COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS(Sanitized)

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Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4
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RIPPUB
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K
Document Page Count: 
12
Document Creation Date: 
December 28, 2016
Document Release Date: 
February 26, 2004
Sequence Number: 
27
Case Number: 
Publication Date: 
January 1, 1970
Content Type: 
STUDY
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Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 C O M P A R A T I V E A N A L Y. S I S 25X1 1540 LIGHT TABLES DECLASS REVIEW by NGA Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 1 5 4 0 L I G H T T A B L E S STAT STAT STAT Feb. 69 (NPIC) May 69 In-House 1540 Competitive Contracts Oct. 69 Nov. 69 Delivery Mar 70 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 M A J 0 R D E S I G N G 0 A L S 1. Easy Film Loading 2. Improved Illumination 3. Improved Micro stereoscope Mount 4. Improved Film Drive 5. Human Engineered MET MOST OF THEM TABLES NEED FURTHER IMPROVEMENT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 STAT ADVANTAGES Superior Film Drive* Quiet Cooler Light Source Dry Lower Cost* DISADVANTAGES Microstereoscope focusing mechanism Y-carriage drive Counterbalance System Bottom cover must be open in split Minor irritations West Coast Firm ,maintenance) No company work history Shading System Faster Light Decay =ata) Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 STAT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 STAT ADVANTAGES Superior microstereoscope mount Operational displays Split light source Tilt system 6000000 Known company work history Local maintenance controls DISADVANTAGES Heat Film tracking Noisy Film transport Microstereoscope Y-drive in Tilt Air bubbles Minor irritations } Green oil/Liquid lamp Higher cost* Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 A P P R O A C H T O P R 0 B L E M 1. Meetings with Contractors (IEG, ESD & RED) 2. Discussion and Critique of Problems 3. Response to Critique/Letter of Intent A. Problem B. Solution Rationale C. Cost Impact D. Delivery Impact Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 STAT Problems Scope mount Counterbalance Bridge Y-drive Location of Controls TIME COST Solution Redesign to modified for Mod. 28 mount, Spec. Redesign to "positive" drive. Approach not well defined Redesign to "positive" drive. Approach not well defined. Will relocate Confidence Good -- but first attempt may surface tAi . Should respond to go glnee ring Fair -- will improve, but question as to how much Fair to good -- Should improve but question is how much. Good. No problem. Receive prototype 4 May. Will demonstrate changes on prototype as designs are completed. All changes by 30 'June . No cost in prototype No change in quoted production costs Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 STAT Problems Solution Confidence 70 mm film tracking Harder rollers Will provide demonstration -------------------------------rollers,-2 weeks--_ Fair ------ High temperature light Replace pump thermostat If stated solution is correct, 1 surfaces - _ - - - - confidence is good. - - - Air bubbles Seal with solder rather than Fair -- recurring problem with --------------- elastomer ---------- _ - - _----. ---- STA-T Green Oil Periodic replacement probably Poor -- No good solution in --------------- necessary ------ ---- Sight --------------- Noisy elevation Slower speed, quieter motors Some improvement probable _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - Film transport hunting and Relocate overheated solid Questionable -- p-roblem not~in evidence at preacceptance. ** nents creeping -state compo Chatter in mount drive Replace control with snap - Could bersessful ut "feel" action switches surface problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Slower low-speed-film Changing component values Good -- not difficult transport ------------------------- General noise and vibration Wants feedback from ESD to Noise -- fair identify Vibration -- poor Receive Prototype 4 May Probably 1 week late Return 12 May COST - No cost in prototype No change in quoted production costs II has low confidence STAT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 PROBLEM CORRECTION DATES STAT PROTOTYPE MODIFIED FIRST PRODUCTION UNIT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 ALTERNATIVES: 2. Order 1 :1 3. Combined Order Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 STAT STAT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 C O M B I N E D O R D E R ADVANTAGES 1. Faster Delivery 2. Mate Table to Task 3. Maintain Competition DISADVANTAGES 1. Increased Cost 2. Maintenance Problems (minor) Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78BO5703A000200010027-4 Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4 STAT S C H E D U L I N G Lead Time Production Data 5th Unit 10th Unit 15 wks. 16 wks. 20 wk's . 7/wk. Quantities by 1 January 1971 (Contract 1 June 1970) 1 April 1971 COSTS (200 units) Fully motorized Basic table 160 STAT Approved For Release 2004/03/26 : CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4