AUTOMATION PROGRAM STUDY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04770A000800030002-0
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 2, 2004
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: March 22, 1965
• Content Type: STUDY

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Automation Program Study
22 March 1965
Declass Review by NGA.
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PROJECT AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
PAR 235
22 Mar 65
SUBJECT: Automation Program Study
TASK/PROBLEM
1. Conduct study of automated system for more efficient transfer of
information between PI and Photo Lab personnel.
PROPOSAL
2. Introduction:
a. For some time, the transfer of accurate information from the
photo interpreter to the laboratory technician for printing and enlarging
of selected areas in small scale, high-resolution photography has been a
serious problem. Inaccurate information transfer or lack of understanding
causes delay and increased remake requirements.
b. A carefully integrated data and material handling system,
utilizing existing computer and communication facilities where appropriate,
could improve the speed and reliability with which requests for prints,
enlargements and mensuration can be satisfied.
3. Approach: We propose to conduct a study of the customer's require-
ments to determine the specifications of such a system. Initially a man will
be assigned to the customer's facilities to observe the problem and existing
equipment firsthand. After consultation with the customer's staff, we will
prepare an outline of a system which will be compatible with present equip-
ment and easy to operate reliably with the required accuracy. A final re-
port will be prepared describing the recommended system and the requirements
for any additional equipment which would be needed.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
4. Study and issue a report on the feasibility and applicability of
an integrated data and material handling system.
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SCHEDULE
5. A tentative schedule covering major phases of effort is shown in
Figure 1. The time span indicated to complete the subject program is based
on actual start of work. Upon approval to proceed and/or start of work,
schedule will be reviewed and necessary changes reported as required.
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 AutomationIProgram Study
1. Activity at Customer's
Facility
2. Reports
a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Final
Ke}-.
0 - Start
# - Complete
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