Project Pigeon

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military project
gptkbp:application targeting systems
gptkbp:associatedWith autonomous systems
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:documentType research papers
gptkbp:fishSpecies gptkb:Columba_livia
gptkbp:hasResearchFocus animal cognition
gptkbp:historicalContext Cold War era
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early use of animals in technology
pioneering work in animal training.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Project Pigeon
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:involvedCountries pigeons
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:U.S._military
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy navigation skills
gptkbp:leads gptkb:B.F._Skinner
gptkbp:legacy influence on future military projects
gptkbp:matingSystem pecking at targets
gptkbp:outcome not deployed in combat
gptkbp:project 1948
8 years
discontinued
mixed results
advancements in technology
various universities
field tests
limited success
military budget
technical difficulties
extensive records
inspiration for future research
controversial practice
debated topic
modern_UAV_development
gptkbp:publicPerception controversial
gptkbp:purpose guided missile guidance
gptkbp:relatedPatent Project_Orcon
gptkbp:relatedTo animal training
gptkbp:reportsTo 1950
gptkbp:research government grants
gptkbp:researchField psychology
behavioral science
gptkbp:researchInterest animal behavior studies
gptkbp:succeededBy variable
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives animal welfare
gptkbp:technique operant conditioning
gptkbp:technology behavioral conditioning
gptkbp:training several months
Naval Air Station
visual cues
gptkbp:wildlife intelligence
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1940
1948
gptkbp:youth_tournaments target recognition