TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION SHEET

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TECHNICAL DEVELOF~ENT BOARD
RECOMMENDATION SHEET
The following items have been reviewed by the Technical
Development Board and are recommended for approval: i
a. Unconventional Imagery Exploitation Program -
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b. Zoom Tube Magnifier (Change in Scope) - Bausch & Lomb Inc. - $6,500
APPROVED:
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ATTENTION: TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED PAPERS
IS NOT TO BE RELEASED OR REVEALED TO ANY CONTRACTOR UNTIL
AFTER THE CONTRACT INVOLVED HAS BEEN LET BY THE OFFICE OF
LOGISTICS. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE IDENTITY
OF THE SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTOR NOT BE DIVULGED IN ANY WAY
WHICH COULD LEAD TO ITS BECOMING KNOWN BY OTHER
CONTRACTORS, OR POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS.
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NPIC/TDB-M-10-66
7 March 1966
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MINUTES OF 2 MARCH 1966
1. Announcements
a. Approval of Minutes
The Chairman opened the meeting and announced that the
minutes of the 4 February 1966 meeting were noted and recoirmended
items approved by the Executive Director on 8 February 1966.
b. Proposals
The Chairman noted that 6 new proposals had been received
since the last meeting and were available in the PDS for anyone
interested in reading them. The Chairman also noted that 23 proposals
had been rejected because other proposals were selected.
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c. Interim Actions
(1) The Chairman announced to the members that executive
approval has been secured on the overrun for Automated Stereo
Viewing Study for FY-65 in the amount[ J This action
was taken because the overrun costs were less than twenty per
cent of the original contract price. The total contract price
(2) The Chairman announced to the members that executive
approval has been secured for the cost adjustment on Project
for FY-66 in the amount
adjustment in labor rates at
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tive 1 January 11Q. This
increases the total amount of the contract for FY-66
The Chairman announced that would present a few
explanatory remarks to the Board on FY-66 allocations for R&D, then
would describe the P&DS distribution of allocated funds.
began by commenting on a list that the Chairman had
given him showing 9 major changes in the NPIC funding allocation for
R&D since April 1965. The latest change reduces the overall amount
available for FY-66 He explained that this figure
could be subjected to further change before June. In Decembe , PDS
responded to instructions to request an additionalL- for
completion of its '66 program; however, time has now run out. Both
PDS and the Office of Logistics would be hard pressed to obligate this
much money in conjunction with the actions already programmed but
delayed. The request for a supplemental 1966 allocation of
has therefore been withdrawn.
explained that the fault did not lie within PDS but
they must deal with the problem. Part of the problem lies in the
approval and justification process. He then explained how this works
and recommended that hereafter a chart or information sheet accompany
the budget submission identifying each project; in this way, the DDI
could relate the individual project submissions to the overall program
when project approval is requested.
asked if the new budget cycle would help in
alleviating such problems. said he hoped it would, but
honestly didn't know.
The Chairman stated that, in spite of the funding allocation
reduction, the TDB would continue to review project recommendations.
said by, all means, the Board should continue to process
as many projects as possible. Those programs and projects beyond the
current allocation should be prioritized and flagged "subject to
availability of funds".
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prepared fort program but was reduced to fore
submission. The budget allocation currently stands a for
FY-66 R&D. He then reviewed for the information of the Board the
distribution of these funds.
FY=66 R&D BUDGET ---28 February 1966
Obligated
Fiber Optic Viewer
Plotter Marking System
Zoom Tube Mag.
Human Factors Research Program
Automatic Stereo Scan. Program
Image Analysis Program
Automatic Target Recognition Program
Unconventional Imagery Sys. Program
(-92,120.)
Electro-Color Techniques
He emphasized that NPIC is solidly committed) las of
February, and the Board has since then approved recommendations for
2. New Business
a. Unconventional Imagery Exploitation Program
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The Chairman pointed out that this of the 6 programs I
on which bidder's conferences were held. presented the 25X1'
recommendation with briefing boards. He explained that this is a long-
range program concerned with sensor types, other than panchromatic
photography.
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are many unknown factors which must be examined for intelligence value
for NPIC purposes, such as -training requirements, optimum equipment
requirements and target signatures. In addition data link (direct image
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PDS has received 13. proposals on this program. Each was sub`e t d to at
least 4 independent evaluations and all evaluators felt 25X1
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had submitted the best proposal. He then described the proposed plan
for program organization. Subcontractors are to include
consultants included from the University
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be "Advanced Systems Imagery" instead of "Unconventional Imagery". The
discussion on this suggestion seemed to indicate that a majority of the
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this program instead of one? He asked for an explanation of similarities
between the advanced systems included in the program. 25X1
explained that Conductron's capabilities were strong in electronics and
that most of the requirements are related to sensors generating imagery
through electronic signals. The Board agreed to recommend this item for
approval.
As a sidelight, Mr. Brugioni mentioned that some new night photo-
graphy was in the building and wondered if the Board Members were aware
of this fact. Little interest was generated by the announcement.
b. Zoom Tube Magnifier (Change in Scope) -I
recommendation to the Board. He
Zoom Tube Magnifier produced
explained that
requirements in optical characteristics. The design was critically
reviewed byE -1 who had several suggestions for improvements. This
change of scope reflects those recommendations. The lst engineering
Prot type was passed around to show the results to date.
explained that this prototype bears a close outward resemblance
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magnifier in addition to this cost B&L expects to put about 25X1
to the model being proposed. explained that this task is
difficult because what they are really trying to do is put microscope
optics into a tube magnifier. The new design will increase the field
of view and decrease the distortion. The NPIC development cost for this
1 April 1966 and the unit price for production models is expected to be
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In answer to the Chairman's question on joint
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procurement interest o be high -- once a successful prototype is
delivered and tested. He based this judgment on the fact that nearly
800 units of the Tropel l3X Tube Magnifier are being procured jointly
at present. The Board recommended this change of scope for approval
without further comment.
would present this
the first experimental
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c. Demonstration of Trailer Mounted PI Equipment -
~nnounced that he had received a letter from
stating that he will be in town the week of
8 - 11 March 1966, with a mobile demonstration unit on tour in this
area. asked the Board if there would be any interest in
seeing this demonstration, if so, possibly the van could be parked
at the loading dock. The Board agreed that this was of sufficient
:interest and will proceed with arrangements.
d. Explanation of Color Processors Being Procured by PSD
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Society to see a. color processor made by Roller Corporation (the best
U.S. manufacturer of color processing equipment). The equipment cost
to prepare a site for it. During the visit, 25X1
it was learned that a German company was manufacturing a drum-type
processor of superior design. This machine is self-contained,
:programme by cards, 8 ft. long 1 ft. wide and 7 ft. 5 in.
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talked with logistics and would like to get two machines, one for
paper and one for transparencies. He passed around a sales brochure
on the processor for the information of Board Members. No action was
required on this matter.
Executive Secretary
Executive Director, NPIC
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TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD
RECOMMENDATION SHEET
The following items have been reviewed by the Technical
Development Board and are recommended for approval: t
a. Unconventional Imagery Exploitation Program -
Executive Director, NPIC
b. Zoom Tube Magnifier (Change in Scope)
APPROVED:
Executive Director, NPIC DATE
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