THE NPIC EQUIPMENT SUMMARY 1967
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THE NPIC
EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY
1967
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THE NPIC
1 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
1 1967
Prepared by the
Technical Development Staff
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
Overall classification of this report is SECRET.
Individual UNCLASSIFIED items carry the
following caveat:
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THE NPIC EQUIPMENT SUMMARY 1967
The National Photographic Interpretation Center (NPIC) is responsi-
ble for conducting an active program of development of equipment and
techniques to improve and advance the exploitation of imagery in
support of the national intelligence effort. The development of new
systems, instruments, materials, and devices for imagery exploitation in-
cludes a wide range of optical-mechanical and electronic instrumentation
as well as the application of automated systems for the extraction of data
from photographic and other image-forming sensors. In addition, the
Center provides technical advice and support to government components
responsible for the development of new systems for intelligence collec-
tion, and coordinates its research and development activity with inter-
ested elements of the intelligence community for their own use or fur-
ther adaption.
The Technical Development Staff is responsible for the development
of techniques and equipment which will ensure timely, efficient, and
accurate imagery exploitation.
This publication presents a summary or catalog of equipment
developed and/or in use at NPIC. This presentation will allow the reader
to visualize the base upon which research and development in NPIC is
conducted. However, it should be noted that this is a listing of equipment
only, and does not include R&D activities such as long range studies,
exploratory developments, etc. Generally, each item is covered by a
short narrative, a photograph or conceptual drawing, and a tabulation of
physical characteristics. Where possible, the approximate cost of a pro-
duction unit is given; these figures should be used with care, however,
as prices will vary, and quantity buying may reduce cost. Items of equip-
ment which have been dropped from the program are described and the
reasons for termination given. Obsolete items are also included since they
may still have some value in field operations.
For convenience, the equipment listed is grouped into 3 sections as
follows:
1. Reproduction and Processing
2. Viewing and Interpretation
3. Measurement and Evaluation
It should be noted here that computer devices grouped under an
Information Handling Section have not been listed. NPIC operates both
a computer center and an information storage and retrival system using
Minicard and is currently investigating techniques and equipment to re-
place Minicard. The computer center is currently equipped with an IBM
1401, UNIVAC 490, 494, and two UNIVAC 1004's. It is evolving
toward a remote access, multi-programming, multi-processing system that
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will consist of two UNIVAC 494's and associated equipment. NPIC plans
to release the IBM 1401 during Fiscal Year 1968, and it is envisioned
that the UNIVAC 490 and 1004's will be phased out in 1969.
Your comments or criticisms are solicited in order to continually
improve this annual product.
The overall classification of this publication is SECRET. Individual
items have been classified according to their respective security levels.
WARNING: NO CONTACT IS TO BE MADE WITH ANY MAN-
UFACTURERS REGARDING CLASSIFIED ITEMS WITHOUT
PRIOR APPROVAL BY NPIC.
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SECTION I. REPRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
A. PROCESSING
B. DRYING
C. PRINTING
D. ENLARGING
E. COPYING
F. SUPPORTING
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A. PROCESSING
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1. EASTMAN KODAK KODALITH PROCESSOR
(This item is Unclassified)
This machine processes Kodalith sheet film plenishment, and recirculation of solutions. Film
in sizes ranging from 5 by 7 inches to 24 inches is transported through the several solutions and
wide by any length. It is a self-contained unit the dryer by a series of rollers. The processing
with built-in temperature control, solution re- speed ranges up to 4.4 feet per minute.
Weight 1,000 lbs.
W 40 in. L 50 in.
Special Requirements: Dark room, water input and drainage
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
Power Requirements: 220 V, 60 CPS, 30 A, 3 phase, 4 wire
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2. EASTMAN KODAK VERSAMAT FILM PROCESSOR
(This item is Unclassified)
This processor accommodates sheet film rang- through the several processing baths and the
ing in size from 4 by 5 inches to 11 by 14 self-contained dryer. Processing speed ranges up
inches. With the use of feed and take-up roller to 20 feet per minute. Temperature control,
attachments, it will accept roll film up to 9.5 solution replenishment, and recirculation of solu-
inches wide. The equipment makes use of a tions are built into the machine.
series of rollers to guide and transport the film
25X1A
Special Requirements: Dark room, water input and drainage
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: U.S. Government
Weight: 1,200 tbs.
W 24 in. L 57 in.
Power Requirements: 208 V, 60 CPS, 55A, 3 phase, 4 wire
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3. LOGETRONIC LITHOGRAPHIC FILM PROCESSOR
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web belts that carry the lithographic films through inch. The film transport speed can be varied
the various solutions and the dryer. It will accept between 2.8 and 4.5 feet per minute, and the
cut sheets in any size
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Weight
1,610 lbs.
processing
time between 2.5 and 1.5 minutes.
Special Requirements: Dark room, tempered water, drainage,
chemical replenishment
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
Size. H 54.50 in. W 79.75 in. I 44.75 in.
Power Requirements: 115/230 V, 60 A
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25X1A 4. OLLER-TRANSPORT REVERSAL PROCESSOR (RT-12)
This processor will handle up to 10 inch ready conversion from negative to reversal by
widths of either roll film or cut sheets. The self- change of chemicals and adjustments. Output rates
threading machine has its own dryer and allows are from 0 to 30 feet per minute.
25X1A
Weight 7,000 lbs.
Size: H 66 in. W 60 in. L 189 in.
Power Requirements: 220 V, 6 CPS, 60 A, 3 phase, 4 wire
Special Requirements: Compressed air at 25 PSI, dark room,
chemical replenishment, water input and drainage
Status: Prototype
Development Source: NPIC
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ROLLER-TRANSPORT PROCESSOR (RT-24)
This processor, which will handle up to a The processing time from dry to dry for neg-
24-inch sheet of cut film or waterproof paper, ative materials is 14 minutes; for print materials,
is self-threading and includes its own dryer. 7 minutes.
Weight: 7,000 lbs.
Size: H 7 ft. 8 in. W 5 ft. L 16 ft.
Power Requirements: 220V, 60 CPS, 100A, 3 phase, 4 wire
Special Requirements: Compressed Air at 25 PSI, dark
room, chemical replenishment, water input and drainage
Status: Prototype
Development Source: NPIC
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25X1A
25X1A
FILM-CHIP PROCESSOR
This film-chip processor is designed to process any physical contact with the film emulsion or
the 4- by 5-inch cut-sheet film chips produced by base at a rate of 10 chips per minute. In opera-
a chip printer which is also currently under de- tion, the printer loads the chips into a magazine
velopment. The film chips are processed without which is then loaded on the processor manually.
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Size: H 63 in. W 36 in. L 88 in.
Power Requirements: 220 V, 60 CPS, 40 A
Special Requirements: Ambient light, chemical replenish-
ment, water input and drainage
Status: Prototype delivered to in December
1966 for evaluation
Development Source: NPIC
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t5X1A EPRATRON AIR-BEARING FILM PROCESSOR
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This proposed film processor will be a con- tanks which is greater than the head pressure
tinuous processor that will fully process, wash, in the solution tanks.
and dry 70mm-to 9.5-inch-wde aerial roll film The feasibility of this concept for proc-
with no physical contact with the film base or essing 70mm-wide film has been fully demon-
emulsion. The film will follow a perfectly parallel strated. Processing at a rate of 4 feet per min-
path through the developer, fixer, stabilizer, ute has been accomplished in a processor 3
washer, and dryer modules by air and liquid feet long and 15 inches high. In the proposed
transport. The film passes through the walls of processor, the length will not exceed 8 feet
successive tanks on air bearings. Solution transfer and the processing rate will be 0 to 15 feet
or leakage from one tank to another will be pre- per minute.
vented by differential air pressure between the
Weight: 1,000 lbs.
Size: H 60 in. W 36 in. L 98 in.
Power Requirements: Not Available
Special Requirements: Dark room, chemical replenishment,
water input and drainage
Status: Prototype due for delivery by July 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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B. AUTOPAN COLOR AUTOMAT PROCESSOR
(This item is Unclassified)
This is a fully automatic processing machine grammed for any color processing requirement,
for the production of color prints, print-films including color negative film, color print-film,
and transparencies. Material of all sizes and color duplicates, color paper, positive trans-
mural sections or prints in sizes up to 52 x 140 parencies, film or paper sheets of all sizes, roll
inches can be readily intermixed. It can be pro- film, and motion picture film.
25X1A
Weight: 1,460 lbs., with filled
tanks 2,870 lbs.
Size: H 7 ft. 5 in. W 4 ft. L 8 ft. II in.
Power Requirements: 220 V, 50 CPS, 20 A, 4 kW
Special Requirements: Water input and drainage, automatic
chemical replenishment, temperature control
Status: Commercially available Dunlop Photo Lab.)
Development Source: Commercial
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B. DRYING
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1. PAKO PAPER DRYER (DRUM)
(This item is Unclassified)
This machine is an electrically heated paper- charging the dry ones. Temperature uniformity in
print dryer for glossy prints up to 24 inches the drum is maintained by internal circulating
wide. The prints are carried around a stainless water. The speed of the rotating drum can be
steel drum by a web belt which also serves as controlled to meet the time requirements of the
an apron for accepting the wet prints and dis- material being dried.
Weight: 200 lbs.
W aft. L 3ft.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
Power Requirements: 115/230 V, 30A
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2. PAKO ROLLER-TRANSPORTED CUT-FILM DRYER
(7his item is Unclassified)
25X1A
This dryer will accommodate either black-
and white (continuous tone) or lithographic (half-
tone) cut film in widths ranging from 5 to 24
inches and in lengths up to 36 inches. It is a
heated-air (90 to 150 degrees F), impingement-
type dryer in which the negatives are carried
through by a series of driven rollers. Drying
Weight 470 lbs.
W 37 in. L 44 in.
Power Requirements: 120/208 V, 16 A
time is as short as 1 minute but can also be
increased for the heavier-type emulsions. The
film transport speed ranges from 6 to 30 inches
per minute. The minimum thickness of material
which can be handled without a leader is .005
inches for acetate and .004 inches for polyester.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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3. CHARLES BRUNING REVOLUTE LARGE-PRINT DRYER
(This item is Unclassified)
The large-print dryer is an electrically heated prints are carried around the thermostatically
machine for mat drying of single-or double- controlled drum on a canvas belt at a drying
weight prints up to 54 inches in width. The rate of approximately 7 linear feet per minute.
Weight 900 lbs.
W 8 in. L 35 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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25X1A
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This roll-film dryer was under development
byl for use with the HTA/2 or
HTA/3 Film Processors, or other equipment.
Designated type ABD/4 (Air-Bearing Drive), it
employed the air-bearing principle to transport
the film through the drying cabinet on a cushion
of air warmed slightly above ambient tempera-
tures. The dryer consumed approximately 25
ampers at 230 volts and achieved proper drying
conditioning of the roll film to ambient relative
humidity at approximately 30 feet per minute.
ABD/4 FILM DRYER
It occupied only one-fifth of the space of the
former equipment.
Principal advantages were to be: 1) elimi-
nation of direct contact with film surfaces, 2)
simplification by eliminating many moving parts,
3) reduction of required maintenance, and 4)
improvement of transport methods. The transport
method impinged large volumes of air against
the film surfaces, resulting in an accelerated
drying rate in a smaller compartment.
25X1A
Weight 1500 lbs.
Size: H 72 in. W 16 in. L 36 in.
Power Requirements: 208 V, 30A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Experimental model unsuccessful, project terminated,
parts used in salvage.
Development Source- NPIC
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C. PRINTING
1. KLIMSCH CONTACT PRINTER (20 BY 24 INCH)
(This item is Unclassified)
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This is a vacuum-type printer in which the
negative and print stock are held in close con-
tact by vacuum. A rubber blanket is brought
into position over the negative-paper sandwich
and the air is evacuated between the blanket
and the printer cover-glass. The printer contains
Weight: 200 lbs.
W 32 in. L 34 in.
2 light sources, one with tungsten-opal lamps,
the other with a "point" light. Exposure is ac-
complished by means of an electrical shutter
actuated by a timer. Filters are provided in a ro-
tating filter disc. No provision is made to handle
roll negatives.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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2. MILLER-HOLZWARTH CONTACT PRINTER (HIGH RESOLUTION)
(This item is Unclassified)
This high-resolution contact printer is a
step-and-repeat instrument handling either sheet
film, up to 11 by 19 inches, or roll film in any
width up to 9.5 inches and any length up to a
maximum of 500 feet. Critical contact is obtained
by means of an air bag. The light may be either
specular or diffused, depending on whether or
not a diffusing glass is used. Area dodging is ac-
complished by manual manipulation of the con-
trols. Variable contrast papers may be used by
inserting contrast filters. The printer has a reso-
lution capability of 228 lines/mm, and the
wavelength of the unfiltered light is suitable for
color printing.
25X1A
Weight: 185 lbs.
W 30 in. L 28 in.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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Size: H 60 in. W 40 in. L 25 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 5 A
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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3. LOGETRONIC CONTACT PRINTER (AUTOMATIC DODGING)
(This item is Unclassified)
This is a 12- by 20-inch format step and re- by means of a feedback circuit, its intensity is
peat printer in which the printing light is a altered to match the local density of the nega-
flying-spot scanner similar to that in normal tives. Transport of both negative and printing
television. After passing through the negative, paper is manual, and the printer will accept
the scanning light is sensed by a phototube and, either cut or roll negatives.
25X1A
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(This item is Unclassified)
This is an electronic contact printer with The printer can handle positive or negative cut
fully automatic incremental exposure control for sheets up to 15 by 18 inches and rolls 9 3/8
black and white photography. It provides pre- inches by 500 feet, single or double-weight paper,
and glass plates.
cise exposure control for all types of negatives.
25X1A
Weight 200 lbs.
W 27 in. L 25 in.
