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described the problems which would be involved in relocating the remaining shots and said that because elaborate instrumentation Is already in
place it would be extremely difficult if not altogether impossible to do so
‘without a serious loss of time, The General Manager commented on the
disadvantages which an extension of the test operation might entail,
Dr, Libby then outlined his reasons for believing that deep water
detonation might result in an undesirable distribution of fall-out beyond
the Pacific erea, Drs, Bugher and Rabi commented on factors which
might have an opposite effect from that envisaged by Dr, Libby. In the
‘course of an extensive discussion on these matters Dr. Rabi indicated
that he did not believe that the information presently available was
sufficient to justify the relocation of the remaining shots, Dr. Libby
indicated that he continuedto be of the opinion that deep water detonation
should be avoided if possible, There was general agreement thatit is
most important that additional knowledge of fall-out phenomena be obtained,
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After further discussion, the Commission:
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Agreed that available information concerning fall-out
phenomena is insufficient to justify altering plans for the conduct of the remainder of the test series,
The Chairman pointed out, however, that the Commission continues to be
very much concerned about the fall-out situation and that intensive studies
in this area will be continued,
In the course of the foregoing discussions, Mrz Campbell inquired
concerning the status of oceanographic and other studies which have been
conducted in connection with the test activities at the Pacific Proving
Grounds.
° The Commission:
Requested a report on studies which have been conducted
concerning the locale of the Pacific test areas.
The Commissioners also discussed with Dr. Rabi the desirability of
@ bad weather shot and requested the AEC staff to report on the GAC
Position on this subject,
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