COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B05703A000200010027-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 12
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 26, 2004
• Sequence Number: 27
• Publication Date: January 1, 1970
• Content Type: STUDY

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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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*
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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
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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
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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
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PROBLEM CORRECTION DATES STAT
PROTOTYPE MODIFIED
FIRST PRODUCTION
UNIT
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ALTERNATIVES:
2. Order
1 :1
3. Combined Order
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STAT
STAT
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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)
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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
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