This Document corl-.ists of 4 paces Copy of copies SIXTHASONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT December 20, 1965 Contract No. page 1 of pages r. SUAII\ILARY During the precedincr month of November 196.5, protress continued in the following task areas: 1. Mini@Lture Recorder Development 2. Animal Trainin- Faci'Alities'Directory Prorrress is on schedule in each of these areas. PROGRESS ON T.8,SKS -A. Miniature Recorder Analysis, of the results thus far in the experimentation with photo-sensitive filaments as the basis for a miniaturized sound recorder has progressed to a point where feasibility has been established ai@d future development necessitates further proarammina. A three-iohase program is envisioned as the logical approach to development leading up to a prototype design. 1. Standardization of E iilsion and Coating Procedure m A known emulsion speed and its control 2are essential to the response, recordincr and resolution of readout for both test and operatincr purposes. A solution to the problem of developing an emulsion having consistent and uniform properties will require further experimen,@-a- tion. 7ne services of an emulsion consultant .-.,ould expedite development of this particular phase. 2 2. Refinement of Recorder Further develooment and refinements in the equipment and procedures for the recordinrr rnechai-ii-sm, li,-rht modul.ation, filamen4' handlina and emulsion deve'Lopment are required prior to protot c desitn. A combination labor-@tory and darl.@room and some specialized equi@-)mcnt would be required for this 1:)hise. of pa,-,cs Page 2 -2 - 3 RL--,idoiit Eq ii-),-nent Dclvclo-)mcnt An experimental apparaus designed to pbrmit 2 recoff- nizable readout is necessary for system testing and identification of un- ex ected requirements. Design and fabrication of this equipment can be .P iestricted to that sufficie'nt only to provide mean-@ngful measurements. Efforts during the past month have also been devote2d to a pre- m aa liminary evaluation of the feasibility of emplo3,ina a _,netic substance coating of the 15 denier nylon monofilament by a proces s similar to that employed for the photographic emulsion. Contacts have been made with suppliers of magnetic iron oxides and materials are currently on hand 2 for the initial tests. -res are ap Three distinct advan'ta, rarent in the emr)loymcnt of a maernetic process as opposed to a photographic recording process. A magnetic system would permit immediate playback, negate photo processing facility requirements, and expedite development by d2raxving from the readily-available technology in this area. B. Animal Traininz Facilities Direc@orv Progress in this task area is essentially complete with the delivery of three compilations of the followina descriptions. 1. Catalo-aue of Trainers and Facili-tLies (Consumers Guide) 2 This it em contains the identification o-A" six soccies of animals, includin the cat, dog, pie,-eon, croxv, starlin , and marine 9 9 mamals,cross-indexed by behavioral scien46-.sts, traine,-. perfo.-mer acts, exhil--i-tor, and supplier (non-breeder). Selected texts on the tr,@i.rinfr and care for each of 'he forctoinrr spccies are relperenced in the catalogue. A complete dossier on the cat was include%-A' as a sample to illustrate one method of prescn4,-,nff roadv-refcrel-ice material. 2. Di,-ec-tory of 'LY-avlilzble At-iLm +wenf.y. eigkt -reptiles 2r%d aynpl&ihtanq ab4ift forizs- wiLA lifa Lrc- to -a 6owA -Cov.-ce for p@rocuteme2nt-witaiu -t@e cont;-Ii-ertal LT-,ii-Iee. Ste@-@-s. 3@ A.-i-;-- C' 2 00 0) of c u! c @7c; o- s ,he L--az A,& 2 consi.@-fs o-@@@ sz;L-@ --ts @-e- ng TO C.1 LZ+-'-zs, i-wehavior and 'c; T;, FOR COivi+.-'-@-,,@C- -re R 2 n i, t,- e_orc:er inves+.igatc. vario-t) .-..e+.'!.-.-ods and s Cf 1 @arce test pcr.e-.-i'.ial o -,@;e coa'Lt.- r@F aiid Cplbcol- of -t.:ke pa.-ameterp. and relatinj investLIata propo!;L-d s--.7s---s'thravak re- pa-c 4 of pages -4- "D COSTS IV. ADMINISTRATIONTAI For the period 30 April to 30 Noveriber, 1965, a total of has been expended (representing 611,"o of contract funds). Total percenta-C 01 of