TACANA PROJECT

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: Animal Partners
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06527450
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: September 6, 2019
• Document Release Date: September 12, 2019
• Publication Date: August 6, 1976

Approved for Release: 2019/07/30 C06527450
S SEC /SENSITIVE
6.2(d)
6 August 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR : Director, OWI
Director, OSI
SUBJECT TACANA Project
REFERENCE : NIO-2414, 14 November 1975
1. The TACANA project has progressed to the point that
the actual target selection process should begin. A success-
ful demonstration of significant elements of the capability
was conducted several weeks ago. Although several operational
aspects remain to be demonstrated, a program to complete the
development of this system is now underway.
2. Members of the TACANA Technical Collection Team (TCT)
from ORD, OTS, and NPIC will soon brief (Owl) and
(OSI) on the results of tests to date. These
two analysts are invited to participate in the TACANA TCT
for the purpose of selecting a limited number of actual
targets in the Soviet Union. This selection should be based
on TACANA's unique capability compared to overhead or ground
photography. For your infoimation, the TACANA collection
capability is approximately described as follows:
a) One time or recurring coverage of target.
b) Photographic resolution of one inch or
better including color.
c). Oblique photography of target.
d) Contiguous frames - during approach to
target and possibly beyond.
3 Your assistance in this effort would be appreciated.
Please call Chairman, TACANA TCT,
if you would like any additional information on the project.
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Chairman TACANA TCT
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