PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH (Sanitized) TO PROVIDE OPTICAL SERVICES AT A COST OF (Sanitized)FROM FY-1971 R&D FUNDS

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• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78B05703A000200030012-8
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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 10, 2004
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: October 8, 1970
• Content Type: MF

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EMOR ANDUM FOR: Director, National Photographic
Interpretation Center
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Proposed Contracti
to Provide Dw .cal Serv cei at
a Cost of frc~. FY=3371 ands
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1. This memorandum requests approval for the cor,,t it-
nient of funds for a contract. The specific request is stated
in paragraph 7.
2. 'T'hroughout the R&D contractual process and the exe--
cution of in-house research projects involving photo-optical
systems, complex theory needs to be explained and physical
standards and acceptance criteria specified. Frequently, due
to the uniqueness of the system involved, the assistance of
specialists in the field is required. This assistance is of
three general types: (1) equipment calibration, (2) con-
sultation in connection with technical evaluation of pro-
posals and contractual reports, and (3) scientific stionort of
in-house research projects, where expert analysis and expert.-
mentation is often essential to the application of advance~!
theoretical concepts.
3. The Image optics and Photographic Section
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and 'Y-70 . In the latter fiscal year, their principle con-
tributions included=
a_ I. response to a < ystens Research Branch re-
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build a white-light, high-resolution, laser, rear-
screen projector. Their analysis pointed up several
theoretical and practical points that the proposal had
not covered adequately and, in this case, def=ionstrated
that the claims made for the equipment were not Justi-
fied.
0. in reply to a request generated b 1EG, the
quantity of UV radiation emitted by the liq ,t
table was measured and reported upon.
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SUBJECT: Proposed Contract with
Ito provide Optical Services at
frog FY-1971 R&D Funds
c. In the area of photometric standards,
calibrated 6 precision photoelectric meters especially
adapted for measurement of light table illumination.
This action provided a known reference for use by the
Maintenance Branch and Test and Evaluation Branch
personnel.
d. In response to requirements generated by the
Imagery Technology Laboratory image evaluation program,
undertook three studies, each involving preliminary
laboratory experir.entation.. The first study demon-
strated the feasibility of an automated interferometric
lens testing device. The cost of this project was
approximately Similar studies proposed b com-
mercial firms were estimated to cost at least b The
other two studies were concerned with the character-
istics of film graininess or noise, and the theory of
resolution in coherent light. Both projects have direct
application to the problems of specifying photographic
image quality, and their results will contribute to
future projects in this area.
4. The proposed contract is a continuation of past
efforts and consists of three tasks: (1) precise calibra-
tion of laboratory standards and equipment, (2) technical
consultation, and (3) photo-optical system performance
standards. The first two tasks will be accomplished on
demand as in the case of the light table UV measurements;
the cost is estimated ati The third task represents
an extension of the three research studies begun in FY-70:
1 variation of resolution with specialized light sources
(2) design and calibration of a semiautomatic lens
testing device and (3) experiments with grain noise
as it varies with exposure has been allowed for
unexpected requirements in connection wit n tasks one and two
above. The risk associated with these projects is very low.
Deliverable items include final reports, reports on each in-
dividual task, and the design data for a seriautomatic lens
testing device.
;;. This is a follow-on Contract and, in view of satis-
factory previous performance and unique abilities of the
no other contractors were con-
sidered.
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SUBJECT: Proposed Contract withi
to provide Optical ervices at
I frost FY-1971 R&D Funds
6. Successful completion of the contract, in addition
to providing necessary services, will assist substantially
in the assessment of imaging systems and provide data
necessary to the Center's comprehensive image evaluation
program. Follow-on work in the areas involving consultation
and proposal review is likely. Further work on the other
projects cannot be anticipated at this time. The cost of
these services cannot yet be estimated.
7. It is requested that a contract with
to conduct the program described at a
cost not to excee from Category III FY-1971 R&D
Funds be approved. It should be noted that the limit
is The difference
is due to a reduction in the sugges a by =as a
reserve for unexpected problems. Experiences indicate that a
smaller reserve fund will be adequate.
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Chief, ec nica erv ce roup,
NPIC
Attachments:
1. Proposal
2. Form 2420
ARTHUR C. LUNDAHL
Director
National Photographic Interpretation Center
Distribution:
Original - NPIC/SS/SC&PB
I - NPIC/ODir
1 - NPIC/TSG
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