Librazette March 1990

Librascope Corporation, Glendale, California

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First PrototypeICC Delivered

The first prototype ImagingCenter Console (ICC) has beendelivered to Kollmorgen Corpora~tion in Massachusetts. Librascopewas awarded a contract from Koll­morgen last year to develop andproduce two prototype ImagingCenter Consoles as part of theDefense Advanced ResearchProjects Agency's (DARPA) Ad;vanced Submarine Technology lProgram.

Under a $3.5 million contractawarded to Kollmorgen Corpora­tion in 1988, DARPA is sponsor­ing a demonstration of keytechnologies designed to extendthe vision of future submarinecommanders without compromis­ing stealth.

The non-hull penetrating peri­scope is the first project in theadvanced submarine imagingprogram.

The Non-Penetrating Periscope(NPP) prototype project will dem­onstrate the feasibility and advan­tage of replacing a traditionalsubmarine periscope with a non­hull penetrating, multi-spectral,electronic sensor system, inte­grated with a dedicated imagingcenter console to provide displayand control functions and imageprocessing capabilities.

Librascope, as part of the Koll­morgen team, is responsible forproducing the control center'sImaging Center Consoles.

The ICC is capable of processinginformation provided by a widevariety of imaging sensors housedin a rotating sensor modulemounted on a non-hull penetratingmast and in a variety of other off­board devices.

The first prototype ImagingCenter Console delivered to Koll­morgen in late January will beused to develop specific applica­tion software routines. In May1990, a second imaging center

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Librascope Acquires Highly AdvancedCircuit Card Test System

A Teradyne L397 circuit card test system was recently installed and is opera­tional in the module test area in Building 17. The new tester will be integratedinto the mainstream of production testing, with the BSY -2 circuit cards beingthe first scheduled to use the new system.

The Teradyne is designed for testing high speed complex circuit cards that gobeyond today's performance and component density standards. It is a full­capability test system that includes advanced system and simulation software,providing the basis for quality test programs that support practical testapproaches such as guided probe and fault diagnostics.

"This new test system will allow us to meet the new quality standards of the90's," said Harold Ferguson, Manager, Test Equipment Engineering. "Also, theTeradyne will maintain Librascope's competitive edge by providing the combi­nation oftechnical excellence and delivered performance in card test applica­tions for many years to come." II

Gary Rever, Manager, Test Equipment Engineering, center, derrwnstrates new Teradynecircuit card test system to Ralph Sirrwn, left, Vice President, Operations, and Phil Toor­vald, Vice President, Engineering, and Ed Arnold, right, Director, Product Engineering.

The Librascope-produced Imaging CenterConsole (ICC) is ad"aptedfrom designconcepts proven on .~heAN/BSY-2 CombatSystem Display Console, but modified toprovide real-time video image processing.

Imaging Center Console(Cont.from Pg. 1)

console will be delivered to Koll- I "morgen for system integration pur- Jposes prior to being installed onthe U.S.S. Memphis (SSN-691).

During the fall of 1990 andthroughout 1991, the Non-Pene­trating Periscope and the ImagingCenter Console will be used to testand evaluate onboard SSN-691,"the Photonic Mast" concept, priorto a full scale engineering develop­ment program that is scheduled tobe initiated in 1992. II

Last year alone, United Way sup­ported charities provided emergencyfood, shelter and crisis assistance for746,000 families, children and adultsin the greater Los Angeles area. Thisstatistic shows the scope of the home­lessness and hunger crises in ourcommunity.

In its 70 years in the community, theUnited Way of Greater Los Angeleshas proven to be an extremely effi­cient fund-raising vehicle. Of everydonated dollar, 86.5 cents goesdirectly to agencies serving people inneed. Only 13.5 cents is spent onadministrative and campaign costs.This is less than half of the overheadcost approved by charitable watchdoggroups and half or less of the costsincurred by most other fund-raisingorganizations. III

AmericanRed Cross

Frank Yapp, left, Vice President,Human Resources, presents a checkfrom Librascope employees for theUnited Way to William Dutton, Exec­utive Director of the Glendale Ameri­can Red Cross.

Librascope employees donated agrand total of $85,000 to the UnitedWay last year. Run by volunteers, theUnited Way gives money to hundredsof charities throughout the commu­nity, including over 330 local agen­cies, 13 local health organizations, and14 chapters of the American RedCross.

