CLOSED CIRCUIT TV SYSTEM

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• Publication Date: October 6, 1965
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NPIC/P&DS/31-65
6 October l)65
MEMORANDUM FOR: Members, Technical Development Board, NPIC
SUBJECT Closed Circuit TV System
1. On 11 June 1965, a demonstration of a, closed circuit TV
(CCTV) with a video tape recorder was presented by
This demonstration rekindled a desire for a secure closed circuit TV
network within the Center. A communications system such as this would
save valuable man hours by speeding up the handling and dissemina-"ion
of information.
2. Previously CCTV was considered impractical because of the cost
and security requirements. However, as the Center becomes more complex
and the cost of labor increases, the savings which TV could bring
increase to the point where CCTV may not only be practical but a
necessity. The full security problem will only be recognized when the
system is in-house and working.
3. In an installation such as this, where photography and g.?aphics
are the raw materials as well as part of the end product, only a portion
of the communiques can be transmitted verbally. Quite often communi-
cations are incomplete unless personal contact is made and the appropriate
visual aids are hand-carried. Were it readily possible to commun:_cate
visually as well as orally, requests could be transmitted more qu:;ckly,
guesswork could be replaced by accurate information, re-do orders would
be reduced and intelligence briefings could be conducted on the spot
within seconds of an important find.
4. Several specific uses for a video system have been sugge;i,ted by
the operating divisions within the Center. Below is a listing of the
most important of these:
a. A link between IAD and PAG would help coordinate
concurrent analysis of new material. With a video link, status
boards could be viewed easily to avoid duplication of effort
and new discoveries could be flashed instantly to the proper
component for follow-through.
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SUBJECT: Closed Circuit TV System
b. A hook-up from CSD to various stations within IAD
and PAG would enable PI's to. crosscheck current photo
materials with data stored in CSD files without having to
go through time-consuming requisitioning and hand-carrying
processes. Such a link would also pave the way for an
automated central information retrieval system with remote
station controls to be operated by the PI's.
c. The communication line now in existence for the PI
to order enlarged prints is unreliable. The area of interest
on a photograph cannot always be described in a few brief words
on a requisition form. A mistake can cause a delay of many
hours. With a. CCTV connecting the PI to the lab technician,
selected areas could be pointed out easily, reducing errors to
a minimum.
d. During the normal course of work in Publications
Division, questions often arise over briefing boards, report,,
drawings, etc. which cannot be answered verbally. Here too,
CCTV would save a lot of time and effort in reducing personal
visitations.
e. TV links between the analysts in TID and PI's would
enable the PI to review the latest coverage plots, and to
direct the photogrammetrists in the mensuration of selected
areas.
f. CCTV would enable a PI to brief the Director on a
new discovery almost as quickly as the discovery i., made.
g. Instructions concerning the operation of a certain
piece of equipment could be carried to many TV stations throtu.gh-
out the Center and reduce the number of actual briefings.
h. If a video tape recorder were included within a TV
network, staff meetings could be recorded for briefing lower
echelon staff and division personnel. Live briefings could be
recorded for playback to absentees. Canned briefings could ae
produced for indoctrinating new employees, for training personnel,
and for briefing the entire staff with information of general
interest. Many of the memos for general distribution might be
eliminated in this way,
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SUBJECT: Closed Circuit TV System
5. The general adva.ntagec, of a CCTV network may be summarized as
follows:
a. Increase in ease, speed and versatility in communication.
b. Increase in flow of knowledge and skill to operational
personnel through briefings and training programs.
c. Increase in ease, speed and versatility in recording;
information.
6. In light of these potential advantages it is recommended that
P&DS be authorized to contact outside sources, such as;
which have extensive
knowledge of systems analysis, communications and video engineering.
The competitively selected company would conduct an objective evaluation
concerning our needs for CCTV communications, training and briefing
devices. This study would consist of a cost and effectiveness analysis
of an in-house CCTV network plus recommendations as to the type, uantity,
and placement of video equipment necessary to support present and future
requirements of the Center.
7. It is also suggested that until this study is completed, care
and constraint be exercised in the purchase of isolated CCTV equipment
since it is not likely that th ,:;e items would be compatible with the
network.
Colonel, USAF
Assistant for Plans and Development
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D R A F T .Ll August -1965
MEMORANDUM FOR:-=''Dire&Lor, NPIC
SUBJECT: Closed Circuit TV System
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1. On 11 June 1965, a demonstration of a closed circuit TVA-with
a video tape recorder was presented by
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rekindled a desire a secure closed
circuit TV network within the Center. A communications system such as this
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would hav?-,-aany---obvious--asps saving valuable man hours
speeding up the dissemination of information.
