SUN ANGLE CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79B01709A000400010015-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 22, 2003
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: January 1, 1966
• Content Type: MEMO

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DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301
MEMORANDUM TO MR. TIDWELL, CHAIRMAN MC&G WORKING GROUP
SUBJECT: Sun Angle Criteria for Evaluating Panoramic Photography
1. A recent technical review has been made in map and chart produc-
tion agencies relative to the above subject. The purpose of this
memorandum is to recommend a change in this criteria.
2. It is recommended that subparagraph g of the "MC&G Evaluation
Criteria for KH-4 Panoramic Photography", issued as an attachment
to MCGWG-M-21, 23 September 1966, be revised to state as below:
"The minimum sun angle will be 12 degrees for low and moderate
relief areas, and 15 degrees for extreme relief areas."
R. H. KING LE~
DIA Member
COMOR MC&G Working Group
DIA and NRO review(s) completed.
cc: NRO (Attn: Col Howard)
Army
Air Force
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