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during the course of the investigation:
participant/no participant;
source variation
(beta decay, noise diode, pseudo random; and feedback
display variation.
(S)
DEPENDENT VARIABLES
(S)
There
is only one dependent variable, namely the output of the
statistical analysis of the binary bit stream derived from the noise source.
5.
(S)
HARDWARE
(S)
An electronic instrument that
is designed to be sensitive to
remote perturbation processes contains three basic elements:
sources of
randomness,
an analysis capability,
and a feedback mechanism.
We propose to
integrate these components with our existing Digital Equipment Corporation
LSI-11/2 microcomputer system.
Figure
1 shows
a block diagram for such a
system.
a.
(S)
Random Sources:
(S)
We will consider three types of random sources:
an electronic
noise disk,
a radioactive
(beta) decay source, and a pseudo-random feedback
shift register.
(1)
Electronic Noise
D,iode:
In a preliminary design effort
carried out
in another program, we have' determined a suitable electronic
noise diode.
The diode,
first constructed by Haitz, 30
is well understood
from the quantum mechanical point of view.
(2)
Radioactive Beta Decay Source:
We propose to design a
binary noise source derived from the beta decay of carbon 14
( 14C) and pro-
metheum 147
(
47PR).
We have chosen these isotopes since they are 100%
beta emitters with no competing decay modes,
and thus provide a simple radio-
active decay spectrum.
To insure isolation from spurious power line transients
we plan to use battery-operated surface barrier detector with charge-sensitive
preamplifier and associated shaping circuitry to produce the random binary
noise signal.
This and the electronic noise source will be optically coupled
to the LSI-11.
(3)
Pseudo-Random Shift Register:
To act as
a control noise
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the LSI-11.
The binary output of such a device has the property that
although the sequence meets
a number of criteria for randomness,
the
sequence is deterministic, once the starting seed for the register
is given.
b.
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Analysis:
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The analysis and control portion of the system consists of
an existing project LSI-11 microcomputer.
To obtain an input,
the LSI-11
is
programmed to sample one of the noise sources at a specified rate to obtain
its random bits.
A sequence of such samples
is tested by the LSI-11 for an
excess or deficiency of one’s on a continuous basis, using a sequential
analysis statistical technique. 31 ’ 32
The sequential analysis technique
is
an extremely efficient technique for determining whether the output of the
binary random generator contains a distribution of zero's and one’s as
ex-
pected for an unperturbed source,
or is distorted due to,
say, RP influence.
The principal advantage of the sequential sampling technique as compared
with other methods
is that,
on average,
fewer bits per final decision are
required
(roughly
50%) for an equivalent degree of reliability.
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Before we are able to detect that the random output of the binary
generator has been distorted, we must
a priori define how much distortion we
require to conclude that there
is an effect, and what statistical risks we
are willing to accept for making an incorrect decision as to whether the
disturbation under consideration
is indeed distorted.
To meet these criteria
sequential analysis requires the specification of four parameters
to determine
from which of two binomial distributions under consideration
(distorted or
undistorted) a data sample belongs.
The four parameters are:
p Q
, the fraction
of one's expected
in an undistorted distribution (e.g.,
50%); p^
the fraction
of one's assigned a priori to define a distorted distribution
(e.g.,
60%); a,
the
a priori assigned acceptable probability for concluding that the random
source
is perturbed
( Pj
_ distribution) when
in fact it is not perturbed,
i.e.,
the correct distribution
is the Pq one
(Type
I error);
,
: the
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acceptable probability for concluding that the random source
is unperturbed
(p Q distribution) when in fact it
is perturbed
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the
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is the
one
(Type
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With the parameters
thus specified, the sequential sampling procedure provides for construction
of a decision graph as shown
in Figure
2.
The decision graph gives
a rule
of procedure for making one of three possible decisions following the
sampling of each bit:
continue sampling before making a decision (Region
I m Figure
2).
label the sequence as undistorted;
label the sequence as
distorted
(Region III).
(S)
Sampling rules can be defined for the nth sample:
Sample the binary sequence
Sum the numbers
of one’s to date
If the sum of one's
lies
in Region
I,
then do Step
1.
If the sum lies
in Region
II,
stop the run,
concluding that the binary sequence
is de-
rived from the undistorted p Q
distribution.
“
"the sum lies m Region III,
stop the run,
concluding that
the binary sequence
is derived
from the distorted p
distribution.
Utilization of the above statistical procedure permits analysis of the binary
noise sequence for excess one’s or zero's by the most efficient techniques
currently possible.
c.
