R&D PLANNING REPORT

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• Publication Date: June 2, 1971
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PSG/R&RD-197/71
2 June 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Production Operations Staff, PSG
SUBJECT: R&D Planning Report
REFERENCE: TSG/RED-59/71, dated 14 May 1971
The following are comments concerning the R&D projects which we
feel may have an effect on Rf,RD operations as outlined in subject report:
1. General Impression:
Many studies indicate a genuine attempt to deal effectively with
current and anticipated problems. But many interrelationships and
perhaps duplications exist in some of the projects designed to aid the
PI which seems to be leading to a proliferation of systems and methods
of handling information. There is great concern with form, but there
seems to be little with intellectual problems involved in the content
of all those data bases.
2. Attachment I, Page 8, Audio Readout:
Seems to be an imaginative approach. Good idea. If tapes are kept
(this was implied later) would they need indexing assistance to organize
them for retrieval? Also, it seems unlikely that the light reflected
from paper could effect the iris anymore than the 'light coming through
the film into which he is staring.
4. Attachment I, Page 9:
The enforced reason required to organize thoughts so that they can
be put in writing may be badly missed. It may mean that the time saved
by the PI may be offset by the need to add editors to the first phase
input process.
5. Attachment II, Page 10:
Again the audio description is bothersome. We don't believe that
"they" have considered the "dynamic" differences between the oral (the
audio description) and the graphic (the vidio image). Captions, for
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example, remain, but an oral description no matter how good will have to
be recalled or repeated as the image is studied. Management or even a
PI supervisor can read and reread briefing notes, but unless he has a
very good memory it will be necessary to run and rerun the audio recording.
If the oral recording by the PI's were transcribed immediately, and the
transcription used with the audio description, it could be very effective.
Such a system as described might be adaptable for other types of
info on film,'for example, negs of ground photos, PI reports on fiche of
high quality, past mission coverage.
Problems might arise regarding how input should be organized - chips,
manually controlled, for instance, or does this plan involve only film
on a light table.
6. R&D Project List Para 11.4, Page 5 - Related Intelligence Data Automation:
Several questions arise regarding the collateral information: Who
selects it? How does it get into the data base? What form (information,
references to publications, abstracts)? Will there be CR's to select it
in haphazard fashion? Will it be chosen by PI's when they can find a
free moment?
The implications for better subject control of information and publi-
cations, SDI and selective dissemination of reports, and interrelationships
with RF,RD handling of collateral data - are pretty far reaching. More
information on the project is needed, but it seems to be of considerable
interest to PSG in so far as available collateral data will influence the
PI/analysts' intellectual skills.
7. RFD Project List, Paragraph 11.7, Page 6:
Film checkout and Locator system. This should be consolidated with
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NPIC/PSG/RD-101-71
214 May 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Production Operations Staff, PSG
SUBJECT: Comments Re R&D Projects of PSG/RD Interest
REFERENCE: TSG/RED-59-71 Dated 14 May 1971
The following represent questions or comment on those items of especial
interest to PSG/RD. Overall emphasis should be placed on the importance of
the continuous coordination of developmental information between TSG/RED and
those elements of PSG that are or will be concerned with resultant equipment,
processes and materials.
II. Imagery Information Technology
1. Automated Page Composition Device
A recent study on the potential for automation in this area
indicates that AID could come up with an on-line cathode ray tube
(CRT) device which would give PSG/RD the same capability in approx-
imately two years. If a higher management level deems it appropriate
to spend the money for an off-line device, as in this proposal, it is
said to be available to us in approximately one year. If the equip-
ment in this proposal lives up to expectations and will indeed assist
in oversize tabular composition, then PSG/RD concurs in this expenditure.
10. Fold Machine for PI Reports
The requirement for a folding machine beyond current capabilities
in PSG/RD seems to have been overstated. A new older was
purchased in 1969 which has so far been able to handle any oversized
job we have had. Continued investigation then, in this area, is not
requested and should be dropped.
11. Pre-Drafting Machine - Line Drawing
PSG/RD personnel are hazy on this equipment. What is a pre-drafting
machine? This proposal should enjoy a token consideration only; one that
could perhaps best be handled by RD personnel at equipment shows and
seminars.
