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(9) It is recommendedthat the United States Air Force
and the AEC jointly sponsor a study of all detonation
photographyto date for the pu’pose of reducing Brilliance
versus The
curves.
(10) It is recommendedthat the same thingbe done for
Illuminationversus Time end Distance.
(1-l)It iS reco~ended that a comprehensivestatement of
the data desired from future tests be furnished to all.
interested photographic agencies in order that careful
study may be conducted by each service (this includes
the AF&) of the most satisfactorymeans for the application of photographic techniques for the collection of this
data. This is a prerequisite for the naxt recommendation.
(12) It iS recmended
that there be a precise statement
of the phenomena to be expected in an atomic detonation
of uhich a photographic record is desired fran either
a scientific or military point of view.
(J-3)It iS recmnded
that a comprehensive
study
be
made
sunning photographic experience to date in obtaining
record
of Atomic weapons. This report should include a
list of all the types of cameras - their abilities,
limitations and the probability of improvanent of each.
(I-4)It is recommended that the equipment and technique
required to obtain the necessary scientificinformation
regarding the detonation of an Atomic weapon over al-
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