Development of an automated stress/duress detection system. Phase I: Technical and physiological studies. Final report. [Use of individual tape recorders as interim monitors]
Physiological response monitoring equipment for automatic duress detection is being developed and evaluated in an attempt to improve the reliability of the human element in security systems. This report details an in depth study of the physiological analysis problems inherent in the development of a system which will automatically detect abnormally high psychological stress levels in unconstrained security personnel. The reliabilities and practicalities of a number of human physiological responses as relatively unique indicators of controlled psychological stress/duress have been thoroughly examined and evaluated; test data has demonstrated the feasibility of detecting high psychological stress levels of subjects in a laboratory environment through physiological data monitoring. The practicality of transducing and telemetering the necessary physiological data has been studied and, in conjunction with the above results, should provide a firm basis for ensuing system development. The use of tape recorders will avoid the expense involved in the development of bodyworn electronic and telemetry systems and will allow data collection to begin while automated data reduction and analysis microcomputer software is being developed.
- Research Organization:
- Lovelace Center for the Health Sciences, Albuquerque, NM (USA). Clinical Research Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-04-0789
- OSTI ID:
- 6587442
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-78-7015
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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