PROGRAM CALL, FISCAL YEARS 1971-1975

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• Publication Date: November 27, 1968
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NRO DECLASSIFICATION/RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS ON FILE
MEMORANDUM FOR: Comptroller, Special Activities
SUBJECT Program Call, Fiscal Years 1971-1975
REFERENCE : Memo to D/R&D/OSA from COMPT/OSA, Same
Subj, dtd 15 Nov 1968
1. Attached is our proposed revision of the Program
Call on Research, Development, and Engineering as requested
in reference.
2. Our total personnel requirements for RD&E are
contained in "Management Support" in accordance with the
Program Call, DD/S&T-4237-68, page 17, which includes
"all project officers and other personnel and related per-
sonnel costs allocated to Collection Systems R&D" in
Management Support.
3. While no submission is made by this office in the
Category "Collection of Intelligence" D/R&D does provide and
will continue to provide technical support to the OSA opera-
tional programs.
4. The FY-1973-75 projections of positions required for
the Advanced Aircraft Project have been estimated, based
primarily on the OXCART operational mannin and have been 25X1A
prepared in close cooperation with in your office.
As the system concept has not yet been e i ed, these estimates
cannot be further substantiated, and are offered only to
provide starting points for subsequent determinations at such
time as the project becomes a reality. No estimates are
provided on facilities, and other costs, nor can such estimates
be made prior to the completion of the concept formulation
in FY-1970. Projection is made for positions in FY-1976,
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the first operational year for reference only. Note that
this number is quite close to the operational manning of
OXCART. Actual manpower requirements will depend not only
on the physical concepts arrived at but also on the
magnitudes and types of support to be received from the
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CATEGORY Research, Development, and Engineering
SUB-CATEGORY : Collection Systems
ELEMENT : Management Support
PROGRESS : In support of NRO funded programs, the
following Research, Development, and
Engineering activities were pursued:
Flight testing of the new U-2R vehicle has met, all
projected improvements over the earlier aircraft; in addition,
it has shown itself to be a more stable photographic platform,
yielding improved results with existing camera systems.
A new camera system has been developed for the U-2,
based on one designed for the Air Force. The first operational
camera is scheduled for delivery in December 1968. Tests
with prototypes have shown the expected high resolution over
the full swath of the camera.
A new technique for the reduction of induced drag has
been investigated with small scale, low-speed wind tunnel
test, and has shown potentiality'of a significant drag
reduction on the U-2 aircraft. Larger scale tests at Mach
and Reynolds numbers near flight values are scheduled for
December 1968. If these tests confirm the small scale tests,
the technique will be applied to the U-2R for flight test
evaluation.
to collect ELINT. The projected operational readiness date
is March 1969. Subsequently, in Phase II, further modification
of the AQM-37A will be accomplished to allow collection of
Operational readiness for Phase II is expected to be December
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As a preliminary to the initiation of studies in viable
profiles and tactics and for concept formulations, program
plans have been evolved for an Advanced Aircraft Reconnaissance
System to provide a survivable, quick-reaction system for use
in the 1975-1980 time period. Based on recent projections of
Soviet and non-Soviet environments and forecasts of potential
needs/requirements for such collection systems, studies will
be initiated in 1969 with a projected operational readiness
in Fiscal Year 1976. All flight modes and regimes will be
investigated during the studies; no committment has been made
with respect to the ISINGLASS boost-glide concept discussed
in prior years, although funding and manning forecasts are
based on the ISINGLASS forecasts lacking any other plausible
data base.
Techniques for increasing the re-light altitude of the
U-2 engine have been investigated. An engine has been modified
and tested on the ground. This engine is being delivered to
the aircraft manufacturer for installation in a U-2R. Flight
test is planned to begin in January 1969.
Wind tunnel tests have been conducted on techniques for
cooling camera windows for hypersonic aircraft using a
fuselage cavity and helium injection. Test data is now being
analyzed, and preliminary results show that satisfactory
cooling, with adequate control of thermal gradients in the
window, can be accomplished with reasonable amounts of helium.
