METEOROWGX
PART EIGHT
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Introduction.

Much of the meteorologicalplanning for project SANDSTONE
was based on the experiences and recommendationsof the meteorological
unit that participatedin Project Crossroads. The participationof
some of the key personnel from Crossroads in Sandstone made the
problem of planning and operating a Weather Center ad the establish.
ment of the atterriantmeteorologicalnetwork easier by providing through
past experience a clearer understandingof the overall meteorological.
probleme involved.
2. Mission.
The mission of the meteorological unit as stated in Annex K
to Field Order Nwzber 1 was feud to fulfill the requirementsplaced
on the MeteorologicalSection by operating agencies of Joint Task
Force Seven.
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Organization.

Eniwetok has been designated as a permanent atomic weapons
proving ground. The responsible.ities
of meintaini~ the area as a
post Sandstone requiremmt have been delegated to CINCPAC.
It is sugge8tedthat any post SanSstone meteorological requirements be made known to the weather agencies normally serving the

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