Power Requirements: 117 V, 60 CPS, 50 W
Special Requirements: None
Status Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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5. LOGETRONIC CONTINUOUS-STRIP CONTACT PRINTER (AUTOMATIC DODGING)
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This printer accepts roll film up to 9.375
inches wide and up to 400 feet long, both the
negative and the print stock being transported
by motor drive at speeds which can be varied
from 6 to 60 feet per minute. The printing light
is a flying-spot scanner, which scans in a straight
line across the width of the film. After passing
Weight 450 lbs.
W 40 in. L 28 in.
through the negative, the scanning light is sensed
by a phototube and, by means of a feedback
circuit, its itensity is altered in ratio to the dens-
ity of the negative, thus providing local dodg-
ing of the image. The machine is capable of
resolutions up to 140 lines/mm at high contrast.
Special Requirements: Ambient light, magazine loaded
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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6. EASTMAN KODAK CONTINUOUS-STRIP PRINTER (NIAGARA)
(This item is 17nclassified)
This printer is used for the continuous-contact density wedge introduced into the light path at
printing or duplicating of films ranging from 70mm 22 positions ranging in density values from 0 to
to 9.5 inches in width, at a speed of 82.5 feet 1.10. The maximum resolution capability of the
per minute. Exposure from the ultraviolet mer- printer is 397 lines/mm at 1,000:1 contrast.
cury light is attenuated by means of a neutral-
25X1A
Weight 1,100lbs.
Size: H 73 in. W 60 in. L 34 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, I phase, 12 A
Special Requirements: Toxic air exhaust, dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: U.S. Government agency
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(CONTACT CHIP PRINTER
This contact chip printer is now under de-
velopment and will be capable of producing
high-resolution photographic images on 4- by 5-
inch cut film. Two image sizes will be provided
(55 by 117mm plus 80 by 117mm), offering the
analyst an image size commensurate with scale
and ground coverage insofar as can be accommo-
dated. A human/machine-readable accession or
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Weight: 3,500 tbs.
Size- 50 in. W 48 in. L 72 in.
Power Requirements: 208 V & 115 V, 60 CPS, 3 phase, 4
reference number consisting of usable informa-
tion as well as fiducial marks and security classi-
fication will be simultaneously printed on the
output film chip. Input materials will be 70mm-
to 5-inch-wide original negatives in single or
dual roll, or single rolls up to 9.5 inches wide.
The printer printer will be paper-tape driven with
manual override for all functions.
Special Requirements: Toxic vent, magazine loaded;
ambient light
Status: Prototype delivery expected in August 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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DRY PRINTER-PROCESSOR
This is a dry-process, step and repeat, contact
printer-processor for printing, processing, and de-
livering completely finished film positives as well
as roll paper prints. The printer accomplishes
both exposure and heat development within the
same unit.
This printer-processor is a companion item to
the dry-photo material currently being developed,
in which the film and/or paper prints remain
completely dry and require no wet processing. In
the dry-process, this printer-processor will per-
Weight 1,620 lbs.
W 32 in. L 82 in.
Power Requirements: Two 115/120 V, 30A
form in one machine all the functions which in
the conventional wet silver system require sepa-
rate operations for printing, developing, fixing,
washing, and drying.
The prototype model was completed in
December 1966. The unit is being retained at
as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) 25X1 A
to be used in the testing and evaluation of the
companion dry silver film and paper develop-
ment.
Special Requirements: Exhaust of 60 CFM
Status: One-of-a-kind prototype completed
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]DRY PRINTER (FIELD)
This proposed development, a prototype
rapid access printer-processor suitable for lab-
oratory or field use by the photo interpreter,
will exhibit significant advantages over con-
ventional processing with regard to time, man-
power, and equipment required.
The photo interpreter will be able to view
roll film on the light table and produce either
film or paper contact prints in sizes up to 9 1/2
Weight: Approximately 90 lbs.
Size. H 15 in. W 15 in. L 1 O'j4 in.
Power requirements: 115/120 V, 15A
by 9 1/2 inches. The system will have a resolu-
tion capability or up to 150 lines/mm and will
produce prints under ambient lighting conditions.
The kit is designed so that all the separate items
and a limited amount of reproduction material
can be packed into one fly-away box. A separate
box or boxes packed with reproduction material
only could be provided for long range logistic
support.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype delivery date August 1967
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FIGHT TABLE PRINTER
Following a basic concept developed at the
Naval Reconnaissance and Technical Support
Center, a Richards 940 MCE light table was
1A modified by C.B.S. Laboratories to add a
copying capability.
varieL copy made. The exposure time can be
from 10 to 60 seconds, depending upon
the densit of the original film. After exposure,
the I I copy is fed into the integral processor,
which produces a dry developed copy in 50
seconds. The process is positive to positive.
Utilization of special Technifax film
gives a density range of 0.05 to 1.85, with a
resolution of 200 lines/mm.
The light table can be used in the convential
mode; however, when the area to be copied is
found, it is placed over the 9- by 9-inch ex-
posure platen at the end of the table and a
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Weight: 450 lbs.
Size: H 36 in. W 48 in. L 21 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Six production units delivered in December 1966
Development Source: Started by U.S. Navy, completed by
NPIC
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JVIEWGRAPH MAKER
(This item is Unclassified)
The automatic viewgraph maker will produce projection in less than five minutes. The view-
a standard size viewgraph from transparent and graph maker is designed for room light operation,
reflective copy originals ranging in size from 70mm and it utilizes the Anken Diffusion Transfer
to 40 by 40 inches. A viewgraph produced from Transparent Material.
this equipment can be mounted and ready for
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Weight: 1,100 lbs.
Size. H 66 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototypes to be developed in FY 67-68
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D. ENLARGING
1. SALTZMAN HORIZONTAL ENLARGER (8 BY 10 INCH)
With appropriate lenses, this instrument is
suitable for enlargements from 7x - 140x, but re-
quires long exposure times at large magnifications.
The 9.5-inch aerial roll-film folder, which ac-
commodates up to 300 feet of film, can be
raised, lowered, and tilted to position the de-
sired area to be printed from the 9-inch film.
This printer can accept 12- by 12-inch color
compensating filters for making color prints.
The enlarger utilizes four 12-inch pulsating xenon
lamps and exposure is accomplished-by the lens
crapping method without use of a shutter. The
entire unit (less easel) is mounted on a 24-foot
track, with the maximum movement being 20 feet.
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Weight: 1, 000 lbs.
W 2.9 in. L 6.75 in.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
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2. WILD VG-l. AUTOFOCUSING ENLARGER (0.75X TO 1X) .
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The Wild VG-1 Enlarger will accommodate
glass plates or cut film up to 9.5 by 9.5 inches,
and roll film up to 9.5 inches in width and 500
feet in length,. The light source is a diffused
mercury-vapor lamp and the enlarging lens is
corrected to the narrow band-width or wave-
length of this light (350 to 700 microns). The
Reprogon lens has a focal length of 150mm, a
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Weight: 1,1601bs.
W 41 in.
speed of.f/5.6, and a maximum angular field of
74 degrees. Its capability ranges from 200 lines/mm
on-axis to about 60 lines/mm at 37 degrees off-
axis. Exposure time is controlled by a built-in
meter and is accomplished by means of a be-
tween-the-lens shutter. ? The maximum paper, or
easel, size is 40 by 41 inches. ,
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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3. MODIFICATION OF THEIFIG-1 ENLARGER FILM TRANSPORT
This enlarger was designed to accommodate
film formats up to 9.5 by 9.5 inches and has a
maximum magnification power of 7x; however,
at the highest magnification only the middle
6 inches of the film can be enlarged because
the film cannot be transported perpendicular
to the film transport axis. Therefore, the 42-
inch-square enlarging table restricts the oper-
ator to the middle 6-inch-square area of the
negative at 7x. Any imagery outside of this
6-inch area is projected off the printing table.
Since it is more advantageous to use the center
of the lens field, it would be beneficial to move
the original in the "Y" direction (perpendicular
to the film transport axis). This modification will
allow any portion of the 9.5- by 9.5-inch format
to be projected on the printing table at any mag-
nification up to the maximum of 7x. One in-
strument has been modified to allow movement
of the complete film transport system in the
"Y direction.
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Size: Original enlarger not increased
Power Requirement None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Modification completed and additional procurement
not anticipated
Development Source: NPIC
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4. VACUUM EASEL FOR THEO/G-1 ENLARGER
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A vacuum easel is being developed for the will be activated. Thus, there will be no vac-
VG-1 Enlarger. Because of the internal uum loss around the outside of the paper. It
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ports actually covered by the printing paper masks or weights.
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Weight 150lbs.
W 42 in. L 42 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype scheduled for delivery in August 1967
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5. DURST ENLARGING PRINTER (35MM TO 8 BY 10 INCHES)
This- enlarging printer can be used either
vertically, with a 28- by 39.5-inch adjustable
easel, or horizontally, projecting onto the wall
of a room. The enlarger head can be tilted up
to 90 degrees and the lens stage can be swung
to either right or left to match the tilt of the
negative. The easel, or baseboard, can be ball-
and-socket mounted to provide movement in
any direction to correct for distortions. Lenses
from 50mm to 300mm are available, depend-
Unclassified)
ing on the size of the negative used and the
degree of magnification desired, and 2 different
lamp houses are also available, one with a
frosted tungsten lamp and the other with a
cold cathode grid. Condensers and filters are
designed with drawer mounts and are readily
interchangeable. A roll-film carrier, available
as an accessory, handles film up to 9.5 inches
wide and up to 500 feet long.
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Weight: 352 lbs.
W 39.5 in. L 35 in.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
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6. DURST ENLARGING PRINTER-COLOR MODIFICATION (35MM TO 8 BY 10 INCHES)
(This item is Unclassified)
This enlarging printer with color head is variables that affect consistency. Also used in
used for specialized work in making color sep- making paper prints and dupe transparencies,
arations from transparencies. Teamed with a it provides a maximum range of enlargement
densitometer, it standardizes the mechanics of and reduction.
color separation, minimizing or eliminating the
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Weight: 420 lbs.
Size- 110 in. W 36 in. L 42 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, single phase, 12 A
Special Requirements: Ambient light
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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r RECISION ENLARGER (10X-20X-40X)
This high-resolution enlarger accommodates separate lenses. The on-axis resolutions obtained
negatives of 70mm, 5, 6.6, 8, and 9.5 inches by this enlarger are: for the 10x, 350 lines/mm;
transported by motor drive. Magnifications of for the 20x, 550 lines/mm; and for the 40x, 575
10x, 20x, and 40x are obtainable by means of lines/mm.
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Weight 1,500 lbs.
W 56 in. L 41 in.
Special Requirements: Toxic air exhaust, darkroom
Status: Commercially available
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PRIEFING PRINT ENLARGER (3X TO 60X)
This horizontal-type enlarger will accommo-
date black and white or color film in widths
from 70mm to 9.5 inches and lengths to 500 feet.
The magnification range from 3x to 60x is ac-
complished by a family of six separate lenses
with matching condensers. A film area of 0.58
inch diameter may be enlarged to as much as
40 by 40 inches.? The top resolution attainable
with the negative is 550 lines/mm based on a
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Weight 2,450 tbs.
Size: H 35 in. L 42 in. W 128 in.
Power Requirements: 208/120 V, 60 CPS, 20A, 2 phase, 4 wire
100:1 contrast target. Other features include a
vertical fluid gate, X and Y movement of the
film plane, and a coordinate measuring system
with a least count of 1mm. A lens system has
been developed as a component part for this
instrument which will extend the enlargement
capability to 160x. A prototype 160x lens is
scheduled to be delivered in October 1967.
Special Requirements: Toxic air exhaust, dark room
Status: Prototype delivery in July 1967
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COHERENT-LIGHT ENLARGER
This enlarger was built to test the feasibility
of using coherent or partially coherent light as a
mode of illumination for an enlarger. The en-
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by Technical Operations. The results of the ex-
periment were negative, i.e., it was found that
there was no significant advantage to using co-
herent illumination in the enlarging of conven-
tional photography. However, the enlarger it-
self proved to be a versatile and useful test bed
for spatial filtering experiments and other ex-
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Weight: 2,000 lbs.
Size: H 6 ft. W 4V__ L 11 ft.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 20 A
periments requiring light of varying degrees of
coherence. The enlarger produces a 4x enlarge-
ment and, in its incoherent mode of operation,
has a resolution limit approximating 1000/mm
on axis, at the image plane.
NPIC has loaned the enlarger to Tech-
nical Operations as government furnished equip-
ment for use in the Image Analysis Program.
Since the enlarger would not prove cost ef-
fective in the present operational environment,
it is planned to be used only as a test bed.
Special Requirements: Outside exhaust vent
Status: Test device only
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10. PERKIN-ELMER PHOTOMICROGRAPHIC ENLARGER
This enlarger is designed to meet the need
of photo interpreters and photogrammetrists who
must frequently make photomicrographs yet can-
not afford more than a minimum of time, effort,
and preparation. The enlarger provides mag-
nified permanent photographic records of small
areas of film and is intended for tabletop use
in ambient light. It incorporates all the necessary
elements for high-quality photomicrography, in-
Weight 20 lbs.
Size: H 15 in. W 5 in. L 19 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
cluding condenser unit, microscope objective,
ocular viewing screen, and Polaroid film back.
Exposure and fine-focus adjustments are pro-
vided for occasional trimup or use with a filter.
A choice of 3 magnifications (15x, 33x, or 64x)
is offered by substituting objective heads. An
adapter for Polaroid roll film or 4 x 5 inch
cut film is available.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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P. I. PRINT ENLARGER
This enlarger will allow multimagnification 10 or 20 by 20 inches. Full X and Y trans-
viewing and positive-to-positive (or negative-to- lation of the input will allow any portion to be
negative) hard copy printout from photography reproduced. The printer will utilize the Anken
70mm to 91/2 inches wide. The input images Diffusion Transfer Material which will yield a
will be enlarged approximately 2, 4, 7, 10 and finished hard copy print in less than 1 minute.
