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Norman Allan Harris, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

1951 — University Scholar, University of Southern California.

1954 — Graduate, B.A. (College Scholar) Occidental College, Physics and Mathematics.

1957 — Graduate, Ph.D. Physics, (studies in Theoretical Physics, Mathematics), Thesis: A General Theory of Field Interaction for High Energy Gamma Rays.

1957-1958 — Postdoctoral Fellow, Graduate of Oak Ridge School of Radiological Physics, AEC Fellow.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Dr. Harris has spent more than thirty-five years as a science director and senior scientist for the development of cutting edge scientific research programs. Dr. Harris is presently Director of the Computational Neurology Institute at the Pacific Center for Advanced Study. His work includes theoretical and computational investigations and the development of Very Large Emergent Characteristics (VLEC), including Will and the synthetic mind for use in medical research and industrial applications. He has been Chief Scientist for Management Sciences, Chief Scientist and Member-of-the-Board of HDR, one of the leading Scientific and Architect Engineering companies in the U.S., He was also Western Regional Scientific Director for Technical Services for EG&G, Director of the Radiation Laboratories and Advanced Sensor Systems for EG&G, and Principal Scientist at McDonnell-Douglas, responsible for the technical direction of 4,000 scientists and engineers and Senior Research Director for Information-Theoretic Studies at PRC.

Dr. Harris has been involved in joint research with such noted scientists as Nobel Laureates Dr. Hans Bethe (research topic was classified) and Dr. Richard Bellman (research topic: fuzzy set membership in environmental importance functions) and pioneering physicists such as Dr. Robley Evans, author of "The Atomic Nucleus" (research topics: high energy particle scattering and Moments Method simulation of external dose due to particle-tissue interactions) and K.Z. Morgan head of the International Commission on Radiation Protection (research topic: Internal Radiation Effects in Human Lung Tissue). Dr. Harris was director of technical studies for projects involving information-theoretic models with Constance Franklin, sister of Norbert Weiner, pioneer in Cybernetics and co-worker with Albert Einstein (research topic: Transfer Model Simulations of Emergent Characteristics in a hyperspace) and Nobel Laureate, Vasily Leontief (research topic: Input-Output Econometric Analysis with Environmental Externalities). Dr. Harris also worked with Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman on an advanced model of the nucleus for use with high energy particle interactions. Dr. Harris also worked closely with Dr. Hans Mark, former director of Ames Aeronautical Research Laboratories and was also formerly Secretary of the Air Force. Dr. Mark is presently part of the technical arm of the George W. Bush presidency.

COGNITIVE AND NEUROLOGICAL STUDIES

Dr. Harris has been involved in many of the disciplines required for the study of the mind/brain since 1963. Since his directorship in the Pacific Center for Advanced Studies, Dr. Harris has generated 184 separate papers on the various aspects of the mind/brain, dynamism, computationalism as it applies to synthetic minds, the study of Will as a virtual system in the mind and various papers on information processing and the innate causes of innervation of those special operating systems and informational fields which lead to Will, Thought, Awareness and Self Awareness.

Dr. Harris has spent the last five years developing theoretical models which remove time as a force of nature from the mechanisms of neurons involved in both implicit and explicit Will, introspection and the mind itself. 

In 1997, he generated special theoretical models for the generation of operating systems within consciousness and which produce phase coordinated object and analogical contexts. Later in 1997, he discovered the cause of the Phi Effect.

In 1998, Dr. Harris constructed Mentality Diagrams associated with the construction of both aware and self aware systems. He applied these systems to the directedness of Will and to the effect of their presence on their centeredness of the mind.

From 1993 to the present, Dr. Harris has worked on the development of Circus of The Mind, integrating his 184 technical papers into a single volume, with added dialogues, essays and scientific expositional material on the mind/brain. This book represents a major work on the mind/brain. This book also has made a serious attempt to include the scientific facts as we know them today regarding clinical and computational developments in the search for the mechanisms involved in the generation of cognition.

