Narcotics research, rehabilitation, and treatment. Hearings, Ninety ...

;;;;;;83Determination of harvesting timeSelective destruction of cropsTracing of distribution networksSensing of concealed material at ports of entryDetection of clandestine laboratoriesKapid retrieval of pertinent dataIdentification of network sensitivities and vulnerabilitiesAssessment of alternative control measures :Mechanism for training exercises ; andGood resource management.I must urge you to keep in mind that these benefits, as I have beencalling them, are not going to solve the full range of narcotic anddrug problems. In fact, we cannot be entirely certain that all of thesebenefits, and others which could be added to the list, can be achievedin a reasonable time or at acceptable costs. And the changing operationalrequirements may make some of them obsolete before long.But for the present, we should not overlook any tool which answersa real need, and these benefits can be vital elements to the integrated,coordinated attack which, in my opinion, is the only reasonable routeto effective control.PROPOSED PROGRAMBefore identifying how the scientific and engineering communitymight participate in the control of drugs, I wish to acknowledge thatthere are already in progress some efforts along the lines to be described.The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and the Bureauof Customs have active research and development programs whichaddress many of the points contained in this statement. In additionto their own projects, these Bureaus are being assisted by other Federalagencies which have specialized capabilities. I have met with anumber of people involved in these efforts and can attest to theircompetence and dedication. But the scope of the ongoing efforts, andthe adequacy of available resources, remain as appropriate questionsbefore this committee. I will return to this issue presently.Having established some of the benefits which research and developmentshould pi'oduce, let us examine how such a program might bestructured. We can conveniently view the woi'k that needs to be doneas a five-part program.Surveillance of Opiy/m Poppy CropsThe remote sensing—that is, from aircraft and satellites—of agriculturalcrops dates from the early 1930's when aerial photographswere used to locate and measure fields. Since then, observational andinterpretive techniques have progressed a great deal, although muchexperimentation and development remains to be accomplished. I haveseveral photographs to illustrate what can be accomplished with advancedtechniques.Mr. Perito. Mr. Chairman, may the record reflect the lights are noAvbeing turned out and the photographs about to be shown will be madeavailable for the committee to incorporate in its record.Chairman Pepper. So ordered.Mr. Jafte. The first figure is a well-known photo made from Apollo9 at 131 nautical miles over Imperial Valley, Calif. It was taken with