RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79B00873A001800010049-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 13, 2012
• Sequence Number: 49
• Publication Date: October 7, 1965
• Content Type: MISC

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RESERACH AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
ORMATION/MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM (IMHS)
1. INTRODUCTION. This document conveys the background, concept and require-
ment of a government sponsored research and development program in the field
of information/material handling as it relates to imagery exploitation
processes.
1.1 Background. Exploitation requirements for information and materials
handling will greatly expand because of the increasing and improving
acquisition materials. This, in turn, will require studies and development
for handling and reporting the analysis of photo imagery. Investigation and
development thus far has provided only limited "on-line" computor capability
for the derivation of selected stored information. This program is intended
to cover three areas of development necessary to solve the problems arising
from the increasing volume of imagery materials which require exploitation,
these being: information handling, materials handling and a resultant data
link systems development. This program is concerned with these aspects only
and does not address an overall system analysis concerning complete organi-
? zational operation. For purposes of clarification as to what is understood
by Information and Materials Handling as opposed to System Analysis, the
following definations are presented:
System Analysis is a process of thorough and methodical examination
of the operations of an organization or device. It involves the application
of scientific methodology to investigate functional relationships for the
purpose of identifying and evaluating critical problem areas. The objective
of system analysis is to gain insight to those aspects of system operations
which mast significantly affect total performance. System analysis is thrro00,:r.,
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concerned with determining which functions of an organization have the most
influence on output.
Information and Material Handling is concerned with methods for the
efficient flow of essential knowledge within a system. Whereas the exploitation
process is, in itself, an information flow process, Information and Materials
Handling as used here refers to the supporting functions which aid and abet
the conversion of information. Research in this area is concerndd with more
effectively coding, storing, retrieving, and displaying facts.
It is anticipated that initial (FY 66) equipment development, if
any, will be restricted to immediate short term requirements, while the
follow-on effort (FY 67 & 68) will concentrate
development plan into a fully integrated IMHS.
1.1.1 Information Handling. Study and development is
on the expansion of the
required
to allow the photo interpreter to communicate directly with a large-
capacity, computerized,,information storage system in order to deter-
mine collateral information and to up-date intelligence. This includes
the development of highly versatile data block and time-pip readers
which are keyed to the automation of both the substantive reporting and
the mensuration processes. Information should be displayed through a
high-speed electronic system which is capable of handling images as well
as printed information.
1.1.2 Materials Handling. The predicted increased work loads
will require significant advances in the automation of materials handling
problems that exist in the areas of both collateral and operational
acquisition materials. Systems are needed for reduction in storage
requirements and for automation of the storage, retrieval, accountability,
transport, and loading processes. Qne of the most significant problems
is that of manual roll-film handling; materials such as maps, charts,
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repoits, and previous photography are manually handled in much the same
fashion. Studies for analysis of current procedures, predicting work-
loads, establishing practical levels of automation, and recommending
detailed alternative solutions are required. As a result of these
studies appropriate hardware should be developed. It is anticipated
that control will be handled by a central computer in keeping with
established procedures. One anticipated development is an automated,.
-:roll-film, handling system for storage, retrieval, accounting and trans-
porting roll film material between the storage vault and specific
operational zones.
1.1.3 Data Link System. A data link system must be developed
in anticipation of the advent of
reconnaissance acquisition. Systems of this type will require completely
new exploitation techniques and equipment, differing in basic principles
from those currently in use. Studies will be needed to define this type
of exploitation. Reproduction, storage and retrieval, viewers, and
mensuration equipment must be developed in consonance with the needs of
the exploitation components; an entire exploitation system for NPIC
use must be defined and developed. Allowances should be anticipated for
the increased complexities imposed by security requirements the
around-the-clock, all-weather basis. The
likelihood of fundamental advances in image transmission technology
should also be anticipated.
1.2 Concept. The contracted organization selected to accomplish this
research must be capable of independent management of the program. The
contracted organization must also: (1) provide or utilize leading technical
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authorities in the field; (2) be responsive to government requirements;
-(3) be aggressive and effective in achieving the objectives; (4) furnish
forthright technical guidance to the government. Representatives of the
Government, involved in this program, will maintain an open mind in .
evaluating any new concepts which, if successfully pursued, would add to the
store of knowledge and advance the state-of-the-art. Organizations engaged
in these technical developments are encourages to present new ideas which
they believe will advance the program. It is the intention of the Government
to permit freedom for imagination and creativity.