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III. Image Analysis and Manipulation
1. False Color Toning
)PSG/RD endorses further effort to evaluate different surrounds
for purposes of contrast enhancement to improve detectability and/or
mensuration of that object.
4. Non-Conventional Imagery Quality Standards
Although PSG/RD was not identified as an interested party to this
activity, the photo lab is definitely interested in any effort to
establish quality standards for the control of non-conventional repro-
duction materials.
12. Archival Color Image Study
PSG/RD will endorse an effort to improve the archival quality of
color acquisition films. It appears that this is largely a problem
which the manufacturer would be expected to resolve, however it should
be pointed out that this material will maintain its color definition
more reliably if stored in a controlled temperature/humidity atmosphere.
V. Reproduction
2. Dry-Process Color Reproduction Material
It appears to PSG/RD that development of this material is a must
if we are to reproduce multiple copies of expected inputs in a meaning-
ful time frame.
3. Dry Silver Processor
Today's wet process environment serves to answer current photo lab
requirements and probably will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.
With the advent of proposed near real time systems the wet process will
probably not be fast enough and will have to be augmented or replaced by
some sort of dry process. Continued participation in the development of
this processor is endorsed by PSG/RD.
6. Dry Silver 40" Paper Processor
PSG/RD is currently awaiting T&E of inhouse equipment. The photo
lab is going to be given the chance to do its own testing on this equip-
ment in a production atmosphere.
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V. Reproduction (Continued)
7. Dry Silver Processing Implementation Plan
It would of course be advantageous for the photo lab to know
what equipment, processing and materials it will be expected to
utilize in future systems. Continued coordination of pertinent
information regarding all of these proposals is desirable.
8. Step and Repeat Contact Printer
PSG/RD feels that the requirement for this equipment has not
been fully identified. It is currently dependent upon decision by
higher authority whether this proposal will be in a go or no go
status.
9. 30 Inch Print Straightener
This problem has been helped immeasurably by procedural change
in PSG/RD. The prints are kept flat in the photo lab instead of
rolled up and delivered to IEG as in the past. The prints are picked
up by VPB personnel when they are ready to be mounted on briefing
boards. VPB has reported a definite improvement in ease of mounting
these prints as a result of this change. While the problem of print
curl has not been eliminated, it is felt that the expenditure of
thousands of dollars to correct this fault is not justified.
15. Clou eaux Contrast Enhancement Printer
PSG/RD feels that this equipment will do nothing more than
accomplish a job already being done on other equipment in the photo
lab, namely providing density cuts of underexposed ON materials.
Further explanation of.this proposal, in case we don't fully under-
stand it, is necessary for PSG/RD to endorse its continuation.
16. Photo Products Pollution Control
PSG/RD does recycle hypo solutions after the silver recovery process.
It would seem that a process to remove toxic chemicals from the waste
water would also lend itself to recycling, although not as readily as
does the hypo. A question arises. Why purify waste water and then throw
it away?
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V. Reproduction (Continued)
17. Wet Processing Technology
PSG/RD is currently working with APSD to improve wet processing
chemical formulae for automated production machine usage. will
soon be releasing a three step color chemical process for collor print
reproduction to replace the seven step process inhouse today.
Continued development research is desirable.
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NPIC/TSG/ESD-027/71
27 May 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Special Assistant for Plans and Applications,
RED/TSG, NPIC
SUBJECT FY-72 RFD Planning Conference Report and
Preliminary Project List Comments
1. Tabulation of projects which are of direct or indirect
interest to ESD:
1.3. Calibrated Test Imagery, ESD/D.
1.9. Experimental Design Support, ESD/D.
1.13. Color Stereo Test Development, ESD/D.
1.16. P.I. Environmental Test Area, ESD/I.
111.3. Color Image Quality Standards, ESD/D.
111.4. Non-Conventional Imagery Quality
Standards, ESD/D.
III.11. Image Evaluation/Manipulation-Scientific
Support, ESD/D.
IV.20. P.I. Colorimetric Measuring Device, ESD/I.
IV.30. Illumination Characteristics for B$W and
Color Imagery, ESD/I.
V.10. Sensitometric Viscous Processor, ESD/D.
V.12. Unconventional Film Evaluation, ESD/D.
V.18. Sensitometric Processor Modification, ESD/D.