SPACE AND FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY

  • Dr. Harris' experience spans decades of space and flight technology beginning with the development of the first re-enterable ballistic missile for the United States and continuing through the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs.
  • While in undergraduate school in 1953, he worked with Lockheed Aircraft in the development of the first re-enterable ballistic missile system.
  • In 1957, as part of the completion of his postgraduate studies Dr. Harris helped direct the Radiation Effects Studies for the first monkeys to be sent into space.
  • He also received a postgraduate degree in radiological physics at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in a joint program with Vanderbilt University.
  • Dr. Harris also worked on a hybrid missile plane combination named Bomarc which consisted of a missile with an airplane shape and a wingspan of 18 feet 2 inches. It had a combination of motors consisting of two 11,500-pound Marquardt ramjet engines and a 35,000-pound thrust liquid propellant rocket motor. It was used primarily within the atmosphere although it was launched vertically to a cruise altitude of between 60,000 and 80,000 feet.
  • In 1959 he developed the first model of cosmic radiation damage for NASA, which could predict the protection factor of various types of space suits. In order to accomplish this he developed the first working model of the nucleus for use in predicting charge generation and transfer, using a modified cloudy crystal ball approximation for proton particle escape potential from the nucleus. This model also took into account the effect of aural electrons after proton slowing by protective cloth.
  • Dr. Harris went on to become project manager for the first nuclear powered Ramjet (PLUTO) and later, for the first nuclear powered satellite, SNAP10A. Dr. Harris also pioneered in early ground sled tests at White Sands New Mexico Proving Grounds in order to develop a system design for potential SNAP10A reentry.  
  • He used geometric diffraction theory research to develop reradiation from caustics in an exotic material environment at the leading edge of super sonic aircraft covered with ionization. This theoretical development was used to define certain of the geometric parameters for the flight design configuration for the Stealth Bomber. His models of reradiation of radar fields from various surfaces were used in development programs both for aircraft and ships at sea.
  • Dr. Harris then became Principal Scientist at McDonnell-Douglas where he had responsibility for the research and development activities of four thousand scientists and engineers.
  • He was then selected to become a member of the Delphi Committee, which determined long-range weapons development and reported directly to the President of the United States. The Delphi Committee helped to shape the direction of weapons R&D for the United States and helped to direct the basic technology for the Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense System.
  • Dr. Harris worked in conjunction with NASA to test theoretical models which he developed to be used with launches of advanced missile systems, beginning with the Atlas/Agena Series and later, the Saturn Missile Series.
  • He also directed the development of the first interactive computer satellite system to be used in the development of large earth based projects. In order to do this he pioneered in the interpretation of LANDSAT Photography in terms of terrestrial effects of disruption of the environment. 
  • Dr. Harris became a consultant to the Air Force and the Secretary of the Air Force and took part in Congressional hearings. At the direction of Congress, he worked with Oak Ridge National Laboratories to develop reasonable estimates of the effects of the proposed EPRI legislation on water based ecosystems and national water circulation across the United States.  As part of these activities, he developed three-dimensional simulations of the flow of water near coastlines and diffusion of various soils and thermal additives in the turbulent environment near shorelines.
  • As part of his work on the PLUTO Project he developed computer capabilities for simulation of the Trans-and Post-Shock Fronts associated with Mach 3 to Mach 14 velocities in advanced aircraft. He adapted special versions of the Method of Characteristics for use in simulating early flight information associated with aircraft flying at velocities above Mach 3 at altitudes below 3000 feet.
  • His theoretical models of surface wave propagation and radiation from caustics in an ionized environment were used by the United States Air Force for special advanced applications involving weaponry to be tested in the flight proving grounds in the air space of Nevada.
  • NASA adopted Dr. Harris' simulation of atmospheric effects due to mishaps of space systems upon launch or landing. Dr. Harris directed tests at both Edwards Air Force Base and NASA's facilities in Pasadena for use in the Space Shuttle Program and potential landing accidents at Edwards Air Force Base.
  • Dr. Harris also lectured to physicians on the effects of space radiation on human beings in space at the UCLA School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Harris also was a Senior Consultant on the first Safe-Car Project for DOT where he pioneered in development and application of vehicle dynamics simulation techniques.
  • Earlier, Dr. Harris was a Principal Scientist for McDonnell-Douglas, Missile Division where he was responsible for all advanced sensor effects analysis and program direction.
  • Dr. Harris has been a Senior Technical Team Member of two select multi-disciplinary teams in support of two presidents. Dr. Harris has taken part in congressional hearings as an expert advisor and in special planning for the Secretary of the Air Force.
  • Dr. Harris has dealt with all levels of business and management in industry and government including presidents of major corporations, leading scientists, congressmen, senators, governors and other notables. Dr. Harris has been involved in congressional hearings as an expert advisor and in special planning for the Secretary of the Air Force and for two former Presidents, Nixon and Carter as a senior advisor and technical team member.

SUMMARY OF SCIENTIFIC STUDIES

Synthetic Will and Synthetic Consciousness in a Massively Parallel Environment

Developed a theoretical unified theory of Will and Mind using Hierarchical Surrounds combined with Folk Mentality Diagrams with autonomous multi-agents as part of the computational process and synthetic neural networks within special operating systems known as Archidynes, operating within special contextual information streams which utilize RF/CF interaction to produce awareness within a computational consciousness.

A Specialized Subneural Operating Environment within Macrocolumns in the Neocortex

Developed a special topological theory of neural architecture based on known information about functional anatomy of the neocortex and the relationship of Pyramidal Neurons within the layers of the neocortex and within macrocolumns. These operating environments were used to produce integrative Surrounds within a representational hierarchy of information known as a Hierarchical Surround which produces Awareness.

Information-Theoretic Models for Integration of Multi-Sensory Receptive Fields within Macrocolumns in the Neocortex

Developed special mathematical algorithms for use in the production of computational conscious systems with both Constructural and analogical information streams which are combined within Hierarchical Surrounds. Developed inferior/superior Surround relationships for use in aware systems, which generate multi-sensory informational streams computationally in a human-like conscious state.

