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     Subj ec t Summary and Evaluation of SRI publication "Geophyscial
     Effects Study (U)
     1. (U) Summary:
     a. It is known that human capabilities are influenced by
     environmental factors. Various frequencies of radiation are
     among these factors, and there has been a suspicion that
     radiation in the Extremely Low Frequencies (ELF) range influence
     the human functioning of psychoenergetics (specifically, remote
     viewing). The two strongest generators of ELF radiation are:
     1) Manmade structures, such as large buildings, railroad
     tracks, power lines ' etc. The largest of these is the 60
     cycle power which is all about us.
     2) Solar activitz. Whether this radiation affects us
     directly, or indirectly (by affecting our physical
     environment, which affects us, in turn), is not known, and is
     a subject of this study.
     b. If it were found that ELF radiation directly affects
     psychoenergetic functioning, methods could be devised to nullify
     these affects, or to use them for counter-intelligence purposes.
     c. The paper presents the following findings:
     1) Solar variations do seem to influence RV capabilities.
     Whether this-71-s--d-irectly or indirectly has not been fully
     determined in this study, but there are two main
     possibilities which should be tested in further research:
     a) Direct solar ELF radiation from solar flares, etc.
     b) Indirect effects, such as Sudden Ionospheric
     Disturbances (SIDs) which are caused by solar radiation of
     higher frequencies, and seem capable of trapping and
     reflecting manmade ELF within our biosphere.
     2) Manmade ELF sources: other than the mention that SIDs
     might contribute to the containment and concentration of ELF
     in our environment, the report does not give any findings
     concerning manmade ELF's affect on remote viewing.
     d. The suggestions derived from the study are that a further
     in-depth statistical collection and evaluation effort should be
     conducted.
     2. (S/CL3/NF) An evaluation of the draft copy of the report,
     compared to the Specific Tasks as set forth in the Statment of Work
     follows:
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     a. Search and summarize existing literature. It is evident from
     the bibliography in--t-fie report that a very thorough search was
     made. However, no summation of that open access information was
     given,in the report.
     b. Examine and correlate SRI RV perfoEmance data bases with
     ambient geophysical/ELF factors, on an historical basis. This
     was accomplished with detailed thoroughness, and is one of the
     two main thrusts of the report.
     c. Examine and correlate SRI RV performance data bases with
     ambient geophysical/ELF factors, on a real-t ime basis, with
     speci I concern to correlations between fluctuations in the two
     fields. This was also accomplished to specification, and is the*
     other main thrust of the report.
     d. Provide an evaluation report as to whether measurement of
     ambient geop ysical/ELF factors can be used as an in icator of
     expected RV performance, and whether optimum performance windows
     can be idpnfifipd- This was partially accomplished, in that
     report states there is an apparent relationship between solar
     flares, SIDs, and RV performance. The report cites the number
     of days before and after solar occurrances that RV capabilities
     drop or raise, but does not further identify optimum performance
     windows, or suggest firm indicators of expected RV performance
     which could be used to enhance our work situation.
     e. Security: Security procedures cannot be determined from this
     report.
     f. Deliver progress reports on each phase of the project. This
     cannot be determined from this report.
     g. Provide CENTER LANE personnel reasonable access to raw data
     material. This has not been tested by CENTER LANE personnel.
     No specific data, raw or processed (in the forms of charts,
     tables, lists or statements), were presented in the report.
     h. Adherence to INSCOM Statement of Work on Identification of
     Selected Personel, (2 Aug 83). Not determinable from this
     report.
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