V.20. Dry Silver Resolution Limits, ESD/I.
VI.2. Comparator Automatic Pointing System, ESD/I.
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VI.6. HPSC Pointing Investigation, ESD/I.
VII.l. Vibration Elimination Implementation, ESD/D.
VII.2. Universal Comparator Calibration Device, ESD/D.
VII.3. Two-axis Calibration Grid, ESD/D.
VII.4. Advanced Photometer, ESD/D.
VII.S. Specialized Acceptance Test Equipment, ESD/D.
VII.6. T&E Data Sheets, ESD/D.
VII.7. Viewing System Efficiency Measurement, ESD/D.
VII.8. Optical Equipment MTF Analyzer, ESD/D.
2. The Test and Evaluation Category is of primary
importance to ESD. The projects listed under this category
are adequate and pertinent to the Division mission and
functions. Specific comments regarding this category follow:
VII.l. Vibration Elimination Implementation. It
appears that Category IV would be more appropriate for
this item.
VII.2. Universal Comparator Calibration Device.
Shouldn't this item be "new" instead of "follow-on"?
VII.3. Two-axis Calibration Grid. TEB questions
the achievement of calibration for orthogonality. If
it is achieved, we will need the grid if the Universal
Calibration Device (VII.2.) does not prove successful.
Also, please note that IEG/PHD recently initiated pro-
curement of a precision two-axis grid through RED/R.
Atkinson.
VII.4. Advanced Photometer. This seems to describe
our Gamma 2020 in all respects except for the portability/
ruggedness requirement. The Gamma 2020 would be awkward
to carry on trips.
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3. The following Projects have Industrial Engineering
overtones or implications and therefore should be monitored
by ESD, especially since the Division FY-72 Budget includes
a line item for Industrial Engineering Contract Services.
1.16. P.I. Environmental Test Area.
IV.25. 1540 Light Table Use Analysis.
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I June 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, RED/TSG/NP I C
SUBJ ECT I AS Review of Preliminary FY-72 R&D Project List
REFERENCE
Memorandum NPIC/TSG/RED-59/71 dated 14 May 1971
As requested, we have reviewed the Preliminary FY-72 R&D Project Use
from an I AS viewpoint and list below those projects which are of "direct"
and "indirect" Interest to us:
Direct Interest
I. Image Comparison MIcrostereoscope
2. 1520 Roll Film Light Table
3. BU Dry Silver Reversal Material
4. P I Dry Sliver Contact Printer
5. Advanced PI (30x, 50x) Enlarger Printer
6. Step 4 Repeat Contact Printer
7. E01 Mensuration Study
8. Primary & Collateral EOI Imagery Displays
Indirect Interest
1. Illumination/Magnification Effects on Mensuration
2. Calibrated Test imagery
3. Manipulated Imagery Intelligence Value Study
4. Photographic Emulsion Intelligence Value Study
5. Imagery Interpretation Research SOA Review
6. Advanced PI Equipment Design Study
7. Operational Personnel Test Program
8. Stereo Height Measurement Training
9. Target Recognition. Training Program
10. Color Stereo Test Development
11. PI Environmental Test Area
12. Related intelligence Data Automation
13. Anti-Vibration Device
14. Optical Image Manipulation (O1M) System
15. Digital Image Manipulation (DIM) System
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Indirect Interest (Continued)
15. Chemical Image Manipulation
17. Hybrid-Automated Image ManlpulatIon System
18. Electronic Image Manipulation (ElM)
19. Electro Static Ho l ddown for 1540 Light Table
20. Cal I rtera l Imagery Display System
21. Mod 28 Rhomboid Positioning System
22. Semi-Automatic Comparator Pointing Aid
23. Dry-Process Color Reproduction Material
24. Compact, High-Spend 9 1/21' Dry--Silver Processor
25. Dry Silver 4: tz" Paper Processor
26. Comparator Automatic Pointing System
27. Comparator Variable Density Reticle
28. I`? icro 0 Applications to l4ensuration
29. Vibration Elimination Implementation
30. Universal Comparator Calibration Device
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31. Twee--Axis Calibration Grid
32. ECI Collateral Materials
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IEG-16071
3 June 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Technical Services Group, NPIC
ATTENTION : Acting Chief, Research Engineering Division, TSG
SUBJECT Prioritization of Preliminary FY-72 R & D Project
List
REFERENCE : NPIC/TSG/RED-59-71 dated l4 May 1971
1. The FY-72 R & D Planning Conference Report has been reviewed and
appropriate changes have been made on the attached copy. Also shown is an
attempt to realistically prioritize the list of tasks according to the
anticipated work load expected during the FY-72 period.
