-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 20F,/rO IV. (U) BASIC RESEARCH: 1. Neurophysiological Correlates: Determine potential magnetoencephalograph (MEG) visual response correlates: Between talented people and a variety of external near-field stimuli conditions. Between talented people and a variety of external far-field stimuli conditions. Determine potential MEG non-visual correlates: Between talented people and a variety of external-n4ar and far field stimuli' conditions. Initiate research to identify and locate brain areas where parapsychological data may originate: Extend research to show how data is eventually processed into conscious awareness. 2. Psychophysical Correlates: Determine potential for psychophysical parameters: - Galvonic skin response (GSR). - Other central nervous system (CNSi parameters. - Role of distance and other variables. - Potential for counter-influence. 3. Physical/Psychophysical Model Exploration: Role of target "state" (degree of energy, chaos, size, distance, shielding, target format, etc.). Role of psjichological factors (goal, empathy, target type, etc.). 4 iA-R0096-00789R002600090005-0 Approved For Release: 4-;~ Approved For Release QQQQIW108"'~' ClAd-PDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Role of other possible influencing parameters (i.e., no "sender" present, presence of "sender," and degree of linkage). Other candidate factors. 4. Altered State Investigations: Determine if various altered states can improve data reliability (eg., lucid states, deep relaxation conditions). Determine if various altered states correlate with cognitive style or with target type. S. Potential Influences-of'External Fields: Determine if geomagnetic influence can affect results. Develop new experiments with adjustable external field conditions. 6. Develop a Comprehensive Target Pool: To help sort out possible target characteristic influences. To use as a possible screening device. For assessing application issues. 7. Initiate Evaluation of "Energetics": Identify possible "follow-on" with available select talent (when located). Visit people/areas to observe demonstration. Identify equipment monitoring needs. A Approved For Release 20' DP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 200 10-81b~: t~C,1~-. -00789ROO2600090005-0 _'.~01396 V. (U) APPLIED RESEARCH: I. Neurophysiological Correlates: Develop magnetoencephalograph (MEG) screening/selection techniques (visual, non- visual). Measure sufficient known talent. Measure other select populations (e.g., creative, yogi, martial arts). Measure general population. Examine feasibility for refinement to permit talent sorti-ng..acc6rding to task type or need (e.g., visual vs. verbal style). Perform follow-on talent validation experiment with new candidates to confirm MEG findings. Use as a check for training/development status or progress. Evaluate individual strategies. Evaluate specified training programs. Examine feasibility of transmitting information (i.e., via redundancy coding methods) for near-field and far-field conditions according to cognitive style. 2. Physiological Correlates: Determine potential of information transmission via GSR or other CNS parameters. 3. Application-Oriented Issues: Investigate neurophysiological/psychophysical measures useful for predicting data quality. Determine if self reports, focused intent, or other factors can be found that help in predicting data quality. 6 Approved For Release 20 4RDe96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 200,0108/08 .: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 General screening investigations: Develop new target pools that are comprehensive and can identify various talent and talent preferences. Conduct in-depth study of people previously involved in this research to search for patterns in background, personality, or other factors. Reassess/investigate psychological or psychophysical measures that show promise for screening: Defense Mechanism Test (DMT). Stanford Hypnotic Suggestibility Scale. Subliminal Perception Responses. Application improvements (Intelligence Related): Examine methods for improving information quality or reliability: - New internal strategies. - Task/response timing. - Specific goal setting. - Spatial/temporal issues on strategies for search improvement. - Determine if results from conventional altered state research have applicability to application quality/reliability improvement. Conduct various experiments, review data bases, and apply various evaluation methods to determine application potential and to identify methods of improving data quality as appropriate. Explore other applications: Communications potential: 7 Approved For Release 200040 IA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 20VT0P.1T1-,, 7796-00789R002600090005-0 use of redundancy coding (with conscious response). Incorporate with other basic/applied projects. simulate "real" problems: Hostages (lost people)* Underground or submarine environment. Predictive: - Identify approaches for follow-on. - Involve other labst,other talent. - Examine influences of event complexity, time-of-occurrences- - Tie to psychological/cognitive Style- Code breaking: - Perform preliminary investigations for follow-on. Training Developments: Develop improved ways t measure or evaluate the role of training, the training method, practice, goal setting, session timing, or other factors. Review a wide variety of "training development" approaches to identify candidate avenues for new basic/applied research (e.g., potential use of subliminal perception training). Compile appropriate evaluation procedures and statistics: Use of control groups. Improved artificial intelligence methods. 