Multi-State, Multi-Agent, Pre-War Likelihood Estimator

Also developed a computer simulation of ocean shipping and near-coastal on-shore activities using Multi-State, Markov chains and single step transition probability functions, derived using Monte Carlo techniques together with likelihood estimators to predict potential changes in multi-agent activities, shipping densities and in estimating the potential for pre-war buildup. This program was used to predict the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

Kinetics of Sprung Mass Automobile Dynamics and the Effect of Design Parameters On Accident Environments

Developed a complete simulative model of auto dynamics taking into account non-linear design parameters, tire characteristics, road conditions, suspension dynamics, engine mass distribution and the effect of cornering maneuvers. Developed special decelerometers which were activated by accident conditions and allowed determination of momentum, force and force dependence on time under non-elastic, elastic and special combinatory conditions for a sprung mass system under unusual design conditions. Determined that the Corvair changed to an over steering vehicle and became unstable over 40 miles per hour unless there was an eleven psi pressure differential between the front and rear tires. Determined that the Buick steering characteristics changed at 45 miles per hour and became an over steering vehicle. Used these models to determine special design conditions leading to human error in vehicular operation and control. Used these models and crash pad test programs to develop design specifications for first SAFECAR.

Parametric, Fuzzy Set Analysis

Developed the first parametric, fuzzy analysis, analytical model for evaluating the impacts of projects on the environment. Utilized the fuzzy algebra and fuzzy calculus to develop impact parameters, which could be input by the various disciplines and then simulate changes in the environment resulting from project construction and indirect effects. The simulation software then produced computerized isoclines of impact and showed through full color graphics, impact contours on the various elements of the environment including air, water, biosphere, geosphere and social and economic sectors. These fuzzy models were used to evaluate large projects such as MX. Directed tradeoff analysis of MX basing systems as affected by missile configuration performance characteristics and payload levels, including construction and related impacts.

Computational Modeling Of Hydrological Diffusion and Transport

Developed a multi-layer hydrodynamic model for computer dispersion of effluents in surface waters and contamination of waters in subterranean environments. The model included temperature variations, dynamic chemistry, and variable dispersion coefficients with depth and surface turbulence due to obstacles and wind factors above the water.

Atmospheric Diffusion and Turbulence Computational Model (Used by Air Force at Vandenberg, NASA at Edwards).

Developed an atmospheric model to simulate dispersion of effluents in the environment for intermediate dispersion distances. The model included a variable boundary layer, temperature variations, including dynamic chemistry of effluents and variable dispersion coefficients. Diffusion characteristics were dependent on atmospheric temperature gradients and turbulence, which could vary in each layer. Effluent buoyancy was also taken into account.

Dr. Harris has been a pioneer in environmental simulation modeling for atmospheric dispersion of effluents from stationary sources as well as moving sources and ocean dispersion of effluents using multi-layer hydrodynamic models. Dr. Harris developed the first microprocessor controlled, automated atmospheric monitoring system for use with nuclear power plants. He also developed the first fuzzy set impact simulation system for use with large construction projects. In addition, Dr. Harris developed a multi-layer atmospheric dispersion model with dynamic chemistry for predicting boundary layer concentrations of effluents from rocket motors for the SAMTEC missile testing program.

Remote Image Computational Processors and Intelligent Interpreters

Directed development of specialized image processing techniques to help "educate" remote sensor imagery and interpret data for ground surveillance without ground truth or very limited ground truth for use in environmental analysis. Integrated image information in an impact simulation model to overlay direct impacts of construction on remote sites, using satellite images.

Environmental Image Interpretation and Analysis

Directed development of specialized image processing techniques to help "educate" remote sensor imagery and interpret data for ground surveillance without ground truth or very limited ground truth for use in environmental analysis. Integrated image information in an impact simulation model to overlay direct impacts of construction on remote sites, using satellite images.

Environmental Analysis and Modeling  

Principal Scientist for environment assessments, impact statements and environmental impact reports dealing with nuclear power plants, waste treatment plants, resource recovery projects, military projects, large construction projects, transmission line construction, cloud seeding, rapid transit and others. Was Principal-in-Charge of the three largest environmental studies completed for military and civilian projects, including MX Basing Modes, EPA's L.A. City project and the Space Shuttle environmental studies.

Environmental Field Studies Programs 

Principal-in-Charge of field studies programs in the Western United States, including geology, hydrology, biology and atmospheric sampling and analysis programs. Managed contracts with eighteen subcontractors and managed direct field personnel programs.

Stochastic Modeling Using Monte Carlo Techniques and Infinitely Divisible Distributions

Project manager for development of probabilistic models to simulate dose distribution from radioactive debris. Project manager for sensitivity analysis and dose model development for U. S. Navy Radiological Defense Laboratory. Was principal contributor to development of probabilistic radiological model for evaluating consequences of land-based nuclear accidents. Developed new version of CURIE-DOSE generalizing to multichamber-release sources. Project manager for SNAP 10A system safety.

