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Jamesm: /* Examination of the Edges */

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Examination of the Edges

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	The basic test to run first is to see if we can determine the angle of the sun on the object. This is done by building a false color contour based on the Z scale by filtering the different intensities of light from highest to lowest, until we find the "hot spot". This is where the light is brightest from the sun shining directly on the object. Conversely, we will then look to find any shadow either from the object or any other reference point on the ground. Matching angles means that both the object and the location were shot under the same conditions of illumination. This does not however eliminate a model.		The basic test to run first is to see if we can determine the angle of the sun on the object. This is done by building a false color contour based on the Z scale by filtering the different intensities of light from highest to lowest, until we find the "hot spot". This is where the light is brightest from the sun shining directly on the object. Conversely, we will then look to find any shadow either from the object or any other reference point on the ground. Matching angles means that both the object and the location were shot under the same conditions of illumination. This does not however eliminate a model.

	hi the process of looking for the hot spot, we built a contour based on the Z scale density. We now in fact have a topographical map of the UFO. This shows us the actual shape of the UFO in 3-D perspective. By performing band pass filtering in different wave lengths, we can look at the reflective and absorptive properties of the craft itself. Are any objects in the ground below being reflected in the bottom of the craft? Mere comparison of the false color scale will show this vividly. Also we can detect any light absorbing properties that most genuine craft appear to have. This will appear as a 0 to 30 on the Z scale.		In the process of looking for the hot spot, we built a contour based on the Z scale density. We now in fact have a topographical map of the UFO. This shows us the actual shape of the UFO in 3-D perspective. By performing band pass filtering in different wave lengths, we can look at the reflective and absorptive properties of the craft itself. Are any objects in the ground below being reflected in the bottom of the craft? Mere comparison of the false color scale will show this vividly. Also we can detect any light absorbing properties that most genuine craft appear to have. This will appear as a 0 to 30 on the Z scale.

	The end result is that we can determine if the illumination is correct as well as get a good topographical look at the craft.		The end result is that we can determine if the illumination is correct as well as get a good topographical look at the craft.
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	The use of computers puts this data at the fingertips of the researcher. Provided of course that the resources are available to access this technology. Since the Government does not sponsor any open research, the responsibility must be in the hands of those who have access to the technology and the knowledge of how to investigate and cross correlate the data		The use of computers puts this data at the fingertips of the researcher. Provided of course that the resources are available to access this technology. Since the Government does not sponsor any open research, the responsibility must be in the hands of those who have access to the technology and the knowledge of how to investigate and cross correlate the data

	Logically then, it seems that the true advances in research will come from a marriage of industry, the universities (who have the needed equipment) and experienced UFO researchers. Well, let's get started.		Logically then, it seems that the true advances in research will come from a marriage of industry, the universities (who have the needed equipment) and experienced UFO researchers. Well, let's get started.

	====Summary of Research Activities====		====Summary of Research Activities====

Jamesm: /* UFO Contact from the Pleiades A Preliminary Investigation Report */

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UFO Contact from the Pleiades A Preliminary Investigation Report

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	# How big are all objects in the picture?		# How big are all objects in the picture?
	# How far away are all objects?		# How far away are all objects?
	# Are all distance/focus relationships proper? ~~43-~~ Is there a string visible, holding up any object?		# Are all distance/focus relationships proper?
			# Is there a string visible, holding up any object?
	# Is object in question, a small or large object (model)?		# Is object in question, a small or large object (model)?
	# Is the object actually 3 dimensional, or is it a 3d drawing?		# Is the object actually 3 dimensional, or is it a 3d drawing?

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Table of Contents

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	1. Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative		1. Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative<br />
	2-3. Questions concerning Photogrametric Analysis		2-3. Questions concerning Photogrametric Analysis <br />
	4 Diagram: System Approach		4 Diagram: System Approach <br />
	5 Equipment list		5 Equipment list <br />
	6 Image Processing System & Computer Programs		6 Image Processing System & Computer Programs <br />
	7 Overview of Examination Criteria		7 Overview of Examination Criteria <br />
	8 Examination of the Negative		8 Examination of the Negative <br />
	9 Examination of the Edges		9 Examination of the Edges <br />
	10 Light Properties		10 Light Properties <br />
	11 Energy Fields, Magnetic Properties, Infrared Film		11 Energy Fields, Magnetic Properties, Infrared Film <br />
	12 Composite and Enhanced Pictures		12 Composite and Enhanced Pictures <br />
	13 Drawing Conclusions, Correlating Data		13 Drawing Conclusions, Correlating Data <br />
	14 Dictionary of Terms		14 Dictionary of Terms <br />
	15 Sample Photographs		15 Sample Photographs<br />

