R&D

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-00244R000300340001-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 21, 1999
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: September 15, 1970
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: R&D
SAP
25X1A9a
1. An informal briefing was given to the undersigned by
25X1 A9a Chief of Building Planning Staff (BPS), Office of Logistics, on 10 August
1970. The briefing included certain items of interest to BPS which had.
25X1 A9a discussed with the Support Directorate Coordinator for the Research
and Development Study. The items of interest are briefly outlined below and are
primarily concerned with R&D Into areas which would increase the efficiency and the
utilization of space in the conduct of Agency functions and operations.
a. Photo Phone and Closed-Circuit Television
Application of these systems to Agency functions could conceivably
take many forms. One of the more time -consuming activities, meetings,
could possibly be conducted via these mediums and could result in the
saving of many man-hours for senior officials who n' w must spend a great
amount of "travel time" to and from meetings, and in meetings away from
their own offices.
25X1A9a
b. Installation of TTele one, Electrical Power, and Other Services in
Ceilings
"Plug-in" systems installed overhead would eliminate the requirement
for floor drilling for each new phone instrument installation and/or electrical
power outlet. Secure phone systems, remote computer controls, read outs
and other utility -type services could also be developed using overhead instal -
lations. A "Rack" system, comparable to the racks used in communications
Installations, could be leveloped to accommodate the various "desk-top" type
instruments and machines required in office functions.
c. Transparent Conduit for Telephone and other Utility Lines
Installation of such lines in transparent conduits would facilitate security
inspections and "trouble shooting" for maintenance personnel.
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d. Miiaturized Office Machines and "Desk-Top" Computers
From-the-desk access to centrally stored computer information would
save many man-hours.
e. Translation of Typed Documents to Permanent Records
A method of translating documents to permanent record form as they
are prepared.
f. Com ter Pro ammi of Space, Spice Utilization, and Office Relation-
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Develop techniques to make optimum use of available space, to determine
space requirements, and to "cluster" offices which have requirements for such
"clustering. "
g. Environment Space Planning
Use of hedges, shrubbery, and other natural barriers as substitutes for
room dividers, walls, etc., and improvement in werall work space planning
considering functions, inter-office relationships and traffic flaw.
25X1A9a
Planning Staff, OL
Distribution:
Orig - MR File
I - OL/PS Official
, OL! BPS
I - R&D Team
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