Long-Wave Infrared Dynamics In A Magnetohydrodynamic Plasma Environment

Developed models dealing with infrared systems capability and nuclear environment including phenomenological aspects, systems performance, radiation effects on detectors, nuclear effects on optical systems and the implication of specialized mid-course gaming, and aspects of nuclear effects terminal gaming with specialized IR systems on-board. Developed special models relating IR system performance in a nuclear environment. Calculated energy deposition in detectors, calculated radiation effects on special systems following chosen defensive scenarios. Considered hardening techniques against x-ray thermal effects, gamma noise, neutron activation, bremsstrahlung induced noise, optical and other effects of importance in a defensive engagement. Developed models related to radiation and plasma effects and Advanced Electromagnetic Sensor Systems and completed detailed Transport Analysis for simulations of specialized surveillance tasks in radiation fields and response of special detector systems to radiation environments, design of special D-T source spectrum modifier. Simulated sensor response to target environments, masking techniques, detectability, surface characteristics, aspect dependence, and surface roughness.

Advanced IR Sensor System Performance 

Developed special models relating IR system performance in a nuclear environment. Calculated energy deposition in detectors, calculated radiation effects on special systems following chosen defensive scenarios. Considered hardening techniques against x-ray thermal effects, gamma noise, neutron activation, bremsstrahlung induced noise, optical and other effects of importance in a defensive engagement.

Simulation Of Nuclear Criticality Using Monte Carlo Particle Transport  

Utilized Monte Carlo techniques to simulate nuclear reactor criticality experiments, neutron transport in the upper atmosphere, exposure to gamma radiation from a Nerva vehicle and material attenuation of neutrons and gamma rays.

Surface Wave Reradiation Using Geometrical Optics Wave Transport Models

Task manager and principal investigator for the theoretical development of radar cross-section (RCS) models to simulate the radar return from plasma-coated bodies. Utilized asymptotic techniques to extend geometrical optics to include diffraction phenomena. Developed the large conductivity approach for describing diffraction scattering from lossy-dielectric coated cones. Developed special boundary layer techniques for solving linear hyperbolic partial differential equations with mixed boundary conditions. Developed special surface wave model for evaluating detectability of reduced RCS targets.

Sensor System Analysis

Evaluated IR, LWIR in analysis of satellite imagery for use in environmental evaluations and to determine ground truth field analysis. Evaluated use of IR, LWIR, Lasers and Radar in mid-course engagements. Determined effectiveness of high D* detectors in radical environments and developed models of sensor performance for use in mid-course engagement analysis in a degraded environment. Simulated sensor response to target environments, masking techniques, detectability, surface characteristics, aspect dependence, and surface roughness.

Simulation Of Radiation Attenuation In Materials Using Monte Carlo Particle Transport

One of the first scientists to apply serial digital programming techniques and Monte Carlo particle transport techniques to the simulation of critical masses using transport methods and algorithms for evaluating effective transport cross sections to diminish computer time, coupled with Monte Carlo Techniques. Conducted studies in general facility radiation safety consideration, shield design, and application of Monte Carlo techniques to reactor and shield design problems. Developed a method for weighting neutron cross sections, for use with Monte Carlo techniques, to compensate for non-isotropic scattering in the center-of-mass system. Developed method for evaluating reactor criticality using Monte Carlo Techniques.

Prepared a shielding monograph dealing with basic attenuation theory and its engineering applications. Developed original shield design for SNAP 4 and SNAP 6. Was responsible for system safety of SNAP 10A, first nuclear powered satellite; developed full system safety design for the reactor. Initiated plans for various segments of AI's Aerospace Safety Program, and advised in areas of aerospace structural and thermal effects testing, fission product diffusion experiments, controlled excursion testing, and atmospheric dispersion tests. Responsible for first Flight Safety Report for SNAP 10A. Conducted research in preparation of two classified papers on the subject.

Radar Cross-Section Models 

Task manager and principal investigator for the theoretical development of radar cross section (RCS) models to simulate the radar return from plasma-coated bodies. Utilized asymptotic techniques to extend geometrical optics to include diffraction phenomena. Developed the large conductivity approach for describing diffraction scattering from lossy-dielectric coated cones. Developed special boundary layer techniques for solving linear hyperbolic partial differential equations with mixed boundary conditions. Developed special surface wave model for evaluating detectability of reduced RCS targets.

