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In addition t other scheduled work boing carried out during

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this initial preparation period at the tost site a special study of

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ewrrents off Eyebi wis mide,

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anticipate ag marly as possible tho direction and spread of any possible

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contiunination resulting frag fall-out or direet deposition by the
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ooserved.

This study was conducted in onter to

Tho drift of purtially subnergald flaitin; objects wis also
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helicopter ami small boat putrols,

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dicated that the curronts were generally fran the ENE direction and

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that no contamimbion would be axpected south of a Line veariny: 240° T

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from the southern tip of Byrebi.

The results of this study ir

Tho reudrum current speed was established

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at approximitely 0.5 of a knot.

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survey following, the X-RAY shot inticatod the value of this study and

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bore out the accuracy of its predictions.

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The rosults of the subsequent lagoon

During a perial prior to PETER-X-RAY day a proeerehearsal survey

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of all scheaiulod missions was made,

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contact with leaders of the various selentifie parties on the actual

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sito of proposed opemitions, and fandiliarised thewelves with the

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situation as presental in the field,

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stations or iustallations involved in their respective missions, ani

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comluctal omtho-spot briefin: of associated personnel concernad.

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daily check of all Radaifo mudio clreuits was also mie,

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openitiona schedules were coupiled and monitors bricted on missions in

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