PROPOSAL FOR RESEARCH SRI INTERNATIONAL NO. ESU 83-147

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d For Release 200LA -.M /089 DP96-00792800010 11 Proposal for Research SRI International No. ESU 83-147 DRAFT GEOPHYSICAL FACTORS/ELF/RV CORRELATION STUDY (U) Part.One--Technical Proposal Prepared for: Prepared by: Client Private Harold E. Puthoff Senior Research Engineer Edwin C. May Senior Research Physicist Marsha H. Adams Consultant CENTER LANE-3 NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION CENTER LANE SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM. RESTRICT DISSEMINATION TO THOSE WITH VERIFIED ACCESS. CLASSIFIED BY: CENTER LANE Security Classification Guide dated 1 March 1983 Declassify on: OADR 0 FF CENTER LANE-3 333 RaverN((~~ ~'ioc ddUIPNePffA'P'a4}t"M'34J25N ved For 941/CL-0011 This document contains 9 pages. Copy No. DRAFT R000100120003-1 DFplTved For Release 2000/08 -007928000100120003-1 DMA SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN I INTRODUCTION (U) (S/CL-3/NOFORN) In response to discussions with INSCOM personnel on 7 and 8 September 1983, SRI International submits this proposal to initiate activity concerning a study of potential correlation between RV performance and ambient ELF/geophysical activity. (S/CL-1/NOFORN) To accomplish the proposed program, SRI will provide the facilities, materials, SRI staffing, and consultants to perform the tasking outlined in the following section. 1 DRAFT Approved For Release gpgW/8 j C N cQ792R000100120003-1 D R~Wjeved For Release 2000/ WDP96-00792R000100120003-1 DRAFT SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN II STATEMENT OF WORK (U) 1. (U) GENERAL 1.1 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) The objective of this effort is to investigate the possible effects of ambient geophysical/low-frequency electromagnetic (ELF) factors on RV performance. 1.2 (U) MAJOR GOALS a. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Phase I:: Search and summarize the literature on geophysical/ELF effects on biological organisms, especially as they relate to the degradation of human performance skills at a behavioral level. b. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Phase II: Examine the statistical correla- tion between RV performance in the historical SRI RV data base and ambient geophysical/ELF factors. c. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Phase III: Explore the statistical correlation between RV performance and ambient ELF fluctuations specifically, on the basis of real-time ELF monitoring. d. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Phase. IV: Provide an evaluation report as to whether measurement of ambient geophysical/ELF factors can be used as an indicator of expected RV performance, and whether optimum performance windows can be identified. 2.1 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) SRI International will conduct a literature search to collect and summarize up-to-date knowledge in the field of bio-electronics. The literature search will be carried out in the following categories: (1) Bioactive frequencies for ELF/VLF at the gross anatomic and behavioral levels. DRAFT Approved For Release @OO10814CERQA.ERRR$ O0792R000100120003-1 SRI 1970 8/79 DRAFT D FwTved For Release 2000/08 96-00792R000100120003-1 SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN (2) Effects of ELF/VLF frequencies at the biochemical (hormonal, ionic, molecular) level. (3) Effects of ELF/VLF at the neuronal membrane level. (4) Natural sources of ELF/VLF (5) Man-made sources of ELF/VLF. (6) Artificial generation of ELF/VLF. (7) Propagation characteristics of ELF/VLF. (8) Detection and measurement of ELF/VLF. This will be accomplished by means of both references to literature on hand, and by computerized key-word searches. 2.2 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) SRI International will carry out an analysis to determine whether correlations between RV performance in historical data (data from previous experiments) and factors in the ambient geophysical environment exist. Data from previous studies conducted under controlled conditions will be analyzed by means of epoch, bivariate and multivariate analysis (when possible) against the following geophysical variables: (1) Weather (temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure etc.). (2) Geomagnetic indices (Ap, Afr. Aa) (3) Solar electromagnetic emissions (4) Sunspot number (5) Ionospheric conditions (6) Solar magnetic field (7) Lunar cycles Further, since it is hypothesized that the mechanism by which geophysical factors could play a role in RV performance is by changing the ambient ELF environment) SRI International will examine this hypothesis as well. An ELF data base spanning a year and a half (from May 1982 to present) was monitored by a field station in Los Altos,California. Data was taken twice daily. The same analysis techniques used for the geophysical analysis will be applied to the ELF data. Positive results from these tasks could yield a rough index of expected RV performance given prevailing geophysical factors. SECRET/CENTER 3 LANE-3/NOFORN