Radiation Shielding

 Conducted studies in general facility radiation safety consideration, shield design, and application of Monte Carlo techniques to reactor and shield design problems. Developed a method for weighting neutron cross sections, for use with Monte Carlo techniques, to compensate for non-isotropic scattering in the center-of-mass system. Developed method for evaluating reactor criticality using Monte Carlo Techniques. Prepared a shielding manual dealing with basic attenuation theory and its engineering applications. Developed original shield design for SNAP 4 and SNAP 6. Was responsible for system safety of SNAP 10A reactor; wrote full system safety design description for the reactor, outlining basic design philosophy and generalized hardware requirements for the entire safety system. Initiated plans for various segments AI's Aerospace Safety Program, and advised in areas of aerospace structural and thermal effects testing, fission product diffusion experiments, controlled excursion testing, and atmospheric dispersion tests. Responsible for first Flight Safety Report for SNAP 10A.Conducted research in preparation of two classified papers on the subject.

Simulation of Nascent Fission Product Disintegration Product Buildup and Transport

Principal contributor to development of first probabilistic model for evaluating the safety of land-based reactor systems. Developed new version of the CURIE-DOSE program, generalizing to multi-chamber diffusion of fission products. Developed new atmospheric dispersion models for multi-chamber release sources. Pioneered in the development of recursive techniques for programming coupled, first-order linear differential equations to evaluate buildup and decay of the 300 major products of nuclear fission and for use in computing concentrations of chemicals resulting from complex chemical reactions. Developed a computer simulation of the radiological effects resulting from launch and operation of the SNAP 10A satellite. As part of this program, developed the first double-precision computer application to fission product buildup and decay which became part of the Oak Ridge library of nationally distributed programs in ORSIC.

Dr. Harris has also been Director or Principal scientist in research related to high-energy nuclear interactions, space physics, cognitive science, fuzzy sets, diffusion in various media and advanced diffraction techniques for radar simulations. Dr. Harris has also done extensive research in plasma physics and the transmission of various radiation types through plasmas.

SELECTED COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Dr. Harris has managed or developed computer programs and software since 1958. His expertise includes physical modeling, computer architecture, program editing, software production and publication. Dr. Harris has managed software development for both government and private use. He has managed the development of more than two hundred computer programs and related user manuals. A representative list includes:

ADS - Automobile Dynamics Simulator

METS - effluent transport simulation

EROS - environmental analysis software

IMPACT - Public safety software

TRAC-II - financial analysis software

CURIE-DOSE-THUNDERHEAD - Nuclear safety software

SRM - construction impact analysis

MAPPER - land use, siting, and mapping.

Dr. Harris has been involved in the development of computer programs and advanced simulation techniques since 1958. Has written computer programs for the IBM 650, 701, 702, 704, 7094; CDC 6600, 7600; DEC PDP 8 - 9 - 10 & 11, VAX 11/780, and the HP 3000 series, TI DX Series, Tektronix, IBM 370 series, Unisys A-series, and others. Developed sophisticated computer analyses dealing with the simulation of atmospheric dispersion, ocean dispersion, ground-water dispersion, impact analysis, competitive species analysis and others.

BRIEF CAREER HISTORY

1993-Present:  Pacific Center for Advanced Studies, Director, Computational Neurology.

1987-1993 Manufacturing Integrated Systems, President and CEO, responsible for software product development, advanced R&D and administration of the various functions associated with technical support, sales/marketing and manufacturing engineering implementation.

1982-1987 Management Sciences, Inc. President and CEO, responsible for executive management of manufacturing information systems and shop floor generative systems used in planning and control of the manufacturing process for automotive engineering, planning and control. Developed line-balancing system for use in the engineering of the Aerostar and fabrication of Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac.

1974-1982 Executive Vice President, HDR Sciences. Responsible for the overall operation of the HDR Sciences Division; also acted as Chief Scientist. Responsible for technical direction, fiscal planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and direction of division activities nationwide. Specialized in simulation modeling, probabilistic and statistical analysis, and model validation techniques as applied to large military systems. Developed fuzzy set system functions for evaluating impacts of MX project operations.

Developed the first computer programs which applied fuzzy mathematics to the evaluation of environmental impacts of large construction projects; also developed computer programs for evaluation of engineering designs, missile layouts, direct and indirect effects, economic models, satellite reconnaissance information and other programs relating to automated mapping of environmental data and image processing.

1969-1974  EG&G, Goleta, CA, Director, Linear Accelerator Facilities and Theoretical Physics Laboratory. Manager, Department of Physics and Analysis. Responsible for Weapons Effects Analysis and linear accelerator and radiation facilities. Development of high-impact deceleration sensors for use in automobile accidents and effects on human occupants.

1968-1971 Applications Research Corporation, Santa Monica CA, Principal Consultant. Responsible for development and use of first automobile dynamics simulation program and testing of automobiles with potential design defects. Developed special decelerometers which were activated by accident conditions and allowed determination of momentum, force and force dependence on time under non-elastic, elastic and special combinatory conditions for a sprung mass system under unusual design conditions. Analysis considered tire spring constants, road conditions, suspension characteristics, camber pattern, yaw/roll coupling and positive and negative static margin geometries.