	====Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Analysis====		====Introduction: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Analysis====

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	'''Copyrights 1982, 1982, 1980, 1979, 1978 Wendelle C. Stevens '''		'''Copyrights 1982, 1982, 1980, 1979, 1978 Wendelle C. Stevens '''

	The following is a reprint of information contained on pages 266 –284 of ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades-A Preliminary Investigation Report'' by Lt. Col. Wendelle C. Stevens (USAF, Ret), with information from the lead photo investigator, Jim Dilettoso on ~~pages380~~ - 400. Wendelle was the lead investigator in the original investigation of the Billy Meier case from the late 70's to the late 80's. His work was also published in ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades -A Supplementary Investigation Report. ''		The following is a reprint of information contained on pages 266 –284 of ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades-A Preliminary Investigation Report'' by Lt. Col. Wendelle C. Stevens (USAF, Ret), with information from the lead photo investigator, Jim Dilettoso on pages 380 - 400. Wendelle was the lead investigator in the original investigation of the Billy Meier case from the late 70's to the late 80's. His work was also published in ''UFO Contact from the Pleiades -A Supplementary Investigation Report. ''

	===Photographs of Spacecraft===		===Photographs of Spacecraft===
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	by Wendelle Stevens		by Wendelle Stevens

	A selection of photographs of the spacecraft taken by Eduard Meier and his friends are shown here. Mr. Meier has taken over 800 color photographs of these spaceships. ~~Hedoes~~ not carry his camera on his later contacts unless instructed to do so. Representative pictures from each series are shown. There are often more pictures in each series than those shown here.		A selection of photographs of the spacecraft taken by Eduard Meier and his friends are shown here. Mr. Meier has taken over 800 color photographs of these spaceships. He does not carry his camera on his later contacts unless instructed to do so. Representative pictures from each series are shown. There are often more pictures in each series than those shown here.

	===Photographic Analysis===		===Photographic Analysis===

	When we began to perceive that the large amount of evidence we were already aware ~~ofwas~~ only the tip of the iceberg we went to Switzerland to investigate the witnesses personally and to check out the sites of these remarkable UFO photographs. We had ~~tosee~~ how this could have been accomplished by a one-armed man alone. We had been advised by this time dial there were others who had also photographed the same spacecraft and we wanted to verify that and see their pictures.		When we began to perceive that the large amount of evidence we were already aware of was only the tip of the iceberg we went to Switzerland to investigate the witnesses personally and to check out the sites of these remarkable UFO photographs. We had to see how this could have been accomplished by a one-armed man alone. We had been advised by this time dial there were others who had also photographed the same spacecraft and we wanted to verify that and see their pictures.

	On site we took the pictures and matched every one up with the scenes, and identified every point from which each photograph was made, observing sequence and order of the successive film frames. We measured identifiable distances in appropriate pictures and carefully recorded them. We had our own pictures made on she, from the distances estimated for the positions of the spacecraft, for later comparative reference.		On site we took the pictures and matched every one up with the scenes, and identified every point from which each photograph was made, observing sequence and order of the successive film frames. We measured identifiable distances in appropriate pictures and carefully recorded them. We had our own pictures made on she, from the distances estimated for the positions of the spacecraft, for later comparative reference.

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Camera Data

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	Camera data on the photographs taken by Hans Koni Schutzbach, Guido Moosbrugger, Wolfgang Wotzer and Olga Walder is not available. Others, unidentified, have also taken pictures in connection with the contacts.		Camera data on the photographs taken by Hans Koni Schutzbach, Guido Moosbrugger, Wolfgang Wotzer and Olga Walder is not available. Others, unidentified, have also taken pictures in connection with the contacts.

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	==Source==		==Source==
	* http://www.theyfly.com/PDF/PhotoAnalysis3.pdf		* http://www.theyfly.com/PDF/PhotoAnalysis3.pdf

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Examination of the Negative

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	\| <u>Positive Results</u>		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| <u>Positive Results</u>
	\| <u>Negative Results</u>		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| <u>Negative Results</u>
	\|-		\|-
	\| EVEN film grain patterns		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| EVEN film grain patterns
	\| uneven distribution of grain		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| uneven distribution of grain
	\|-		\|-
	\| Separate grains in area of given grey scale		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| Separate grains in area of given grey scale
	\| overlapping grains in area of given grey scale		\| style="padding:0px 20px 0px 20px" \| overlapping grains in area of given grey scale
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Examination of the Negative

