Intelligence Information from Total Optical Color Imagery

摘要

The present publication describes an evaluation of total optical color imagery as a source of intelligence information. The U.S. Army was invited to participate in the evaluation program. The test conducted was an empirical assesment of Total Optical Color (TOC) imagery as a source of raw intelligence data. This imagery consisted of aerial surveillance photographs acquired over the UNDERBRUSH test range at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The test plan, prepared by the Joint Test Team composed of members from Rome Air Development Center, USMC Development and Education Command, and the Naval Reconnaissance and Technical Support Center, is presented in part in the following three paragraphs: ARPA(Advanced Research Projects Agency) has been pursuing the color modulation system developed by Technical Operations, Inc. for a number of years. This program has involved two major aspects: (a) modified 35mm cameras which use standard black and white films, and (b) striped film which may be used in unmodified cameras. The Technical Operations, Inc. system provides color imagery from black and white film, thereby eliminating sophisticated processing equipment, precision techniques, excessive logistics, and high costs associated with standard color film. Rome Air Development Center, Griffiss AFB, NY has the engineering responsibility for the film striping portion of the TOC program which is being funded through FY71 by ARPA.