnish a stellar DP to ACIC and TOPOCOM
on I was resolved by the APSD/OAB
arranging for positive copies being produced
from the NPIC lab a atory and forwarded to the
aforementioned organizations.
( ) APSD/IEB has conducted jointly with
the an Evaluation of
Special Printing Techniques. Photo-interpreters
input to this project were received. Charts
and graphs illustrating the results were
generated by IEB and then jointly analyzed by
and IEB. A briefing which emphasized the
~ings of this entire exercise was prepared
presented it
by IEB, and
to the CCB, the -TSG Staff and the Office of the.
Director of NPIC. A hard copy technical report
will be published in the near future.
(h) The report, Fundamentals of Photo
Technology has been published and is now ready
for dissemination,
(i) The Technic Evaluation of the night
film from has been disseminated.
C. Collection System Support
(1) Systems/Films Under Development:
(a) The required copies of simulated
have been received from the hoto
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a a 'buted to
APSD retained one composite DP
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These materials will be utilized for the
simulated analysis at the forthcoming .
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(b) The SO-192 Viscous Process Study
is essentially complete. Preliminary findings
have been presented to the CCB at its December
session. The completed. report is expected to
be issued during January. Preference is
indicated for the use of SO-192 reproduction
film in lieu of 2-30.
c An exposure evaluation routine for
the has been designed for rapid "on-site"
use. For ease of application,'the routine
requires minimum input data and utilizes
simplified calculations. Image motion as a
function of exposure time is also examined.
The exposure evaluation routine is being
tested on and preliminary
results are excellent.
(2) Operational Systems
(a) Nine
evaluated by APSD/IEB
(b ).
evaluated by APSD/IEB during, the
DIA/DC-5C,
D. Support to Research and Development
(1) At the request from
were
month.
I was
month.
a series of special high contrast duplicate
have been ordered from Westover AFB. These
from the ON of
results were forwarded to
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positives
prints are
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(2) The TSG/APSD observers to the CCB assisted
in the scheduling and coordination of NPIC briefings
to the December CCB. Following by order of sequence
are those briefings presented:
(a) The NPIC FY-71 R&D program -
TSG/RED.
(b) The NPIC Color Program
TSG/RED/ATB.
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(d) Status of the NPIC inhouse Precise Mensuration
Studies IEG/PHD.
All briefings were well received and the CCB complemented
NPIC on its participation.
2. The following items of interest are anticipated for
the month of January 1971:
A. Exploitation Su port
(1) Interpretation: High contrast reproductions
will be supplied as needed from
(2) Operational Support: Initial phase handling
of will be conducted on 30 and 31
January .
B, Collection System Su ort
(1) Systems/films under. Development:
(a) The APSD/IEB will support the
simulated PFA scheduled for 7-8 January
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1971,
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at Q on 11 January 1971,
(c) APSD/ISAB plans to publish the
revised
(d)
plans to attend
Meeting on the
of 17 January 1971.
(2) Operational Systems:
(a) Initial phase handling support
will provided for TAG missions if required.
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(c) The PET Meeting for 25X1
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will
os e meeting.
(d) is scheduled
to attend a Driering a /SOC concerning
TOPCOMs weather readout device.
C. Photogrammetric Statistics, and Investigations
I APSD/ISAB plans to attend
the Symposium on Close Range Photogrammetry at
Urbana, Illinois on 26-29 January 1971,
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the second half
Course.
Pounders plans to attend
of the Photogrammetric Statistics
(2) is scheduled to
ROD on 4 anuary _971, and Co-op student
is also scheduled to arrive for his
six months on the job training.
(3)
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v
s1 5january 1971 concerning the
DP Handbook.
o be held in Williamsburg, Va., on 31 January
through 3 February 1971.
E, Visitors
(1.) Avionics Lab, WPAFB,
will vis on 12 January 1971 to brief the
Division on the Senior Peg Weather model.
(2)
will
]will attend the
Management course at Offutt AFB during the
week of 4 January 1971.
(4) will attend
a Conference on he-Optimum Reproduction of Color.
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