A NEW TYPE OF COMSAT STATION, DESIGNATED TYPE D, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT VARIOUS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTER STATIONS IN THE SOVIET UNION.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040018-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 23, 2011
• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: June 7, 1977
• Content Type: MISC

Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040018-3
SUBJECT
AREA:
7 .Tune 19725X1-
~ox~i
IE~PI NOTICE
No. ~- Z
A new type of comsat station, designated Type D, has been identified at various
radio communications transmitter stations in the Soviet Union. (S)
coMMENT: (S/WNINTEL/NFD) The Type D comsat station is similar in appearance to the
Type C comsat station. The length of the building for the Type D is 8 meters shorter
than that of the Type C and is a single story building unlike the Type C which is a
two-story builciiiig. notii types nave the antenna pedestals at the ends of the building
and off center from the long axis. (For examples of Types A, B, and C Comsat
Stations see IEG PI Notice 29-76)
Communications Facilities, USSR
and E. Europe
25X1
DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
BRANCH
SEB
TOP SECRET UFF
ROOM
4S408
WARNING NnTtce
Sensitive Intellig2 _rj ~(~ :es
and Methods ~n25X1
~;, _ ~ Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040018-3