FOOTNOTES FOR CHAPTER IV i. ofegoiformia Radiation Laboratory, was Graves conceded that there was a slight possibility of such a high yield, but LASL personnel were willing to stand by their figures. Dr. Teller's theory caused concern within the Air Task Group because 7.4 could not easily overlook a possibility that could result in se- vere damage or loss of aircraft and crews. The effects aircraft were positioned according to the maximum probable yield on all shots. Dr. Teller had made the same prediction on MIKE Shot in 1952, but LASL's estimate been borne ont in the Jong run -~ DELETED Na ee ee 2. —— Unpredictable weather was the main reason for this unforeseen fallout. In fact, the greatest single difficult factor throughout the operation was weather. It affected the ability of the scientists to collect data, the Air Task Group's ability to take photographs and collect samples and, above all, it determined the areas of radioactive fall-out. (CONFIDENTIAL) 3. 4. Report ofthe Commander, Task cruit 1aI eee Scientific Lab- oratory, June 1954. LASL, JO-1l. Before and during the Operation there were many shifts of time and location schedules for detonation. The tables listed in the following pages show some of the different time scheduling, and the arrival and assembly times of the devices. ApWURO 24