Axe, Fe oresFhe i = Pitetcss pe eeaha “€ Leeeg ae =. —_ eae Se ~ Ro we rs) Soentele : see ee a eee S aePeeei,e ; weyte Bow! prope as jae etRES wl cor cn. a a xX Figure 26. Enyu Campsite construction or standard U.S. Army 8-man or 4-man tents. In view of the short period of occupancy of these structures, every possible step was taken to keep costs to a minimum, All floor slabs were poured with a minimum of. low-strength concrete; power generation and water distillation plants were simple wood frame structures, enclosed only on the prevailing weather sides, and with stabilized coral floors. In view of the possibility of loss of equip- ment, the older and generally more obsolete equipment was installed in the various campfacilities at Bikini and the newer equipment was retained in the permanent camps at Eniwetok Atoll. Electric power was provided by the installation of diesel-driven generators. Portable equipment was used to facilitate removal prior to shot time. For economy of operation the camp power plants were connected in at Namu and Eninman with the scientific power plants so that, when permissible by not interfering with scientific requirements, one plant could be operated to meet all power demands, Fresh water was provided for mess hall, lavatories, showers and scientific purposes. This water was made available by the installation of vapor- compressor type distillation equipment. All distillation units installed at the camps on Bikini Atoll were identical in size and construction; the units so used were reaching the limit of their useful economic life and therefore could 53