CONTRACT(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A002400060006-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 31, 2002
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: August 27, 1968
• Content Type: LETTER

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August 27, 1968
SUBJ. Contract
Gentlemen:
This proposed program outlines the necessary redesign, fabrication,
assembly and testing to provide aProcessor acceptable to
the sponsor. These modifications w ena le us to adequately pro-
cess film xerographic duplicating film and film
fine grain aerial up icating film.
1. ReRllenishin System
The replenishing system will consist of 4 flow meters suffi-
cient in size to process the above mentioned film types. Each pro-
cessing module will be modified by the addition of overflow stand pipes.
II. Tem2erature Control and Indicating System
The temperature indicating system will be tested for accuracy
and reliability. If the present system proves unusable, it will be re-
placed with a thermister-operated system.
Our intention will be to elevate the processing temperature
well above ambient, creating enough temperature difference as to eli-
minate the need for a refrigeration system in the processor.
III. Positive Pressure
The bubbling problem causing the processing solutions to over-
flow onto the pumps may be eliminated by increasing the amount of
anti-foam agent used in these solutions. If this simple test proves
negative, it will become necessary to increase the exhaust duct size,
to reduce the positive pressure build-up under each module cover.
Declass Review by
NIMA/DOD
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Film Transport Indicating System
The film transport indicating system will consist of an inde-
pendent tachometer and an FPM indicating meter mounted adjacent to
the speed control knob on the front panel.
2a1n Problem
The drain outlet size will be increased to accommodate drain-
ing all modules at one time.
VI.:
There are two possible design approaches to the drying problem
which shall be shall be studied,
A - The simplest modification appears to be the addition of a
second infra red source which will be installed so that the
radiation is applied to the emulsion as well as the base side
of the film.
B - In the event the infra dryer proves unsatisfactory a con-
ventional type dryer will be used.
VII. Acceptance Test Cr iteia
A - Reference Film Samples
Film samples will be sensitometrically exposed and processed
under controlled conditions in accordance with the film manu-
facturer's recommendations. The resultant D log E curves for
each film type will be used as a basis to evaluate the perfor-
mance of the processor.
Processing Parameters
Sufficient film will be exposed under the same conditions as
the reference film samples and processed to the proper Ti e -
Temperature and Type of chemistry to produce D log E c' 'es
that approach those obtained with the reference film samples.
The gamma will be equivalent to the reference. Photographic
speed will be within 3 stop. Uniformity of development will
show a density variation of no more than +0.05 density units
at an average density of 1.00 on a 9 1/2" X 9 1/2" film sample.
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The parties recognize that the performance requirements in this redesign
plan are within the original scope of the contract. The successful de-
monstration of film processing capability shall constitute acceptance
of the Sepratron Processor. This program may be completed within
six months from your acceptance of this proposal.
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