DRAFT SRI 1970 8/79 Approved For Release 2000/08/fdPOM 96-00792R000100120003-1 DR k 'fYed For Release 2000/ P96-00792R000100120003-1 DRAFT ti SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN Co ps -tiI u,T N PwP~e t}~. OIuD~GOINfr TRa~ ~~h 4 X10. SQSSlQM WILL GP MO' IrGnPO 2.3 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) SRI International will implement a program of real-time ELF monitoring. Little information is available on the variation of the ELF environment from location to location, although it is known that ELF frequencies generated by geophysical means tend to vary simultaneously over the globe. Therefore, local variations may exist due to both man-made sources, and to the geologic structure of the area. For this reason, two ELF stations will be set up, one in SRI premises in the RV laboratory, the other at a field station 17 km distant. Data from the SRI station will be compared to the field station to determine the variability due to location and distance. This comparison may also help show whether RV performance is influenced by global, local, or both sources of ELF disturbances. Particular attention will be paid to bioactive frequencies found as a result of the literature search in Task I. Statistical correlations will be sought between RV performance (on an appropriate series of trials carried out in the RV chamber) and the ambient ELF fluctuations to determine whether measurement of ambient ELF can be used as an indicator of expected performance, and whether optimum performance windows can be identified. (U) Military security requirements in the performance of this contract will be maintained in accordance with the "CENTER LANE SECURITY PROCEDURES GUIDE," dated 1 March 1983 (S/CL-1/NOFORN/ORCON). The highest classification involved in the performance of this contract is SECRET/CL-4/NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION/ORIGINATOR CONTROLLED. 4. (U) DELIVERABLES (U) SRI International will provide the following: 4.1 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) A progress report (2 copies)--a written evaluation of findings (within 10 days of completion) of the Phase I literature survey. 4.2 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) A progress report (2 copies)--a written evalua- tion of findings (within 10 days of completion) of Phase II, investigation of the statistical correlation between geophysical/ELF factors and the historical RV data base. 4 DRAFT SRI 1970 8/79 Approved For Release O/GOPTOR OMSE60792R000100120003-1 DR Frfved For Release 2000/08 96-00792R000100120003-1 DRAFT SECRET/CENTER LANE-3/NOFORN 4.3 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Following Phase III, an investigation of the statistical correlation between ambient ELF fluctuations and RV performance, a final report (3 copies) will be furnished within 30 days which include overall evaluation of the Geophysical Factors/ELF/RV Correlation Study Task. 5. (U) ACCESS TO MATERIAL (U) Reasonable access to raw data material will be made to CENTER LANE personnel to ensure a full understanding of statistical methodology used during evaluations. 6. (U) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (U) Requirements concerning the use of human subjects as outlined in the INSCOM Statement of Work on Identification of Selected Personnel, dated 2 August 1983, will be adhered to. .s9rrer DRAFT Approved For Release 2O 1 # ' G RIiP iO0792R000100120003-1 SRI 1970 8/79 UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120003-1 Director Radio Physics Laboratory Research & Analysis Division SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Radio-wave propagation: in normal environments; in naturally dis- turbed environments (aurora); in manmade disturbances (nuclear explosions). REPRESENTATIVE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS AT SRI (since 1961) Project director of a program to remotely sense nuclear detonations during the U.S. high altitude nuclear test program Led a research effort to improve the U.S. capability to detect foreign nuclear test by their effect on radio propagation Technical director of a large multicontractor research program to study the effects on radio propagation of an artificially produced ionospheric plasma Technical director on a program to develop special communications techniques OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Instructor, researcher, and graduate student, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska: HF and low VHF radio-wave propagation studies of auroral effects; designed, developed, and tested a prototype of the 41-MHz auroral radar used in the U.S. IGY program; installed and operated the six Alaskan IGY-auroral radars, and analyzed the data collected during the IGY Teaching assistant, Physics Department, University of Nevada ACADEMIC BACKGROUND B.S. (1952) and M.S. (1953) in physics, University of Nevada; Ph.D. in geophysics (1961), University of Alaska PUBLICATIONS "Observations of Ionospheric Disturbances Following the Alaska Earth- quake," J. Geophys. Res. (March 1965); "Selection of a Model of the Earth's Magnetic Field," J. Geophys. Res. (December 