The Librascope 1990 United WayDrive will be conducted during theweek of April 2-7. To kickoff theCompany-wide drive, several UnitedWay agencies will conduct a 'cam­paign fair' during the lunch hour onMonday, April 2.

Employees Give $85,000 to the United Way,

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Why Plan For Retirement Now?Everything you've ever wanted to know, but didn't know who to ask.

Employees and family membersare invited to attend a series of"Plan Today for Tomorrow" meet­ings to address the issues of pensionand financial planning for thefuture.

Professionals will provide infor­mation and answer questions onhow you can benefit from planningfor your future today.

Reservations are required foreach meeting. Call the EmployeeServices Office, X-1210.

The meetings will be held in theLibrascope California Room begin-.ning at 7 pm. III

3/28 Social Security & MedicarePresented by the Social SecurityAdministration

4/24 Pension Planning for BargainingUnit PersonnelPresented by the LibrascopeHuman Resources Dept.

4/25 Pension Planning for Non­Bargaining Unit PersonnelPresented by the LibrascopeHuman Resources Dept.

5/30 Financial PlanningPresented by Glendale College

6/27 Estate PlanningPresented by Glendale College

7/25 Relocation/Post-RetirementActivitesPresented by Glendale College

.promotionsAlan Ho from Associate Engineer toEngineer; Steve Wallace from ContractAdministrator to Sr. Contract Administra­tor; Kathy Talbert from Sr. Engineer toStaff Engineer; Cecilia Egerton fromGeneral Clerk to Secretary; MichaelWarfel from Mfg. Sr. Engineer to Supvr.Engineering and Planning; Juan Batistafrom Mgr. Industrial Engineering to Mgr.Manufacturing Engineering; John Wongfrom Budget/Financial Sr. Analyst toSupvr. Accounts Payable; Robert Petersfrom Mgr. Financial Planning to Mgr.General Accounting; Arnold Peters fromStaff Engineer to Program Manager; GaryMiller from Staff Accountant to Supvr.Inventory Cost Control; Randy Klebefrom Supvr. Inventory Cost Control toMgr. Financial Planning; Joe Illuminatefrom Supvr. Accounts Payable to Assist­ant Treasurer. III

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. Regulation XV - "We Must Comply!"

Employees Complete Safety Training

I QUIT!

Smoking is not allowed in the fol-lowing areas at Librascope:* Conference Rooms* Rest Rooms/Lounges0{< Hallways* Private offices or work stations

separated by partions only* Areas marked with "No

Smoking" signs posted* Private offices/work stations

with floor to ceiling walls, with adoor, which have been designatedby the occupant(s) as a ''NoSmoking" area

0{< Designated areas of the cafeteria* Nurse's Office0{< Lab Areas* Credit Union* Elevator in Bldg. 8

Employees who continue to smokein prohibited areas and/or remove NoSmoking signs will be subject to disci­plinary action.

In areas jointly shared by smokersand non-smokers, the non-smoker'sinterest will prevail.

Conflicts arising in specific worklocations should be discussed with theimmediate supervisor.

This policy is applicable to allemployees, job shoppers, consultants,outside contractors, and others whoare working at Librascope. II

Rosemary Smith, Group Leader, Pro­duction Engineering, receives a checkfor $60 refunded to her for still notsmoking at the end of 13 weeks, afterattending an 8 week on-site smoking ces­sation class conducted by Anita Hagan,Company Nurse.

The $60 represents the money remain­ing from those in the class who wereunable to stop smoking 5 weeks after theclass ended.

parking lotrestrictions, including thepossible implementation of parking

,fees. '. <

"We are currently awaiting approvalof a Caltrans grant to purchase vans toimplement a vanpool program atLibrascope. "

Librascope Employee Transporta­tion Coordinators, Annabelle Lutherand Gary Darby are soliciting the helpof all employees in the Company'seffort in meeting Regulation XV.

Employees are encouraged to joincarpools, bicycle, walk, or take thebus to work.

"It's easy once you start," saidLuther. "The individual cost savingsand the health benefits in reducingsmog are unbeatable."

