[PAGE 1]
This Document consists of 4 pages

Copy 2of copies

SIXTH MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT

December 20, 1965

Contract No.

[PAGE 2]
I. SUMMARY

During the preceding month of November 1965, progress continued in the following task areas:

1.Miniature Recorder Development

2. Animal Training Facilities Directory Progress is on schedule in each of these areas.

II. PROGRESS ON TASKS

A.Miniature Recorder

Analysis of the results thus far in the experimentation with photo-sensitive filaments as the basis for a miniaturized sound recorder has progressed to a point where feasibility has been established and future development necessitates further programming. A three-phase program is envisioned as the logical approach to development leading up to a prototype design.

1.Standardization of Emulsion and Coating Procedure

A known emulsion speed and its control are essential to the response, recording and resolution of readcut for both test and operating purposes. A solution to the problem of developing an emulsion having consistent and uniform properties will require further experimentation. The services of an emulsion consultant would expedite development of this particular phase.

2.Refinement of Rccorder

Further development and refinements in the equipment and procedures for the recording mechanism, light modulation, filament handling and emulsion development are required prior to prototype desiga. A combination laboratory and darkroom and some specialized equipment would be required for this phase.

Page 1 of fpages

-1

[PAGE 3]
3.Readout Equinment Devclonment

An experimental apparatus designed to permit recog-. nizable readout is necessary for system testing and identification of unexpected requirements. Design and fabrication of this equipment can be restricted to that sufficient only to provide meaningful measurements.

Efforts during the past month have also been devoted to a preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of employing a magnetic substance coating of the 15 denier nylon monofilament by a process similar to that employed for the photographic emulsion. Contacts have been made with suppliers of magnetic iron oxides and materials are currentiy on hand for the initial tests.

Three distinct advantages are apparent in the employment of a magnetic process as opposed to a photographic recording process. A magnetic system would permit immediate playback, negate photo processing facility requirements, and expedite development by drawing from the readily-available technology in this area.

B. Animal Training Facilities Directory

Progress in this task area is essentially complete with the delivery of three compilations of the following descriptions.

1. Catalogue of Trainers and Facilities (Consumers Guide)

This item contains the identification of six species of. animals, including the cat, dog, pigeon, crow, starling, and marine mamals,cross-indexed by behavioral scientists, trainer, performer acts, exhibitor, and supplier (non-breeder). Selected texts on the training and care for each of the forogoing species are referenced in the catalogue.

A complete dossier on the cat was includcd as a sample to illustrate one method of prescnting ready-reference material.

Page 2 of pages

-2

[PAGE 4]
2. Directory of Comnercia ly available Animals

Ninety-noe Anmalspecies, soven:y bird species, twenty eight reptiles and amphibtans and ten caisuci.anecus forns of wild life are identifiec as to a known Source for procurementwitin the continental United States.

3.Daterm (Indes c Broography  Animal Cin.sies Beharior, and Paya. Logy)

This syeton is desigaed to indez a relsfively su

quantiy (up to 2000) of biblographical chetons ic the area o inta ror.. 2ne Uniterm consists of thrty-nine subsets relsting to animaì ena - isties, sehavior and physiclogy indexed to the hnorature of 34: aunn,., coted as authorities in this feld.

7 1. PLANS FOR COMNG MONTH

A.Miniature Recorder

Investigatc variovs material:,methoás and :ochaics Mage ie substancs ccating of a lo-denier nvlon moncfiar.irt. Cod. mrov-sé test procedures to trcertain the potential recorcina cd :.a s-ck etnabiities of the coatec mononlamen.

.RF and Optical

Compieis Elalysls of the pacameters and constraints relating to investigete preposed systonsthraugh refinement of the foregaing.

à

)

[PAGE 5]
For the period 30 April to 30 November, 1965, a total of \$ has been expended (representing 61% of contract funds). Total percentage of contract completion is estimated as 61% as of 30 November, 1965.

IV. ADMINISTRATION AND COSTS

Page 4 ofpages