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2. Previously., ~~^~ r-- sec e reu t TV a ooug t-up - n?`pi'ans
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was consiaerea impractical because or the cost and fteeu=
installation requirements., As the center becomes more complex and the cost
of labor increases, hozd4y the savings which TV could bring increase to
the point where s &b may not only be practical bi4st
necessity. ThQ-9 1~he security problem sz r th,e~
he system is in-house and working; the amount of--skiing
nee s.a~y-- d11 3~_ eiermine
3. In an installation such as this, where photography and graphics
are the raw materials as well as part of the end product, only a portion
of the communiques can be transmitted verbally. Quite often communications
are incomplete unless personal contact is made and the appropriate visual
aids are hand-carried. Were it readily possible to communicate visually
as well as orally, requests could be transmitted more quickly, guesswork
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could be replaced by accurate information, re-do orders would be reduced
and intelligence briefings could be conducted on the spot within seconds
of an important find. Thee-,te are east a few general areas in which closed
+ T mxl~ to ? re a .great--atd.
4. Several specific uses for a video system have been suggested by
the operating divisions within the Center. Below is a listing of some of
these ideas.
a. A link between IAD and PAG would help coordinate the
concurrent analysis of new material. With a video link, status boards
could be viewed easily to avoid duplication of effort and new discoveries
could be flashed instantly to the proper component for follow-through.
b. A hook-up from CSD to various stations within IAD and PAG
would enable PI's to crosscheck current photos materialswith data
stored in CSD files without having to go through.time consuming
fANtt
requisitioning er hand-carrying nov?' information. Such a link could
also pave the way for an automated central information retrieval system
with remote station controls to be operated by the PI's.
c. The communication line now in existence between the PI ordering
an enlarged print and the technician in the photo lab, is unreliable. The
area of interest on a photograph cannot always be described in a few brief
words on a requisition form; the readout of figures from a grid is not
foolproof either. A mistake can cause a delay of hours to days. With a
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-'V_ai.rct connecting the PI to the lab technician, selected areas could be
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pointed but easily, reducing errors to a minimum.
d. During the normal course of work in Publications Division,
questions often arise over briefing boards, reports, drawings, etc. which
eetncatiorrs" rretwcrl
cannot be answered verbally. Here too,
would save a lot of time and effort in reducing personal visitations.
e. TV links between the analysts in TID and PI`s would enable the
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PI to review the latest coverage plot , to direct the photogrammetrists in
the mensuration of selected areas,a -~eeeive--various types of
f. A close-d~ r'cutt---`T`im would enable a PI to brief the
Director on a new discovery almost as quickly as the discovery is made.
g. Instructions concerning the operation of a certain piece
of equipment could be carried to many TV stations throughout the Center
and reduce the number of actual briefings.
h. If a video tape recorder were included within a TV network
sev al oytuM -i-c- would_. S Q.,... railable. Staff meetings
could be recorded for briefing lower staff and division personnel. Live
briefings could be recorded for playback to absentees. Canned briefings
could be produced for indoctrinating new employees, for training many
personnel individually on a new piece of equipment, for briefing many people
on new information available or for general distribution of current
intelligence.. In this way a briefing could be prepared, reviewed and
edited with a minimum of time and effort.
5., In viewing the advantages of a1&,&e4-Q4xx-u!t?4 network over
4 e present , three signiicanadvances become evident:
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a. Increase in ease, speed and versatility in communication.
b. Increase in flow of knowledge and skill to operational
personnel through briefings and training programs.
c. Increase in ease, speed and versatility in recording
information.
advances would be expensive.--. A r? 1+ to rx!--
ecor e r5 aae -appr-e r - e s i ear. A decision on the size
and complexity of such a network would da depend. on the results of the
udy4rec
A full-time TV mainttenanc~ ld also
4idr-eds of &mall problems would evolve as with any new system.
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6. A preliminary investigation has?eiisn revealed sev6raIechnical
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aspects which would require a great deal of research should approval be given
for an in-house TV network. The type and model of the various components
would need to be decided,,--" rei-ghing the -e t; -quality, appljc .ion.,
reliability,mpatibility, etc. The physical security problems must be
solved also, such as the physical layout of the network, the switching
arrangements, the identification of the receiving party, etc. Technical
security hazards must be evaluated and shielding requirements determined.
Finally operating procedures must be established and the installation must
be monitored. crf--the-baeic -research into these areas, however, has
,already b-e-en--wcampltslied- -ice -the Development Branch ne of the above
problems appears insurmountable.
