TRIP REPORT(SANITIZED) 17-18 AUGUST 1964

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A000400040041-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 7, 2001
• Sequence Number: 41
• Publication Date: August 24, 1964
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORAkVDtJM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT. Trip Report - Raymond Stapleton and John Roat
17-18 August l~i~-F
Companies Vistied:
1. The visit to was for the purpose of discussing
proposed and additional changes on the ~+05B models of the Chip Compara-
tor. Previously submitted by the contractor WeTheseowerd dis cussed anded
just :prior to delivery ~~f the prototype 405A.
accepted by the cca~.tract monitor as required changes. Questioned, however,
was the cost of a number of the proposed changes, and a cost breakdown
was asked for in these instances. Additional minor modifications were
discussed and the contractor will submit a cost breakdown on these items.
The stop-work order and its effect on contract delivery was gone over
as well as the 0 interface. Owill furnish correct information
on tree minimum and maximum output pulse values so that 0 can correlate
their counters accordingly. Deliverable items under the ~+05A contract
were discussed. 0 will submit an addendum to the operationa'1 and
maintenance manual; will provide procurement data to the spare parts list.
and tiaill submit the equipment drawings as soon as possible.
was for the
2. The visit to 0 is
purpose of determining contract progress on the Chip rin er.
beginning to take hold and is showing progress in the preliminary design
area. Their hold-up is and has been the lack of clearances for the
necessary personnel.. Names have been submitted but clearances are not
yet forthcoming. This has been taken up with the contracts people and
is being followed closely. Several design ideas were presewould send
on the fi]m-gate and transport system. It was agreed
copies of trip reports and activities reports to the project monitor
through tc~samatteriwould go oofthe contractingtofficerSe Theapossibilitycal
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SUBJECTS Trip Report, 17-18 August 1964
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of a film type study to ascertain the best base-emulsion combinations
for the desired output was discussed. If it is .determined this require-
ment exists, the contractor feels this .should be a separate effort.
Possibly this information is already available in some form through EK.
3.. The visit tol I was made to determine progress
on the High Speed Coordinatograph. Progress is very satisfactory,
there being the final electronic hook-ups and cheek-out to be made,
control panel fabrication and exterior protective skins where required.
It is anticipated that will be sent to 0 toward the middle
of September for the purpose of electronic training on the instrument.
It is also recommended that TID send a person at the same time -~o learn
the operational and mechanical maintenance aspects of the instrument.
Delivery of the plotter can be made anytime after 30 September 1964.
The contractor has intentionally lengthened final fabrication and
electronic assembly (original delivery date was 1 June 1964) at the
request of the project monitor. This was done to insure a well designed
operable instrument since time was available due to lack of building
facilities. The estimate for installation facilities completion is
now 1 Oc;tober 1964, therefore 0 has been advised to submit a request
for contract extension to that date.
~+. A visit by a was extended to visit the installation
STATOTH R "Project; MAC". This is an experimental set-up to determine man-computer
interface, methods of making computer time more available to the average
company, development of compilers to translate everyday problems into
~ STATOTH R computer language, and a score of other problems common to present day
computer use. The 7094 computer is the work horse with 120 remote sta-
tions, one in to presenf
queries. A total of 25 stations can be operating at the wane time,
therefore, priorities have been established for time-sharing. The pro-
- blem is sent in by teletypewriter, translated and stored on disc drums.
From then on depending on time available and priority, the computer goes
from problem to prob~gn, very seldom there being time to go through one
complete problem without priority interruption. I was told the computer
works on an average of two tenths of a minute each time on each problem.
Each user is billed only that time required to complete his computation.
STATOTH R It is recommended well worth the time of any visitors in the
STATOTH R area to see the Project MAC het-up,. Contact can be made through the
undersigned or with Q personnel
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