, from Schwartz to Betts on labs testing capabilities A copy of TWX dated 13 Sept. al on bef p tes; _ 1. Balloon (tethered) tests at EPG (aerodynamic) and at NTS (Plumbbob) type). Crash EPG program could do 1000 lb. payload at 5000 ft. in approximately 90 days. HP Equipment stockpiled at NTS could lift 2000 lb. to 1500 ft. in approximately 3 weeks. TWX notes that LASL developed Pinex balloon capability during moratorium. 2. Out of the atmosphere (50-1000 kilometers): Thor with companion rockets . and groundbased instrumentation from J.I. in 6-8 months. instruments and dicaps, 12-18 months. With on-board Lighter payloads could be done by Polaris from Norton Sound or sub in shorter time. He notes the possibility of RV effects tests with rockets. No sooner than 18-24 months. AFSWC History Office . letter from Gen. McCorkle toa Maj. Gen. aat on él EY. Whisenand of AFSC Plans notes 13 September, Whisenand requested AFSWC to prepare a study on TE OY TOTIS Outerspace testing: me 3. ERAN Us 6memmnangy arge scale nuclear weapons and this seems to be in line with the thinking and bout this time over the next month or two. Further McCorkle goes into reat detail on the personnel and capability problems within AFSWC due to ie transfer of various subordinate units who had supported testing in the past nd also the deactivation of the 4950th. a iscussions of such large scalo weapons that the AEC workedout starting at