20x and the output size will be either 10 by
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Weight 9,000 lbs.
Size: H 76 in. W 48 in. L 49 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 15 A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype to be delivered November 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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E. COPYING
1. KLIMSCH HORIZONTAL COPY-CAMERA (32 INCH)
(This item is Unclassified)
This is a darkroom-type camera for half-
tone, line, and continuous-tone negatives or
transparencies, color separations, and masking.
The lens stage and easel are mounted and travel
on a heavy channel at floor level; the four 1,000-
watt xenon enclosed-arc lamps are mounted on,
and travel with, the easel base. Vacuum is pro-
Weight 2,000 lbs.
W 4.75 ft. L 19.5 ft.
vided for holding the film in the camera back,
and exposure is controlled by means of an elec-
trical behind-the-lens shutter. The equipment is
designed for through-the-wall-type installation,
with the camera back and controls in a dark-
room, and is capable of reproductions ranging
from 7x for enlarging to 10x for reducing.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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2. KLIMSCH AUTOFOCUSING COPY-CAMERA (40 BY 40 INCH)
(This item is Unclassified)
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This is a large, horizontal, precision, over-
head, darkroom-type camera for halftone, line,
or continuous-tone reproduction from either re-
flection or transparent copies (color reproduc-
tions may also be made). The overhead rails
that carry the movable copyboard and lens stage
are supported by columns at the ends. The
camera is designed for through-the-wall installa-
tion in which the film holder and controls are
in the darkroom. Complete freedom of move-
ment is provided for the copyboard and lens
Weight: Several tons
W 10 ft. L 26.5. ft.
mount to allow for rectification and correction
of distortion. A double-reversing mirror system
is also provided for inverting the negative image
when necessary; vacuum is available for holding
both the film and the copy material. Four 1,000-
watt xenon enclosed-arc lamps are included for
illumination of the copy material. The range
of reproduction is lx to 5x for enlargements
and lx to 12x for reductions. Exposure is con-
trolled by an electrically operated behind-the-
lens shutter.
Special Requirements: Dark room
Status: Commercially available
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3. BURKE AND JAMES PRINCETON COPY-CAMERA (11 BY 14 INCH)
This copy-camera may be used in either the
vertical or horizontal mode, and 4- by 5-inch
film is accommodated by means of a reducing
back, the maximum enlargement/ reduction ob-
tainable being 4 times the linear dimension of
the front of the camera bed and the camera
moves on the bed by means of 2 carriages, one
supporting the lens, the other the camera back.
The lens is a Series XII Anastigmat copying
Size: H 62 in. W 29 in. L 87 in.
Power Requirements: None
type having a focal length of 14 inches and a
maximum aperture of f/6.3 with a 15- to 60-inch
focus range between the lens and the copy ob-
ject. The shutter is a between-the-lens type with
speeds ranging between 1.5 and .02 seconds,
flash synchronization being provided for both
Class M and Class X bulbs at all speeds. The
lamps required to illuminate the copy material
are not included.
Special Requirements: Cut film holder
Status: Commercially available
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4. PHOTO DEVICES COPY-CAMERA
This machine uses non-perforated 70mm
film in 100-foot darkroom-loading spool-type
magazines. A cutoff knife is built into the maga-
zine to permit instant removal of a single ex-
posure from any part of the 100-foot roll. The
60- by 40-inch easel is equipped with vacuum
and has a built-in diffused backlight light source
for exposing any transparent subject matter.
The reflection illumination consists of 6 reflector-
type floodlamps, the intensity of which can be
controlled from a console. Exposure with speeds
ranging from 0.1 to 11 seconds is accomplished
by an electrically operated shutter that is con-
trolled by an electronic timer. The reduction
ratio ranges from 8x to 30x and automatic focus
is provided throughout the entire range. The
reduction ratio is set by means of a motor
drive on a geared center post.
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Weight 500 lbs.
Size: H 69 in W 72 in. L 60 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 20 A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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FIXED-FOCUS COPY-CAMERA
This camera has a fixed-focus 3x enlarge-
ment capability on Polaroid roll film. This
enables the operator to produce an instantaneous
enlargement of the area of interest on an image.
The camera, designed for use by inexperienced
operators, is completely automatic; the only
adjustment required is for various types of Polar-
oid film. This camera is simply placed over
imagery that is on a light table, and the film
is exposed by opening the shutter. An automatic
exposure control measures the light level and
the length of exposure. The camera can be
used in a normally lighted room.
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Weight: Approximately 7 lbs.
Size: H 12 in. W 11 in. L 7 in.
Power Requirements: Battery operated
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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FIXED-FOCUS COPY-CAMERA
This camera is available without the ex- This camera uses the Polaroid 4- by 5-inch
posure control. A new model is expected to be sheet film, and is available in 3 models with
introduced with an automatic exposure control. fixed maginifications of lx, 3.16x, and 7x.
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Size: H 12 in. W 6 in.
Weight: Approximately 7 lbs.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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1. 35MM COLOR SLIDE COPYING UNIT
Commercially available slide duplicating
printers did not meet NPIC's requirement for
making 35mm slides from existing vu-graphs,
both black-and-white and color; therefore, the
Center built its own copying unit. The unit con-
sists :of: 1) A wooden cabinet on casters which
houses the light source (4 colortran bulbs);
2) An aluminum column attached to the cabinet
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Weight: 501bs
W 30 in. L 18 in.
with a bracket to hold the camera; 3)
A light
table with a masking arrangement to
control
stray light; 4) A voltage regulator to
control
light intensity and maintain proper color balance;
5) An exhaust system to prevent overheating
which is independently mounted on its own
dolly to eliminate vibration; and 6) A 35mm
camera.
Special Requirements: None
Status: In use (drawings on file)
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8. BRIEFING BOARD COPIER FOR MODIFIED POLAROID CAMERA
A Polaroid MP-3 copy camera was modified
at NPIC to increase its maximum copy size
capability from 20 by 24 inches to 30 by 40 inches
to enable it to copy briefing boards of that size.
This was accomplished by replacing the original
base and lighting assembly with a 3 by 6 feet
hardwood top workbench fitted with a double
array of flood lamps. The only change in the
camera itself is the addition of a tubular spacer
between the camera body and its carriage to
move the optical centerline out to the center
of the larger copy area.
The lower set of four lamps duplicates the
performance of the original lamps. They swing
down out of the way of the upper high intensity
lamps when the latter are used for the larger
copy size.
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Size: H 82 in. W 36 in. L 91 in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: In use drawings on file)
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F. SUPPORTING
SUPER-WIDE PRINT STRAIGHTENER
This machine removes the curl from photo- or double weight. The print curl is removed by
graphic prints up to 30 inches wide. The prints a combination of moisture application and stag-
may be either ferrotype or matte finish, single gered rollers.
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Weight 150 lbs.
W 34 in. L 45 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype to be delivered June 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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CHIP CUTTER
This chip cutter cuts rectangular chips from operates in a horizontal position and consists of
film frames on roll film. Although it presently a die-cutter assembly, 2 light tables with film
produces 70mm by 100mm chips, it could easily rewinds, and a vacuum chip-removal device.
be redesigned to cut other sizes. The instrument
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ize: 12 in. W 20 in. L 40 in
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Evaluation completed. No procurement anticipated
Development Source: NPIC
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3. HEADLINER SLITTER
(This item is Unclassified)
A slitter for.trimming 35mm headliner paper simultaneously from 1 to 3 lines of a specific
or film has been designed and fabricated to trim type size.
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Size: H 6 in. W 4.5 in. L 12 in.
.Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Two units fabricated and used at NPIC. (Drawings
on file)
Development Source: NPIC
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MOTORIZED FILM REWIND UNIT
(This item is Unclassified)
This unit features a specially designed, col- able transfer speeds up to 1,000 RPM; auto-
lapsible spool which permits rapid and efficient matic cutoff when transfer of film is completed,
removal of film up to 500 feet in length from or if film breaks during transfer; capability of
spools with a maximum width of 9.5 inches. handling two 5-inch spools or three 70mm spools
Other features of the unit include automatic concurrently. A clear plastic safety cover, which
control of pre-set transfer speed so that the film operates a micro-switch in the electrical system,
can be maintained at a constant tension; vari- is also provided.
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I Weight Less than 200 lbs.
Size- 55 in. W 31 in. L 41 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 25-60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Procurement limited to one only
Development Source: NPIC
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5. CIRCLE SCRIBER
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A need existed in the graphic arts field for
a manually operable- mechanical device for gen-
erating arcs and circles on scribe-coated plastic
sheet material. Such a device was conceived,
designed and produced at NPIC and is being
used successfully for scribing circles of up to
3 inches in diameter.
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Weight I lb
L 5 in.
The housing is of clear plastic and has four
rubber feet. A standard scribing point is mounted
in an adjustable holder which is attached to a
frictionless ball-bearing equipped rotatable disk.
The scribe point doubles as a center indicator
when set for "0" radius.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Used at NPIC (Drawing on file)
Development Source: NPIC
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SECTION II. VIEWING AND INTERPRETATION
A. MAGNIFIERS
B. MICROSCOPES
C. LIGHT TABLES
D. PROJECTORS
E. MEASURING TOOLS
F. VIEWERS
G. DATA BLOCK READERS
H. STEREO VIEWERS
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A. MAGNIFIERS
1. BAUSCH AND LOMB 7X TUBE-MAGNIFIER
(This item is Unclassified)
The most widely used item of photo-inter- of standard reticles and provides ample focus
pretive equipment is the 7x tube magnifier. adjustment for variations in the user's eye.
This instrument provides acceptable field of The stainless steel ring shown in place of
view, field flatness and versatility, but less than the reticle is procured separately.
the desired magnification. It accepts a variety
Size 2in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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2. TROPEL 13X TUBE-MAGNIFIER
(This item is Unclassified)
This tube-magnifier, developed for micro- It incorporates a field flattener lens which ensures
card reading, has been redesigned for use on a large field of view with little distortion. Two
high-resolution, small scale, film positive imagery. reticles are available for use with this magnifier.
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Special Requirements: None
Size: 1.5 in. Status: Commercially available
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NX TO 18X ZOOM TUBE-MAGNIFIER
This instrument was designed to provide
the photo interpreter with a light-weight compact
tube-magnifier which incorporates continuous
zoom magnification from 8x through 18x. Evalu-
ation of the first prototype showed that the small
field of view (less than 14 mm at 8x, reducing to
3:8mm at 18x) and image distortions were unac-
ceptable. Further design studies and evaluation
of a second prototype indicated that no significant
improvements could be made without substan-
tially increasing the overall size of the instrument.
It was decided not to proceed with production
models.
ZOOM MAGNIFIER
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Weight 6 oz.
Size: H 3% in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype Delivered. No more scheduled for
production.
Development Source: NPIC
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25X1A
BINOCULAR TUBE-MAGNIFIER
This instrument is designed to provide the
advantages of binocular viewing in a small, hand-
held instrument. It can be used in much the
same manner, and for many of the same pur-
poses, as the present photo interpreter's tube-
magnifier. Experience with microscopes, com-
parators, and other direct-viewing equipment has
shown that binocular viewing is more comfortable
and more effective than monocular viewing.
Although both mechanically and optically
simple, the binocular tube-magnifier offers ex-
cellent image quality. The salient features include
a conversion capability whereby a single instru-
ment can be quickly modified to produce either
IN or 20x magnification; a field of view of
15.5mm at 10x, and 8mm at 20x; an interpu-
pillary distance adjustment between 56mm and
76mm; and individual focusing adjustments for
both eyes.
25X1A
Size: H 6 in. W 3 in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Experimental model only. No production planned.
Development Source: NPIC
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B. MICROSCOPES
25X1A
The LB-56-2 is a portable microscope light maximum down to one-tenth of maximum bright-
base which has a 6- by 10-inch glass top stage ness. The bases are provided with the Bausch
divided into two 6- by 5-inch sections. Each sec- and Lomb rotatable arm.
tion is separately controlled from 1,500 ft-lamberts
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1. RICHARDS MICROSCOPE BASE (MODEL LB-56-2)
(This item is Unclassified)
Weight: 22 lbs.
Size: 4in. W 13 in. L 14 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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2. WILD M-5 MICROSTEREOSCOPE
(?his item is Unclassified)
The Wild M-5 Microstereoscope permits
stereoscopic examination of either transparencies
or prints at magnifications of 6x, 12x, 25x, or
50x. The working distance between objectives
and stage-plate remains constant after initial
focusing regardless of the magnification power
used. There is no need for changing of eyepieces
or objectives, because the intermediate optical
system provided for each magnification operates
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Weight 35 s.
Size: H 18 in. W 12 in. L 12 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
in conjunction with the common objective com-
ponent. By substituting the single calibrated eye-
piece and using the vernier-screw-controlled
stage-plates, accurate measurement to within
.01mm of both X and Y coordinates can be
made. The same calibrated eyepiece also permits
angular measurement through a full 360 degrees.
Rheostat-controlled variable-intensity illumina-
tion is provided for each film stage.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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3. BAUSCH AND LOMB STEREOMICROSCOPIC (MODEL II)
(This item is Unclassified)
The Model II, a revised version of the origi-
nal Zoom 70 stereomicroscope, incorporates
numerous improvements and new features. Its
versatility has been extended by providing addi-
tional zoom controls that can either vary the
magnification in both halves of the optical sys-
tem simultaneously or can be disengaged for
individual magnification control when photo-
graphs of different scales are viewed. In addition,
25X1A
Weight
Size: H
12 lbs.
