SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN AUTOMATED GRAPHICS SYSTEM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79B00873A002000010016-5
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 17
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 8, 2012
• Sequence Number: 16
• Publication Date: November 12, 1968
• Content Type: MISC

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12 November 1968
SPECIFICATIONS FOR AN AUTOMATED GRAPHICS SYSTEM
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose - This development objective contains the background,
concept and goals of a Government sponsored program for the design and fab-
rication of an Automated Graphics System.
1.2. General - Equipment and techniques are available for transforming
the information contained on oblique photographic images into orthogonal
views. Procedures are also known that enable orthogonal drawings or vertical
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2. CONCEPT
2.1. Background - An in-house study disclosed various techniques for
partially automating the production of graphics. Plotters, cathode ray tubes,
computers and other pieces of equipment have been coupled with sophisticated
software to produce various systems for assisting in the production of graphics.
None of the systems found were capable of performing the desired task, i.e.,
of producing a variety of graphics (orthographics, perspectives, isometrics,
etc.) in a rapid manner using both photographs and orthographic drawings as'
inputs, with reasonable accuracies, utilizing semi-skilled personnel.
2.2. Discussion - A graphics system is required that can use either
photographs or line drawings as inputs. It must be able to convert the infor-
mation contained on perspective images to orthographic images and vice-versa.
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It must be extremely flexible, capable of using transparencies, translucent
materials or opaque photographic prints or other opaque drawings as inputs.
The system, while designed primarily as an aid in producing a variety of graphics
rapidly and economically, must also be developed with as high accuracies as pra-
ctical within the limits of these primary goals. It should contain as many proven
components as possible.
? - This program will be divided into two phases. The first
phase will consist of the design of the system and the construction of
a full scale mock-up of the system. The second phase will consist of
the fabrication development delivery, training and test of the system.
2.i.l Phase I During the first phase the contrac for will design
the system. All drawings and specifications will be reviewed with
the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (see paragraph 8.4).
During this phase a full scale mock-up of all system components will
be made and shipped to the destination located in the Washington,
D. C. area. The exact destination is to be supplied by the Govern-
ment. Provisions are also to be made by the contractor for removing
the mock-up from the delivered location after it has served its
purpose. The purpose of the mock-up is to resolve problems as to
movement, placement and man-machine relationships before K
begins. The mock-up can be made from wood, plywood, heavy
cardboard or other reasonably durable materials. Sharp edges,
splinters, etc. should be 1'iminated and the system components
should be painted with similar colors to the real components. The
location and color coding of all controls should be provided on the
mock-up. Movable components, such as doors, etc. that are used by
tJeoperator in setting up or operating the machine should be provided.
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:/.2 Phase II Th-d1 secdnd, phase %5:1 be begun only after the
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approval of Phase I by the Government. If long term delivery items
must be ordered before Phase I is completed, details concerning the
cost of these items will be furnished to the Government and author-
ization for the purchase must be made by the Government. Phase II
will consist of the remaining work on the contract, i_.e. the fabrica-
tion, development, delivery and test of the equipment.
ITEMS REQUIRED
3.1. The following deliverable items are desired by the Government under
this program.
3.1.E ~ One (1) Automated Graphics System
3.1..2. One (1) set Spare Parts
3.1. Six (6) copies Operators Instruction Manual in accordance
with DB-1003 (4),
3.1.x'. Two (2) copies Maintenance Manual in accordance with DB-1003.
3.1.. ' Four (4) copies Monthly Reports in accordance with DB-1O01(6,tW,)
3.14.1 Four (1+) copies Engineering Installation Data in accordance
with DB-1001.
3.2. Other tasks to be accomplished by the Contractor include:
3.2.1. Participation in pre-delivery test at Contractor's plant.
3.2.2. Installation of system at Government location(s).
3.2.3. Participation