2. Specific changes or suggestions:
a. Project II 5 - First Phase Verbal Report Study. Would like
to see scope of the project modified, as indicated on the attached
document.
b. Project II 6 - Photo and Audio Recording/Reporting System.
A suggested rewrite is shown.
c. Project 111 -6-, III 7, III 8 and III 10 - Should be modified
to make it clear that the image manipulation is to be used by IEG
for image interpretation. The desired changes have been noted.
d. One project, IV 18, has received the "A" rating. A related
project is currently being worked by the Applied Mathematics Branch,
AID/PSG as a means of rapidly reading out missile impact craters and
new targets. Correlated displays (new imagery and symbology) offer
the hope of a really great improvement in PI productivity. This
project should receive priority. Work on this project should be
closely coordinated with project IV 26 (UV Project Light Table).
e. The requirement stated in paragraph V-5 (Advanced PI (3OX,
50X) Enlarger Printer) can be satisfied by device in project V-l. An
enlarged negative is produced with the Polaroid camera. This is then
used to produce enlarged prints which can be to 105X. With the advent
of the 3OX Polaroid copy camera we will have the capability to go to
1+50X. Far more than is required in the foreseeable future.
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f. Project II 3, IV 16, and VIII 5 are essentially the same.
Project 1-13 and I-10 should be combined.
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Report on the FY-72 R&D Planning Conference, Part 1 & 2
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Criteria for TPB Evaluation of Preliminary FY-72 R & D Project List
Evaluation
A. Valuable project. Work should procede without delay and
should take priority.
B. Desirable project. Should be pursued to completion in
accordance with a systematic schedule based on current
priorities.
C. Peripheral project. Should be pursued at minimum cost
and lowest priority consistant with maintaining project
momentum.
D. Questionable project. Value is dependent on how much it
will cost IEG in money and man-hours to produce results.
E. Project whose possible value to IEG must be confirmed by
further details. Further investigation required.
F. Project which has little apparent value to IEG.
G. Can be accomplished by IEG.
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3 June 1971
MEMORANDUM FOt Chief, Technical Services Group, NPIC
ATTENTION ; Acting Chief, Research Engineering Division, TSG
SUBJECT . Prioritization of Preliminary FY-72 R & D Project
List
EFE tENCE : NPIC/TSG/RED-59-71 dated 14 May 1971
1. The FT-72 R & D Planning Conference Report has been reviewed and
appropriate changes have been made on the attached copy. Also shown is an
attempt to realistically prioritize the list of tasks according to the
anticipated work load expected during the FY-72 period.
2. Specific changes or suggestions:
a. Project 11 5 - First Phase Verbal Report Study. Would like
to see scope of the project modified, as indicated on the attached
document.
b. Project II 6 Photo and Audio Recording/Reporting System
A suggested rewrltc is shown.
Project III 6 III III 8 and III 10 - Should be modified
to make it clear that the image man pulation is to be used by IEG
for image interpretation. The desired changes have been noted.
d. One project, IV 18, has received the "A" rating. A related
project is currently being worked by the Applied Mathematics Branch,
AID/PSG as a means of rapidly reading out missile impact craters and
new targets. Correlated displays (new imagery and symbology) offer
the hope of a really great improvement in PI productivity. This
project should receive priority. Work on this project should be
closely coordinated with project IV 26 (UV Project Light Table).
e. The requirement stated in paragraph V-5 (Advanced PI (30X,
Roy) Enlarger Printer) can be satisfied by device in project V-i.
enlarged negative is produced with tht- Polaroid camera. This is then
used to produce enlarged prints which can be to 105X. With the advent
of the 3OX Polaroid copy camera we will have the capability to go to
450X. Far more than is required in the foreseeable futur;.
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Project II 3, IV 16, and VIII 5 are essentially the same.
Project 1-13 and I-10 should be combined.
Acting Chief
Imagery Exploitation Group, NPIC
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