TRIP REPORT(Sanitized) 17-18 AUGUST 1964

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04747A002700030071-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 2, 2002
• Sequence Number: 71
• Publication Date: August 24, 1964
• Content Type: MFR

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24+ August 1964
SUBJECT: Trip Report
17-18 August
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1. The visiti was for the purpose of discussing
proposed and additional-cnanges on e Chip Compara- 25X1
tor. Previously submitted by the contractor were ose changes suggested
just prior to delivery These were discussed and
accepted by the contract 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 25X1
discussed and the contractor will submit a cost breakdown on these items.5X1
The stop-work order and its effect on contract delivery was gone over
will furnish correct information
as well as the 0 interface
on the minimum and maximum output p values so that can correlate
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their counters accordingly. Deliverable items under the E can 25X1
were discussed .ill submit an addendum to the operational and 25X1
maintenance manual; will provide procurement data to the spare parts list
and will submit the equipment drawings as soon as possible. 25X1
2. The visit Iwas for the 25X1
purpose of determining contract progress on the Chip rin er 25X1
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 presented, mostly
on the film-gate and transport system. It was agreed would send 25X1
copies of trip reports and activities reports to the project monitor
through the appropriate Post Office Box and that all else of a non-technical
or contracts matter would go to the contracting officer. The possibility
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SUBJECT: Trip Report, 17-18 August 1964
Possibly this information is already available in some form
ment exists, the contractor feels this should be a separate effort.
of a film type study to ascertain the best base-emulsion combinations 25X1
for the desired output was discussed. If it is determined this require-
3. The visiti as made to determine progress 25X1
on the High Speed Coordinatograph. Progress is very satisfactory,
there being the final electronic hook-ups and check-out to be made,
control panel fabrication, and exterior protective skins where required.
It is anticipated will be sent to Q toward the middle 25X1
of September for the purpose-77-electronic training on the instrument.
It is also recommended that TID send a person at the same time to 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 October 1964, therefore been advised to submit a request 25X1
for contract extension to tha a e.
4. A visit IIwas extended to visit thelIinstallation 25X1
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 problen, 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.2 5X1
I I A total of 25 stations can be operating at the same time,
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
computer language, and a score of other problems common to present day
computer use. The computer is the work horse with 120 remote sta-
tions F_ I 25X1
undersigned
area to see thel _ Contact can be made through the
It is recommended well worth the time of any visitors in the
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