TRIP TO EASTMAN KODAK, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

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• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 7, 2014
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: August 9, 1955
• Content Type: MEMO

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MORANDUM TO: A. C. LUNDAHL
Chief DIG?
SUBJECT : Trip to Eastman Kodak, Rochester New York
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1. A meeting was held on 21 July 1955 at the Kodak Camera Works
.in Rochester, New-Iork. The session lasted from 1000 to 1630,_ and the
participants were
2. The following Material covers the conclusions or -problems
that evolved from the discussions, and are generally presented in the
same order as the giTevibusly-prepared?ItSt-tif
3. General
a. It was agreed that shipments should be frequent to
expedite use of the material, to avoid storage problems in
Rochester, and to avoid the handling of large quantities of
material .Iti--e-tigLe-sted- thsIiiflom
ing film to Eastman Kodak, would proceed to deliver the
finished material to Washington. This was not considered
practical, as any extended interval between missions would
cause a similar delay in receipt of material at the Unit.
Couriers should be available for delivering material imme-
diately upon _completion _of processing,
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b. The Eastman Kodak people received a sample aluminum spool
for the aerial film and feel it is too delicate. It was
suggested that alirni nun might possibly be replaced by some
other light weight material such as titanium.
No infoimation was available on the Horizon (Sun) camera.
e. Eastman Kodak said they would be glad to aid in solving
flThrthrage ILA0blemse
f. Eastman Kodak has just been notified that frame numbers
will be indicated by counters, which differs from previously
considered method. As presently understood this would mean
each franc would then show only the frame number and time.
It is believd that additional ihforasetiou should 'be placed
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on each negative, either during exposure', or during the
processing period. The presence of the mission data on
the leader will be of little value after the prints are
cut, and should a print becomd misplaced it becomes a diffi-
cult problem to replace it in it's correct position.
The general indication from conversation was an expect-
aney for.resolution of about .50 lines per mm.
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4. Equipment
a. There appeared to be some misconceptions as to the node
of operation of the Charting camera. Eastman Kodak repre-
sentatives stated that they thought the film moved in the
line of flight, providing a continuous strip with no stereo
overlap, ahd consequently compressing the distance from
horizon to horizon into 2i inches. Upon returning to
Washington and checking the files, information was obtained - ?
from T5103220, 14 January '55, page 4, that filmmill move
transverse to the line of flight, with 60% overlap, thus
providing stereo coverage. Suclrbedrig-the case, it is-still--
required that a high power stereoscope and/or an enlarging
device be available for testing and field operations.
b. Eastman Kodak concurred in providing cellophane envelopes
for individual original negatives. The thickness of such
envelopes containing the negative would be approximately 6
mils. They have been considering the problem of titling-the -
envelope and would like to know our requirements.
c. Cardboard boxes for the film win. _provide no difficulty.
They recommend storing the negatives horizontally due to the
lack of rigidity in the thin base film. This is sound and
in conjunction with the increase in number of negatives that
may be stored per foot, will require a reevaluation of type
and number of storage racks required.
d. Boxes or folders for original prints will be easily
available.
e. Yo information was available on rectifying printers for
the k,.B and C configuration cameras.
f. The present contract with Eastman Kodak calls for three
processing_ and three nrintira units for field use. Thera is
no indication of a orocessina- or orintina unit for use in
_Ibe early test phases. This point should be given consider-
ation.
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? 11;*'' It it understood that the-loadority of test film will be
processed in Rochester, providing4assificAtinn 1st nevi% too
high. .-
Film
a. We will receive all film and make any additional distri-
bution.
b. Eastman Kodak will provide duplicate positives and nega-
tives in any manner desired, such as 100 foot rolls.
c. Duplicate material for cameras using 2 rolls simultaneously
will be furnished in similar fashion. It is understood that
the film in these cameras will be slightly separated. This
will reduce its value for photogrammetric purposes.
d. It has not been determined whether the double layer
emulsion film will be used or not. Should it be used, it
will probably be necessary to rehaloganize the film in the
field-if prints are desired. The normal original processing
will genera-11,y not provide a negative which will produce
prints of good enough quality for any appreciable field use.
