For security reasons, all exposed film was to be treated as “Restricted Data" as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1946, and strict
measures wre taken to see that cameras and unexposed film were securely
stored, accounted for, and so handled as to prevent unauthorized use.
The photographic teams were organized and equipped to obtain both technical
and photographic coverage.
Highest priority was given to the procurement
of photographic supplies and equipment, much of which had to be purchased
on the open market beoause it was not available in normal supply: channels.
7.
Meteorological Requirements.
After the selection of Eniwetok Atoll as the site for the future
atomic bomb tests, the Staff Meteorologists, Joint Task Force SEVEN, made
a survey of the available weather facilities in the Pacific Ocean Area.
The survey indicated that only four (4) stations existed in sufficient
proximity te Eniwetok to be of value in meeting the operational requirements of Joint Task Force SEVEN for meteorology.
oa jalein, Guam, Wake, and Johnston Islands.
These stations were
It became evident immediately
that, in order to furnish an operational forecast service, new stations had
to be established, and certain of the existing facilities had to be
augmented.
Because safety problems are so dependent on wind information and the
drone operations so dependent on cloud and rain information, new land
stations located on the basis of strategio meteorological data and air
weather reconnaissance were required.
The new stations decided upon were
Majaro, Rongerik and Eniwetok, and in addition the stations at Wake Island
and Kwajalein were to be augnented.
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