New rideshare incentive programswill be introduced throughout theyear. Winners of the Valentine's Ride­share Day included: $50 U. S. Sav­ings Bonds to Jill Amidon, CherylMartin, Patty McPhee, Terri Miya­moto and Steve Wallace; and See'scandy to Ed Cassesse, Jose Feliciano,Elaine Kelley, Carolyn Paul andJohanna Thompson. II

Certificates of completion were awarded to the employees pictured aboveupon their completion of a comprehensive in-house safety training program.

The program is part of a mandatory OSHA requirement covering hazardousmaterial and general safety training in the workplace.

Sal Molina, Safety and Environmental Coordinator, conducts the safetytraining classes, assisted by Pat Lehman, Telecommunications Adminis­

;.rator. Pictured above,Jrom left, Ed Lyneis, Greg Snyder, Sue Mandeville,Sal Molina, Irma Castruita, John Meeder, Pat Lehman, Jean Cuvelier, andBob Sharp.

Other employees who have completed the safety training include MichaelGreen, Joan Hagerty, Kevin Lindeman, Mary Monette and Tom Wilder.

Californians waste over 400,000~ours every day in traffic delays-theequivalent of 8,000 people spendingan entire year in gridlock. The Cali­fornia Transportation Commissiontranslates that time to a loss of over$2 million in productivity each day!

Librascope is entering its secondyear in endeavoring to comply withthe State of California Air QualityManagement District's RegulationXV. Regulation XV requires employ­ers with a total of 100 or more em­ployees to develop rideshare programsto reduce vehicle trips by employeesto and from the worksite.

Under the plan Librascope isrequired to reduce the Average Vehi­cle Ridership (AVR) to 1.5 persons;per vehicle ..

"Carpools at Librascope haveincreased 30% since reported lastMay, however, we still have a way togo to comply with Regulation XV,"said Frank Yapp, Vice President,Human Resources.

"Failure to comply with RegulationXV will result in heavy fines againstthe Company which could result in

LibrascopeGolf Club Tournaments

The tournaments are open to all em­ployees. Contact your building repre­sentative - see photo on left.

1990 Golf Club Committee, from left, Gus Montes (B-8 Rep.), Pete Malinowicz (Hand­icap Chairman), Jack Standridge (B-2 Rep.), Clay Newell (Rules), Marty Rudolph(Treasurer), Greg Snyder (President), Barry Commons (Vice President), Allen Nelson(Flight Play), Ron Maas (Tournaments), and Jerry McDujfey (B-17 Rep.).

Mar. 17

Apr. 13May 19

Jun. 16

Jul. 28

Aug.25/26

Sept.22/23Oct. 20

Nov.17

Dec. 15

Victorville Golf Course

Camarillo SpringsShandin Hills, SanBernardino

Mesquite Golf Course,Palm SpringsGreen River, Corona

Pala Mesa Resort,Fallbrook

San Luis Bay Golf CourseAvila Beach

El Rancho Verde CountryClub, RialtoRancho CaliforniaKearfott Tournament

Brookside, Pasadena

1990 Racquetball Club Offu:ers,from left, Tim Parks, Vice President, Joe Killian, Pres­ident, and Barry Commons, Treasurer/Secretary.

Racquetball ClubMembership Drive HeldThe Librascope Racquetball Club is

now accepting membership applica­tions for 1990. Membership is freeand includes invitations to all clubactivities, free court time during tour­nament play, discounts on racquetballequipment, group discount rates forunlimited racquetball play and healthspa at the Sherman Oaks Health Spa.

The major events for 1990 includethree tournaments and an awardsdinner as scheduled below:

• Winter Bash March 10• Summer Sizzler June 23• Fall Blowout October 13• Awards Dinner November 10

Free game balls and tournamentt-shirts will be given to all entrants.For information "If X-12l8.

"Low-Impact"Aerobics

Mon.-Wed.-Fri.4: 10-5: 15 pmEmployees'Cafeteria'If X-1210

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1990 Computer Club Officers ,from left, Chuck Manes, Secretary, Stan Bucklein, VicePresident, George Webb, President, and Al Herndon, Treasurer. The Computer Clubmeets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month in B-8. For info., call X-2020.

Note: Evening seminars are scheduled to allow for employees' family attendance.