These studies have shown that the window will not pose in-
surmountable problems in the development of hypersonic
reconnaissance vehicles if such are needed for the Advanced
Aircraft Reconnaissance System.
Concepts in ground to ground image transmission for
interpretable photography were formulated and techniques for
air-ground image transmission were reviewed. Active development
has not been initiated, however, awaiting further developments
in components and further definition of system requirements.
It is expected that more active development will be warranted
in the near future.
Some techniques for reduction of the effect of atmospheric
haze have been investigated. While showing some promise of
limited applicability, the results have been inadequate to date
to warrant application to operational camera systems.
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Interest has continued in the possible application of
high resolution (10 feet) side-looking radar systems. How-
ever, no active programs have been pursued during this period.
In-house studies have been conducted on the applicability
of methane fuel to reconnaissance aircraft. Study programs
are being formulated.
A program has been formulated for the study and develop-
ment of small air-breathing engines, for application to
accessory vehicles for use in conjunction with the U-2 for
ELINT, emplacement, etc.
Techniques for the reduction of infra-red radiation from
the IDEALIST engine were evaluated. Effectiveness of the
technique considered was not adequate to justify weight,
complexity, and performance penalties incurred.
OBJECTIVE
To provide technical and financial management of develop-
ment and engineering within the scope of the National Reconnaissance
Program activities, primarily with respect to photographic and
radar imaging sensor systems, high altitude aircraft systems,
and associated sub-systems, components, techniques, and materials
for technical collection efforts, both in the acquisition of
data and in transmission to the using offices. This RD&E effort
provides support for advancement of the IDEALIST,
Advanced Aircraft, and general development programs. 25X1A
METHOD OF APPROACH:
The general approach is through the stimulation of
contractors to solve pressing state-of-the-art limitations,
and to solicit concepts from corollary units within and
outside of the Government; and to provide for the interpre-
tation and translation of intelligence requirements into
systems requirements.
COORDINATION, JOINT PLANNING AND REQUIREMENTS:
The Research, Development, and Engineering activities are
closely coordinated with other components of the NRP; in
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addition, through the NRO, close liaison is maintained with
counterpart offices in the Air Force. Liaison is maintained
with counterpart offices in the Navy through the REWSON office
of the Naval Materiel Command. Liaison on intelligence
requirements is maintained through coordination with COMIREX,
OSI, OEL, and NPIC.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES:
Within this element are contained a number of development
and engineering programs. Individual programs within the
element do contain the normal technical risks and uncertainties
associated with any development.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
During the development phase, one is, of necessity,
considering alternatives; thus this aspect is inherent.
For example, efforts on advanced aircraft collection systems
contain, as a primary portion, consideration of various
possible aircraft systems; these same efforts contribute to
a consideration at higher levels of the alternates of
aircraft and satellite collection of data.
RESOURCES REQUIRED:
Positions:
R&D/OSA
Basic RD&E
Adv A/C
Sub-Total D/R&D
(Professional
(Secretarial
Other OSA
Adv A/C Support
68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
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The 'RD&E staffing decreased with the discontinuance of OXCART
related efforts. A continuing level of effort of nine people
will be involved in basic RD&E. With the initiation of major
efforts in the development of an advanced aircraft system,
beginning in FY-1972, a corresponding increase in manpower
will be required. Personnel listed above will be involved in
the development, testing and preparation for operations. All
personnel involved in the advanced aircraft program are carried
within the RD&E category through FY-1975, including those in
training for the operational missions postulated for FY-1976.
As the advanced aircraft system is still in the concept
formulation stage, definite, defensible forecasts cannot be
made yet; the estimates included herein are based on early
studies of the ISINGLASS system and on manpower required for
the discontinued OXCART program. Pending completion of the
concept of operations, or concept of test, etc., it is patently
impossible to make realistic projections of funding required
for travel, communications, or facilities. In addition,
decisions relative to the joint funding of the various aspects
of the advanced aircraft program, between the NRO, DOD (USAF),
etc., have not been made.
The projections above do provide some indication that
major personnel and support funds may be required in the
period FY-1973 and beyond.
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