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THE NRO STAFF

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WASHINGTON. D.C.

14 February 1968

MEMORANDUM FOR MR. JOHN KIRK, OSD, DMA

COLONEL PAUL E. NORTHMAN, NSO

SUBJECT: Discussion of Presentation to be made by

Mr. Fred Doyle, Autometric Operation of

Raytheon Corporation, During the American

Society of Photogrammetry Convention and

International Society of Photogrammetry

Meeting Scheduled for Later this Year.

In accordance with your instructions, Major Williamson,

NRO Staff, and LtColone11111111IMIDIA, met with Mr. Doyle

after your meeting with blii-iind6ther representatives from

Autometrics and DIA on 13 February 1968. The three items

discussed were:

The American Society of Photogrammetry request

that Mr. Doyle present a paper on extra-terrestrial (lunar)

mapping during the annual convention to be held in March 1968.

Dr. Harry, President of the International

Society of Photogrammetry, request for Mr. Doyle to organize

a presentation of NASA Photogrammetric Space Programs to be

delivered at Lucerne, Switzerland, during the summer of 1968.

c. Response by Mr. Doyle to requests for copies

of his paper on mapping from satellite systems which was

presented at George Washington University.

ASP Presentation 

The outline of the proposed paper for the American

Society of Photogrammetry presentation is attached. In going

over the entire outline in detail with Mr. Doyle, the following

points were brought out:

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be based on•the reference contained in the outline, and will

be limited to . lunar application only. Size and density of

control nets will be based on lunar requirements only.

The camera systems to be discussed as possible

collectors of required information for lunar mapping will be

limited to frame cameras of 6, 12, and 24 inch focal lengths.

The 24 inch lens is the lunar orbiter lens and would be used

for collection of detail needed for very large scale charts.

No mention of panoramic or strip cameras will be made. It

was agreed that the ability to orient the terrain cameras and/

or the vehicle by use of stellar cameras, would be based on data

collected from the SSSA BC-4 cameras with appropriate remarks

that satellite systems could never achieve the accuracy in the

BC-4.

Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the outline are theoretical discussions of mathematical formulations required to achieve the

results for the products required under subject headings of

these paragraphs. These paragraphs present no real problem in

that they are not directly relatable to imagery and sensor systems. Under Paragraph 6, conclusion, Mr. Doyle 'Quid show that

it is possible to map the moon at various scales including .

1-50,000 or better with systems composed of sensors that are

familiar to mappers the world over, and have been in use, for

the most part, in the aircraft programs of long duration. The

only exception to this is the 24 inch lens from the lunar orbital program which does have a parallel in conventional frame

camera systems being produced by such manufacturers as Zeiss

and Wild.

The orbital altitudes which come under discussion for the

lunar mapping would be 93 and 45 kilometers. These altitudes

are dictated in order to achieve fun coverage at the equator

of the moon with conventional 9x9 or 9x18 inch format photography.

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It appears that the International Society of Photograusetry

presentation presents a less critical problem in that Mr. Doyle

will not be caking the presentation. It was tentatively agreed

that Mr. Doyle should look into a program built around the following:

a. NASA film showing launches, general satellite

launch operations, probably heavily flavored by GEMINI Program.

b.- An exhibit earth imagery (GEMINI photography).

c. A paper describing the purposes to which this

photography can be put by Dr. Loran and Dr. McNair.

The intent of this paper by these two un -cleared persons

would be to show geologic and similar capabilities in addition

to its application in map revision. Future possible NASA

programs beyond the collection of similar photography in early

APOLLO test mansions, would not be discussed.

It was agreed that additional meetings on the International

Society of Pbotogrammetry Program, would be held with Mr.

DOyle during the week of 20 February after he had been able

to check out the availability of Dr. Loran and Dr. McNair,

and also after he bad contacted NASA on other material needed

for this presentation.

Request for Copies of Mr. Doyle's Speech 

The request for copies of the speech on sapping from

satellites which was approved and given in December 1967

at the George Washington University, presents a confusing

problem. This speech which was codified to include data on

weather probabilities vs. coverage, and a more positive tone

on systew capabilities than the original version, was disapproved,and Mr. Doyle was instructed that be could no longer

give any presentation involving earth sensing by satellite

systems having a capability in excess of NASA's current authorization of 0.10 silliradian.

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The American Society of Photograssetry published a very

brief summary of Mr. Doyle's speech which was presented under

their sponsorship and stated that copies of the speech were

available from Mr. DOyle.

Permission to publish the speech in full by the American

Society of Photogrammetry in their Bi-Monthly Magazine) Photogrammetric Engineering has been denied as a result of the action

taken to stop the series of speeches Mr. Doyle was to deliver

as a distinguished lecturer for the National Academy of Sciences.

It would appear that the most logical solution to this

problem without having to resort to publicly stating that security

prevents fulfilling the requests for copies of this speech, would

be to authorize Mr. Doyle, under the monitorship of the Autometric's security officer, to release copies of the originally

approved speech to requestors from U.S. Government Agencies,

U.S. Universities, and U.S. Industrial firms. All other requests would be rejected and publication of the speech would

be prohibited.

If you agree with the above, appropriate direction will be

drafted for transmittal by DIA to Mr. Doyle.

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Outline (Uncl)

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OUTLINE

PHOTOGRAMMETRIC GEODESY ON THE MOON

INTRODUCTION

Lunar exploration in the post Apollo period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR LUNAR MAPPING AND CONTROL

Falmouth Conference 1965

Geodesy cartography panel

Geology panel

Santa Crux Conference 1967

Geodesy Cartography panel

3. FHOTOGRAMMETRIC SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Lunar Orbiter

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5. AUXILIARY PHOTOGRAMMETRIC REQUIREMENTS

Landing site surveys

Roving vehicle control

c. Real time mapping

6. CONCLUSION

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4. PNOTOGRAMMETRIC PROCEDURES

a. Use of Lunar Orbiter photos

Site triangulation

Area triangulation

b. Determination of Moon's celestial orientation and

rotation rate

Determination of control network

Cartographic products

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