Developed models related to Weapons Effects and Advanced IR Systems and completed detailed Transport Analysis for simulations of specialized surveillance tasks in radiation fields and response of special detector systems to radiation environments, design of special D-T source spectrum modifier.

1968-1969 McDonnell-Douglas, Astronautics Division - Santa Monica, CA, Principal Scientist - responsible for Advanced Electromagnetic Sensor Systems. Developed engagement effects models for LWIR and mid course engagements. As a principal scientist at McDonnell-Douglas, responsibilities included:  Weapons effects and analysis system implications on specialized Advanced IR Systems including Special Project 20 and Project LoRAH.

1962-1968 Planning Research Corp, Los Angeles, CA, Senior Associate - developed first probabilistic radiation exposure computer model for AEC, Project Manager on Poseidon Special System Studies, developed pre-war game simulations, prepared end-point missile defense simulation.

Personally developed models dealing with infrared systems capability and nuclear environment including phenomenological aspects, systems performance, radiation effects on detectors, nuclear effects on optical systems and the implication of specialized mid-course gaming, and aspects of nuclear effects terminal gaming with specialized IR systems on-board.

1960-1962 Atomics International, Canoga Park, CA, Project Manager SNAP 10A (First nuclear powered satellite).

1956-1960 Marquardt, Van Nuys, CA, Project Engineer -Pluto Project, first Nuclear Powered Ramjet.

PREVIOUS CLEARENCES

Top Secret, Q, AF Special Weapons, and Classified Clearances

CAREER RELATED ACTIVITIES

1976-1980 Member, Board of Directors - HDR

1977-1978 Publisher, Motoracing News (National Bimonthly, 1978-1981)

1979-1982 Member - Board of Directors - American Buyers Service

1984-1987 Member of the Board of Directors, MSI

1987-Present Member of the Board of Directors, MI Systems

1993-Present Member of the Board of Directors, Pacific Center for Advanced Studies

CIVIC AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

  • Member - committee to establish teacher qualifications and evaluation standards.
  • President-New Santa Maria Symphony

HOBBIES

  • Classical Piano
  • Painting

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Dr. Harris' honors include various scholarships and scholastic awards. He is a member of Sigma Pi Sigma - national physics honor society, and Kappa Mu Epsilon -national mathematics honor society.  He is listed in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in The West, Who's Who in Atoms, Personalities in America, Community Leaders of America, the International Role of Honor and Directory of Distinguished Americans.
  • Scholarships - USC, Occidental, National AEC Fellow
  • Charter Member - Health Physics Society Member, Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society), Kappa Mu Epsilon (Math Honor Society).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Senior Member - SME-CASA, American Nuclear Society, Health Physics Society, IPA (International Platform Association).

TECHNICAL REPORTS

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE INC.

A Graphics Driven Production Management System using CADEX, Special Technical Report MSI-1518, June, 1987.

X-Product Applications to Large Manufacturing Enterprises, Technical Paper, BOC, General Motors, Feb. 15, 1986

AI assisted Data Base Educator and AI assisted Planning Supervisor for X-Product, Nov 1985, MSI.

PACIFIC CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES (PCAS)

A Higher-Order, Large Scale Computational Hybrid Mind System. 1999. PCAS Special Report PC-99-138.

Construction of Awareness systems from specialized Neural Surrounds, PCAS R -298, 1998.

RF/CF Interactions in a Relativistic Contextual Environment, PCAS, R-273 1998.

Computational Will: A Synthetically Generated Emergent Characteristic.1998. PCAS Special Report PC SR- 98-31.

The Generation of Special Archidynal Operating Systems in a Phase-Coordinated, Pyramidal Neuron Environment PC R-127 1997.

The Generation of Special Archidynal Operating Systems in a Phase-Coordinated, Pyramidal Neuron Environment PC R-106 1997.

Explanation of the Phi Effect in Terms of Conscious Environment Dynamics, PC R-83 1997.

The Role of "Third-Party" Neurons in Affecting the Relaxation Alternatives of Neural Networks within Computational Surrounds, PC R-71 1996.

The Role of Convergence Zones in the Geometrical Integration of Dendritic Signals in a Richly Connected Iso-Cortex Environment PC R-1156 1996.

Informational Influences of A Priori Strings on a Large Scale CF Iso-Cortex Network, PC R-1038  1995.

Self-Image and Contextual Bias in Neural Networks. 1994. Special Technical Report MI 1-188.

Reentrant Effects Due to Cable Dynamics in a Sub-Neural Environment PC —R43, 1993.

The Role of Analogical Information in Hybrid, Integrated Neural Networks, PC-R41 1993.

Constructural Information and Fuzzy Logic in the Development of Higher Order Thinking, MI 308.sr 1990.

Uncertainty and Its Influences in Markov Chain Analysis of Rational Thought, MI P113 1989.

M I SYSTEMS

A Graphics Driven AI Production System using CADEX. June, 1987. Special Technical Report MSI-1518.

A Diagrammatic Paradigm for Self-Directed Systems. 1991. MI Systems Special Report SR 19-12.

