La Approved For Release 2000/8@1L003 ENRL-RDP96-00792R000100120007-7 II STATEMENT OF WORK (WU) ESU 83-147 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 electromagntic (ELF) factors on KV performance. 1.2 (U) MAJOR GOALS ribet ® Sad: ue RE 4 eit + a. (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Phase I: Search and .summarisze. 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 correlation between RV. performance in the historical SRI RV data base and the ambient geophysical/ELF factors Ce (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. (U) SPECIFIC TASKS 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 | hioelectronics, The literature search will be carried out in the following categoriea: - Bioactive frequencies for ELF/VLF at the gross anatomical and behavioral levels. ~ Effects of ELF/VLF frequencies at the biochemical (hormonal, ionic, molecular) level. - Effects of ELF/VLF at the neuronal membrane level, ~ Natural sources of ELF/VLF, ~ Man-made sources of ELF/VLF. . - Artificial generation of BLF/VLF, NOT RELEASABLE TO FORETGN NATIONALS FI ; fe) or Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120007-7 458
+” 4 = Approved For Release 2000/08/ 1 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) - Propagation characteristics of ELF/YLF, - Detection and/ measurement of ELF/VLF. 6-00792R000100120007-7 This wili be accomplished by means of both references to literature on searches. Additionally, the hend, and by computerized SRkRl-International consultant will contact Dr. Willd keyword am D, Sechul, Olive W. Garvey Center for ‘the Improvement of Human Functioning, Wichita, Kansas, 2,2 (S/CL-3/NOFORK) SRI International will perform an analysia to determine whether correlations exist between RY historical data (data: from previous experiments) a ambient geophysical environment. under controlled conditions bivariate, and multivariate following geophysical variab _ mts ay les: Data from previou will be analyzed by means of epoch, enalysis (when possible) against the - Geomagnetic indices (Ay, App, Ag). - Solar electromagnetic emissions. ~ Sunspot number . ~ lonospheric canditio ~ Solar magnetic field ooo Lunar cycles. *~ = Further, because it is hypothesized that the geophysical factors equld play a role in changing the ambient ELF environment, this hypothesis ag well, An ELF data tase (from May 1962 to present) was monitored b ns. Altos, California. Data were taken techniques used for the geophysical analysis’ will ELF data. Positive results or expected RV performance, from these tasks Gould yiel given prevailing twice daily. performance in nd factors in the S studies conducted / ~ Weather (temperatures relative humidity, barometric iS pressure, and go-forth), mechanism by which RV performance is that of SRI-International will examine spanning a year and a half y a Yield station in bes The sane analysis be applied to the a a 2.35 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) SRI-International will implement a Program of information is variation of the ELF environment from location to it is known that ELF frequencies generated by geop to very simultaneously over the globe, Therefore, real-time ELF monitoring. Little oa i o8 Approved For Release 2000/08/10 ‘ ClA-RDP96-00792R000100120007-7 > £. available on the location, although hysical meana tend local variations
» be * ry '*.” Approved For Release 2000/08 R000100120007-7 may exist that are caused by both man-made sources, and by the geological structure of the area. For this a reason, two ELF stations will be set up: one ‘at the SRI premises in the RY laboratory, the other at a field station 17-km distant. Data from the SRI station will be compared with the field station data to determine the variability attributable to location and distance, This comparison may also help determine whether RV performance is influenced by global, local, or beth 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 the RV performance (on an appropriate series of trials carried out in the RV: chamber) and the ambient ELF fluctuations, in order {determine whether measurement of ambient ELF Gan be used as -an indicator of expected performance, and whether optimum performance \ windows can be identified, Ss 7 ~ Nw ‘tT 3, (U) SECURITY | (U) Military security requirements in the performance of this contract will be maintained in accordance with the "CENTBR 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) DELIVERALBES (U) SRI-International will provide the following. —) 4.1 (U) A progress report (2 copies)--a written evaluation of findings (within 10 days of completion) of Phase I, literature survey. 4.2 (S/CL-3/NOFORN) A progress report (2 copies)-~~ a written evaluation 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. 4.3 S/CL-3/NOFORN) Following Phase Itt, 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 will include an overall evaluation of the Geophysical Factors/ELF/RV Correlation Study Task. 5. (U) ACCESS TO MATERIAL | (S/CL-3/NOFORN) Redsonable 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 toa, Approved For Release 2000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120007-7 Pie po