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Meteorological data
Meteorological data should be collected over a large area
around Zero Point, both before and after detonation.
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Decontamination
After each test, the Chemical Corps should determine all
possible factors involved in decontamination of various surfaces such as
earth, rock, and concrete, to obtain information on degree and endurance
of contamination and to devise field methods for nullifying the effects
of contamination in case an essential area must be utilized while radioactive beyond tolerance limits.
The Atomic Energy Commission Test Director commented
upon the
recommendations of General Zs. and stated that most of the Air Force
requirements were either part of the Atomic Energy Commission program or
that because of primary objectives of the test, certain of the data could
not be obtained.
He also stated that the Air Force would be called upon
to assist the Atomic Energy Commission in obtaining much of the data
requested by this memorandum «
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ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION TEST DIRECTOR AND PROOF=TEST COMMITTEE
RECOMMEND ELEVSN SERVICE TESTS
In addition to the experimental observations made by the Atomic
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Rnergy Commission, the following eleven service tests ,
recommended by
the Armed Services, and approved by the Test Direotor and the Joint
Proof=Test Committee, were authori reds
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5A complete report on Air Force Test Requirements may be obtained
through the Atomio Energy Commission by authorized personnel.
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