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Display:
(S)
The feedback display to the participant consists
of two
independent color video channels.
The output from the computer analysis of
the binary bit stream will "drive" some interesting aspect to the video image.
The second channel may be connected to a video recorder for later off-line
analysis
.
d.
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Hardware Redundancy:
(S)
Using a computer system such as the one described above as a
possible detector of remote perturbation,
it
is important to have as much
hardware redundancy as possible.
Particularly in the areas of data recording
and feedback display.
As was stated above, the most likely assumptions for
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THE SEOUENCE
XS ACCEPTED AS PEETOPBED.
If it enters Eegion II, thfseSf
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stable with respect to remote perturbation processes.
It
is possible to
examine partially the validity of these assumptions with suitable hardware
redundancy.
We plan to record the raw noise data prior to analysis, and
to record the feedback display on video tape during the experiment, using
the second channel of the display facility.
After the participant has left
the area,
a comparison can be made between the actual display during the
experiment and the display which is now generated from the recorded raw
data of the experiment.
If there
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An agreement between the two displays
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Sequential Analysis
Using tested computer algorithms for random number generation,
Monte-Carlo test the sequential analysis formalism.
e.
Computer and Display Sub-System
(1)
As there appears to be no evidence to the contrary, we will
assume that the manufacturer’s specifications
of mean-time-between-failure to
be an approximate measure of these sub-systems’
susceptibility to -possible
environmental factors
such as geophysical phenomena and cosmic rays.
(2)
We shall consider what thresholds must be exceeded before
extreme environmental factors such as gamma irradiation become important.
(3)
These sub-systems must,
of course, meet the usual acceptance
criteria applied to such apparatus before they are declared operational.
3.
COMPLETED SYSTEM TESTING
Once the total system meets design specifications and is decloared
operational,
a complete series of tests will be initiated.
a.
Each of the "true" random sources will be subjected to at least
the following statistical tests.
Frequency test
FFT tests
Serial test
Gap tests
Yule test
(5-digit sums)
Autocorrelations test
Conditional bit tests
D^ test
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Sum-of-n test
Maximum/minimum- of-n test
b.
The pseudo-random generator must produce the expected sequence.
c.
All generators will be used individually in Monte-Carlo confirma-
tions of the sequential analysis
.
d.
Finally,
the various procedures
to be used in Phase II will be
simulated with extensive Monte Carlo runs.
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D:
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INTRODUCTION
(S)
Each participant will be provided a written description of the
experiment which contains essentially all the information in this document.
If desired, any aspect of the experiment will be elaborated upon to the
satisfaction of the participant.
He will then be asked to sign the form
shown on the following pages.
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having attained my eighteenth
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and otherwise having
full capacity
to consent*
do hereby volunteer to participate in this
program to determine the nature* and possible applications of in-
herent psychic abilities.
I have been provided documentation and
oral clarification as desired by
detailing all aspects of this program.
I am thus aware of the
following items and have initialed the summary statements on the
reverse side of this agreement.
a.
The nature *
duration* purposes *
and expected benefits
of the program in which I will be participating.
b
b.
The methods and means by which the program is
to be
conducted;
any methods and means that are expeimental will be
identified as such.
c.
The inconveniences *
hazards * discomforts *
risks or other
effects on my health or person which may possibly come from my
participation in the program.
d.
The alternative procedures* if any*
that might be
employed to protect or further my health and well-being.
I have
been given an opportunity
to ask questions concerning this project
and any such questions have been answered to my full and complete
satisfaction.
I understand that I may at any
time during the
course of this project revoke my consent and withdraw from the
study without prejudice;
however* I may be requested to undergo
certain further examinations *
if*
in the opinion of a qualified
physician*
such examinations are necessary for my health or well-
being.
(Name)
(Date)
I was present during the explanation referred to above*
as well as
the volunteer's opportunity for questions *
and hereby witness his
signature.
I am not involved in the program in any way.
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Explanation of the Experiments:
The purpose of these
experiments is
to determine
the extent to which a person is able
to
mentally perturb or affect sensitive electronic equipment.
In this case
a random number generator will control a variety of different video dis-
plays generated by a small computer.
Your interaction with the computer
is to be by mental means alone.
You will be ashed to try
to make changes
in the video display;
or3
in biofeedback terminology^
to use passive
.
volition to produce the desired change.
We are naming this interaction
between a person and a remote system
"remote perturbation"3
or
",HP "
3 for
short.
We are endeavoring to both foster and understand these abilities.
(S)
In the course of these experiments 3
no drugs 3
hypnosis ,
psychopharmaaological agents of any kind3
or subliminal stimulation will
be used.
