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PeApproves HaporRelease 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 -- Research of Anomalous Mental Phenomena Author: Edwin C. May, Ph.D. 1 November 1991 SAIC ® Science Applications International Corporation An Employee-Owned Company Presented to: U. S. Government Contract MDA908-91-C-0037 (Client Private) Submitted by: Science Applications International Corporation Cognitive Sciences Laboratory 1010 El Camino Real, Suite 330, P.O. Box 1412, Menlo Park, CA 94025 · (415) 325-8292 Approved For Release 2000/08/08: CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8
Approved For Release 2009/98/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 I OBJECTIVE The objective of this document is to provide a periodic status report for research and analysis of anoma- lous mental phenomena .* * This report constitutes the deliverable DI-MGHT-80227 under contract number MDA908-91-C-0037. Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8
RABBERVed ATaBARAsta2000/08/98 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 Il PROGRESS REPORT 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 (i.e. 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 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-82
Research of Anom Approved For Release 2009/08JA8 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 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 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-83
4. Financial summary 4.1 Total Project Statistics ($1,442.057 k) Figure 1 shows that the overall project expenditures are near the ideal linear curve. The actual spending curve falls below the linear model. This can be accounted for by the fact that the subcontract vouchers and the expected equipment purchases are not yet included in these figures. 1500 1250 1000 Total ($k) 750 500 × × + 250 X X X 0 X Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Figure 1. Financial Performance for Total Project Table 1. Total Project Financial History Date Expenditure ($k) 1 March 1991 $6.812 29 March 1991 $41.632 26 April 1991 $91.944 24 May 1991 $211.899 21 June 1991 $258.388 19 July 1991 $328.615 16 August 1991 $399.904 13 September 1991 $484.452 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 4
RABARVA6680200808 : CIA-RDP96-007890010000001-8 4.2 CLIN 1 - Research ($1,062.760 k) We focused much of the work up to 30 September upon the tasks for clins 3 and 5; thus, the expenditures fall below the linear model. 1500 1250 1000 Total ($k) 750 500 250 X × X X × X 0 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Figure 2. Financial Performance for SOW 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 Table 1. Total Project Financial History Date Expenditure ($k) 1 March 1991 $6.812 29 March 1991 $34.528 26 April 1991 $60.232 24 May 1991 $92.813 21 June 1991 $115.303 19 July 1991 $151.531 16 August 1991 $177.491 13 September 1991 $484.452 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-85
RADNER VA dronaBal ense. 0000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 4.3 CLIN 3 - Support Activity ($195.298 k) Figure 3 shows that the financial histories for the tasks within clin 3 are as expected. The final account- ing for clin 3 will be available after all outstanding charges have been processed. 200 150 × Total ($k) 100 X X 50 × 0 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Figure 3. Financial Performance for SOW 6.4 Table 1. Total Project Financial History Date Expenditure ($k) 1 March 1991 --- 29 March 1991 $7.103 26 April 1991 $31.712 24 May 1991 $52.137 21 June 1991 $75.586 19 July 1991 $106.145 16 August 1991 $150.383 13 September 1991 $187.522 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8
RESPER VERT. 5A5 RA Mase: 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-8 4.4 CLIN 4 - Hardware and Software ($134.584 k) Clin 4 is an equipment line item, and Figure 4 shows its financial histories. We expect to process all equipment during the next reporting period and then anticipate little further activity for this clin. 150 100 Total ($k) × × × × × 50 0 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Figure 4. Financial Performance for Equipment, Hardware, and Software Table 1. Total Project Financial History Date Expenditure ($k) 1 March 1991 - -- 29 March 1991 26 April 1991 --- 24 May 1991 $66.949 21 June 1991 $67.499 19 July 1991 $70.938 16 August 1991 $72.028 13 September 1991 $80.617 4.5 CLIN 5 - Support Activity, Option 1 ($49.415) Option 1 was not initiated until 28 June 1991. As of 13 September 1991, a total of $6.546 K has been expended on this clin. This figure does not reflect the activity pursued during the latter part of Septem- ber at a national laboratory. The projected figures to close the activity on this clin are as expected, and the final figures will be available as soon as all the outstanding charges have been processed. Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003100090001-87