14 in.
by detaching the rhomboid arm assembly and
replacing it with an adapter plate and ,a supple-
mental 2x objective lens, the instrument becomes
a zoom microscope. It can then be used for
binocular viewing of photographic images with
continuously variable magnification from 3.5x
to 120x. It may also be fitted with dovetail
accessory slides as shown.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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4. BAUSCH AND LOMB TWIN DYNAZOOM MICROSTEREOSCOPE
This instrument, also known as the High-
Power Stereoviewer, has been developed by Bausch
.and Lomb to provide the capability of viewing,
in stereo, conjugate pairs of high-resolution images
under high magnification. It incorporates 2 Bausch
and Lomb Dynazoom laboratory microscopes and
offers continuously variable magnification from
8x to 200x by using combinations of 6x and 10x
eyepieces and 1.3x to IN objectives. The eye-
pieces and objectives, with the exception of the
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B&L 1.3x widefield objective, are' manufactured
by, Wild, Heerbrugg, from whom filar and
goniometer eyepieces are also available. Film is
acceptable in randomly precut chips, each chip
being held flat between a glass stage-plate and a
metal pressure-plate. Image rotation by optical
means is provided in each optical path, preclud-
ing; the necessity for precise placement of the film
chips on the glass stage.
on quantity
Wild Eyepieces & Objectives: $724 set
B & L Wide field Objectives: $330 pair
Weight: Less than 50lbs.
Size: H 18 in. W 9 in. L 21 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
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25X1A
DVANCED RHOMBOID (PROTOTYPE)
This rhomboid accessory fits directly on any
Zoom 70 microstereoscope
that has been modified for "dovetail" accessory
attachment. This accessory will increase the per-
formance and, therefore, the useful life of the
Zoom 70. A Zoom 70 is equipped with this ac-
25X1A
Weight:
Size: H 5 in. W 4 in. L I I in.
Power Requirements: None
cessory can resolve in excess of 300 LP/mm (high
contrast) using lOx eyepieces. It has a 2x
premagnification and an optical axis separation
of 1.6 to 9.5 inches. A 360-degree image rotation
device is incorporated in each optical path. The
working distance is approximately 2 inches.
Special Requirements: Zoom 70 must have dovetail modifi-
cation .
Status: Production units being fabricated
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6. BAUSCH AND LOMB INTERCHANGEABLE RHOMBOID STEREOSCOPE
This high-power, high-resolution microstereo-
scope provides magnifications from 3x through
12 x and resolutions up to 600 lines per mm.
Magnification is of the zoom type and is con-
tinuously variable in 3 stages by utilizing 3
separate rhomboid relay systems. Independent
zoom magnification and optical image rotation
are incorporated into both right and left optical
paths. This stereoscope is unusual in that the
extremely long rhomboid arms provide a spread
of up to 485mm and therefore permit stereoscopic
viewing of roll film in all conventional widths.
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depending on quantity includes
pod, three re ays, scanning stand with focusing adapter,
carrying case)
Weight Under 100 tbs.
Size: H 16.5 in. W 30.5 in. I. 30.5 in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Started by U.S. Navy, completed
by NPIC
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The dual-viewing microstereoscope is a so-
phisticated, high-resolution device permitting 2
analysts- to stereoscopically view the same stereo
pair at a common magnification and orientation,
and to accurately designate specific image features
for discussion. The device is to be used for train-
ing, in briefing, and for actual interpretation
where more than one analyst is involved. The
instrument will provide llx through 75x zoom
magnification and 355 lines per mm resolution
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through a 7:1 zoom element. The prototype
model has been evaluated and a proposal for a
preproduction version has been received. Primary
changes from the prototype include, a larger stage
(10 inches), split for fine stereo adjustment, and
manually adjustable in two scanning modes--
rapid and fine. The illumination will be increased
and a "flagging" mark for the pointing device
will be added.
Power Requirements:
115 V, 60 CPS, 2.5 A
Weight:
250lbs. including table) Special Requirements:
None
Size: H
48 in. W 30 in.
L 45 in. (including Status: Pre-production version undergoing evaluation
table)
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IINICROSTEREOSCOPE
An advanced microstereoscope was under
development by F_ I This
microstereoscope was designed to resolve in excess
of 5 lp/mm/power at 160x or a maximum of
800 lines/mm. The total magnification range was
10x to 160x. A 10x eyepiece was to be used in
Cost:
Weight
Size: H W L
Power Requirements:
conjunction with objective magnifications of lx,
2x, and 4x, along with a zoom ratio of 4:1. A
360-degree optical-image rotation was to be in-
corporated in each optical channel. The working
distance was to be about 50mm and the field
size at 90x was to be 2mm.
Special Requirements:
Status: Phase I development unsatisfactory; project ter-
minated
Development Source: Was being developed by NPIC
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In a two-phase program (study/fabricate),
an operational prototype Image Comparison
Microstereoscope will be developed to permit the
photo interpreter to compare photographic data,
in film chip form, from as many as four different
missions or sensors. The principle use of the
instrument will be to view stereoscopically a stereo
pair from one mission and then rapidly switch to
a stereo pair of the same area from a different
mission, detecting differences by memory recall.
In addition, the instrument will allow the operator
to optically superimpose any two of the four
images (with and without colored filters), to view
25X1A
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Weight 700 s.
Size: H 55 in. W 32 in. 1 65 in. (approx)
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, 5.5 A
any two images side by side in a split field, and
to use certain change detection techniques, such
as "flicker" and "traveling" split field.
The unit will have 4 independently rotatable
and illuminated stages, each of which will accept
cut film in various sizes, with a hold-down area
of approximately 5 by 5 inches. Movement in X
and Y directions will be either independent for
each stage or common to two, three, or four.
Each optical path will have 10x to 120x zoom
magnification, anamorphic correction, image ro-
tation, and resolution to 600 lines/mm.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Contract for prototype recommended for negotia-
tion with
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10. ELGEET STEREOMICROSCOPE
The Elgeet Stereomicroscope provides a 4:1 lens) provides a total range of 7x through 90x
zoom range (.75x to 3x) with good continuity of magnification. Although it cannot be used for
focus throughout. The use of 10x and 20x eye- viewing stereo pairs, a stereo version is currently
pieces (with or without a 1.5x auxiliary objective under development by Elgeet.
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Weight 12lbs.
W 7 in. L 5 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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11. WIDE-FIELD HIGH-POWER ANAMORPHIC STEREO MICROSCOPE
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devices that are proven aids in the photo inter-
pretation process. Specifically, the area of the
field of view will be three times greater than
existing microstereoscopes, but the image quality
will not be degraded in comparison to high per-
formance instruments such as the
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Weight: 20 lbs.
Size: H 20 in.
High-Power Stereoviewer. The magnification
range will be 10x to 180x and an anamorphic
magnification capability will be included. The
instrument will incorporate two 5- by 5-inch cut
film stages that can be moved independently or
in common.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Proposals being evaluated
Development Source: Under development by NPIC
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25X1A
25X1A
VARIABLE RATIO ANAMORPHIC EYEPIECE (PROTOTYPE)
12.
These eyepieces can be used with a scopic magnification. These eyepieces will enable
Zoom 70 Microstereoscope to enable the operator to "stretch" the image up to 2.8x
the operator to enlarge the image along one axis on one axis, thereby providing the interpreter
with the other axis being held to the fixed micro- with a capability to visually rectify images.
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Weight 6 lbs.
Size: H 6 in. W 2 in. L 2 in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Evaluation completed. No further procurement
anticipated
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13.1 ARIABLE RATIO ANAMORPHIC EYEPIECE
These eyepieces were produced by II one image along a selected axis while holding the
other image to a fixed magnification, thereby
the I (Zoom 70 Microsterescope. providing a capability to visually rectify distortion
They enable the interpreter to enlarge or "stretch" between the images of a stereo pair.
25X1A
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Weight 4lbs.
5ize: 8 in. W 5.5 in. L 6.5 in
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: None
Status: Limited procurement completed
Development Source: NPIC
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(ADVANCED ANAMORPHIC EYEPIECE (PROTOTYPE)
(This item is Unclassified)
An advanced anamorphic eyepiece is being ratio will be continuously variable from 1:1 to
developed for mounting on the Zoom 70 Stereo-
scope. The goal of this project is to decrease the
size of current eyepieces to a minimum and pro-
duce a human-engineered design. The anamorphic
25X1A
Size: H 4 in. W 2 in. L 2 in.
Power Requirements: None
1:2.2 and the anamorphic axis will be rotatable
through 360 degrees. This version will not optically
invert the image as in the previous
Special Requirements: None
Status: Under evaluation
Development Source: NPIC
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TWIN DYNAZOOM ANAMORPHIC EYEPIECE
Recently
developed anamorphic eyepieces
to be advantageous to the photo interpretation
process. Because the High-Power Stereoviewer
(Twin'.Dynazoom) is finding extensive employ-
ment at NPIC, it was decided to fabricate an
anamorphic magnification capability for that
instrument. This capability will be similar to the
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Weight:
2 tbs. .
Size: H 4 in. - W 2 in. L 2 in.
Power Requirements: None
Zoom 70 except the eyepoint will not be ex-
tended more than one inch from its present
position. The anamorphic magnification -ratios
will be continuously variable from 1:1 to 1:2.2
and the anamorphic axis will rotate through 360
degrees. The instrument will be configured for
rapid removal.
Special Requirement None
Status: Prototype being fabricated
Development Source- Under development by NPIC
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16.
TILTED EYEPIECES FOR ZOOM 70 (PROTOTYPE)
This new eyepiece assembly, for mounting on
the Zoom 70 Stereoscope, will change the optical
path so that the viewing angle will be about 15
degrees above the horizontal. With this optional
item mounted on the Zoom 70, the photo inter-
preter can remain comfortably seated and use the
microscope in a higher position than at present.
Thus, the operator will not be restricted in the
type of light table or stereo rhomboids he wishes
to use from his seated position.
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Weight About I lb.
Size: H 1'h in. - W Vh in. L 2 in.
Power Requirements: None
The proposed tilted eyepieces will contain a
special prism to change the direction of the
optical path without reversing the image. The
eyepiece assemblies can be fitted on the Zoom 70
by equipment maintenance technicians. The
prototype pair of tilted eyepieces will be delivered
in the Fall of 1967 and production orders will
be collected for joint procurement after the proto-
types have been evaluated and approved.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype pair of tilted eyepieces under develop-
ment; will be delivered in the Fall of 1967
Development Source: Under development by NPIC
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, will design and
and evaluation, five sets of
acuity adapters to be used with the =Zoom
70 Stereoscope. The adapters will fit onto the
standard l0x eyepiece and will permit photo
17.1 CUITY ADAPTERS FOR B&L EYEPIECES (PROTOTYPE)
(This item is Unclassified)
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interpreters, who normally wear eyeglasses, to
view photographic imagery without them. The
anticipated results will be an improvement in the
P.I.'s vision and a reduction in overall eye
fatigue.
Special Requirements:
Status: Contract for prototype being negotiated
Development Source: Under development by NPIC
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C. LIGHT TABLES
1. RICHARDS LIGHTTABLE(MODEL GFL 918)
(This item is Unclassified)
25X1A
This light table has an 11- by 18-inch view-
ing surface mounted on a universal ball-and-
socket base with adjustable tension, allowing
over 45 degrees of tilt in any direction. All
Richards light tables are available with a cold-
light grid having an infinitely variable intensity
control from 900 foot-lamberts intensity, com-
plete diffusion being accomplished through a
specially coated grid and a translucent plastic
top. A plate-glass top for a rigid working
Weight: 55 lbs.
Size: H II in. W 12 in. L 32 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
surface is also available. The table can handle
film from 70mm to 9.5 inches in width and
up to 500 feet in length with welded polyester
transport belts and single-reel brackets; with
segmented nylon rollers and dual reel brackets,
it has the additional capacity of handling two
70mm, or one 70mm and one 5-inch, film
rolls up to 500 feet in length. All reel brackets
have adjustable nylon drags, positive-latching
spindle retractors, and full ball-bearing spindles.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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(This item is Unclassified)
A single-crank drive for theOGFL 918
Light Table has been designed and fabricated at
NPIC. Intended for use when the table is in a
tilted position, the device is mounted near the
lower end of the table and allows the operator
to wind film onto either spool by turning the
crank in the appropriate direction. A simply
Weight: I lb.
W 1.5 in. L 24 in.
None
engaged gear gives an approximate 3:1 winding
ratio if required. The crank-drive system em-
ployed on the model illustrated does not allow
alternate rotation of the take-up spool and film
may be viewed emulsion down only. A modi-
fication has been completed that permits film
to be viewed emulsion up.
Special Requirements: None
Status: One-of-a-kind item, (drawings on file)
Development Source: NPIC
Size: H 3 in.
Power Requirements:
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3. RICHARDS LIGHT TABLE (MODEL GFL 940)
This table provides an 11- by 40-inch viewing
surface, tiltable up to 45 degrees forward, with a
Richards cold-light grid, controls, and reel brack-
ets. An engraved grid system can be provided on
the plastic table top, to order. Optionally availa-
ble on this and other models is an ultrasonically
spliced polyester transport belt on ball-bearing
rollers. This table is available either with standard
light source (cold-light argon-mercury grid having
at least 900 foot-lambert intensity at 70 degrees
F), or with encapsulated light source (cold-light
argon-mercury grid embedded in clear elastomer
matrix having at least 900 foot-lambert intensity
at 70 degrees F).
Weight 70 tbs.
Size: H II in. W 12 in. L 54 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V (230 V available), 50/60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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This table provides an 11- by 40-inch viewing
area with a cold-light grid having infinitely vari-
able control with a 5:1 ratio (20:1 ratio optional)
from 900 foot-lamberts. Richards-type T-2-5 reel
brackets with multiple nylon rollers provide for
the viewing of dual 70mm or 5-inch film widths
on standard 7.625 inch reels (500 feet), or single
films from 70 mm to 9.5 inches in width. Brack-
ets have adjustable nylon brakes permitting any
desired film tension over the viewing area and
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positive cam latches for the retractable spindles.
