OUTLINE OF MATERIAL TO BE DISCUSSED CONCERNING THE(Sanitized)STEREOCOMPARATOR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A000900050065-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 17, 2002
• Sequence Number: 65
• Publication Date: April 25, 1961
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, TISD
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A. Output Devices - Terminal outputs is to be provided through an
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paper tape punch. Throwing products have
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computer use.
C. Output Symbols - The following output symbols are required:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, sign (-), period (.), space, carriage
return, and tab. In addition, the following symbols are recommended
subject to the flexibility of the accumulator output. Error code 1,
error code 2, and end tape code. They shall each consist of one unique
character and a carriage return.
D. Output Format - It is desired that the output sequence be
provided by a plugboard, preferably one which can be interchanged
intact for various formats. Additional plugboards may then be wired
for various output formats increasing machine efficiency. In the
event this is not possible the set format will then be resolved with
Ferranti.
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E. Instrument Controls - Determine if the instrument controls
provided are satisfactory to meet our recuirements. The following con-
trols are desired, subject to the ersatility. STATINTL
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1. Tape feed - need not be remote
2. Zero reset -control panel (remote)
3. Output selector - 3 position (typer only, punch only, typer
and punch) need not be remote
4. Error code 1 - control panel
5. Error code 2 - control panel
6. End tape - need not be remote
F. Buffered Storage - readout on the fly and optional contact fault
detector required.
G. Output Speed - Should have a minimum of 8 characters per second
with a typer hard copy output, and up to 20 characters per second,
excluding typer.
H. Operational and Maintenance Considerations - The following will
be discussed:
1. Theory, installation and maintenance of the I Iproducts. STATINTL
2. Review circuity to insure understanding all symbols and unique
circuits used.
3. Obtain as much data as possible on all electrical components
so that domestic products may be selected for replacement
purposes.
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I. Miscellaneous - It would be desirable to be able to enter data
by hand on the typer and have it punched simultaneously on the punch.
If possible, the punch should be rack mounted along with the accumulator.
J. 11 engineering drawings will be minutely
studied to insure that no optical or mechanical function has been in-
cluded or excluded because of prior misconceptions. According to lI STAT
some of the mechanical motions have been assembled and muc
of the o tics has been completed and mocked up for our inspection.
STATINTL nformed us that the OPlotter was in an ad- STATINTL
vanced stage of completion and would subsequently be of considerable
interest to us.
STATINTL PIC/TISD/TIB
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Distribution:
Original - Chief, TISD
1 - Executive Director
1 -
3 TISD/TIB
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