IDA is primarily a software organization involved in performing systems analyses and operations evaluations for OSD including the JCS, DDR&E and WSEG in such areas as strategic weapons; command, control, and operational support including military transportation and logistics; and tactical warfare. Studies are also performed in the physical sciences and engineering areas.

SURVEY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES

Conducted By THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For The
FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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CDC 1604 Computer

9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES:

Detailed References: (a) U.S. Congress, House of Representatives, Committee on Government Operations, Military Operations Subcommittee, Systems Development and Management, Hearings, June 21-August 31, 1962, (87th Congress, 2d Session) (Washington: U. S. Govt. Print. Off., 1962), pp. 615-635; (b) Institute for Defense Analyses, The Tenth Year, March 1965 through February 1966, (Arlington, Virginia, 1966), 31 p.; (c) Institute for Defense Analyses, Annual Report: Institute for Defense Analyses (1st Report, n.d.), 18 p.; Institute for Defense Analyses, Annual Report: March 1966 through February 1967, (Arlington, Virginia, December 1967), 44 p.

Conduct comparative aerospace medical research in primates.

Conduct a program in neurosciences and experimental military medicine.
To evaluate impact injuries and methods to protect against such injuries.

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AFMDC facilities computer, contrifuge, environmental chambers, aircraft impact devices daisy decelerator, bopper, hyge

Audition chamber used to evaluate experimental hearing defects.

RF shielded room used for neurophysiological studies.

Radiochemical lab a limited radioisotope lab.

Clinical labs clinical and experimental chemistry procedures

Veterinary support facilities clinic, radiology, surgery, pathology
circadian rhythms chamber temperature and humidity control

Multi animal testing consoles

Consortium housing and free ranging environment for chimpanzees
Automated sleep staging capability

an analog-digital hybrid computer

9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES:

Information presented in 7 and 8 above covers only the broader aspects of the mission functions and capabilities of the laboratory. Much more detailed information can be obtained by contacting the laboratory directly. Unclassified brochures and reports are usually available.