STATUS REPORT FOR PERIOD 1 NOVEMBER THROUGH 30 NOVEMBER 1969 U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT(SANITIZED)

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Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 0 0 0 0 0 El 0 a ci 0 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 14. STATUS REPORT for Period 1 NOVEMBER through 30 NOVEMBER 1969 U S . Government File No. 11038 STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 STATI n Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 This document is presented as the Monthly Status Report under Contract to the U. S. Government, The report period represented herein covers the period 1 November through 30 November 1969. 2 E STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 L INDEX 'I D E E 2 D E Page Program Task 1 Task 2 Task 5 Task 6 Task 11 Task 12 Task 13 Status Summary Statements of Work, Specifications, Scheduling and Planning Meeting s Facilities Requirements Stage Drives Film Drive and Transport System Film Platen and Film Clamping Tasks 16, 17 & 18 Task 22 Task 23 Task 24 Task 29 Task 32 Task 33 Task 34 Task 36 Task 37 Task 42 Task 43 Task 47 I Report Preparation Tl 1 T2 - 1 T5-1 T6-1 TI1 1 T12- 1 T13-1 Optics Interferometer Assembly Optics Drive Assembly Image Analysis System Cabling Computer Electronic Racks and Control Cabinets Utilities, Vacuum and Air Systems Overall Assembly Electrical Noise Suppression Breadboards and Test Devices Computer Programming and Services Instruction Manual and Drawing Submittal T16, 17&18-1 T22 - 1 T23 - 1 T24-I & 2 T29 - 1 T32-1 T33 I T34 - 1 T36 - 1 T37 - 1 T42-1 T43-1 T47 - 1 t' Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 'J 0 r 7 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Outline - Operating Instructions Manual Appendix I Progress Report - for period ending October 31, 1969 Appendix II STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 PROGRAM SUMMARY Scheduled Percentage of Completion 79.9% Actual Percentage this Date 75.5% The stage drive systems are complete. However, the laser interferometer systems are still not available as the lasers. failed in storage atndue to helium gas diffusion and the repaired laser systems have not yet been received back from the manufacturer The electronic logic systems have been checked out and are satisfactory. The acceptance testing for Image Analysis Equipment, manufactured slipped from 11/17/69 as scheduled in October, to December 19, 1969. Howeyer, =is presently reviewing test program and there is no possibility that the tests can occur during December because of the time required for mutual agreement between procedures. The January 12, 1970, schedule for optical acceptance tests at the optical subcontractor's plant has been deferred from January 12, 1970, to a later date not yet established. This is d,ue to technical difficulties with certain of the reticle and illumination system subassemblies during their preacceptance testing by the optical subcontractor. An interim rough draft of the Operating Instructions Manual has been prepared, and the outline appended (App. I). STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 TASK 1 STATEMENT OF WORK, SPECIFICATIONS, REPORT PREPARATION Scheduled percentage of completion Actual percentage this date 87% This Status Report has been prepared and submitted In the future, if preparation and submittal of the Monthly Status Report on schedule is the only activity under this Task, the Task will be omitted. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 SCHEDULING AND. PLANNING Scheduled percentage of completion 87% Actual percentage this date 87% Discussion of re-scheduling related to subcontractor activity appears in this report under the appropriate Task heading. The monitoring visit to~ remains ESTAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 MEETINGS Scheduled percentage of completion 87% Actual percentage this date 87% n Technical presentations and status reports were made to four groups of customers on the following dates: November 4, 1969, a- different group on November 5, 1969, and two groups on November 20, 19.69. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 is Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS Scheduled percentage of completion Actual percentage this date D n E Report arrived atl during the report period. Tests of its effect STAT on the temperature control, system and air flows are being conducted. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 TASK 11 Scheduled percentage of completion 100% Actual percentage this date 90% The stage drive rate loop design is essentially complete. Both stages are operating under velocity control, and the breakaway torque and running friction problem referred to in the last Status Report appears to have been remedied. As soon as the lasers are returned to=final position loop design will be completed. When this is accomplished this Task will be finished. Til -1- Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 TASK 12 FILM DRIVE AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM Scheduled percentage of completion 100% Actual percentage this date 80% Testing and adjustment of the film drive. and transport system with the pneumatic liftoff and clamping apparatus is continuing. Final compensation for the reel servo systems has been completed and appears to be satisfactory. Work is proceeding on the capstan rate loop compensation in order to provide precise control of film motion. at low speeds. A non-linear network is being designed which provides wide loop band- width for small displacements of the film, (to allow precise film positioning on the platen) with reduced bandwidth at higher velocities, (to eliminate excess stresses on the film when slewing). This work should be completed during December. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 FILM PLATEN AND FILM CLAMPING Scheduled percentage of completion Actual percentage this date 93% Checkout of the film platen and film clamping system is proceeding, in conjunction with the work mentioned under Task 34 in this report. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 TASKS 16, 17 & 18 VIEWING OPTICS, VIEWING ILLUMINATION RETICLE PROJECTOR and ILLUMINATION Scheduled percentage,of completion 91% Actual percentage this date 90% . 