No plans had been made, should normal film be used, to do
any other processing besides the preparation of required
duplicate material.
e.. was very emphatic in stating a desire that at 50X1
least onel*and preferably more, photo interpreters be assigned
to Rochester on a permanent basis: He feels that qualified
personnel should be available to make any required decisions
during the Rrocessing stages. The presence of a qdalified
interpreter could possibly prevent the duplication of large
quantities of material, for example, where small areas of
coverage occurring on scattered prints could be quickly
studied to see if the locality could be identified and would
provide any information if retained. Since there will be
numerous runs with multiple duplication of each, the discard-
ing Of all non usable material at the early stages will
prevent wasted film, time, storage space, and handling of the
material, stated that the individual or individuals 50X1
could either be assigned to Kodak on a temporary duty basis or
to their payroll, but retaining only direct obligation to the
Agency.
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Color has had little discussion. It was agreed that
it should at least be given a.test.
g. Eastman Kodak is greatly desirous of obtaining an
estimate of material requirements for duplicate negatives,
etc. They were quite surprised at the mention of a, possible
need for four duplicate negatives: as their equipment esti-
mates had not taken into consideration such quantities.
h. The double emulsion film should be available early in
the testing phase.
i. The charting camera film will probably be in a roll
''. about 12 inches in diameter.
j. The double emulsion fibm-wtIl not occupy any additional
space.'
k. Eastman Kodak is presently intending to prepare a dupli-
cate positive after the first processing step: as insurance
against any failure of the second processing step This
will be destroyed on completion of the second step.
6. Prints
a. It does not appear that we will require the preparation
of "quick-run' prints. Th p timp rpqrirpd for pronesAing a"
pission should be from 1 - 3 days and would not warrant a
special set of prints, provided the finished material is
shipped immediately after completion of processing.
b. The rectified charting prints will be approximately. 20
inches in width.
c. The prints for the 18" x 18" and 13" x 13" camera will
be prepared in two sections (same as negatives).
d. Prints will, becut:, and not in roll form'.
Ninicard
There was a good deal of discussion concerning the
Einicard system. It appears there havebeen misconceptions on our
part with regard to the assignment of the Ninicard equipment.
Previous conversation led me to believe that a full complement of
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equipment was intended for use in the Central Interpretation Unit.
The present list of equipment on order, as understood by Eastman
Kodak, is intended for handling of documentary material rather
than aerial photography. The camera,enlarger and viewers are
intended for documents. The question of what Einicard material
would be provided by Eastman Kodak was discussed. We pointed out
that it would not be practical to encode preliminary coordinates
as these will only be approximations until the accurate photos
are prepared in the Unit. Any additional information must wait
until the interpretation phase has been completed. In consequence,
the only practical requirement mould be the preparation of one set
of cards encoding the mission data. said he believed it
would be more practical to provide the equipment for the Unit and
prepare all cards at the Unit, rather than in Rochester. The nita,nner
of preparing cards was discussed and the general plan was to
prepare one card for each 9" x 9" frame and four (4) cards for
each 18" x 18" or 13" x 13" frame, as the present lense capabilities
are not sufficient to handle the large frames in two (2) sections.
The Eastman Kodak representatives are extremely anxious to clarify
the picture in regard to Minicard.
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9 August 1955
YEEORANDT4 TO: A. C. LUrDAHL
Chief D/GP
SUBJECT : Trip to Eastman Kodak, Rochester, New York
1. A meeting was held on 21 July 1955 at the Kodak Camera Works
.in Rochester, New-YOrk. The session lasted from 1000 to 1630, and the
-nts were
2.- The following material covers the conclusions or problems
that evolved from the discussions, and are generally presented in the
"S-dffibrnI7-7a-s--ttue-previ-ou'sly prepared-Iist--of questilane-T.
3. General
a. _It was agreed that shipments should be frequent. to
.expedite use of the material, to avoid storage problems in
Rochester, and to avoid the handling of large Quantities of
material. It was suggested-thaZ-couriers deliVering incom-
ing film to Eastman Kodak, would proceed to deliver the
finished material to Uashington. This was not considered
practical, as any extended interval between missions would
cause a similar delay in receipt of material at the Unit.
Couriers should be available for delivering material imme-
diately_upon_completion of processing.
b. The Eastman Kodak people received a sample aluminum spool
for the aerial fiLa and feel it is too delicate. It was
suggested that aluminum might possibly be replaced by some
other light weight material such as titanium.
c. No information was available on the Horizon (Sun) camera.
e. Eastman Kodak said they would be glad to aid in solving
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f. Eastman Kodak has just been notified that frame numbers
will be indicated by counters, which differs from previously
considered method. As presently understood this would mean
each frame would then :31-ow only the frame number and time.
It is b-li-a7e' that. -,--,1ditional information should be placed
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