March

Magic MountainRacquetball ClubEmployees' Ski Trip toSpecial Tickets

TournamentMammoth Mtn. ,March 3 - 25, weekends

Sherman Oaks HealthMarch 16-18, $105 peronly, $10.95 ea. (Reg.

Spa. Call X-1218.person.$21).

Whale Watching

Social Security &

Depart from San Pedro

Medicare Seminar

at 1:30 pm" $6 perPresented by the Social

(person (Reg. $12).Security Administra1ion.

7 pm in the Calif. Rm.1lI

April

Personal Safety"Kitaro"Universal Studios

Conducted by the Glen-

Universal Amphitheatre,Special Ticketsdale Police Dept. 7 pm

8:15 pm. Tickets $23.50.April 6-15in the Calif. Rm.

$11 per person (Reg. $21).

Spring Craft Fair

See's Easter CandyDay at the Races

10 am-3 pm in the Califor-

Saleat Santa Anita Park

nia Room. For informa-April 9-12, Employee$25 per person includes

tion call X-20l5.Services Office,private bus, "all you can

11:30-12:30 pm.

eat" buffet. reservedsea1ing in the ClubCourt.

Renaissance Pleasure

Pension PlanningPension PlanningFaire Special Tickets

Seminar For BargainingFor Non-BargainingApril 21 thru June 10,

Unit PersonnelUnit Personnelweekends only. Adults

Presented by the HumanPresented by the Human$10.50 ea" (Reg. $14.50).

Resources Dept.. 7 pm inResources Dept. 7 pm inthe California Rm.

the California Rm.1lI

May

Crime PreventionLibrascope Blood DriveLas Vegas Trip

Seminar Including7:00 am - 4:30 pmMay 18-20 "Great Escape

Vacation/ResidentialBldg. 17 Patio.Weekend" at the Las

Security Tips

Vegas Hilton Hotel. $130,

Conducted by the Glen-

Includes bus trip, free

dale Police Dept., 4 pm

show 1ickets - "Barry Mani-

in the California Room.

low" , health spa admis-sion, and more.

Universal Studios

Cooking Without SaltFinancial Planning/

Special TicketsCooking DemonstrationPersonal Investments

May 19-284 pm in the CaliforniaConducted by Glendale

$11 per person (Reg.S21).

Room.College, 7 pm in theCalifornia Room. III

June

Designing Your OwnA Day at the J. PaulEstate Planning/Weight Management

Getty MuseumWills and Living TrustsProgram

Includes private bus andConducted by local4 pm in the Calif. Rm.

lunch in the Garden Teaattorneys, 7 pm in theRoom. $15 per person.

California Room. III

July

Disney FireworksRelocation/Post-Medieval Times Dinner

Spectacular at the

Retirement Activites& Tournament at The

Hollywood Bowl

SeminarCastle in Buena Park8 pm, $12 per person.

Conducted by GlendaleIncludes private bus,College, 7 pm in the

dinner and show, $35California Room.

per person. III

Libravets thru March

Gilbert Gallegos30 YearsReceivingInspection

Duane Vennes30 YearsSystems andProcedures

Werner Fien30 YearsFinal Assembly

Tom Kokinda30 YearsField Service

Vladas Gilys30 YearsElectromechanicalEngineering

Don Tubbs35 YearsSystem Design

Margie Boudinot20 YearsPublicationProduction

" \Lila Reynolds20 YearsPrinting andReproduction

George Shyshla20 YearsMechanical Design

Tom Mulholand20 YearsOperations

MORE LIBRA VETS ...

15 Years- Harry Kuruma, WilmaClabaugh10 Years-Mary Emmott, IrenePopp, Brian Broders, StephenShepard, Ellona Kurtis, PhylissZimmerman, Michael Cooper

Retirements .

Bill Ketzbeck, center, 18years, Support Engi­neer, Provisioning Technology, pictured with,from left, Ron Norton, Bob McDonald, HarveyGoodwin, and Michael Cooper.

Frank Copple, 40 years, Manager Manufac­

turing Engineering and Planning.Stella Whitaker, 25 years, Executive Secretary,Contracts, pictured with Al Mohill, left, andDr. Walter Picker.

Herb Bock, 29 years, Manager, Security Marvin Olson, 30 years, Assistant Treasurer,Finance Department.

John Coletti, Manufacturing Data Systems.