Physiological data collection system for field use in trained military dogs

This research program resulted in synthesis of a complete system for "in the field" collection of dynamic physiologic data from trained military dogs. Sensors and sensor implantation techniques were developed for arterial blood pressure, electroencephalogram, electrooculogram, temperature, and respiratory rate monitoring in dogs under strenuous field conditions. A data acquisition system was developed that provided the capability for recording this physiologic data for later computer analysis, and computer programs were written for evaluation of the data. In the final evaluation of the system, two factors indicated a need for additional refinement: (1) that of reducing EEG signal artifact due to cable capacitance and, (2) signal jitter caused by the casette recorder.