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A closed cir-auit system whin NPIC wod1increa the
flow of inforn :tion and reduce tie time of i iformationocessir`g.:.\ If
system was ex, anXed tojinclude CI\ headquarte
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of the J PIC to . arry out its mi iorA in an e:Nicient manner
cap ab l ,ties
cleared into NPIC, a source which has a complete knowledge of systems
analysis, communications and video engineering. This -source would conduct
an objective evaluation as to the needs of the Center in terms of
communications, and video training and briefing devices. This study would
consist of a cost and effectiveness analysis of an in-house closed circuit
TV network plus recommendations as to the type,i..quantity, and placement
of video equipment necessary to support present and future requirements
of the Center.
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It is also suggested that a moratorium be placed on the purchase
of isolated pieces of equipment which might be later incorporated into a
video network. It is very possible that these items would not be compatible
with a network system.
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MEMORANDUM FOR; Acting Director, NPIC
SUBJECT:
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1. On 11 Jun1965, a demonstration of "closed circuit TV
(CCTV) with a video to recorder was prese,ted by
This demonstration rekirled a desire fo f a secure closed circuit TV
network within the Center.A communicions system such as this
2. Previously CCTV was c idered impractical because of the
cost and security requiremen 's. wever, as the Center becomes more
complex and the cost of 1 or incre es, the savings which TV could
would save valuable man hour
information.
bring increase to
but a necessity.
when the system i
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are the raw ma
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communicat
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the p nt where CC may not only be practical
The . ull security pr blem will only be recognized
n-house and working;
tallation such as this,here photography and graphics
rials as well as part of th end product, only a
communiques can be transmitted verbally. Quite often
ns are incomplete unless personalontact is made and
riate visual aids are hand-carried. Were it readily possible
:nicate visually as well as orally, requests could be tran,s-
mitted`more quickly, guesswork
-matron,
could be replaced by accurate infor-
reduced and intelligence briefings
could be conducted on the spot within seconds of an important find.
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4. Several specific uses for a video system have been suggested
by the operating divisions within the Center. Below is a listing of
-some of these, i-dca .
A link between IAD and PAG would help coordinate he?
concurre t analysis of new new material. With a video link,
status boa ds could be viewed easily to avoid duplication of
effort and n discoveries could be flashed instantly to the
proper compone for follow-through.
b. A hook-u from CSD to various stations within IAD and
PAG would enable PI' to crosscheck current photo materials
with data stored in CS1Xfiles without having to go through time--
consuming requisitioning Ind hand-carryingi44fsrmation. Such
a link-ee-u-ld also pave the .y for an automated central infor-
mation retrieval system with smote station controls to be
operated by the PI's.
PI ordering- an -enlarged print and tl\e technician in. the photo
b~, is unreliable. The area of into est on a photograph
cannot always be described in a few bri f words on a requisition
forma the readout_._o:L f gures from a grid" is not foolproof,.
. A mistaxe can cause a aelay o 1no\rs,- e--e y-s-. with a
CCTV connecting the PI to the lab techniciai, selected areas
could be pointed out easily, reducing errors to a minimum.
d. During the normal course of work in Publications
Division; questions often arise over briefing boards, reports,
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drawings, etc. which cannot be answered verbally. Here too,
CCTV would save a lot of time and effort in reducing personal
visitations.
e. TV links between the analysts in TID and PI's would
enable the PI to review the latest coverage plots, and to direct
the photogrammetrists in the mensuration of selected areas.
f. / CCTV would enable a PI to brief the Director on a
new discovery almost as quickly as the discovery is made.
g. Instructions concerning the operation of a certain
piece of equipment could be carried to many TV stations. through-
out the Center and reduce the number of actual briefings.
h. If a video tape recorder were included within a TV
network, staff meetings could be recorded for briefing lower
staff and division personnel. Live briefings could be recorded
for playback to absentees. Canned briefings could be produced
for indoctrinating new employees, for training ims personnel
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maintenarIce man y uld also bXrequired. A/decision Qfi the size
and complexity o/ such a network would depend on the results of the
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revealed severs ethnical aspects which would require a--great deal
of research should apps al be given for an in- se TV network.
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The type and model of the vari t~.s componen's would need to be
decided. The physical security prolems must be solved also, such
as the physical layout of th=network, the. switching arrangements,
the identification of receiving party, etc: Technical security
hazards must be eyIuated and shielding requiremen' determined.
Finally oper,ating procedures must be established and the installation
must be,.monitored. However, none of the above problems appears
insl'niountable
t is recommended that an outside. source be contracted and
cleared into NPIC, a source which has a complete knowledge of systems
analysis, communications and video engineering. This source would
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This study would consist of a cost and effectiveness analysis of
an in-house t TV network plus recommendations as to the
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present and future requirements of the Center.
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