8 Approved For Release 2000/080' rl (~ff -T789ROO2600090005-0 2M Approved For Release ~D EMET P96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Bias detection methods. Other Approved For Release 200 L.W T -00789R002600090005-0 015 n-REff"Pe 6 Approved For Release %M--Rt)P96-00789ROO2600090005-0 SEC R VI. (U) OTHER ACTIVITI.ES** SG1B 2. Develop 'Multi-Disciplined: Research Plan: To incorporate findings from FY91 work. Develop new interlab/interdisciplinary links with: Neuro-cognitive sciences. Optical data processing/neuro network technology. Altered state research: Hypnogogic/Hypnopompic Other Advanced physical theories: Recent viewpoints on gravitation. Postulates involving scalar waves. Other 3. Activity Support: - Research Management. - Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC). - Human Use Review. - Computer Support. - Misc. (Admin. , TDY) . 10 Approved For Release 2000/CSECARST00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release DP96 -00789R002600090005-0 VII. (U) SCHEDULE CONSIDERATIONS: (U) The following pages contain table summaries of key activities identified in the previous sections. Estimated level-of-effort, as well as key milestones and other data, are included an the tables. 89ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 BASIC RESEARCH EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 1. Neuraphysiological Correlates - Visual Response MEG Cn - Non-Visual MEG m - For Select and Control Groups - For Near and Far Field m 2. Physiological Correlates Candidate CNS Near and Far Field 12 W Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090"5-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 BASIC RESEARCH CO M M EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 3. Energetics Phenomenon - Initiate Review - Locate People - Develop In-Depth Plan - Identi+y Equipment 4. Physical/Psychophysical - Physical j Cognitive Constructs - Target Stateg Environment - Possible Variables Vj M M - Comprehensive Target Pool - External Field E++ects 13 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO260009000§,-O Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 BASIC RESEARCH Vj m BUONO" EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 5. Altered State Investigations - Lucid States; Other Noise Reduction Conditions - Correlation to Cognitive Style 6. Review o+ Relevant Conventional Research Neurosciences/Biophysical Advanced Physics Psychological Issues 14 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600OTM05-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 APPLIED RESEARCH EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 1. Neurophysiological Correlates - Visual MEG 000% vi - Non-visual MEG M M t l G ro roups - Select, Con - Information Transmission A ;U OMNI" l ates 2. Physiological Corre CNS Parameters Screening/Selection Information Transmission 15 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 APPLIED RESEARCH EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE Application Enhancement - Factors for Predicting/ Improving Data Quality Pattern Analysis Strategies, Training Other - Use of Multiple Sources - Task/Person Matching - Calibration Target Pools - Talent Quantification - Insight from Talented People - Use of Selection Aids - Psychophysical Measures - Subliminal, Other Scales - MEG Findings 16 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO26000900UP-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 APPLIED RESEARCH EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 4. Explore Various Applications - Intelligence Needs - Communication Potential - Subconscious (MEG) V 0# - Conscious (RV, Other) M - Coding Techniques - Predictive M - Preliminary Investigations - Develop Follow-On Plan (FY92+) - Multi-Labs - Timing/Complexity - Cognitive Style - Code Breaking Preliminary Investigations 17 rn V Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600ftOO05-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 APPLIED RESEARCH EST. LEVEL EST- EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE 5. Trai"n'ing/DeveloPment Investigations Review Worldwide Literature Role o+ Training, Practice, Goal Setting, Other 6. .Evaluation Procedures/Statistics Manual - Research ProJects - Various Operational Activities Is Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO26000900"-o Approved For Release 2000/08/08: CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 OTHER ACTIVITIES r n W,f EST. LEVEL EST... EST. AREA OF EFFORT START COMP. INTERFACE SG1 B 2. Develop Comprehensive Multi- Disciplinary Plan (For FY92+) Integrated, Multi-Lab Neurosciences/Cognitive Sciences Advanced Research (Physics, Biophysics) Other 19 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090005-0 EXTERNAL SUPPORT - FY91 OTHER ACTIVITIES EST. LEVEL EST. EST. AREA OF EFFORT START 'COMP. INTERFACE 3. Activity Support - Research Management - Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) - Human Use Review - Computer Support - Travel - Administration 20 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 CIA-RDP96-00789ROO2600090225-0