DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE COLOR SHEET FILM DRYER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B04770A001700020001-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 1, 2005
• Sequence Number: 1
• Content Type: REPORT

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1.0 INTRODUCTION:
1.1 PURPOSE: This document contains the requirements for a
Government sponsored study and development project covering the investi-
gation of advanced methods of drying photographic color sheet films.
1.2 BACKGROUND: Proper drying of cut sheet film materials
has always been a difficult prof>_ Mal o ;the methods and techniques
employed to dry black and white : otogr.w_:-_ c materials cannot be success-
fully applied to color films -co the softness of the color emulsions
and the tendency of these era.;:, sions to come ; excessively "tacky" during
the drying process.
1.2.1 CURRENT PROCEDUR_.: Cut sheet color films, both
transparency and negative ra erials, are presently dried in a
drying chamber or cabinet. f ilr._s are usually placed in film
hangers in the drying cabinet and hot air is circulated around
the film. This method is time consurr.in& and does not dry t 1--a
film in a quality fashion, that is, does not dry the film so
that there is no evidence of water marks, abrasion, scratc:cs, .
image distortion, peeling, curl, fading, color s'_:ifts, mct -ng,
etc.
2.0 CONCEPT
2.1 PURPOSE: The propose encompass a thorough
tigation and analysis of all advanced :___iques in the area of film
drying. These techniques will be evalu.ao,~e_a and the most practical and
feasible method of color sheet film drying will be selected. Based on
the selected technique a prototype color film dryer will then be developed
which will not only dry color sheet film rapidly but which will also
overcome the quality defects specified in PPar 1.2.1.
2.2 SCOPE: The total effort, as outlined above, will be divided
into two separate but interrelated phases; continuance from the first
phase to the second phase wil.i be dependent on the successful accomplish-
ments of Phase I. Proposals solicited at this time are restricted to
the tasks outlined in Phase I.
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2.2.1 Phase I: INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN ANALYSIS
Th contractor is expected to extensively and exhaustively
investigate all advanced drying techniques (example: air bearing,
ultrasonics) that may apply to the problem of drying both color
negative and color positive types of sheet film. Emphasis
should be placed on feasible and practical solutions directed
toward a rapid, automated, high quality drying system. The
techniques must be applicable to a system which will dry color
film in the best quality manner possible; (Ref. Par. 1.2.1). At
the conclusion of the investigation portion of Phase I, the
contractor will present to the Government Representative a
recommended technique or techniques which can be applied to
the development of a color film dryer. Advantages and disadvant-
ages and ease of application of each alternate technique will
be presented. Upon concurrence of the recommendations by the
Government, the contractor will. proceed to develop laboratory
models or breadboard hardware which will successfully demon-
strate the application of the recommended technique.
2..2.2 Phase II: EQUIPMENT ROTOTYPE
Based upon the successful demonstration of techniques in
Phase I, it is presently planned to proceed to a hardware
prototype stage. The prototype hardware will be suitable for
installation and use in an operational area. More definitive
specifications for the prototype equipment will accompany the
.request for a proposal for performing this phase of the progra_,.
3.0 GENERAL:
3.1. PROPOSALS: Proposals sub.:::Ltted here under should be
concise, and limited in content to that information required to qualify
the prospective bidder and demonstrate ability to perform satisfactorily
within the scope of this document. Information on existing equipment
which may be modified to meet the goals of this study may be included
at the contractor's option.
3.1.1 DELIVERY: While it is the wish of the Goverment
to accomplish the aims of this protect, as expeditidt:sTy Is
possible, sufficient time should be allotted for thorough and
complete accomplishment of the aims set forth herein. It is
envisioned that Phase I should take approximately eight months.
The time span for Phase II will be discussed upon solicitation
of a proposal for performing that portion of the work.
3.2. ADMINISTRATION: The Government will retain overall control
of this project. Objectives, costs,' priorities, subcontractors and
consultants involved in this program fall within the jurisdiction of
the Government and approval roust be obtained before these factors are
employed.
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3.3 CONTRACT INFORMATIO?;: The contractor is expected to provide
competent and cooperative administrative service. He will be vested with
certain authority, with the guidance of the technical monitor, to control
the direction and degree of technical effort within the'bounds of the
estimated costs.
3.3.1 CONTRACTOR RES?owsIBILITY: As a part of the overall
responsibility, the contractor will be responsible for the work
performed by all of his sui)ccntractors and consultants.
3.3.2 TECHNICAL The contracting officer
will designate a Technical Representative to authorize specific
development efforts of ti:e co_n-~-^actor. Such authorization shall
be given in writing in its o nal form or in confirmation of an
oral authorization. The cc :actor will accept no other authoriza-
tion except that of the `'ecn_ csl Officer or the contracting officer.
3.4 DOCUMENTATION:
3.4.1 Regular monthly repo-_^ts aw.d a final report will be
required from the contractor under this program.
3.L.2 All reports will -.eet the requirements of the appli-
cable portions of Spec J- fO Dl 1001 dated 31 August 1966,
GENERAL REQUIREIENTS FOR C-)ti,TRACDUAL DOCUNNTATION.
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