X-Product Applications to Large Manufacturing Enterprises. Feb. 15, 1986. Technical Paper, BOC, General Motors.

AI Assisted  Data Base Educator and AI assisted Planning Supervisor for X-Product. Nov. 1985. MSI Technical Report MSI - 1421.

 HDR

Parametric Impact Analysis and Simulation Model for Predicting Ecosystem Impacts using Fuzzy Logic. 1981. Baseline Study, Vol. V, Environmental Impact Report.

Syntactic Graphs: A Summer Study of AI Production Code Applications to Multi-Disciplinary Natural Sciences. 1980. HDR - Special Technical Report 118.

EROS: A Computer Diffusion Model of Effluent Transport Through the Atmosphere in and Above the Boundary Layer. 1979. Baseline Report, U.S. Air Force Study, Vol. 6.

Computational Application of Fuzzy Logic to Evaluation of Ecosystem Impacts. 1979. Baseline Study 16, Vol. 6, MX Environmental Impact Report.

A Computer Model of Economic Input-Output Dynamics with Environmental Externalities. 1978.  HDR Special Technical Report 121.

EG&G

A Computational, Relaxation Method, Multi-Layer, Shear-Coupled Marine Dispersion Model including Dispersion Below the Thermocline. 1973. EG&G SR - 118.

METS, Turbulent Dispersion Simulator: A Computer Simulation of the Diffusion Cloud from Missile Excursions at Vandenberg Space and Missile Center. 1973. EG&G AF 1003-221 (Secret).

A Hybrid Analysis of Cab Forces Resulting From Forward Driven Collisions. Nov. 1974. EG&G TR 4312.

A Computer Directed High-Deceleration Sensor-Driven Time-Dependent Velocity Recording System. Sept. 1973. EG&G TR 4031.

An Analysis of Vehicular Dynamics in an Off-Design Configuration with Instabilities. Oct. 1971. EG&G Technical Report.

Monte Carlo von Neuman Computation of Gamma Dose Buildup Near an Air-Ground Interface for a Point Isotropic Source. 1971. EG&G 1183-2270.

A Micro-Processor Directed Micrometeorological Station for use with Nuclear Power Stations. EG&G NPR 1133, Feb 1972.

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS ASTRONAUTICS CORPORATION

Long-Range Area Homing (LoRAH) Intercept Study Final Report, December 1969, Volumes I through V. MDC-G 1237.

Nuclear Effects Analysis on Advanced Sensor Systems, September 16, 1970 DD-902 (Secret).

Dynamic Effects of Magneto-Hydrodynamic Plasmas on Solid State Devices. Sept. 16, 1970. DD-902 (Secret).

Long-Range Area Homing (LoRAH) Intercept Study Final Report. December 1969. MDC-G 1237, Volumes I through V. (Secret).

Noise Produced by Particle Interactions in Semi Conductor Devices. 1968. MDC-G-1041. (Secret).

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS ASTRONAUTICS CORPORATION (Special Reports)

Degradation to Missile Defense Systems Due to Nuclear Detonations in Terminal Engagements. June 27, 1965. R707 (Secret).

Space Radiation Effects Due to a Nuclear Detonation. Dec 1964. R-671 (Secret, Restricted Data).

Preliminary Survey of Nuclear Burst Effects of Interest to RADEF. July 30, 1964. D-820 (Secret Restricted Data).

PLANNING RESEARCH CORPORATION TECHNICAL REPORTS

Noise in Semi Conductor Devices, R-1041.

A New Probabilistic External Gamma Dose Model, April 20, 1967, R-956.

Interim Report on Analysis of Radiation Effects and Modeling for Reentered Nuclear Rocket Debris, July 31, 1966, R-901.

Methodology and Model Development for Ocean Surveillance Systems, Feb 25, 1966 (Secret), R-811.

Atomic Energy Commission Research and Development Report, UC-80, A Probabilistic Methodology for the Safety Analysis of Nuclear Power Reactors, Feb 24, 1965.

Analytical Methods for Predicting the Radar Cross Section of a Plasma-Coated Cone, July 31, 1965 (Secret), R-722.

Degradation to Missile Defense Systems Due to Nuclear Detonations in Terminal Engagements, June 27, 1965 (Secret), R707.

Radiation Effects for a Nuclear Detonation, Dec 1964 (Secret, Restricted Data), R-671.

Preliminary Survey of Nuclear Burst Effects of Interest to RADEF July 30, 1964, D-820.

Radar Cross Section Models for Plasma-coated Bodies, July 23, 1964, R-578.

Critique of Shielding Computations, July 23, 1964, D-817.

A Theoretical Approximation of the Effect of Neutron Hardening Material, July 23, 1964 (Secret Restricted Data), R-372.

A Monte Carlo Analysis of Neutron Attenuation in the Upper Atmosphere, Dec 20, 1963 (Secret Restricted Data), R-370.

