ResediPR AYER RN RR! HAS. AA RENE/OR : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001 -8 Il PROGRESS REPORT SSS —————————————————————————————EE 1. Technical Milestones In this section, we provide highlights of the technical progress during the period between 4 February and 30 September 1991. Please see the Interim Technical Report for the same time period for complete details. 1.1 Clin 1: Research The primary task under this clin was to provide a comprehensive, long-term research plan. That plan was delivered to the sponsor as of June 1991. The remaining activities included: ® Acquiring computer hardware and software. © Obtaining subcontracts with Psychophysical Research Laboratories, The Lucidity Institute, and Edinburgh University. © Designing a protocol for the magnetoencephalograph (MEG) experiment. © Outlining protocols for experiments that explore (1) target dependency, (2) anomalous cognition (AC) in lucid dreams, and error-correcting coding techniques for AC. In addition, we created three separate oversight committees: (1) Policy, (2) Scientific, and (3) Institu- tional Review (i.e., human use), and as of 30 September 1991, the Scientific Oversight Committee is fully functional. 1.2 Clin 3: Support Activity Under this clin, we attended the 1991 annual meeting of the Parapsychological Association in Heidel- berg, Germany and the Parapsychology Foundation annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland. Other activities included: © Assessing certain physiology results quoted in the foreign literature by designing a MEG protocol for collecting data. © Numerous visits by SAIC personnel to the sponsor’s facility to provide technical consultation and advice on protocol design. ¢ Recommending hardware and software for a sponsor’s database (ie. Sybase®). ¢ Designing a preliminary database schema for Sybase that can track specific research disciplines. 1.3 Clin 4: Hardware and Software As of this reporting period, one of the three Sun Microsystem’s workstations, the QMS laser printer, and various peripherals have been delivered and are in operation. All the analysis, documentation, and database software are operational. The target analysis hardware and software has not yet been delivered. Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 2
Resed FBR RDA RRA PREY Mend A RDP96-00789R003000280001 -8 1.4 Clin 5: Support Activity (Option 1) The primary activity under this clin was to conduct preliminary trials for assessing the physiology results (i.e., see clin 3 discussion above) using the MEG. Sixteen individuals were tested for their individual responses to direct light stimuli. Qualitative inspection of the data show directions for further research, in that certain individuals appear to demonstrate robust central nervous system responses to direct light stimuli. The question is, “Are these individuals good AC receivers?” 2. Changes No changes to the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory, method of operation, management, or milestones occurred during this reporting period. 3. Problems We delayed the subcontracts and start of work on SOW 6.2 and 6.3 as the result of a delay in the con- tracting cycle with the sponsor’s organization. While causing some accelerated activity, the delay has not significantly impacted the progress to date. Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 3
Resed OR OVAK OA RR MRSMtare Rete meng /A-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 4, Financial summary 4.1 Total Project Statistics ($1,442.057 k) Figure 1 shows that the overall project expenditures are near the ideal linear curve. The actual spending curve falls below the linear model. This can be accounted for by the fact that the subcontract vouchers and the expected equipment purchases are not yet included in these figures. 1500 1250 1000 750 Total ($k) 500 "KK ® #4 we ® oA 2 bP BgeS sates eS RZeRBeRE Es Figure 1. Financial Performance for Total Project Table 1. Total Project Financial History Date Expenditure ($k) [seprenber 51 [sansa Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 4
Resedveprovaddrealbesaasata? PRAMAMN&IA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 4.2 CLIN 1 — Research ($1,062.760 k) We focused much of the work up to 30 September upon the tasks for clins 3 and5 ; thus, the expenditures fall below the linear model. 1500 1250 1000 \ 750 Total ($k) 500 250 2 8H ~oasp Bs g 2 & 2es¢s P2zege§S SGZesseREE gz Figure 2. Financial Performance for SOW 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 Table 1. Total Project Financial History [ae Binds Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 5
Reseaton 9 vatbhia dea! enna ddeidand!A-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8 4.3 CLIN 3 — Support Activity ($195.298 k) Figure 3 shows that the financial histories for the tasks within clin 3 are as expected. The final account- ing for clin 3 will be available after all outstanding charges have been processed. 200 150 ee Figure 3. Financial Performance for SOW 6.4 Table 1. Total Project Financial History es ce ee Approved For Release 2003/09/09 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000280001-8