PROJECT INSPECTOR PROGRESS REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1964

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A002500050018-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 16, 2001
• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: December 1, 1964
• Content Type: REPORT

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PROJECT INSPECTOR
Progress Report for. December I P641:
I. PROGRESS OF WORK
The investigation of methods and capabilities was continued to
the point where we feel capable of suggesting hardware which will be
feasible, useful, and represent the capabilities of the state-of-the-art.
The limitations imposed by lens size and available illumination were
thoroughly investigated.
The possibilities of light-pipe techniques, electrolumnescent
matrices, semiconductor matrices and incandescent lamp sources
were investigated. The light-pipe technique looks promising and is
being investigated further. The electroluminescent and semiconductor
sources have capabilities that are orders of magnitude below the needs
of practical hardware. Incandescent sources, in the form of matrices
of small lamps, are impractical because of the large quantities of heat
emitted.
A visit was made to the Naval Reconnaissance and Technical
Support Center in Washington, D. C., to examine and discuss the F. 1.
and enhancement devices there.
2. PROBLEM AREAS ENCOUNTERED
Nothing additional.
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PROJECTED WORK FOR THE NEXT PERIOD
A visit to Shaw Air Force Base is planned to view P. 1.
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Tentative outlines for feasible devices and a demonstration
of the methods involved will be prepared for a meeting with the
contractor's representative.
STATUS OF FUND EXPENDITURES TO END OF PERIOD
As of the end of December 1964, had been expended,
leaving a balance of -exclusive of fee.
5. VERBAL COMMITMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS
None.
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