2 The optical fabricator has found technical discrepancies during performance testing of certain of the optical subassemblies. Included are the main illumination condenser zoom, reticle lOX zoom, and reticle anamorph. Preliminary information indicates the problem is due to image wander during operation of the subassemblies. This problem is presently being investigated by the optical subcontractor. A delay is anticipated in theElacceptance tests STAT presently scheduled for January 1970, until the problems are solved. T16, 17&18-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Scheduled percentage of completion Actual percentage this date 70% The last status report stated that the laser assemblies and power supplies were returned to adjustment of the plasma tubes equipment would be returned to for replacement and STAT report period, but it was not. They now estimate that the equipment will react during December, at which time work can commence on the measuring system. _0 STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Scheduled percentage of completion 98% Actual percentage this date 90% Checkout of the complete servo system is complete. All components in the system appear to be performing satisfactorily. This Task is essentially complete until the optics are received from the .optical subcontractor. a T23-1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM Scheduled percentage of completion 95% Actual percentage this date 95% days a to discuss the progress of the image analysis system. In lieu of a trip report, the results of that meeting are included in this disucssion During the meeting with it was found that the image analysis system appears generally to perform satisfactorily. Some of the minimum performance requirements, however, have not been met. A particular area of difficulty lies in the correlation quality signal which indicates to the computer system whether or not the imagery is satisfactory for analysis by the system. Several methods of improving the operation of.the equipment were suggested but the problem is as yet unresolved. A new and abbreviatedE] test procedure was given to the nrepresentatives in a partially complete rough draft to be brought back to I Ifor study. Such study by personnel has led to the con- STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT STAT clusion that in many areas the test procedure is unsatisfactory as written, and a revised test procedure is being generated at nfor discussion with STAT STAT T24-l Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 was requested to make a formal rough draft submittal Additionally, the five pairs of stereo slides for qualitative greatly from the procedure originally submitted of their modified test procedure because the rewritten procedure differed testing of the instrument (to be furnished for approval. STAT STAT have not been submitted STAT STAT The predistorted slide pairs to be used for quantitative testing of the instrument (also to be furnished have been agreed upon for image content, but the distortions introduced into the slides for Delivery of the image analysis system was rescheduled Specification No, 10. This matter is being discussed impossible to test the single distortion cross-talk requirement per test purposes are, inthe opinion of personnel, unsatisfactory in several areas. The principal difficulty is that no slides have been pro- vided which contain only single first-order distortions, thus making it STAT STAT STAT STAT to December 19, 19 69 , but in view of the extensive changes STAT r. required in the test procedure and the possibility of having to make new test slides, it appears doubtful that will be ready for acceptance testing at that date. Progress Report for the period appears in Appendix II. STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 CABLING Scheduled percentage of completion 98% Actual percentage this date 97% A few cables associated with the illumination system 0 G . 2 remain to be fabricated. This work should be accomplished during December. One extra cable between Rack 3 and the control console was added in order to implement the multiple light level system incorporated in the data recording pushbuttons. It is expected that this task will be completed during December. d Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 No further systematic difficulties have been found in the machine, technicians are continuing to keep the operation log mentioned in the last status report. It was found necessary, during this report period, to replace the type box in the ASR 35 teleprinter. Additionally, a new set of punches and. dies have been ordered for the high speed paper tape punch, since the volume usage of this equipment during the programming effort has caused it to wear out. Scheduled percentage of completion 100% Actual percentage this. date 100% STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 U Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 ELECTRONIC RACKS AND CONTROL CABINETS . Scheduled percentage of completion 98% Actual percentage this date 98% E4 Noise and transmission losses in the digital logic system continue to be decreased by appropriate adjustments in the electronics cabinet #3 wiring. This Task is substantially complete. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 UTILITIES, VACUUM AND AIR SYSTEMS Scheduled percentage of completion .95% Actual percentage this date 93% Testing of valves, pressure switches, and air control solenoids is nearly complete. The installation of larger compressed air lines mentioned in the previous report has been. completed. The adjustment of the trip points for the alarm failure sensors is essentially complete. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Scheduled percentage of completion .85% Actual percentage this date 57%. Systematic testing of the digital logic interface is nearly complete. All of the digital logic associated with manual modes of operation of the Stereocomparator has been tested and found to be satisfactory. Also, the digital logic associated with computer operation of the machine has been tested and is 1ow operational. The remaining work to be done on this area consists of reducing noise levels in a few logic lines, and it is expected that this work will be completed in the next report period. It was found necessary to move the current driver circuit boards for the IBM 526 Card Punch out of the output interface logic drawer into the punch control chassis proper. This move, combined with a reharnessing of the punch control chassis, has reduced electrical noise interference from the card punch system to acceptable levels. A small amount of electrical noise suppression is being performed on the IBM Card Punch itself, and it is contemplated that all of this work will be finished within the next report period. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 E~ Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 ELECTRICAL NOISE SUPPRESSION Scheduled percentage of completion 75% Actual percentage this date 65% Systematic elimination of internally generated cross- talk and spurious switching signals continues. The specific steps being taken are described under other Tasks in this report (Tasks 32, 33, etc.). Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Ll Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 TASK 42 BREADBOARDS AND TEST DEVICES Scheduled percentage of completion 920/, Actual percentage this date 80% The test panel to be used in the optical acceptance -test at Sopelem, and described in the last status report, is complete. The switching panel mentioned in the previous report has been constructed and tested. These two major assemblies, plus a dual voltage high current servo amplifier and associated cable, have all been shipped to Sopelem. With this equipment it will be possible to test the optical. system under rate loop control which will allow precise setting of the optical elements during the acceptance test. Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 L Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES a U Scheduled percentage of completion 80% Actual percentage this date 80% No further work has been performed by the STAT programmer due to the fact that a point has been reached in the pro- gramming effort at which further software preparation is dependent on completion of the measuring system, is continuing to evaluate the transfer function of the^correlator outputs through the computer processing to the optics drives. The results obtained thus far are not conclusive, but indicate that a software automatic gain control subroutine may be required to maintain optical servo loop stability over the entire range of optics parameters. The variable-gain characteristics of the rectangular-to-polar-coordinate conversion required to change the first- order scale and skew signals, from the correlator into corresponding magnification, rotation, and anamorph corrections appear in the optics drive loops. It is necessary to be'certain that at low gains sufficient accuracy is maintained, while at high gains, servo overshoots and inability are avoided through proper software control, STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 TASK 47 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND DRAWING SUBMITTAL Scheduled percentage of completion 40% Actual percentage this date 410% During this report period, an interim rough draft of the.Operating Instructions Manual was prepared. An outline is appended (Appendix I). Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 G 0 a .0 0 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 11/13/69 OUTLINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL JOB 342 ji ..Introduction Purpose of the , Manua 1 Scope of the Manual C. Organization of the Manual II .. Summary of Ste.reocomparator System Operation A. Capabilities 1. Achieved by three component groups a. Measuring engines Optica 1 train Control elements .Discussion of measuring engines 1. Monolithic granite block Granite tee Top stage 4. Threadless leadscrew 5. Imagery drive units 6. Film, platen and vacuum-clamping system 7. Light table 8. Laser-interferometer 9. Summary Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 0 1 Discussion of optical train 1. Optical. bridge a. Viewing zoom tens Ana morph d'. Image rotator -2. Binocular Eyepiece a. High-speed safety shutters a 0 3. Reticle dot 4. Additional components 5. Summary Discussion of the control group STEREOC'OMPARATOR Specifications U 0 a 0 F. Glossary of terms III. Operation Controls A. Control console 1. Nixie tubes 2. Read-out windows 3.. Nixie tube pushbuttons 4. Correlator parallax potentiometers and meters Platen illumination Anamorphic Zoom Objective changeover Control knobs Page 2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 U Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Page 3 f Focus Joystick Tra ckba l is a a 0 Specific Operations with the STEREOCOMPARATOR A'. Power on sequence Main control pushbuttons 8. Imagery drive lever Image Reticle Warning/Indicator buttons (8) Operator communication with computer (28) Mechanical adjustments (18) Mode selection (3) :. Customer mensuration programs (16)' Cabinets,- computer, teletypewriter ' Binocular. eyepiece 1. Parallax 2. Tilt Up-loading the imagery ' C. Up-loading the computer D. Establishing stereo Auto. with Electronic Correlator mode E Establishing stereo -. Auto without Electronic Correlator mode F. Auto stereo scanning Mensuration Stage control summary I. . Optics control.summary Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873A001300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 J G PROGRESS REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 OCTOBER 1969 PROGRESS DURING REPORTING PERIOD The wiring clean up and a workmanship inspection were completed on the Image Dissector assemblies, the chassis and a number of the printed circuit boards. Drawings were updated to include all.changes that were made to the E system after the sub-assembly test. I The system was tested to determine its essential characteristics. The coefficients of the first order outputs required readjustments and were set to their previously established values. The parallax error scale factors were changed to 3.33 volts/mm. A change in the dimension of the scanning pattern from a 12mm to a 16mm diagonal to derive more information from the slides necessitated a change in the coefficient - determining resistors. The above setting is intended to enlarge the pull in range and did not appear to be inconsistent with the minimum callout of item 1OE1 ofn Specification No. 10. PLANS FOR NEXT PERIOD During the remainder of November the procedural aspects of the acceptance tests should be resolved and the test procedure resubmitted for .approval. The procedures will be revised to reflect the. new correspondence- test for multiple errors and notations relative to image quality. Testing will be continued to check out procedures as well as to'avoid test problems associated with orientation and content of imagery on the test slides. STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8 RI 0 0 0 0 e visited on November 13 and 14. They were given a general briefing on the equipment and its performance. On both days they inspected and operated the equipment to obtain a private assessment of its operation and the problems inherent in testing the equipment. They were shown the results of the preacceptance testing, and the equipment performance was discussed relative to the performance of theElequip- ment. The proposed alternation to the test procedures.was reviewed and the resubmission suggested. STAT STAT STAT STAT Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/08/29: CIA-RDP79B00873AO01300010020-8