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pacific area, the k3d Weather Wing, and the Fleet Weather Centrsls
of the Pacific. It is further suggested that requests for any
meteorologicalservice be placed on the f+3tiWeather Ilinginasmuch
as this Air Force Agency controls most of the land weather stations
in the Pacific area. In addition they have attached as an integral
part of their organization,complete aeriel.weather reconnsdssance
facilities.
4.

Planniq.
a. Fxmm a meteorologicalpoint of view, the choice of the

site of Eniwetok Atoll as a pe~nt

atomic weapons proving ground

is not a particularly good one. From a meteorologicalstandpoint,
there are three basic requirementsfor a suitable site for atozd.cbomb
experinmnts. These are:
(a) There should be a reasonable frequency of occurrence
of cloud or weather conditions to meet the operational
requirementsfor the experiment. Thus, if it is
essential to have clear skies for the test, a reasonable
percentage of clear sky rays should be recoded in the
climatic record for the site. Or if it is desirable
to explode the bomb in a rainstorm, a reasonable frequency
of occurrence of rdnatoxus should be recorded.
(b) Wimi coalitions from the surface to stratospheric
levels should be such that there can be no possibility
of subjectingpereomel to radiologicalhazards or

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