The microscope carriage covers a 10- by 28-inch
area with full recirculating ball-bearing suspen-
sion, adjustable drag brakes, and limit stops.
In addition, a quick and simplified optical
measurement of X and Y coordinates can be
provided. Other optional equipment available
includes an encapsulated light source, reel brack-
ets to accommodate 1,000-foot spools, and a
vacuum hold-down top.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
Weight: 80 lbs.
Size: H 14 in. W 17 in. L 54 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V (230 V available), 50/60 CPS
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5. RICHARDS LIGHT TABLE (MODEL GFL 940MCE)
This unit, a combination of the Model GFL
940MC Light Table and the Model TE-2140
Elevating Table, allows the photo interpreter to
adopt a comfortable standing or sitting position
while viewing the full range of film sizes this
table can handle. All the features of the Model
GFL 940MC Light Table have been retained,
including variable-intensity cold-light source, re-
circulating ball-bearing microscope carriage, and
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a choice of T-series reel brackets. These units
are available with a choice of accessories, such
as powerplug strip, retractable 20-foot power
cord fused for 7 amperes, drawer, or backboard.
In addition, the unit can be equipped readily
with the Vernac Optical Measuring System for
rapid film measurement, edge masks, and a
vacuum film hold-down feature.
Weight 270 lbs.
Size: H 48 in. W 24 in. 1 54 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 2.5 A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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6. RICHARDS SPLIT VERTICAL LIGHT TABLE (MODEL GFL-940-MCE)
This light table is essentially two 11-x 18-
inch light tables placed end to end, straddled
by a microscope carriage, and mounted on an
elevating table. It is capable of handling a single
roll of film up to 91/2 inches wide or two rolls of
film, each up to 5 inches wide. The special
feature of this table is the adjustable take-up
mechanism which allows for viewing of widely
separated images simultaneously and in stereo.
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Weight: 300 lbs.
Size: H 48 in. W 24 in. L 54 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 2.5 A
Options which are available and which are shown
on the photograph include, motorized film drives,
Vernac measuring system, vacuum hold-down, and
tilting top.
NPIC is currently developing a modified
version of this light table. The modifications
are minor but make the table more adaptable
to NPIC needs.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Basic model commercially available
Development Source: Modification by NPiC of commercial
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This light table, developed primarily for use in
film evaluation, consists of an old-stylel
LIGHT TABLE MOUNTED WITH DYNAZOOM MICROSCOPE
(This item is Unclassified)
GFL 940 Light Table especially adapted to mount
a stock ynazoom microscope
Weight 80 lbs.
W 14 in. L 54 in.
with associated photo-micro graphic equipment.
The split light table has an integral-tracking, high-
intensity light source.
Special Requirements: None
Status: One-of-o-kind item
Development Source: NPiC
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8. ADVANCED-CONCEPT LIGHT TABLES: 11- BY 18- INCH FORMAT
(TILT - TOP UNIT)
In a parallel effort, two of these advanced-
concept light tables are currently under develop-
Overall, this effort will result in sophisticated
but reliable prototype light tables designed with
due regard for human engineering and providing
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better illumination, better film drives, and more
comfortable viewing conditions for the operator.
It is anticipated that the best features of both
prototypes will be combined into a single version
and an advanced prototype fabricated.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Under evaluation
Development Source: NPIC
Weight: 180lbs.
W 17 in. L 32 in.
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9. ADVANCED-CONCEPT LIGHT TABLES: 11- BY 40- INCH FORMAT
(NON-TILTING UNIT WITH TRANSLATING MICROSCOPE CARRIAGE)
In a parallel effort, two of these advanced-
concept light tables are currently under develop-
ment, one byl and the other by
but reliable prototype light tables designed with into a single version and an advanced prototype
due regard for human engineering and providing fabricated.
better illumination, better film drives, and more
comfortable viewing conditions for the operator.
The instrument has a one micron least count
measuring capability. It is anticipated that the
Overall, this effort will result in sophisticated best features of both prototypes will be combined
Weight 300 lbs.
Size: 9 in. W 19 in. L 55 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Under evaluation
Development Source: NPIC
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10. ADVANCED-CONCEPT LIGHT TABLES: 11- BY 40- INCH FORMAT
(NON-TILTING UNIT WITH TRANSLATING MICROSCOPE CARRIAGE AND
AN INTEGRAL HIGH-INTENSITY TRACKING LIGHT SOURCE)
In a parallel effort, two of these advanced-
concept light tables are currently under develop-
ment. The light table pictured below was fabri-
cated by The arallel development
(not pictured) is b
Overall, this e ort will result in sophisticated
by reliable prototype light tables designed with
Weight 300.lbs.
W 19 in. L 55 in.
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due regard for human engineering and providing
better illumination, better film drives, and more
comfortable viewing conditions for the operator.
Measuring least count will be 1 micron. It is
anticipated that the best features of both proto-
types will be combined in'-) a single version and
an advanced prototype fabricated.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Under evaluation
Development Source: NPiC
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TWIN-LIGHT-SOURCE STEREOSCOPIC LIGHT TABLE--TILTING MODEL
This table has a large illuminated stereo-
scopic viewing surface that can be tilted to po-
sitions convenient for the user, and is divided
into 2 separately controlled viewing areas. Each
light source is continuously variable from 100 to
2,000 foot-lamberts, and its operation is independ-
ent of the other. The size of each light source is
5 by 6 inches and the overall size of the table
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is 16 by 17 inches. The light table accommodates
thel Zoom 70 Stereo-
microscope or the M-5 Microstereoscope.
When viewing in the monoscopic mode, the light
baffle between the 2 light sources can be removed
and an even distribution of light is produced over
the entire 6- by 10-inch viewing area.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Evaluation completed. No procurement anticipated.
Development Source: NPIC
Weight 40 lbs.
W 18 in. L 14 in.
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WIN-LIGHT-SOURCE STEREOSCOPIC LIGHT TABLE WITH
MENSURATION SCANNING STAGE
(This item is Unclassified)
This light table is a projected advanced as a 4-digit number, will be provided for each
development of the tilting model. It will in- axis. The tilting arrangement of the earlier model
corporate a scanning stage which may be moved will be eliminated, thereby reducing the weight
in both axes by precision lead screws having an and size of the basic unit.
accuracy of .001 inch/inch. A digital readout,
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Weight 40 lbs.
Size: H 6 in. W 22 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype model is now under evaluation at NPiC
Development Source: NPIC
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13. DIGITIZED MEASURING LIGHT TABLE
This light table will convert a photo inter-
preter light table into an X-Y coordinate, on-line,
input station. The light table with its associated
digitizers and teletype will serve the P.I. as an
accurate (anticipated 5 micron accuracy) meas-
uring device which will utilize available com-
puter programs to yield true ground information.
In the advent of a computerized central infor-
mation handling system, the Digitized Meas-
uring Light Table will serve as an integral part
of the P. I. station.
The present concept of the unit incorporates
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Weight 150 lbs. Excluding console)
Size: H 9 in. W 16 in. L 60 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 7A
an advanced 11- by 40-inch
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light table with the
`DIG" measuring system.
consists of a stationary, ruled glass
bar and a traveling optical reading head which
is connected to the readout electronics. By mount-
ing the reading heads and rules on "standard"
light tables, costs can be kept to a minimum.
Another possibility for cost savings being con-
sidered is a quick disconnect mount for the
reading heads. This would allow one set of read-
ing heads and readout electronics to be shared
by three or four light tables.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype under development
Development Source: NPIC
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ADVANCED LIGHT TABLE PROTOTYPE (11- BY 18-INCH)
The pre-production 11- by 18-inch advanced ized and manual drives, magnetic drag, tilting
light: table prototype will be a simplified, light- top and single handwheel control of film move-
weight version of the odel ment. This prototype will be evaluated and if
603 Tilting Light Table. The new prototype will accepted will serve as the model for a new
feature an improved illumination system, motor- generation of light tables.
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype due in July 1968. Production model may
be available in the spring of 1969.
Development Source: NPIC
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15. RICHARDS LIGHT TABLE FOR PI FLY-AWAY KIT
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This light table, designed for field use, is
a rugged, light-weight unit which is completely
functional and yet easily packed for shipment.
The table is so constructed that the reel brackets
and film rollers can be removed, allowing the
table to be reduced to a 19.5- by 14.5 -inch
size. This small, compact size will allow the
table to be packed in existing waterproof ship-
Weight: 30 lbs.
Size: H 6 in. W 15 in. L 20 in.
Power Requirements: I 10 V, 60 CPS
ping containers. The brightness of the viewing
surface is continuously variable from 100 to
1,200 foot-lamberts without flicker. The table
is so constructed that it may be used in 2
modes of operation: 30 and 45 degrees. A micro-
scope bridge accommodating the Bausch and
Lomb Zoom 70 is available.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: NPIC
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D. PROJECTORS
1. BAUSCH AND LOMB TRI-SIMPLEX PROJECTOR, STANDARD
(This item is Unclassified)
Objectives on the Tri-Simplex Projector are
of microscopic quality and are coated to reduce
internal flare, which so frequently causes image
deterioration. The internal condensing system is
the Bausch and Lomb 2-lens design, engineered
for maximum. efficiency and provided with func-
tional heat-absorbing glass. An external swing-in/
out supplementary condenser provides ample
light intensity for the high-power 43x objective.
In addition, there is a 12x objective as standard
equipment, and 2.7x and 5x achromatic ' obj ec-
tives as optional equipment at extra cost. The
4-inch-square stage is recessed to compensate for
cover-glass thickness. A 3.5-inch-diameter mirror
with a clamp and supporting post serves to
project images onto a vertical surface.
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Weight Less than 50 lbs.
W 12 in. L 10in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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2. BAUSCH AND LOMB TRI-SIMPLEX PROJECTOR, MODIFIED
(7his item is Unclassified)
Modifications, developed by the U.S. Navy, for the lamp housing, rack and pinion support
have been incorporated in the Standard Bausch
and Lomb Projector. These include a blower
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bar, and a spool holder.
Special Requirements: None
Weight: Lessthan50lbs. Status: Commercially available
Size: H 32 in. W 18 in. L 18 in. Development Source: -U.S. Navy
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS
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VARIABLE-MAGNIFICATION TRACING PROJECTOR
(This 'tern is Unclassified)
This prototype tracing projector, developed projected into tracing material placed over a
by provides a ready means 24- by 24-inch horizontal, glass work-surface.
of projecting contact-size film positives at mag- Film chips or roll film from 70mm to 9.5 inches
nifications ranging from 2x to 16x for the purpose in width can be used on the instrument.
of preparing line drawings. The image is rear-
Weight: 350 tbs.
Size: H 60 in. W 36 in. L 66 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: Semi-darkened room
Status: Prototype delivered. None scheduled for pro-
duction.
Development Source: NPIC
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E. MEASURING 'TOOLS
1. BAUSCH AND LOMB DUAL-POWER MEASURING MACROSCOPE
(This item is Unclassified)
This macroscope is easier to use and provides The filar eyepiece measuring device with 20.5x
twice the resolution and 10 times the accuracy of and 41x magnification can be mounted in any
the zoom macroscope, which was previously the ring stand that would normally accept a Bausch
best simple measuring tool for small images. and Lomb power pod.
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: NPIC
Weight 10 lbs.
Size: H 10 in. W 6 in. L 6 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
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2. BAUSCH AND LOMB PROJECTED-SCALE MICROMETER (MODEL I)
This projection-type measuring device clips .00001-foot scale superimposed on the photogra-
to the base of the Model II Zoom 70 Stereo- phic image through the Zoom 70's full range
microscope. It permits binocular viewing of a of magnification.
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Weight: 5 lbs.
W 4 in. L bin.
Special'Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: NPIC
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PROJECTED-SCALE MICROMETER (MODEL II)
This instrument incorporates many improve-
ments over the Model I production version.
These include: a luminous-line reticle instead of
a scale projected into the plane of the photo-
graph, the reticle being moved across the field
of view by a micrometer screw; a combination
Weight: 8 tbs.
Size: H 3 in. W 3 in. L 8 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, step-down transformer
supplied with unit provides 6-12 volts to projection lamp.
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype delivered; no more scheduled for pro-
duction.
Development Source: NPIC
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digital counter/ micrometer drum that will auto-
matically record the measurement. In addition,
the unit is more compact and the micrometer
drum remains in a fixed position when the line
azimuth is rotated.
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4. WILD HEERBRUGG MEASURING EYEPIECES FOR B&L HIGH-POWER STEREO VIEWER
(This item is
In order to give a precision, comparative
mensuration capability to the Bausch and Lomb
High-power Stereo Viewer, a set of measuring
eyepieces may be obtained from Wild Heerbrugg
Inc. The set, from left to right in the illustration,
includes: one 15x filar screw micrometer eye-
Unclassified)
piece for measuring dimensions, one 15x compen-
sating eyepiece for use with the filar, one 15x
compensating eyepiece for use with the gonio-
meter, and one 15x goniometer eyepiece for
measuring bearings and angular displacements.
Weight: 2 lbs. per set
Size: H 3 in. W Ph in.
Power Requirements: None
Special Requirements: Modified eyepiece holders if not
already on instrument
Status: Commercially available
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F. VIEWERS
FILM VIEWER (MODEL 550-M)
This unit provides rapid scanning and view-
ing of images on 35mm and 70mm perforated
or non-perforated film on reels of up to 1,000-
foot capacity. Film transport speed ranges from
0.1 to 3 inches per second in forward or reverse.
When the stop switch is actuated, the film is
immediately stopped and a solenoid-operated
glass platen automatically closes for optimum
focus. Upon release, the platen opens and the
Weight 600 lbs.
