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MORI DocID: 1451843

8 May 1973

Questionable NPIC Projects

1. Leaks of Jack Anderson

In January 1972, NPIC performed image enhancement techniques on TV
serial numbers of CIA documents in Anderson's possession. The purpose was to try to identify
a levial on NPIC through the Office of Security. The request
was levial on NPIC through the Office of Security.

2. The Poppy Project

NPIC has provided the services of one PI to assist an interagency
effort to detect poppy cultivation. In addition the Center has provided
the contractual mechanism in support of the Bureau of Narcotics and
Dangerous Drugs for a multispectral crop study by a private company.

3. Reviews of NASA Collected Imagery

NPIC has and continues to conduct reviews of satellite imagery from
NASA programs to identify "sensitive" frames of photography not releasable
to the public and to ascertain the intelligence potential of the imagery.
This service has been provided for GEMINI and ERTS photography and pre-
parations are underway for review of SKY LAB imagery.

4. Peaceful Uses of Satellite Imagery

NPIC has been requested to provide a number of looks at domestic
coverage for special purposes. Examples include:

- Santa Barbara Oil Spill
- Los Angeles Earthquake
- Sierra Snow (Flood threat)
- Current Mississippi Floods
- Hurricane Camille Damage on-the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico
- Civil Disturbance in Detroit
- OEP U.S. Data Base

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