REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TILTED EYEPIECES FOR THE ZOOM 70 MICROSTEREOSCOPE PROJECT WITH (Sanitized)FROM FY-196

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• Publication Date: February 28, 1967
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28 February 1967
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director, National Photographic Interpretation Center
THROUGH . Chief, Support Staff
SUBJECT : Request for Approval of the Tilted Eyepieces
from FY-1967 Funding
REFERENCE . Chief, Administrative Staff, O/DDI Memorandum of
4 February 1964 on: ";;Approval of R&D Activities."
1. The Tilted Eyepieces for the Zoom 70 Microstereoscope Staff
Study has been prepared for your approval in order for contract negoti-
ations to be carried out in FY-1967. This project calls for the develop-
ment of a pair of eyepieces to fit the Zoom 70 which would bend th,, op-
tical path close to the horizontal. It is a:-four month effort to produce
a production prototype model which, upon acceptance, would be followed by
production orders from the NPIC operational units.
.2. The attached staff study, tab, and contract propos4 pent
pertinent information and justification for the project.
3.t is recommended txad this pro
in FY-1967.
Colonel, USAF
Assistant for Technical Development, NPIC
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Zoom 70 Microstereoscope Project with
Director
National Photographic Interpretation Center
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SUBJECT: Request for Approval of the Tilted Eyepieces for the Zoom
70 Microstereoscope Project with
from FY-1967 Funding
Distribution:
Orig & 1 - Addressee (To LB/SS/NPIC after approval)
1 - Ch/SS
1 - O/A/TD
3 - TDS/DS'
1 - B&FB/MSS/NPIC
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TILTED EYEPIECES FOR THE ZOOM 70 MICROSTEREOSCOPE -- STAFF STUDY
1. PROBLEM:
The Zoom 70 Microstereoscope with rhomboids attached
is not comfortable for use by a seated operator. In order to adapt this
instrument for comfortable use by the photo interpreter, eyepieces must
be developed which bend the optical axis closer to the horizontal.
2. FACTS BEARING ON THE PROBLEM: ti
a. The photo interpreters task normally requires that he be seated to
perform efficiently.
b. The Zoom 70 Microstereoscope, one of the photo interpreterb basic
instruments, was designed like a laboratory microscope, i.e.; it was de-
signed to be operqted on a labobadory0bench by a person standing. There-
fore, although the Zoom 70 is one of the most operationally useful optical
aids the PI has, it is not really 'engineered to his physical requirements,
resulting in his reduced efficiency.
c. Certain future developments will raise the height of the eyepieces
even further making it virtually impossible for the PI to comfortably use
this instrument in its present configuration without 'standing.
3. DISCUSSION:
a. Current Procedure
The photo interpreters currently use the Zoom 70 with discomfort that
varies dependent upon the height of the light table with which it is used.
The Zoom 70 eyepieces are on an axis of 600 from the horizontal requiring
the operator to position his head above the miscroscope-in an uncomfortable
position. This discomfort, when endured for several hours each day, results
in general fatigue and lower efficiency.
b. Origin of Concept
A special eyepiece for the Zoom 95 microstereoscope was developed
by 0 for the Army Map Service. This eyepiece bends the optical path by
450 allowing the operator to utilize the Zoom 95 with his head positioned
in front rather than on top of the instrument. Inquires were made as to
the possibility of adding this modification to the.Zoom 70. 25X1
determined that this result could be accomplished on the Zoom '(0 -but t
the modification would be considerably more complex.
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c. Proposed Program
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I roposed to design an eyepiece which would bend the
optical path by from 600 from the horizontal to 150 from the horizontal).
This will require a special prism to bend the optical path but not reversing
the image. The:: eyepiece will be developed and production quantities sold at
a reasonable price as a separate optional item which can then be mounted on
the Zoom 70 microstereoscope.
d. Selection of Contractor
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Since I Imanufactures the Zoom 70 as well as
other optical parts which would be needed for the modification, it was deter-
mined by the Technical Development Staff of NPIC that no other source would
be capable of producing the required quality item for a reasonable cost with-
in a minimum time period.
e. Program Phasing
A prototype will be built within seventeen weeks of the Contractor's
receipt of an order. Delivery of a production order will begin fourteen weeks
after approval of the prototype.
f. Coordination
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No other manufacturer could be tasked to make this modification other
than coordination is therefore not applicable beyond
the inter-service Committee.
4. CONCLUSIONS:
The'proposed program is a straight-forward engineering development of a
modification required by an operational di'ision which would adopt an exit-
ing operational instrument to better meet he physical requirements of they
photo interpreter, easing strain and reducing fatigue. Unless this modifi-
cation is made, future developments will compound the problem and add further
to the photo interpreter's discomfort.
5. RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that approval be granted to develop a prototype pair
of tilted eyepieces for the Zoom 70 microstereoscope under a Fixed Price
25X1 Contract with for a four-month effort.
6. ATTACHMENTS:
TAB A - Catalog Form
Attachment: Proposal
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'1. PROJECT TITLE/CODE NAME 2. SHORT PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Tilted Eyepieces for the The proposed project is the development of an eyepiece
Zoom 70 for the Zoom 70 microstereoscope which will change the
optical path to 15? from the horizontal.
3. CONTRACTOR NAME 4. LOCATION OF CONTRACTOR
5. CLASS OF CONTRACTOR
6. TYPE OF CONTRACT
Manufacturer
F.P.
7. FUNDS
S. REQUISITION NO.
9. BUDGET PROJECT NO.
FY 19 66 $ None
N.A.
NP-V-25-02257
FY 19 67
10. EFFECTIVE ONTRACT DATE
(Begin - eCnd)
11. SECURITY CLASS.
A.A. - Confidential
FY 19 68 $ None
Mqy 1967 - Sept 1)67
T. - Unclassified
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- Unclassified
12. RESPONSIBLE DIRECTORATE/OFFICE/PROJECT OFFICER TELEPHONE EXTENSION
NPIC/TDS
13. REQUIREMENT/AUTHORITY
The requirement for this,development originated in the Photo Analysis Group of
NPIC which found that the present Zoom 70 microstereoscopes are not adapted to
seated operators.
14. TYPE OF WORK TO BE DONE
Engineering Development
IS. CATEGORIES OF EFFORT
MAJOR CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORIES
Microscopes
Viewing systems
PHoto Interpretation
16. END ITEM OR SERVICES FROM THIS CONTRACT/IMPROVEMENT OVER CURRENT SYSTEM. EQUIPMENT. ETC.
This contract will result in a prototype pair of eyepieces for the. Zoom 70 which
will bend the optical path by 45? (from 600 from the horizontal to 15? from the
horizontal) without reversing the image.
17. SUPPORTING OR RELATED CONTRACTS (Agency & Other)/COORDINATION
modified the Zoom 95 microstereoscope for the Army Map Service to
yield similar results, but the modification on that instrument was a much simpler
change. No other contracts were found to be related..
18. DESCRIPTION OF INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENT AND DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Continue on addi-
tional page if required)
The photo interpreter is required to spend many hours each week viewing through his
Zoom 70 microstereoscope. To do this without inducing excess fatigue, the PI must
remain seated. The Zoom 70,like all microscopes ,was designed for a standing opera-
tor. The proposed modification will allow the operator to remain seated and view
through the microscope without undue strain.
19. APPROVED BY AND DATE
OFFICE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
ODCI
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