SUMMARY AND EVALUATION OF SRI 'GEOPHYSCIAL EFFECTS STUDY

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00792R000100120011-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 28, 1998
• Sequence Number: 11
• Content Type: SUMMARY

Approved For Release a ~? CEO; DP96-00792R000100120011-2
Subject: 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 activit . 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 is directly 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:
Approved For Releas 96-00792R000100120011-2
 Approved For Release 200 -00792R000100120011-2
a. Search and summarize existing literature. It is evident from
the bibliography in t e 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 performance 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-time basis, with
special 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 eo sica ELF factors can be used as an in icator of
expected RV performance, and whether optimum performance windows
can be identified. This was partially accomplished, in that
the
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.
Approved For Release 2000/081107. CIARDP96-00792R000100120011-2