Sensory Capacity of the Military Working Dog
Abstract
An olfactometer with appropriate programing and recording equipment was assembled and threshold determinations made for several common odorous substances with values ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 percent by volume. At present the effect of behavioral baselines on threshold measures are under study. Analysis of masking agents on olfactory sensitivity is about to begin. Technical problems suggested changing from Landolt C's to Ronchi rulings for visual acuity measurements. Using Landolt's C's the dogs appeared to come under stimulus control but exhibited unstable behavior. A number of auditory determinations were made.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 14, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0739989
Entities
People
- Robert Berryman
Organizations
- University of Mississippi