Infinitely Divisible Distributions as Applied to Radiation Sources. April 20, 1967, R-956 (Secret).

Interim Report on Analysis of Radiation Effects and Modeling for Reentered Nuclear Rocket Debris. July 31, 1966. R-901, (Secret Restricted Data).

A State Trajectory Model of Multi-Agent Activities: Methodology and Model Development for Coastal and Ocean Surveillance Systems. Feb 25, 1966. R-811, (Secret).

A Probabilistic Methodology for the Safety Analysis of Nuclear Power Reactors. Feb. 24, 1965. Atomic Energy Commission Research and Development Report UC-80.

Theoretic-Computational Methods for Predicting Surface Wave Radiation and Iconal Reradiation in Plasma Coated Objects. July 31, 1965. R-722 (Secret).

Radar Cross Section Models for Plasma-coated Bodies. July 23, 1964. R-578 (Secret).

ATOMICS INTERNATIONAL

SNAP10A, A Summary of External Shield and Neutron Thermalization on Beta Characteristics. (Secret Restricted Data).

SNAP10A, Analysis of Sympathetic Reactions of Ocean Beach Waves on Subcritical Configurations. (Secret Restricted Data).

Critique of Shielding computations. July 23, 1964. D-817 (Secret Restricted Data).

A Theoretical Approximation of the Effect of Neutron Hardening Material. July 23, 1964. R-372 (Secret Restricted Data).

A Monte Carlo Analysis of Neutron Attenuation in the Upper Atmosphere. Dec 20, 1963. R-370 (Secret Restricted Data).

SNAP10A, Analysis of Sympathetic Reactions of Ocean Beach Waves on Subcritical Configurations. 1963. STR 1168 (Secret Restricted Data).

SNAP10A, A Summary of External Shield and Neutron Thermalization on Beta Characteristics. 1966. STR 1166 (Secret Restricted Data).

MARQUARDT TECHNICAL REPORTS

Evaluation of Fission Product Hazard Resulting From Air-Cooled Test Reactor Operation, March 1958 (Secret Restricted Data, TR153-4 (NP6641).

Diffusion of Fission Products Through Thin-Clad Reactor Fuel Elements. 1958. TR153-2 (Secret Restricted Data).

Evaluation of Fission Product Hazard Resulting From Air-Cooled Test Reactor Operation. Mar. 1967, TR153-4 (NP6641) (Secret Restricted Data).

APPLICATIONS RESEARCH CORPORATION (ARC)

SAFECAR Design Feature Summary. ARC-SR-27, Dec 1969.

Effects of Wind on Rigid and Articulated Vehicles with Positive Static Margin and Aqua-Planning. ARC-TR-171, Feb, 1969.

An Analysis of a Rear-Engine Vehicle with Negative Static Margin. ARC-TR-165, Oct. 1968.

An Analysis of CAB Forces on Passengers in a Cornering Maneuver With Roll/Yaw Coupling. 1969. Technical Report, ARC-TR-178.

Computational Effects of Wind on Rigid and Articulated Vehicles with Positive Static Margin and Aqua-Planning. 1969. Technical Report, ARC-TR-171.

A Kinetic Analysis of a Rear-Engine Vehicle with Negative Static Margin. 1970. Technical Report ARC-TR-165.

A Non-Linear Second Order Discrete State Auto-Dynamics System. 1968. Technical Report ARC-TR-166.

NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION SPECIAL REPORTS

Worldwide Effects of Fallout, NAA-SR-7330.

SNAP-10A System Safety, NAA-SR-7580.

INSTANT — An IBM 7090 code for atmospheric diffusion of contaminants NAA-SR-CP78.

CURIE DOSE — AN IBM 7090 code for decay and dispersion of nascent fission products NAA-SR-CP81.

INVITED PAPERS

Calculated Gamma Dose Buildup Near an Air-Ground Interface ANS Meeting, June 15, 1971.

Invited Paper No. 23 of Proceedings of the Refractory Materials Meeting, "The Diffusion of Fission Products Through Thin-Clad Reactor Fuel Elements", (Secret Restricted Data).

ANS Proceedings Paper on "A Verification of the Monte Carlo Method".

An Improved Method of Dose Calculation from Airborne Fission Products. (CURIE-DOSE-THUNDERHEAD). 1965. Paper No. 114 of Ninth Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society.

Computation/Theoretic Model of Gamma Scattering Near a Boundary with Application to Gamma Dose Buildup Near an Air-Ground Interface. June 15, 1971. ANS Proceedings.

Moments Method Transport Analysis for Point Isotropic Gamma Sources. June 14, 1971. Proceedings of the American Nuclear Society.

Monte Carlo Transport Analysis for Finite Ground Distributed Gamma Sources. Oct. 1971. ANS Meeting.

The Diffusion of Fission Products Through Thin-Clad Reactor Fuel Elements. 1958. Invited Paper No. 23 of the classified Proceedings of the Refractory Materials Meeting  (Secret Restricted Data).