READER PRODUCTION MODEL(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A001300030001-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 13, 2002
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: December 23, 1965
• Content Type: FORM

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R & D CATALOG FORM I
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1. PROJECT TITLE/CODE NAME
2. SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Reader Production Model
Production of the 0 Variable-Width Film Reader
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5. CLASS OF CONTRACTOR
6. TYPE OF CONTRACT
Manufacturer
Fixed Price
7. FUNDS
8. REQUISITION NO.
9. BUDGET PROJECT NO.
FY 19 65 $
N/A
NP-MS-7
10. EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DATE
11. SECURITY CLASS.
FY 19 67 $
(Begin - end)
AA - Confidential
T - Unclassified
FY 19 68 $
W - Unclassified
12. RESPONSIBLE DIRECTORATE/OFFICE/PROJECT OFFICER TELEPHONE EXTENSION
DDI /NPIC/P&DS 25X1 A
13. REQUIREMENT/AUTHORITY
The NPIC is required to scan large volumes of film for the intelligence content.
It is the purpose of this development to produce a machine, superior to those
presently available, which can accomplish this task.
14. TYPE OF WORK TO BE DONE
DECLASS REVIEW by NIMA/DoD
Production
15. CATEGORIES OF EFFORT
MAJOR CATEGORY
SUB-CATEGORIES
Photo Measurement
Viewers and Other Interpretation
Photo Interpretation
Equipment
Optical Systems
16. END ITEM OR SERVICES FROM THIS CONTRACT/IMPROVEMENT OVER CURRENT SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Produce a Reader which is based upon the prototype Film Reader and which can be
produced in quantity: it will incorporate an additional 3x magnification and
other changes indicated by the prototype's evaluation.
17. SUPPORTING OR RELATED CONTRACTS (Agency & Other)/COORDINATION
and is being coordinated with
other reader and viewer development programs.
18. DESCRIPTION OF INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENT AND DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Continue on addi-
tional page if required)
The NPIC has contracted for and received delivery on a Film Reader prototype
designed for on-line use. This reader enables the photo interpreter to scan
large volumes of film with increased effectiveness and provides a measurement
capability tied directly into the NPIC central computer for real-time data
processing. The reader incorporates a light source of higher intensity than
ever before used in equipment of this type; consequently, a liquid film gate is
used to adequately cool the film, protecting it from heat damage.
19. APPROVED BY AND DATE
OFFICE DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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18. The production model Reader is capable of higher accuracy measurements
than previous film readers of this type.
Although the prototype reader has been successfully completed, a redesign
was made for the purpose of improvements indicated in the course of the
prototype evaluation. The redesign was directed toward reducing the
cost, complexity, and overall size of potential production models. Features
to be included in the proposed redesign are:
1. The cabinet and frame will be changed to insure the required
structural rigidity and to reduce the overall size. The approximate dimensions
of the new structure are: 6-feet high, 3-feet wide, and 7-feet long, exclud-
ing control panel. In addition, removable extensions are required on each
side to allow for rotation of the film transport increasing the total width
to i+-feet.
2. An additional magnification of 3x will be provided giving five
available magnification ranges of 3x, 6x,12x, 21x, and 18x.
3. The film gate size will be increased to 9 1/2 inches square to
allow projection of a full 9 1/2 inch width format at 3x.
4. A variable-width real mechanism will be incorporated to accept
any film size from 70mm to 9 1/2" without adapters and to maintain the center
of the film on the same line,.frith respect to the center of the film platen
regardless of the film width used. The center of rotation will lie on the
center of the film as long as the lateral stage is at center.
5. The film loading system will be redesigned to insure simplicity
of loading with a minimum of operator effort. In the event that all
the leader is pulled through the platen, it will be possible to rethread
the machine without disassembling the platen or other components.
6. All specifications or features now available on the prototype
reader will be maintained or improved upon.
All necessary security procedures are in effect at the contractor's plant
as a result of previous SC-1 contracts. The same on-line accumulator
system as used in the prototype will be employed in the production
model.
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