CIA • 1972

REPORT OF THE PANEL ON POWER SOURCES TO THE TECHNICAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE 18 OCTOBER 1972, REVISION

andit! Approved For Release 2006/11/13 : CIA-RDP74B00535R000100130002-8 Report of the Panel on Power Sources to the Technical Coordination Committee 18 October 1972, Revision This Report is believed to reflect Power Source efforts within this Agency. It understandably reflects the background and beliefs of the members of the Panel. Approved For Release Respectfully submitted, OEL/DD/S&T 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 2006/SIME1A-RDP74B00535R0 010,MQQQ27.03S 1;?I'VOLVED YCLIIIL I Approved For Release 2006/11/13 : CIA-RDP74600535R000100130002-8 CONTENTS BACKGROUND Overview Major Power Source Fields Uniqueness of Agency's Requirements LONG-RANGE OBJECTIVES Technical Organization CURRENT CAPABILITIES Technical Organizational ACTIVE-PROGRAM INVENTORY Power Source R, D, & E Program Project Listing by Functional Requirements EVALUATION OF PROGRAM ADEQUACY Overview New Initiatives Technical Gaps Parallel Efforts Lithium Cell Technology Radioisotope Sources Power Source Testing Policy, Political or Organizational Problems RECOMMENDATIONS...