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	In order to accurately conduct these tests, it is imperative that the original negative or transparency be examined. Since copy negatives will obscure the detail of the grain or film emulsion, we must examine the film itself that was in the camera. Manufacturers code each batch of film with numbers that are visible on the edge of the negative. By contacting the manufacturer, one can get information about the nature of the chemistry and grain characteristics of that batch. Give as much information as you can, including date of processing, and conditions of exposure. A local film processor may also be able to give you an accurate picture of what the grain should look like under normal conditions. Using a microscope, a minimum of 40X power, examine the negative and look for even distribution of film grain. These results are qualitative based on visual judgment.		In order to accurately conduct these tests, it is imperative that the original negative or transparency be examined. Since copy negatives will obscure the detail of the grain or film emulsion, we must examine the film itself that was in the camera. Manufacturers code each batch of film with numbers that are visible on the edge of the negative. By contacting the manufacturer, one can get information about the nature of the chemistry and grain characteristics of that batch. Give as much information as you can, including date of processing, and conditions of exposure. A local film processor may also be able to give you an accurate picture of what the grain should look like under normal conditions. Using a microscope, a minimum of 40X power, examine the negative and look for even distribution of film grain. These results are qualitative based on visual judgment.

	Positive Results Negative Results EVEN film grain patterns uneven distribution of grain Separate grains in area of given grey scale overlapping grains in area of given grey scale		{\| style="text-align:center" align="center"
			\| <u>Positive Results</u>
			\| <u>Negative Results</u>
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			\| EVEN film grain patterns
			\| uneven distribution of grain
			\|-
			\| Separate grains in area of given grey scale
			\| overlapping grains in area of given grey scale
			\|}

	Using a microdensitometer, a minimum 1.6 micron scan, with a microscope; transfer the negative to a digitizer and into a computer. First perform a histogram function in 10 micron quadrants. The 10 X 10 micron histogram should be a 512 x 512 x,y. The Z scale or grey density, will be of the individual film grains. Perform period functions and look for even distribution of spatial slope, around areas of like Z values. Fluctuations of more than 10% indicate a negative result.		Using a microdensitometer, a minimum 1.6 micron scan, with a microscope; transfer the negative to a digitizer and into a computer. First perform a histogram function in 10 micron quadrants. The 10 X 10 micron histogram should be a 512 x 512 x,y. The Z scale or grey density, will be of the individual film grains. Perform period functions and look for even distribution of spatial slope, around areas of like Z values. Fluctuations of more than 10% indicate a negative result.

	This histogram now becomes a highly accurate digitized picture that can be examined further in the computer as a positive print.		This histogram now becomes a highly accurate digitized picture that can be examined further in the computer as a positive print.

	====Examination of the Edges====		====Examination of the Edges====

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Image Processing System

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	* General Data Base management		* General Data Base management

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	====Laboratory Equipment====		====Laboratory Equipment====

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Image Processing System

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	* General Data Base management		* General Data Base management

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	====Laboratory Equipment====		====Laboratory Equipment====

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	Then, when we have defined the planes, we extract them out. We now know what is farthest away and so we lift all elements of that blur factor out and store it. We will make a holographic plate of that and save it. Then we will go to the true focus field in the picture, divided it into 3 or 4 planes and make a plate for each and save them also. Then we go to the closest focus plane and do the same with it.		Then, when we have defined the planes, we extract them out. We now know what is farthest away and so we lift all elements of that blur factor out and store it. We will make a holographic plate of that and save it. Then we will go to the true focus field in the picture, divided it into 3 or 4 planes and make a plate for each and save them also. Then we go to the closest focus plane and do the same with it.

	Now, we are not just making a transfer of a photograph into the computer - we are making a 3-dimensional transfer on each depth of field into the computer. We are then able to ~~analyze~~ just where any object is within the actual depth of field - and then we have the computer bring it closer and move it farther away by simulating the entire photograph in 3-dimension in the computer. The computer hologram will look at every line and really be able to scan and make judgments about what is in focus. That's what laser holography can do. It is analyzing, area by area, the density, color scale, gray scale, blurring, light scatter, and any other variable in the picture.		Now, we are not just making a transfer of a photograph into the computer - we are making a 3-dimensional transfer on each depth of field into the computer. We are then able to analyse just where any object is within the actual depth of field - and then we have the computer bring it closer and move it farther away by simulating the entire photograph in 3-dimension in the computer. The computer hologram will look at every line and really be able to scan and make judgments about what is in focus. That's what laser holography can do. It is analyzing, area by area, the density, color scale, gray scale, blurring, light scatter, and any other variable in the picture.