Size: H 62 in. W 38 in. L 50 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS, 8 A
film continues to advance at the preselected
speed. A 2-lens indexing turret is provided, allow-
ing the operator to electrically select either 10x
or 20x magnification. The lenses are parfocal
and the operator has an additional manual fine-
focus control. Each lens has its own optical
rotating prism which can be turned 360 degrees.
The light source is a 500-watt Sylvania Tru-focus
projection lamp.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Production item. Replaced for Center use by Model
705-V in 1962. Surplus items turned over to the U.S. Navy.
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements.
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This viewer retains many of the qualities of
the ability to accommodate 35mm to 9.5-inch-
Viewer. It has wide film and permit viewing and reading of
many additional advantages, however, including images at 5x, 12x, and 30x magnifications.
FILM VIEWER (MODEL 705-V)
Weight 1,200 lbs.
W 36 in. L 61 in.
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Production item. Replaced by Model 706-M in 1963.
Development Source: NPIC.
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FILM VIEWER (MODEL 106-M)
This viewer is an updated production version
of the 705-V Viewer with all the
capabilities of the VF-550 and 705-V viewers, of images at 5x, 12x, and 30x magnification.
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and increased reliability. It will handle 35mm
through 9.5 inch wide film and permit viewing
Special Requirements: None
Status: Production item
Development Source: NPIC
Weight: 1,200 tbs.
W 51 in. I 63 in.
Size: H 521h in.
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4. NRI VARISCAN FILM VIEWER
In an effort to find a replacement model for
the rear-projection viewers now at NPIC, an
NRI Variscan Film Viewer was procured for
evaluation in an operational environment. The
Variscan has been compared with an Itek version
of a rear-projection viewer as well as with viewers
now in use. The NRI Variscan is built by the
NRI Division of Houston Fearless Corporation.
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It has a single-image reflecting-mirror and an
interchangeable projection lens system, as well
as interchangeable condensor elements. The viewer
can accommodate any width of film up to 9.5
inches, projecting the imagery onto a 30- by
30-inch screen at 3x, 6x, 12x, or 30x magnifica-
tions. An optional 48x lens is available.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
Weight: 1,800 lbs.
Size: H 68 in. W 51 in. L 90 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 20 A
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5. REAR-PROJECTION CHIP VIEWER
(This item is Unclassified)
Design parameters are still being formulated
on a prototype chip scanner-and-selection unit
for the Center's 4- by 5-inch photo interpretation
chip. This development is based on the premise
that a considerable number of chips from previous
missions will have to be correlated with current
material, and that a rear-projection viewer utiliz-
ing slide-projection techniques would be of great
assistance to the photo interpreter in this initial
selection and evaluation process. The proposed
viewer would have either single or multiple
magnification of sufficient resolution for screening
purposes and would accept a cassette of previous-
coverage chips to enable fast and easy review by
the analyst. Such an instrument would also be
valuable for group viewing, small briefings, and
collateral referencing.
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(VIRTUAL (DIRECT) IMAGE VIEWER
The virtual-image (direct) viewer is capable
of presenting the eye directly with ultra-high-
resolution aerial images which can be viewed
simultaneously with both eyes at magnifications
of 5x (60 lines per mm) or 50x (200 lines per
mm) in a 3.5-inch pupil field. Because this viewer
Weight: 200 lbs.
Size: H 30 in. W 30 in. L 80 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
is not limited in resolution by a diffusing screen,
and because it can deliver the image directly to
the human eye, its performance is comparable
in quality to advanced microscopic viewing. This
experimental item is capable of operating with
chips up to 4- x 5-inches.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Experimental model. Diffraction gratings under-
going further development.
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The purpose of this development is to obtain lines per mm per power, with a brightness of at
a higher performance rear-projection viewer. The least 20 foot-lamberts on the screen. The viewer
viewer will have a. 3x to 70x continuously variable is ,to provide automatic focusing and a superior
magnification range with no more than 3 objective loading system.
lens changes. The resolution requirement is 10
Special Requirement None
Status: Contract for prototype being negotiated
Weight 2,000 lbs.
Size: H 74 in. W 36 in. L 84 in.
Power Requirements: 220 V, 60 CPS
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IVARIABLE-WIDTH FILM READER (PROTOTYPE)
. Th[__] Variable-Width Film Reader con-
tains several advancements in rear-projection
viewing.. It will. handle film widths up to 9.5
inches and utilizes a liquid film-gate cooling
system. This latter feature is necessary to give
adequate cooling when using the 5,000-watt
xenon short-arc light source in the illumination
system. Four optical magnification ranges are
available at the operator's option: 6x, 12x, 24x,
Weight 4,000 lbs.
W 47 in. I. 120 in.
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and 48x. Indications are that intensities in excess
of 300 foot-lamberts will be achieved at 48x with
proportionately higher levels at lower magnifica-
tions. This instrument has been delivered to
NPIC and is presently being evaluated. In addi-
tion, an engineering redesign of this reader has
been completed and is under consideration for
FY 1968 procurement.
Special Requirements: Water and toxic vent
Status: Prototype under evaluation
Development Source: NPIC
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P.I. CHANGE DETECTOR
The P. 1. Change Detector permits the opera-
tor to display on two CRT monitor screens,
manually or automatically register, and compare
two photographic images of the same area. The
instrument has controls for side-by-side compari-
son, flicker detection on a single screen, and
various video difference change detection techni-
ques involving the subtraction and enhancement
of the two film images. In addition, cross-hairs
and readout indicators enable position recording
of the areas of interest. System specifications
include the following:
1. Film Accommodations--two rolls, 70mm
wide, 250 ft. long.
Weight: 2,500 lbs.
Size: H 80 in. W 45 in. L 105 in.
Power Requirements: I IOV, 60 CPS, 25A, single phase
2. Film Transport Speed--Slow Mode--0-.2
inches/sec., Fast Mode--0-24 inches/sec.
3. Image Rotation--? 180 degrees.
4. Scale Adjustment--2:1.
5. Tip Adjustment--?5 degrees.
6. Tilt Adjustment--?5, -3 degrees.
7. Film-to-Monitor Magnification--5x.
8. Zoom Magnification Control Range--
40x.
9. Resolution: minimum magnification ap-
proximately 6 lines/mm; maximum mag-
nification approximately 30 lines/mm.
10. Flicker Rate--1/2 to 6 CPS.
Special Requirements: None
Status: One-of-a-kind unit undergoing operational evalua-
tion
Development Source: NPIC
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H 66 in. W 51 in. I. 72 in.
Computer Subsystem
Weight
operator the two images of each stereo pair with
the various zero and first order distortion dif-
ferences removed. Optical characteristics include:
zoom magnification from 3.5x to 35x (with no
objective change), field of view from 2.5 inches
to 0.25 inches, system resolution of 200 lines/
mm on-axis, and 4:1 anamorphic ratio correction
in any orientation.
The computer subsystem, a ~DP-
516, will assist in operator set-up and control of
the stereo scanner console by means of precom-
puted programs on a central computer facility.
Additional programming, such as target location
and mensuration, will be considered in the future.
Power Requirements: Undetermined
Special Requirements: Central air supply
Status: Mock-up and detailed design plan have been ac-
cepted; fabrication of operational prototype is being negoti-
ated.
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AUTOMATED STEREO SCANNER
The Automatic Stereo Scanning Program is
aimed at producing at the end of 5 years a pro-
duction capability permitting the photo interpreter
to stereoscopically scan all roll film as fast or
faster than he does now.
The first task of this program is a
]for an operational proto-
type automated stereo scanner based upon the
electronic correlation optical viewing principles
of the EROS.
The automated stereo scanner will consist of
two principal subsystems: The stereo scanner
console and the computer subsystem. The stereo
scanner console will continuously present to the
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G. DATA BLOCK READERS
1. AUTOMATIC DATA-BLOCK READER
The unit consists of a variable-speed motor-driven
NPIC development (by modifying a I transport, a 3x magnification system, a transistor-
viewer) for reading and recording,
amplified read-head, a variable light source, and
suitable for computer input, the binary time- associated electronics to provide output from IBM
work imaged on each frame of photography. card punch.
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Weight: 750 l bs.
Size h 72 in. W 48 n. L 48 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 15 A
Special requirements: None
Status: NPIC use one-of-a-kind)
Development Source: NPIC
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10 MM DATA-BLOCK READER
This reader can read digitally coded data on the film and transfers it to punch cards through
positive transparencies and prints up to 250 feet an IBM 519 punch. The instrument provides
in length at speeds of 75 feet per minute or greater realiability, higher accuracy, and faster
faster. It automatically reads the information on output than was possible previously.
Weight 1,600 tbs.
W 37 in. L 70 in.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype ~one?of-a-kinds delivered in May 1966
Development Source: NPIC
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MULTI-FORMAT DATA-BLOCK READER
A Multi-Format Data-Block Reader for vari- of a variety of specific formats of solid-state
ous airborne systems which do not follow the digital recordings. Interchangeable heads will
DOD Standard 782-A system is under contract. also permit reading of the DOD Standard Data-
This reader will permit "on-the-fly" reading Block if it is solid-state recorded.
Weight: 1500 tbs.
Size: H 72 in. W 36 in. L 72 in.
Power Requirements: 115V, 30A
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype b
Development Source Under deve opment Ty-N-MC
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4. TIME/VELOCITY BINARY READER
This development program was proposed to
meet the requirements for the design and fabri-
cation of an instrument capable of automatically
measuring and reading out coordinate data to
determine the velocity of continuous-strip film in
a camera system. The Time/Velocity Binary
Reader would consist of a high-performance
Cosh Weight
Size: H W
Power Requirements:
sensing system capable of discriminating distances,
accurate and repeatable to plus or minus 3
microns between timing marks imaged along
the edge of 9.5-inch roll film. A binary time-
word, also imaged along the film edge, would
be read and recorded by the time reader.
Special Requirements:
Status: Requirements were not validated. Project terminated.
Development Source: Proposed for development by NPIC
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H. STEREO VIEWERS
(VERSATILE HIGH-PERFORMANCE STEREO VIEWER
The basic characteristics of the versatile
high-performance stereo viewer were established
by the Model 387 stereo viewer developed under
contract to the Bureau of Naval Weapons. The
current development by
was sponsored by NPIC to expand the versatility
and increase the performance of the instrument.
This new viewer has a cast frame per-
mitting conversion to a 5-micron stereo com-
parator. The zoom magnification range is from
1.5x to 128x in 4 steps. The field of view is
approximately 36 degrees, an increase of 3 times
over the earlier model, with 600 lines/mm reso-
lution.
The versatility of the optical system is in-
dicated by independent magnification, 360-degree
image rotation, independent image reversion,
crossover of the stereo channels, and binocular
monoscopic viewing. Scanning is controlled
through a single joystick, but the direction and
proportion of the scan is correlated with both the
magnification and the rotation setting of the
corresponding optical train. Although film is
presently handled manually, modifications are
underway to add a power-assisted film-transport
system. One or 2 rolls between 70mm and 9.5
inches in width and in lengths up to 500 feet can
be accommodated. The loop-forming mechanism
has been expanded to handle 19 feet of film
between sequential stereo pairs. The film is held
flat by vacuum while being viewed.
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Size: H 72 in. 88 in. L 72 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS (special plug required)
Special Requirements:
Status: Under Evaluation
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The Panoramic Stereo Viewer is a direct
viewing instrument for stereoscopic examination
of conjugate imagery on two separate film rolls,
70mm to 9 1/2 inches in width and 500 feet in
length. It is capable of viewing vertical, conver-
gent, and oblique frame photography and ver-
tical and convergent panoramic photography.
The viewing magnification is continously variable
from 2 1/2x to 38x with a scale matching ratio
of 3:1 between the left and right optical systems
PANORAMIC STEREO VIEWER
and 360 degrees optical rotation in each system.
A unique design feature is the two cylindrical
glass stages which support and rotate in contact
with the film so that it may be viewed in critical
focus while being translated. Both manual and
motor film drives, coupled or uncoupled, are
provided. General background and high intensity
illumination are available and 1mm counters
can be operated to provide X-Y indexing of
images for recovery at a later date.
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Size: H 60 in. W 36 in. L 72 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 10 A
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Status: Undergoing operational evaluation
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WIDE-FIELD HIGH-POWER STEREO VIEWER
A complete li ht table and base is being
developed for the ersatile
(or interchangeable rhomboid) Stereoscope. The
unit will provide 2 parallel 11- by 20-inch
illuminated areas for viewing dual or single rolls
of film of any size between and including 70mm
and 9.5 inches. General illumination will vary
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Weight: 200 lbs.
Size: H 57 in. W 36 in. L 41 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
continuously between 250 and 1, 700 foot-lamberts
and a high-intensity tracking-light source will be
provided for each optical path of the stereoscope.
Fully powered film transports will be provided.
An automatically activated, glass pressure platen
will be incorporated.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype due August 1967
Development Source: Started by U.S. Navy, development
completed by NPIC
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4. X-Y TRANSLATING STAGE FOR STEREO VIEWING
(This item is Unclassified)
An X-Y translating stage, designed and
fabricated at NPIC, consists of a movable stage
that is easily mounted on a light base to permit
film scanning in the X-Y directions. The stage
was designed primarily for the
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W 1 1 in. I I l in.
Zoom 70 Stereoscopes that have the pod support
arm set back from the rear edge of the light
base; however, it can be used with other stereo-
scopes having similar light bases.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Several in use. Drawings on file)
Development Source: NPIC
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ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION OPTICAL STEREOSCOPE (EROS) FEASIBILITY MODEL
This device, known as EROS will auto-
matically maintain stereo registration during the
film scanning process, thus eliminating a previous-
ly time-consuming manual task. The electronic
logic necessary for correlating signals, performing
error analysis, and sending corrective error signals
was demonstrated under a previous develop-
ment for video presentations, the Automatic
Registration Electronic Stereoscope (ARES).
