'I' PROJECT TESTING PROGRAM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP67B00511R000100060003-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 24, 2000
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: November 20, 1963
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: "I" Project Testing Program
A series of tests were performed with Unit 112A in our
Environmental Lab in an effort to simulate flight conditions and
qualify the unit. The tests included thermal environment, atmospheric
pressure, system dynamics, vibration analysis, photo/optic checks,
electircal mechanical evaluation and simulation of Flight Motion.
During the thermal testing cycle (30? to 140?F) microscopic
observations and measurements were taken of the auto collimated
image. No focus change or image quality deterioration was detected.
Atmospheric pressure (1 to 1/100 atmosphere) conditions were
introduced to the system. Evaluation was made of the focus and
image using the previously described technique. Here again the
analysis confirmed to the predicted changes (i.e. a linear response
to pressure). Additionally, thermal and pressure were jointly in-
troduced in order to observe any inter reaction.
To evaluate the system dynamics and vibration resolution photo-
graphy was made to establish the resolution standard. The post res-
olution photography showed no unaccounted for loss by dynamics vi-
bration.
The electrical and mechanical checkouts were made to pre-
viously established levels of acceptance and therefore were con-
sidered fully qualified.
The photo/optical testing included resolution at high and low
contrast levels going through focus, format fogging for banding
analysis, the Dr. A film flatness and static through focus runs on
the Mann Bench and Environmental lab Simulator.
All tests indicated that the unit was at optimum performance
for shipment. Operational test results also verified peak performance
with the following exceptions:
1. During testing a soft area was observed and became
more apparent as longer exposure times were used on
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later flights. The cause of this fault has been
located and corrections have been made by mechanical
adjustments and increasing film tension.
2. Elastic vehicle motions caused image smear when longer
exposure times were used. A faster emulsion (i.e. SO 206)
for shorter exposure time will be required during low
light level photography.
3. During a clearing run rapid cycling was caused by a
faulty power input to the camera. Physical damage
to the roller head assembly produced additional film
lift, placing the film outside of focus by approximately
.006". This lift gave a soft image area of approximately
3/4" wide along the format edge. The unit has since been
desassembled and the damaged parts are being replaced.
In addition an electrical governing system has been in-
corporated to prevent future occurance of this nature.
When the unit is reassembled a requalification test program as
previously outlined will be made. Any deviation from the original
performance levels will be spelled out and fully analyzed prior to
shipment.
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