	We now run aspect size tests on the UFO image and then begin analyzing all the data. We can now say the object is this big, it is moving this much, and it is doing this. And we can tell within a very small percentage how far away it is in distance, and is it moving or not moving, and which direction. We can definitely tell whether it is a small object at a slow velocity or a large object at a much higher velocity. We can also set up programs to tell us what the shutter speed of the camera must have been and other characteristics of the snapshot and how the picture was taken.		We now run aspect size tests on the UFO image and then begin analyzing all the data. We can now say the object is this big, it is moving this much, and it is doing this. And we can tell within a very small percentage how far away it is in distance, and is it moving or not moving, and which direction. We can definitely tell whether it is a small object at a slow velocity or a large object at a much higher velocity. We can also set up programs to tell us what the shutter speed of the camera must have been and other characteristics of the snapshot and how the picture was taken.
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	Use of polarization and special light filters, and diffraction and Fly's Eye lenses would fantastically increase the data analysis potential through the use of computers.		Use of polarization and special light filters, and diffraction and Fly's Eye lenses would fantastically increase the data analysis potential through the use of computers.

	The cruise missile detects and ~~analyzes~~ objects in its path by computer processes similar to these. Its on-board computers identify obstructions in the low-level flight path ahead in time to re-program the trajectories and adjust the track to miss them.		The cruise missile detects and analyses objects in its path by computer processes similar to these. Its on-board computers identify obstructions in the low-level flight path ahead in time to re-program the trajectories and adjust the track to miss them.

	===Portrait Quality Photographs===		===Portrait Quality Photographs===
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	Still another method referred to us by Ron Spanbauer of De Pere, Wisconsin was tried in judging depth-of-field or distance of objects in the picture from the lens of the camera at the time the photographs were made. This method is based on a color spectrum study of the color granules seen in extreme magnification. We find that the color red diminishes the further away from the camera the object is. As the distance from the lens increases the color cast of the corona or halo seen around the color granules making up the image shifts from red to blue and then to green. In other words, the relative distance of every object in the photograph from the camera, or with respect to each other in a straight line from the lens, can be determined by studying the color of the corona around the color granules making up the image of each object as seen microscopically in the film emulsion. The objects closer to the camera will contain more red in the corona structure. Objects farther from the camera will show more blue in the corona, and objects still farther will show more green.		Still another method referred to us by Ron Spanbauer of De Pere, Wisconsin was tried in judging depth-of-field or distance of objects in the picture from the lens of the camera at the time the photographs were made. This method is based on a color spectrum study of the color granules seen in extreme magnification. We find that the color red diminishes the further away from the camera the object is. As the distance from the lens increases the color cast of the corona or halo seen around the color granules making up the image shifts from red to blue and then to green. In other words, the relative distance of every object in the photograph from the camera, or with respect to each other in a straight line from the lens, can be determined by studying the color of the corona around the color granules making up the image of each object as seen microscopically in the film emulsion. The objects closer to the camera will contain more red in the corona structure. Objects farther from the camera will show more blue in the corona, and objects still farther will show more green.

	The Meier photographs from Switzerland ~~analyzed~~ by this method were found to be consistent with the reported data, and with the photogrammetric and computer data generated.		The Meier photographs from Switzerland analysed by this method were found to be consistent with the reported data, and with the photogrammetric and computer data generated.

	A paper, ''"Analysis ofUFO Photographs"'' (included below), prepared by Mr. Jim Dilettoso, presents an overview of the methodology developed by Jim and his associates for extended evaluation of photographs of Unidentified Flying Objects. Diligent application of these methods certainly increases the potential for detecting faked and fraudulent UFO photographs.		A paper, ''"Analysis ofUFO Photographs"'' (included below), prepared by Mr. Jim Dilettoso, presents an overview of the methodology developed by Jim and his associates for extended evaluation of photographs of Unidentified Flying Objects. Diligent application of these methods certainly increases the potential for detecting faked and fraudulent UFO photographs.
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	The 12 June sequence filmed near Berg-Rumlikon in the forenoon shows the spacecraft hovering over a country road as the filming is being done from a slight rise about 200 yards away. Three cars are seen to pass beneath and just beyond the hovering object. The film was stopped and vertical lines drawn marking the front and rear of one of the automobiles. More vertical lines marked the edges of the spacecraft and we find that the spacecraft is apparently twice the size of the automobile (about 10 feet for the auto versus about 20 feet for the spacecraft). This checks with the witnesses stated size of the spacecraft. Both the auto and the ship seem to be in the same focus. A branch extending into the picture frame is seen blowing indicating a wind of about 15 knots, if the spacecraft were a model on a line it would have to swing in this much wind, which is clearly not the case.		The 12 June sequence filmed near Berg-Rumlikon in the forenoon shows the spacecraft hovering over a country road as the filming is being done from a slight rise about 200 yards away. Three cars are seen to pass beneath and just beyond the hovering object. The film was stopped and vertical lines drawn marking the front and rear of one of the automobiles. More vertical lines marked the edges of the spacecraft and we find that the spacecraft is apparently twice the size of the automobile (about 10 feet for the auto versus about 20 feet for the spacecraft). This checks with the witnesses stated size of the spacecraft. Both the auto and the ship seem to be in the same focus. A branch extending into the picture frame is seen blowing indicating a wind of about 15 knots, if the spacecraft were a model on a line it would have to swing in this much wind, which is clearly not the case.

