KH-4 BINARY DATA BLOCK READER
Document Type:
CREST [1]
Collection:
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST):
CIA-RDP78B04747A001600040015-5
Release Decision:
RIPPUB
Original Classification:
S
Document Page Count:
2
Document Creation Date:
December 28, 2016
Document Release Date:
August 23, 2002
Sequence Number:
15
Case Number:
Publication Date:
November 24, 1965
Content Type:
MF
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Assistant for Plans and Development, NPIC
SUBJECT: KH-4 Binary Data Block Reader
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dated 2 October 1965
Proposal #SME-CL-24, dated
15 November 1965
1. As stated in reference 1, the Technical Intelligence Division
has a critical need for an effective binary data block reader to read
the KH-4 time word. TID personnel have reviewed the proposal
and conclude that it will adequately serve our needs.
2. The proposal states that fifteen weeks will be required from
receipt of contract to deliver the reader and that an IBM Model 519 Card
Punch must be available to the contractor seven weeks prior to delivery
date. Availability of a Model 519 Card Punch within eight weeks may be
a problem in that IBM estimates four months delivery time. It is re-
quested that P&DS investigate the possibility of acquiring a Model 519
Card Punch on an expedite basis.
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3. In addition to providing TID with a rapid binary reader for the
KH-4 material, it would also permit NPIC to test and evaluate the
Silicon Photodiods method of dot reading. The method is planned
ose in the Universal Data Block Reader currently under development
by xperience gained through the reader as proposed for the
KH- program w111 provide information which may result in an improved
Universal Reader.
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4. Based upon the TID need and the proposal which will 25X1A
meet that need on a timely basis, it is reques e that P&DS proceed on
a priority basis to contract with o develop and manufacture 25X1
one data block reader as described in their proposal.
Declass Review by NIMA/DOD
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Chief, Technical Intelligence Division, NPIC
Distribution:
Cy 1 - NPIC/P&DS
2 & +- NPIC/TID
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