1.3 Scope. The program will be planned on the basis of a three. year
term. . This paper defines only broad objectives; proposals in response to
them should contain an evaluation of the significance as related to cost and
time. Careful utilization of reputable industrial management will be
required, as well as obtaining maximum efficiency in all technological
aspects.
2. ADMINISTRATION. The Government will retain ultimate control of the pro-
gram. Objectives, costs, priorities, sub-contractors and consultants involved
in the program come under the purview of the Government and approval must be
obtained before these factors are employed.
2.1 Projects. Each Project under this program Will be divided into
major accomplishment/cost phases to facilitate government review and control.
2.2 Contract Information.
2.2.1 The contractor is expected to provide competent and
cooperative administrative service; he will be vested
with certain. authority to control the direction and degree
Of technical. effort within the bounds of the estimated
costs.
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.2.2.2 The contractor shall be responsible for the work per-
formance of his sub-contractors.
2.2.3 The Contracting Officer of the Government will designate a
Technical Representative to authorize specific development
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given in the form of written work orders either in its
? original form or to confirm an oral authorization.
2.2.4 Certain written progress reports will be required on a
regular basis by the Technical Representative to include
status of projects, money expended, and money required to
complete the projects. In addition, the contractor will
be expected to provide the Technical Representative with
written reports concerning research and development efforts
when deemed advisable by the Government as well as verbal
elaborations as may be desired by the Technical Repre-
sentative or Contracting Officer.
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. The preliminary investigative areas of this
program are defined as: (1) a study effort to define information handling
problems of non-computor and computor oriented data bases as applied to the
NPIC, including Real-time, batch processing, and off-line application i.e.,
closed circuit T.V., automated report writing, computor contrOl information
storage, retrieval and handling equipment; (2) a study effort to define
rqquirements for efficient handling of photographic and collateral materials
in natural and/or cut forms; and (3) a study effort 4-exploitation techniques
for imagery and collateral information transmission on a Real-time basis
(data link).
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These investigations should consist of, but not be limited to: an
analysis of the in-house existing and planned methods of information/material
handling and transmission; the combining of existing and planned techniques
and equipment with present or advanced state-of-the-art; and result in the
presentation of an integrated development plan for a highly automated IMHS.
More. specifically, the technical requirements for carrying out this program
within the context of the broad objectives stated above can be broken down
into three phases: analysis, concept and design.
3.1 Analysis., Determine current and known future input and output
parameters from the aspect of:
a. Physical Properties
b. Information Content
c. Data Rates
d. Volume
e. Data Sources
f. Correlation between different inputs and outputs
g. Real-Time Requirements
Primary consideration in this analysis should include but not be
limited to equipment-both operational and planned; materials-collateral,
roll film, cut film and chips; methods - analysis query, reporting, etc;
interface-equipment and methods; requirements-current and practical
future; and timeliness.
3.2 Concept. Determine complete concept parameters required to satisfy
the results of the analysis (3.1), considering:
a. Interpretation/Analysis
b. Viewing/Display
c. Storage/Retrieval
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d. Computation
e. Data Conversion
f. Reporting
g. Management/Control
In addition, an operational flow concept necessary to convert the inputs
to the specific outputs, shall be determined considering: inputs to each
operation; modes of operation; interrelationship between operations; and
output of each operation.
3.3 Design. From results of the analysis phase (3.1) and determination
of the concepts (3.2) a design will be formulated which will select the
best techniques and equipments to accomplish the operational procedures, con-24.
sidering such criteria as:
a. Cost effectiveness of operation
b. Accuracy of operation
c. Speed of operation
d. Compatibility with component operations
e. Simplicity
f. Reliability
g. Flexibility
h. Maintenance
i. Manning requirements and training
j. Growth Potential
k. Availability (equipment)
1. Modifications (equipment)
in. Configuration
3.4 Other requirements are:
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3.4.1 Provide consultation to the Government in the information
and materials handling field as well as related data link systems.
3.4.2 Contribute to the establishment of the future research
goals.
3.4.3 Awareness of all commerial and other research organizations
working in this field. Possession of current and historical knowledge
in order to preclude duplication of effort and to maintain awareness of
the state-of-the-art.
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