	In the 14 June sequence the spacecraft is seen moving slowly toward the camera as it flies out ever a valley near Berg-Rumlikon. In this scene also the wind is blowing the top of a small tree and it appears to be more than strong enough to sway any model suspended from a line, which again is not the case. In this footage we get a surprise. Twenty-eight seconds into the sequence the UFO "blinks" out and is gone for 30 seconds and then it returns the same way. When this part was ~~analyzed~~ frame by frame it was found that there was no break in the film. The section was continuous with no alteration. There was no splice. We see the spacecraft in the last frame containing the full image and then in the next frame, a fraction of a second later, we see only a dim shadow of the UFO image, and in the next frame it is gone. It returned the same way. A unique phenomena was observed at the time of "disappearance", however. At the point of disappearance there was a flare of light in the frame. Not a flash but a flare. Everything got lighter in the field around the hovering spacecraft momentarily and then immediately returned to normal. The same thing happened in reverse as the spacecraft reappeared in the sky in almost its same position, hovering as before.		In the 14 June sequence the spacecraft is seen moving slowly toward the camera as it flies out ever a valley near Berg-Rumlikon. In this scene also the wind is blowing the top of a small tree and it appears to be more than strong enough to sway any model suspended from a line, which again is not the case. In this footage we get a surprise. Twenty-eight seconds into the sequence the UFO "blinks" out and is gone for 30 seconds and then it returns the same way. When this part was analysed frame by frame it was found that there was no break in the film. The section was continuous with no alteration. There was no splice. We see the spacecraft in the last frame containing the full image and then in the next frame, a fraction of a second later, we see only a dim shadow of the UFO image, and in the next frame it is gone. It returned the same way. A unique phenomena was observed at the time of "disappearance", however. At the point of disappearance there was a flare of light in the frame. Not a flash but a flare. Everything got lighter in the field around the hovering spacecraft momentarily and then immediately returned to normal. The same thing happened in reverse as the spacecraft reappeared in the sky in almost its same position, hovering as before.

	On 8 March, at Ober-Sadelegg, Meier had followed his telepathic instructions and set his camera up in a position looking up a path up the side of a small hill. He was not sure what to expect, and then he noticed the spacecraft far away beyond the hill in the sky and he turned the camera on automatic and walked into the scene and up the path a short way, and then squatted down and pointed in the direction of the distant spacecraft. He could hear the camera starting and stopping a couple of times and later learned that the aliens had tried operating the camera from their remote position. The developed film showed such stoppings for very short intervals of time.		On 8 March, at Ober-Sadelegg, Meier had followed his telepathic instructions and set his camera up in a position looking up a path up the side of a small hill. He was not sure what to expect, and then he noticed the spacecraft far away beyond the hill in the sky and he turned the camera on automatic and walked into the scene and up the path a short way, and then squatted down and pointed in the direction of the distant spacecraft. He could hear the camera starting and stopping a couple of times and later learned that the aliens had tried operating the camera from their remote position. The developed film showed such stoppings for very short intervals of time.
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	# '''''Infraredometer'', measures infrared light not visible to the naked eye '''		# '''''Infraredometer'', measures infrared light not visible to the naked eye '''
	# '''''Digitizer'', converts Vidicon image to 300,000 computer cells called pixels '''		# '''''Digitizer'', converts Vidicon image to 300,000 computer cells called pixels '''
	# '''''Image Process Computer'', defines, ~~analyzes~~, measures of photo '''		# '''''Image Process Computer'', defines, analyses, measures of photo '''

	====Overview of Examination Criteria====		====Overview of Examination Criteria====