2.
(S)
Explanation of the Procedures:
You will be asked to sit in
a comfortably appointed environment on Redstone Arsenal
(see photograph)
.
A video display will be present which you may attend to if you wish.
In
the course of a half-hour session3
a number of electronically controlled
runs will be carried out3
in which you will be asked to try
to cause a
change on the video monitor3
by an act of will.
You will receive immediate
feedback3
if you wish3
to assist you in gaining conscious control over the
remote perturbation abilities we are examining.
You will be asked to
participate in no more than one half-hour -session in the morning3
and one
half-hour session in the afternoon.
At any time 3 you may
decline,
to take
part in either session3 without prejudice
to your continued participation
in the program.
3.
(s)
Description of Reasonably-Expected Inconveniences 3
HazardsA _
Discomfort ,
Risks,
or Other Effects :
There is no known evidence for any
.
adverse effects or risks associated with participation in research of this
type.
Investigations such as these have been carried out in laboratories
for almost a hundred years in the United States and in England3
and there is
no record of any type of hazard or discomfort to a participating subject.
4\
(S)
Description of Any Alternative Procedure that Might be
Employed to Protect the Subject 's Health:
There is no known risk to pro-
tect against.
5 .
(S)
Description of Alternative Advantages
to the Volunteer:
Re has opportunity
to gain conscious control over otherwise
latent or un-
conscious processes within himself.
6.
(
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Questions Rosed by Volunteer—and Answers:
(To be filled in.)
Volunteer will initial end of each of the above paragraphs.
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MEDICAL FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES
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1.
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PERSONAL INJURIES OR ILLNESSES
a.
General
When accidents occur involving personal injuries to project
members or subjects,
or when a project member or subject experiences a
sudden onset of illness, the supervisor shall:
(1)
Ensure that the project member or subject receives first aid
and medical care immediately;
(2)
If the accident or illness
is serious enough to warrant addi-
tional assistance,
dial 6-5854 for the emergency room. Fox Army Hospital,
Redstone Arsenal, AL, and,
if necessary,
6-6110 for ambulance service to
the hospital;
(3)
Investigate the accident or illness,
and prepare in duplicate
an Accident/Illness Investigation Report.
This report must be submitted to
the Project Manager or his designee the same day.
The Project Manager will
sign the report and forward the original to Occupational Health,
Bldg.
7110,
Redstone Arsenal, AL
35809.
b.
Medical Assistance
in Case of Injury
The Fox Army Hospital, Redstone Arsenal, has been designated to
handle accident and illness cases occurring on-post
at Redstone Arsenal.
The emergency room service
is available 24 hours a day,
seven days
a week.
2.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM
The Project Manager,
or his designated alternate,
is responsible
for the preparation of the Emergency Program and the coordination of all
emergency activities.
He has complete authority to take whatever action is
necessary to protect human life or property in time of an emergency.
3.
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In the event of, and depending on the type of emergency, the
person involved will as soon as practical:
a.
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Dial 6-6110 for ambulance service
c.
Dial 6-5854 for Medical Officer of the Day
(Fox Army Hospital)
d.
While waiting for assistance and
.
.
.
(1)
if the injured person is bleeding profusely, the first
aider should try to stop the flow of blood
(,e.g.
, direct pressure should
be applied over the wound, and if necessary a tourniquet should be applied);
(2)
if the injured or ill person
is not breathing, the first
aider should apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or whatever method he is
most familiar with,
in order to revive the injured person as soon as
possible;
(3)
if the injured oriill person is suffering from shock, he or
she should be wrapped or covered with a blanket.
Emergency on-post ambulance service may be obtained on a 24-hour basis.
A driver and attendant will be present with each ambulance.
These personnel
will be familiar with and capable of operating the emergency life saving
apparatus installed in the ambulance.
4.
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INSURANCE COVERAGE
a.
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Medical and Disability Benefits
Participants in the Remote Viewing activities will fall into
three classes, with resulting differences
in their insurance coverage.
a.
(S)
SRI Employees
(California):
Their participation in the
project will be as part of their employment at
SRI.
Therefore, if they
sustain any injury or illness
as
a result of their participation in the
project, they would be entitled to the benefits of Worker's Compensation
Insurance,
as prescribed by the State of California.
These benefits include
full medical treatment, reimbursement for lost wages
(subject to statutory
limitations), and awards for permanent disability,
if any.
b.
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Government Employees:
Their participation would be in
the course of their employment with the U.S.
Government, and so they would
be entitled to the federal equivalent of Worker's Compensation Insurance
benefits.
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