* BRIDE ROT] e ean “pir wad from Washington, D. C. to Annapolis, Laryland for the purpose of inspecting a CVE similar to the one which was to be used to transport TG-7.6. It was decided that the after pilot ready room would be the most desirable place for the instrument repair shop because of its space, air-conditioning and access to the hanger deck. Examination of the ship's photographic laboratory indicated that it would be adequate for film badge processing if the temperature could be con- trolled near 68° F, The air-plot and CIC spaces appeared suitable as monitor control centers. As soon as it was decided that a ship of the type examined could be used on the mission a letter requesting that necessary modifications be made on the assigned ship was sent to the Chief of Naval Operations on 17 November 1947. During the week of 1 December 1947 Dr. Lapp and Mir. Dahi, ARC, made a visit to the National Technical Laboratories in South Pasadena, California, There it was discovered that the ion chamber survey instrument being manufactured by them was the model MX-2 which was not the field instrument desired for the proposed operation, Dr, A. Oo Beckman, president of this company, indicated that his concern could. produce a much superior instrument’ and requested specifications. approximately 8 December discussions were held among Dr. Lapp, Mr. Dahl, Dr, Andrews and It, Canmander Campbell, and the recammendations formalizing this request were set forth in a memorandum to Major Dauer on 22 Decembar 1947, Chanres were as follows: Model 1%-2 ~ - Model MX-6 (New instrument) -~ Reduced quantity fran 20 to 10 Ordered 20 ~G- 4. Porc weer :. 7 se ee Re r, f° te nee nee Pan TT he eect ag rt aly foe he heS <f ‘or =f PT wees aeee ea ’ TT wae wo, > — Hea. x“ ge : : “he ce