1962); "Evidence of Low-Frequency Amplitude Fluctuations in Radar Auroral Echoes," J. Geophys. Res. (April 1962); "Distribution of Radar Auroras over Alaska," J. Geophys. Res. (March 1962); "A Low Power UHF Radar for Auroral Research ," PIRE (February 1959); plus numerous scientific and technical reports PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Geophysical Union Union Radio Scientifique Internationale UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120003-1 F pproved For Release 2000/08/?0' %-R~ ffHAROLD E. PUTHOFF Senior Research Engineer Radio Physics Laboratory Research and Analysis Division SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Research in "remote viewing" and other psi phenomena (1972-present) Research in lasers, quantum electronics, nonlinear optics Research and development of tunable solid-state lasers, electron beam lasers, microwave tubes OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research associate, Hansen Laboratories of Physics, and lecturer, Depart- ment of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University; teaching, textbook author, research supervisor of Ph.D. candidates in the area of lasers and nonlinear optics Lieutenant, USNR: in-house research and contract monitoring on DoD (NSA) contracts concerned with the development of ultra high-speed (GHz) computers, assessment of potential of fiber optics and lasers for use in optical computers Research engineer, Sperry Electronic Tube Division, and Sperry fellow, University of Florida: design and testing of electron-beam focusing systems for use in microwave tubes ACADEMIC BACKGROUND B.E.E. (1958) and M.S.E. (1960), University of Florida; Ph.D. in electri- cal engineering, Stanford Universit_y (1967) PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS Author or coauthor of more than twenty-five papers in professional journals on electron beam and laser research, and, more recently, first major publi- cations of research on psi phenomena in Nature ("Information Transfer Un- der Conditions of Sensory Shielding," Oct. 1974), in the Proceedings of the IEEE ("A Perceptual Channel for Information Transfer over Kilometer Distances," March 1976) and in The Role of Consciousness in the Physical World: AAAS Selected Symposium 57, Ed. R. Jahn, ("Experimental Psi Research: Implications for Physics", Westview Press, 1981 Coauthor of textbook, Fundamentals of Quantum Electronics (Wiley, New York, 1969) published in English, French, Russian; Coauthor of Mind Reach: Scientists Look at Psychic Ability (Delacorte, New York, 1977); Coeditor of Mind at Large: IEEE Symposia on the Nature of Extrasensory Perception Praeger, New York, 1979); Patent on high-power tunable infrared laser source (50-250 microns) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORS American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Sigma Xi, Department of Defense Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Perfor- mance, IEEE Franklyn V. Taylor Memorial Award'for paper "A Scientific Look at ESP," listed in American Men and Women of Science and in Who's Who in the West UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120003-1 Approved For Release 2000/08/10. CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120003-1 EDWIN C. MAY Senior Research Physicist Radio Physics Laboratory Research and Analysis Division SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Charged particle and gamma-ray spectroscopy; analogue and high-speed digital electronics; numerical analysis; real-time computer applications for data acquisition and analysis; research nebio feedback tectechnology and applications, and cardiac blood flow p oi India and laboratory research at Maimonides Medical Center onsyho_ soaring energetic phenomena, aerodynamic analysis from fixed wing, powerless aircraft OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE atmospheric Theoretical calculations in radiation transport;, physics, and E & M wave scattering at the RAND Corporation Experiments in nuclear reaction mechanism and nuclear structure at the U. of California Crocker Nuclear Laboratory Undergraduate physics teaching at the City College of San Francisco Equipment engineer and clinical experience at the Bio-feedback Institute of San Francisco Research consultant on psychokinesis at the Maimonides Medical Center ACADEMIC BACKGROUND D. in B.S. in physics, University of Rochester (1962); Ph. D. University of Pittsburgh (1968) PUBLICATIONS Author or coauthor of eleven scientific papers in experimental nuclear physics research; Author or coauthor of numerous scientific papers in psychoenergetic research; Author or coauthor of eleven research abstracts in nuclear physics for professional meetings Author or coauthor of ten abstracts in psychoenergetic research for professional and meetings PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Physical Society, American Association for the Advancement Parapsycho- logy .Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, logy Association, The American Society for Psychical Research a UNCLASSIFIED Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120003-1