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SUBJECT: Request for Support of Research on the Mechanism of Brain Concussion i. This is a request for financial support for research on the mechanism of brain concussion for the period 1 Feb 1956 to 1 Feb 1957. “2, fhe resonance-cavitation theory upon which this research is to be based GS has been presented in the proposal submitted to the ae cee - gated 27 March 1954. _ 3. The program as originally submitted estimated the duration of the program to be from three to five years requesting a total of $72,109 for the initial year. . a reduced budget was submitted. h, At the request of the amounting to $24,925, wes then awarded to the eto support this program from 1 Feb 1955 6. The progress made to date under the above contract ean be summarized as follows: , a A. RESEARCH FACILITIES The following research facilities have been established for the investigation of the very diverse aspects of the problems being ; studied: ‘Atotal of 2500 square feet of laboratory and office space equipped with much of the diversified machinery and apparatus necessary for research in this field. ’ b. Blast Range ; - A blast range has been established at : approximately GpRaeRRe gyof—the-main laboratory. area is owned by the Perea, and is closed to the public. ‘Phree blast test-series have been run to date. n made with the Fear aah eS wee Beiereiekie for use of their e bee A test area has been assigned for this Sere BBREES AND METHODS INVOLVED