EROS differs from ARES in that the error sig-
nals are used to drive servo-operated optical
components, rather than the deflection yoke of a
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Weight: 500 lbs.
Size: H 65 in. W 55 in. L 70 in.
Power Requirements: 110V
Special Requirements: Internal air compressor
cathode ray tube as in the video ? presentation.
The use of optical components 'vastly increases
the resolution capability of EROS over the video
system of ARES.
EROS accepts 91/2- by 91/2-inch glass dia-
positives or cut film, has 6x to 24x continuous
magnification, field of view is 32mm at 6x and
8mm at 24x, resolution is 144 lines/mm at 24x,
and distortion correction available includes 4:1
scale difference, 360 degrees rotation, 4:1 ana-
morphic ratio at any orientation.
Status: Feasibility model acceptable, being used as a "test
bed" for the follow-on Automatic Stereo Scanning Program.
No operational equipment planned.
Development Source: NPIC
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A. MEASURING
B. EVALUATING
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A. MEASURING
1 MANN COMPARATOR (TYPE 621)
This is a large, 2-coordinate comparator with
500mm travel in the Y axis, 360mm in the X
axis, and accommodation for roll film up to 9.5
inches in width and 250 feet in length. Coor-
dinates can be read direct to 1 micron by means
of illuminated dial systems located at the ends
of the screws. Both screws are motor-driven for
ease of travel between widely separated points.
The rotating stage has full 360-degree range,
Weight 400 lbs.
Size: H 30 in. W 42 in. L 42 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 5A
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and its position may be read optically to 20
seconds.
Modifications to the basic instrument include
a binocular optical system and a new light source
which provide a zoom system capable of resolving
400 lines/mm at the film plane, with a
magnification range of 20x through 80x. Data
readout is by means of a Benson-Lehner. two
axis telecordex unit and IBM card punch.
Special Requirements: Controlled environment
Status: Commerically available
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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2. MANN COMPARATOR (TYPE 829C)
. This comparator is designed for horizon-
data reduction work. Readings are direct to 5
microns in the 2 coordinate axes. Measurements
can be made over an area 100mm by 150mm
on plates or films up to 4.5 by 7 inches; plates
6 by 10 inches can be accommodated easily.
Recent modifications have been made to one
model 829C by replacing the conventional lead
screw with a one micron least count readout
system, by replacing the projection viewing system
with a direct optical viewing system, and by in-
stalling a larger platen.
Data readout for both instruments is accom-
plished by Benson-Lehner telecordex and IBM
cardpunch.
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Weight: 200 lbs.
Size: H 24 in. W 36 in. L 24 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 5 A
Special Requirements: Controlled environment
Status: Commerically available
Development Source: Commercial
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COMPARATOR (TYPE 880A)
This comparator accepts film formats of
70mm, 5, 6.6, 8, and 9.5 inches. Measurement
is accomplished on both axes by precision ground
and lapped lead screws. Readout is available
on a coded disc directly readable by the opera-
tor, or from an electronic position encoder which
provides input to an electronic module manu-
t
factured by
The electronic module allows the operator to
transmit data directly on-line to the 490 computer
or off-line to a 526 card punch.
Viewing is accomplished by a binocular
optical system which provides a continuously
variable magnification of 17.5x to 35x with 5x
eyepieces, or 35x to 70x when lOx wide-field
eyepieces are used. Field of view is 2.6mm to
5.2mm with a crosshair constantly visible in the
optical path. Modifications consist of the binocular
optical system, provision for handling various film
sizes, a selsyn-drive system for the secondary axis,
a selsyn-drive high-intensity light source, and
provisions for accepting a projection viewing
screen. The electronic module costs
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Weight 500 lbs.
Size: H 42 in. W 48 in. L 48 in.
Power Requirement 115 V, 5 A
Special Requirements: Controlled environment.
Status: Operational
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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4. NISTRI STEREO COMPARATOR RIC/1
(This item is Unclassified)
This comparator handles formats up to 9.5
by 18 inches in either cut film or glass plates.
The magnification range is from 4.5x to 18x,
and the measurement system is the Ferranti
Moire fringe with a 2-micron least-count. The
instrument is designed primarily for control ex-
tension work but has a limited application in the
intelligence field when utilizing medium-scale,
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high-resolution photography.
Current modifications include a punched card
output and an increase to 40x magnification. Also,
the original Ferranti electronic components are
being replaced with
equipment
at an additional cost
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Size: H 60 in. W 96 in. L 48 in.
Power Requirement: 115V, 15A
Special Requirements: Controlled environment.
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet NPIC
stated requirements
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5. UAL-SCREEN MEASURING PROJECTOR
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This projector is a high-precision film com-
parator now operational at NPIC. It has the
capacity to measure format areas up to 9.5 by
29 inches. The Ferranti Moire fringe system has
been modified to give the measuring sensors a
least-count of 1 micron, and air bearings have re-
placed the conventional method of stage transport.
The unique vacuum-clamping and film-transport
device accommodates films in rolls from 35mm to
9.5 inches wide. This instrument is connected
directly on-line with the Univac 490 computer
for data reduction.
Two screens are used simultaneously: the
larger, 40 by 40 inches, is for scanning; the
smaller, 12 by 17 inches, is for mensuration. The
larger screen has a fixed 8x magnification; the
smaller offers 8x, 16x, or 32x magnifications, with
the area of high magnification indicated on the
low-magnification image. A crosshair is projected
on the small screen as a fixed reference point.
A 2,500-watt, water-cooled, xenon-mercury-vapor
arc lamp provides illumination for the crosshair
projection and for the image on both screens.
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Weight 12,000 lbs
Size: 80 in. W 78 in. L 16 1/2 ft.
Electronic Pack H 78 in. W 27 in. L 108 in.
Aux. Console H 37 in. W 49 in. L 61 in.
Power Requirements: 208 V, 50A
Special Requirements: Compressed air & water
Status: Operational
Development Source: NPIC
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ERSATILE STEREOSCOPIC POINT TRANSFER DEVICE
This device is a versatile high-performance
stereo-viewer fitted with a precision mensuration
and point marking system. This system can
handle 1 or 2 rolls of film in widths varying
from 70mm to 9.5 inches. There are two full
format viewing areas of 10 by 20 inches. The
viewing system has an independent zoom range
of 1.5x to 128x for each optical train. The laser
point marking system can make a reticle dot
mark of 20 microns on the film emulsion. This
point mark can also be flagged and numbered.
The measuring precision is 2.5 microns plus .005
percent of distance travelled. There is an off-
line/'on-line capability to the central computer.
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Weight 5,000 lbs.
W 9ft. L 12 ft.
Special Requirement None
Status: Under evaluation
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The stellar comparator is a precision, rear-
projection measuring instrument capable of plus-
or-minus 1 micron accuracy over a format 10
inches square. It can handle film up to 9.5
inches wide and has a magnification range from
20x to 40x. Centering on the stellar image can
be accomplished' either manually by the use of
Weight: 5,000 tbs.
W 9 ft. L 9 ft.
STELLAR COMPARATOR
handwheels or automatically by the use of a
joystick coupled with an autocentering device.
Although called a stellar comparator, it is ac-
tually a dual-purpose instrument since both stel-
lar coordinates and distances on terrestrial photo-
graphy can be determined. The output is either
direct reading or punchcard.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Operational (Washington, D.C. Area)
Development Source: NPIC
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STEREO CHIP COMPARATOR
measurements are obtained through the output
of an X- and Y-axis interferometer, utilizing the
wavelength of an Hg 198 lamp (5461A?). The
comparator is designed to operate on-line with
the Univac 490 systems.
This comparator is designed to accept film
chips up to 5 by 5 inches. This instrument
simultaneously measures the X and Y coordi-
nates of any point on the film plane with respect
to a chosen reference. The system is capable of
resolving to 0.14 micron least-count. Linear
Weight 2,400 tbs.
Size: H 55 in. W 42 in. L 51 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 30A
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Operational
Development Source: NPIC
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HIGH-PRECISION STEREO COMPARATOR
has been awarded a contract to design and deve-
lop a high precision stereo comparator. The
design goals are:
1. Continously variable viewing magnifica-
tion ranging from 10x to 200x with maxi-
mum resolution of 1000 lines/mm.
2. Four axis laser interferometer mensuration
system with a minimum of 1:100,000
accuracy over the entire 10 by 20 inch
format.
Weight: 15,000 lbs. (Estimated)
W 19 ft. L 17 ft.
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3. Automatic stereo correlation and tracking
of frame, panoramic, and strip stereo-
scopic photography.
4. Air bearing X and Y carriages on both
film stages.
5. Anamorphic correction continously varia-
ble from 1:1 to 1:2 and rotatable through
360?.
6. Mensuration readout system with .1 mi-
cron least-count on-line/off-line to the
central computer and card punch.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Design drawings and final report due January 1968
Development Source: Under development by NPIC
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25X1A 10. TWIN-STAGE ON-LINE P. I. COMPARATOR
Early in FY-1968, it is planned to award a
contract to design and fabricate a twin stage
comparator for use on-line to a computer. This
is intended for use by the P. I. during the normal
photo interpretation process. It is proposed that
the II High Power Stereoviewer Head be
used as the optical system, incorporating two
independent 5- by 5-inch film stages with one
stage two-axis digitzers. The design goal is measur-
ing error of 2 microns or less for measurements
up to 1 inch and minimum accuracy of 1:5,000
over the entire 5- by 5-inch format. The compar-
ator will be used on-line to a central computer
or at a decentralized location with its own inte-
gral computer.
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Size. H 60 in. W 34 in. L 48 in.
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Status: Contract to be awarded
Development Source: Under Development by NPIC
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has been awarded a contract to design and deve-
lop a high precision stereo comparator. The
design goals are:
1. Continously variable viewing magnifica-
tion ranging from 10x to 200x with maxi-
mum resolution of 1000 lines/mm.
2. Four axis laser interferometer mensuration
system with a minimum of 1:100,000
accuracy over the entire 10 by 20 inch
format.
~IGH-PRECISION STEREO COMPARATOR
Weight 15,0001bs. (Estimated)
W 19 ft. L 17 ft.
Power Requirements: To be determined
3. Automatic stereo correlation and tracking
of frame, panoramic, and strip stereo-
scopic photography.
4. Air bearing X and Y carriages on both
film stages.
5. Anamorphic correction continously varia-
ble from 1:1 to 1:2 and rotatable through
360?.
6. Mensuration readout system with .1 mi-
cron least-count on-line/off-line to the
central computer and card punch.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Design drawings and final report due January 1968
Development Source: Under development by NPIC
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10. TWIN-STAGE ON-LINE P. I. COMPARATOR
Early in F:'-1968, it is planned to award a
contract to design and fabricate a twin stage
comparator for use on-line to a computer. This
is intended for use by the P. I. during the normal
photo interpretation process. It is proposed that
the I High Power Stereoviewer Head be
used as the optical system, incorporating two
independent 5- by 5-inch film stages with one
stage two-axis digitzers. The design goal is measur-
ing error of 2 microns or less for measurements
up to 1 inch and minimum accuracy of 1:5,000
over the entire 5- by 5-inch format. The compar-
ator will be used on-line to a central computer
or at a decentralized location with its own inte-
gral computer.
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(maximum size)
Special Requirements: None
Status: Contract to be awarded
Development Source: Under Development by NPIC
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B. EVALUATING
1. EASTMAN KODAK INSPECTION AND VIEWING TABLE
The Eastman Kodak Inspection and Viewing of film up to 9.5 inches in width. The table
Table has a 32- by 10-inch viewing surface and has a film tension adjustment and a variable
is designed for use in inspecting large quantities speed, reversible, motorized'spool-drive.
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Weight: 400 lbs.
Size: H 4 ft. W 5 ft. I. 2.5 ft.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 10 A
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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2. EASTMAN KODAK 55-INCH VIEWING TABLE
(This item is Unclassified)
This is a motorized light table designed
for the inspection and viewing of large volumes
of film. The 55- by 10-inch surface of the light
allows viewing of more
than 1 frame of
photography at a time. Film speed is variable,
and photography ranging in width from 70mm
to 9.5 inches can be accommodated.
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Weight. 300 lbs.
Size: H 4 ft. W 7 ft. L 3 ft.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 7A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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This viewing table incorporates a high qual-
ity binocular microscope to provide viewing at
magnifications of 6X, 12X, 25X, and 50X.
Processed roll films in standard widths from 70mm
to 9 1/2 inches on spools up to 10 1/2 inches in
diameter can be accomodated by this table.
Efficient film handling is obtained by in-
corporating motor-driven rewind units and asso-
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Weight: 600 tbs.
Size: H 40 in. W 30 in. I. 60 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, 8 A
ciated electrical controls to lessen the physical
effort required by operating personnel and to
provide a bi-directional variable speed control
that is equipped with brakes to permit controlled
stops. In addition, tension is regulated so that
film in the course of stopping, starting, or
otherwise changing speed, does not become slack
and drag.
Special Requirements: Ultra-clean area illuminated by sub-
dued white light.
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: U.S. Government
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FILM EDITING TABLE
25X1 A I ilm Editing Table, especially
designed with an attachment for handling large-
diameter film spools and a device for cutting
the film, provides a capability for cutting any
70mm to 9.5-inch film base in roll form and of
joining the film with a temporary splice. Used
in the editing and breakdown of film as received
from the processing laboratory, this table facili-
tates the preparation of manageable size film
spools and the removal before reproduction of
those portions of a mission which are unwanted.
The original model was delivered in June 1965
and' was later modified to include a translucent
vacuum platen on each side of the film cutter,
shutter-controlled light source, additional take-
up spool brackets, and a film-footage counter.
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Weight 150 /bs.
Size: H 41 in. W 29 in. 1 56 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Procurement limited to one only.
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements.
