Signal Analysis Techniques for Interpreting Electroencephalograms

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Abstract:

The principal objective of this study was to review and assemble the relevant signal processing literature for analyzing and interpreting EEG, especially steady-state visual evoked responses VER. The principal Air Force objective is to investigate the usefulness of the VER as a tool in assessing the effects of visual stimuli upon the flier, especially stimuli which could lead to a temporary or permanent degradation of performance. This could include flashblindness, disorientation, or other physiological impairment caused by visual stimuli. The study concentrated on those methods suitable for analysis of the spontaneous EEG. However, methods of modeling the spontaneous EEG have been considered, since by eliminating spontaneous EEG components, the VER should be more evident. The problem of measurement variability observed after signal processing was investigated, and a thorough literature search was conducted to look for neurophysiological evidence of variability and possible cures.

Author(s):
Gustafson, Donald E. ; Eterno, John S. ; Jarisch, Wolfram
Author Organization(s):
SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS INC CAMBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Apr-Sep 1979
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA098092
Pagination:
0133

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SAM-TR-80-33
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-79-C-0604
Task Number(s):
02
Project Number(s):
7757
Monitor Series:
TR-80-33, SAM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Quantum Science and Computing; 5G; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SIGNAL PROCESSING, *ENCEPHALOGRAMS, LITERATURE SURVEYS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), TEST METHODS, VISION, VISUAL PERCEPTION, STIMULI, RESPONSE(BIOLOGY), PERFORMANCE TESTS, MODELS, PILOTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
VISUAL EVOKED RESPONSE, PE62202F, WUSAM77570260
Report Date:
1980 Dec 01