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6. MACBETH QUANTA LOG DENSITOMETER
This is a standard shelf item used to mea-
sure American Diffuse Densities on film. It may
be equipped with a variety of aperture shapes
and sizes, down to a minimum diameter of
0.5mm. The reading head will accommodate
film up to 9.5 inches in width, and the use of
various accompanying filters allows measurement
of color film. With additional auxiliary units
(not shown) the densitometer may be used on
an enlarger easel to read the average. transmitted
light in a projection printer or as an exposure
control instrument to `read `reflection densities in
copying. In the illustration, the Macbeth unit
is mounted on an Eastman Kodak densitometer
table.
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Weight: 35 tbs.
Size: H 12 in. W 24 in.. L 18 in.
Power Requirements: 110V
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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5. JOYCE, LOEBL MICRODENSITOMETER
(7his item is Unclassified)
This low-cost, double-beam instrument, capa- of measuring densities up to approximately 4,
ble of measuring specular-type densities, is used and the output is a continuous trace of de-
primarily for edge traces and special microdensi- flection (density) versus distance. The distance
tometer studies. Various slit and circular 'effective scale of the trace can be expanded from a ratio
apertures are available, ranging down to 1 of 1:1 to 1:1,000.
micron in diameter. The instrument is capable
Weight: 200 tbs.
W 2 ft. L 3 ft.
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Special Requirements: Controlled environment
Status: Commercially available
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1. MANN TRICHROMATIC MICRODENSITOMETER (TYPE 1032T)
(This item is Unclassified)
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This is a precision instrument which scans
a photographic transparency and at preset inter-
vals, simultaneously measures position and optical
transmittance in three spectral regions. This
machine will automatically scan across an image
on one line, step over and scan along a parallel
line; meanwhile, it is recording on magnetic tape
and strip charts the density or transmittance of
the imagery at successive intervals. The machine
is accurate in linear measurement to 1 micron or
0.0015 of the travel, whichever is greater. The
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(input instrument)
reproducibility of density measurements is ? 0.01
density units or 1 percent of density, whichever
is greater.
NPIC, with the assistance of
is currently assembling a computer pro-
gram package which will utilize the output of
the microdensitometer as an input for film and
image analysis. Color image analysis if also to
be looked into by nder this
contract.
Special Requirements: Clean room, temperature andhumid-
ity control
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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8. LOGETRONIC FOCATRON (MODEL P-122-R)
The Focatron measures the contrast of a of varying spatial frequencies, it is possible to
real image on an optical bench. By recording make an objective measurement of the contrast
the peak value of contrast as the Focatron transfer function of a lens. Other measurements
sensor is moved through focus, and by repeating with the Focatron allow the determination of all
the measurement with images of grating targets of the more important lens aberrations.
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Weight 237lbs.
W 25 in. L 36 in.
Special Requirements: Stable optical bench, collimator
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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LABORATORY SINE-WAVE TEST EQUIPMENT
(This item is Unclassified)
has produced a device for laboratory
bench determinations of modulation transfer func-
tion of optical systems and components. The
present techniques of modulation transfer function
measurement require rather large pieces of equip-
ment or installations, extensive data-processing
analysis, and a large capital outlay. The present
equipment, in its production version, will cost
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Weight: 5 lbs.
W 3 in. L 6 in.
approximately I and its compu-
tations can be reduced to reading nomographs.
It can be adapted to any optical bench with a
minimum of modification (all in the mounting
method). It is capable of assessing transfer curves
out to 1000 cycles/mm, and preliminary tests
indicated a high reliability and an excellent
reproducibility.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype delivered in March, 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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PINE-WAVE TEST EQUIPMENT (PORTABLE)
A portable version of the Sine-Wave Test-
The primary objective
is to provide the technical monitor (or evalua-
ting engineer or scientist) with a portable, high-
precision instrument for ascertaining modulation
transfer characteristics of optical systems under
development in the field. It will be used to test
viewing systems in situ, including that system's
light source, condensing system, and firm pla-
ten. It will be particularly useful when these
Weight 5 tbs.
Size: H 6 in. W 3 in. L 3 in.
Power Requirements: 110 V, 60 CPS
cannot be evaluated on precision test benches
because of size, weight, or general configuration.
It will be of further use in acceptance testing
of optical equipment at the 'contractor's facility
and for spot-checking production runs during
assembly or during preliminary trials of proto-
type equipment. Its use can further extend to
the laboratory in substantive investigations where
space and weight do not permit routine bench
testing. The frequency limit will be 1000 cycles/
mm, as in the laboratory model.
Special Requirements: None
Status: Prototype delivery date is November, 1967
Development Source: NPIC
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11. NATIONAL INSTRUMENT LABORATORY ISODENSITRACER
The Isodensitracer automatically prints out
contour maps of the density distribution in photo-
graphs. The contour lines appear as boundaries
between regions which are color-coded according
to the density. Three different patterns in four
different colors plus blank yield a total of 13
different codes, any one of which may be arbi-
trarily assigned to any one of 64 increments into
which a pre-selected density range is divided.
These contours may be made to be as little as
0.008 density units apart. Thus, the Isodensi-
tracer print-out can show the existence of an
edge with contrast more than an order of magni-
tude below the detection threshold of the human
eye.
The Isodensitracer pictured here is the first
of the new four-color models. NPIC also uses
single-color Isodensitracers which print out in a
three-element code and an Isodensitracer fitted
with magnetic-tape read-out through which the
density-contour map may be generated by com-
puter.
Weight: 285 lbs.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 250W, 50-60 CPS
Recorder unit -
Special Requirements: None
H 18 in.
W
36 in.
L
24 in.
Status: Commercially Available
Control unit -
Development Source Commercially developed by Tech-
H
30 in.
W
22 in.
L
18 in.
nical Operations INC.
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12. ISODENSITY IMAGE OPTICAL TRANSFORMER (IDIOT)
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The IDIOT is a specialized output device
for the Isodensitracer. The Isodensitracer scans
a photograph and measures the photographic
density at each point. The density signals from
the Isodensitracer are used to control the IDIOT
to print out another photograph, one in which
the pattern of color or of density is functionally
related to the pattern of density in the scanned
Weight 400 s.
Size: H 24 in. W 36 in. 1 30 in.
(in addition to Isodensitracer)
Unclassified)
photograph. For example, the input picture may
be an infra-red image in which warm objects are
represented by areas of low density and cool
objects by areas of high density. In the IDIOT
print-out, warm objects may be shown as red
andcool objects as blue, a picture which is much
more striking as well as more readily interpre-
table.
Special Requirements: None
Power Requirements: 115V, 250W, 50-60 CPS
Status: Item under evaluation (one-of-a-kind)
Development Source- NPIC
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C. PLOTTING
1. KELSH PLOTTER
(This item is Unclassified)
The Kelsh Plotter is a projection instrument
which produces a stereoscopic image by pro-
jecting a pair of overlapping photographs. Its
primary use is in the preparation of maps for
which it can delineate both planimetric features
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and contours. Although primarily designed to
utilize 6- or 8.25-inch focal-length aerial photo-
graphy, it can be adapted for limited use with
other photography.
Weight:1,600 tbs.
Size- 8ft. W 10 ft. I. 12 ft.
Power Requirements: 110V
Special Requirements: Dark room with variable light level
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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2. BENSON-LEHNER LARGE-AREA RECORD READER (MODEL D-2)
The Large-Area Record Reader (LARR),
manufactured by the Benson-Lehner Corporation,
is a semiautomatic, precision, coordinate reader
designed for reading and automatically recording
X-Y measurements from records up to 48 by 48
inches. It may also be used manually as a point
plotter for the precise positioning of points. The
coordinates are automatically displayed in a
Position-Indicating General Measuring Instru-
ment (PIGMI II). The read-plot head mounts
a microscope or crosshair and can be moved
Unclassified)
anywhere along the length of the drum. X-axis
measurements are made by moving the read-
plot head; Y-axis measurements by rotating the
drum with the mounted record. Both motions
are controlled by 2 independently operated roll-
ers immediately in front of the operator. The
precision-steel bands attached to both the drum
and" the reading head drive precision measuring
drums geared to optisyn shaft encoders. Counters
in the PIGMI II convert the emitted pulses into
digital coordinates at 1,000 counts per inch.
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Weight: 1,500 lbs.
Size: H 47 in. W 32 in. L 66 in.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 15 A
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Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercially developed to meet
NPIC stated requirements
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3. BENSON-LEHNER PLOTTER (MODEL H)
(This item is Unclassified)
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This plotter accepts coordinate input data
in digital form and plots a point or symbol at
the corresponding location on a 28- by 30-inch
plotting table. The input data may be inserted
manually from a keyboard, or it can be read
automatically from punched paper tape. Other
modes of operation include an incremental pro-
gramming of the X-axis, so that only Y values
need be entered, and an analog-voltage input
for direct plotting from certain Benson-Lehner
record readers. In operation, the plotting head
follows the intersection of two chrome-plated
bars which move perpendicularly to each other.
Scaling of the plot is variable, and permits
optimization of the plot size and exact matching
to graph paper held in position by a vacuum-
clamp system to prevent accidental displacement
during plotting.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 15 A
Plot
ting Table:
Special Requirements: None
H
34 in.
W
49 in.
L
49 in.
Status: Commercially available
Elec
tric Rack:
Development Source: Commercial
H
78 in.
W
24 in.
l
24 in.
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4. CALCOMP PLOTTER AND RECEIVER (MODEL 563)
This remote-station plotter is capable of
plotting data up to 29.5 inches wide and 120
feet long. The plotter accepts data directly
from a computer and can be used at any remote
computer outlet. Manufactured by California
Computer Products (Calcomp), the plotter is
used in conjunction with film readers and chip
comparators in support of real-time photo meas-
urement.
The plotter is a high-speed 2-axis plotter
designed for plotting one variable against another.
The actual plot is produced by the movement of
a pen over the surface of a chart paper; the
X-axis by rotary motion of the chart drum, and
the Y-axis by lateral movement of the pen
carriage. Z-axis motion is provided by a pen
solenoid which permits the pen to be lifted or
lowered to the plotting surface in response to
electrical input signals. A bidirectional rotary-
step motor on both the X- and Y-axis drives
causes the drum or pen carriage to move 0.01
inch, in either a positive or negative direction, at
a rate of 200 steps per second.
Because of the rotating-drum method of
plotting, this unit offers several advantages over
most flatbed plotters. The major advantage is
the capability of making much larger-scale plots
of elongated objects, such as targets with aspect
ratios in excess of 2:1.
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Size: H 39 in. W 18 in. L 45 in.
(includes receiver)
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Power Requirements: 115 V, 5 A
Special Requirements: None
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
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PRECISION COORDINATOGRAPH
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This instrument will handle general-purpose
plotting requirements, particularly coverage plots,
and contains a 60- by 60-inch plotting surface
which is large enough to produce overlays for
the largest maps generally available. It will be
used on-line with the Univac 490 and all func-
Coordinator graph - 7,500 lbs., Director - 900 lbs.
Size: Coordinator graph
H 48 in. W 96 in. L 96 in.
Director.
H 80 in. W 76 in. L 30 in.
tions will be under computer control, including
vacuum hold-down and paper advance, so that
a minimum amount of operator attention will be
required. The system logic is digital and no
analog techniques are used.
Power Requirements: 460/240 V, 3 phase, Y-connected,
60?3 CPS, 20A per line, 15 KVA, Director - 208/120 V, 3
phase, Y-connected, 60?3 CPS, 20 A per line
Special Requirements: Vacuum, air conditioning and special
installation
Status: New marking system being evaluated
Development Source: NPIC
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AP/3 ANALYTICAL STEREO PLOTTER
(This item is Unclassified)
curacy over a 2-inch-square area; capability of
handling terrestrial stereo pairs as well as aerial
frame and panoramic photography; ground-dis-
tance readout capability; and an improved
plotter.
The AP/3 Analytical Stereo Plotter is a
higher-capability version of the AP/2 Stereo
Plotter. The major improvements incorporated
in the AP/3 are continuous-zoom viewing from
10x to 100x; higher resolution; 1.25-micron ac-
Weight 2,900 tbs.
Size: H 8 ft. W 19 ft. L 17 ft.
Power Requirements: 120 V, 30 A, 60 CPS
Special Requirements: +60? to 750 F, Humidity 45% to
55%
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Status: Delivered in November 1966, undergoing evalua-
tion; detachable anamorphic eyepieces to be delivered in
July 1967
Development Source: Modification by NPIC of commercial
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7. BENSON-LEHNER PLOTTER (MODEL L.T.E.)
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The Large Table Electroplotter is a fully
automated plotter that plots from computer
produced magnetic or paper tape. Plotting area
size is 42 by 58 inches. It is equipped with a
scaling and point selection capability, a selection
of 48 alpha-numeric symbols, and the option of
4 interchangeable colors. If desired, it can be
used in a line drawing mode as well as point
plotting. Origin can be selected any place on
the plotting area or offset from it.
Plotting or straight line drawing accuracy is
either ?0.05 percent of full scale or ?0.015
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Weight:
inch. Plotting rates are: points and symbols to
300 points per minute, straight line drawing to
275 lines per minute, and contour drawing to
4,500 points per minute.
Under either program control or operator
control, the plotter plots points, symbols or
alpha-numeric characters, and draws straight
or curved lines as desired in four colors. This
affords almost complete latitude in plotter op-
eration, including adjusting scale between 1:1
to 1:10,000 times the unit of measure being used.
Power Requirements: 115 V, 60 CPS, 30 A
Special Requirements: +40? to 90? F
Status: Commercially available
Development Source: Commercial
Size: Plotter
H 46 in. W 84 in. L 82 in.
Magnetic Tape Drive:
H 66 in. W 48 in. L 24 in.
Paper Tape Drive:
H 48 in. W 20 in. L 24 in.
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