April 23, 1958
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K. E, Fields
provided that (a) MATS will be able to transport them and their
equipment frem the MATS New Jersey base all the way to Eniwetok;
and (b) information can be quickly secured as to the electric
pewer supply available on the assigned ICU; the electronic equip~.
ment operates an 115 welts A.C. and has accessory equipment for
converting from 240 volts D.C, te 115 volts A.C. with a maximum
power requirement of 5 iar,
If the equipment is shipped vila cammercial air freight, it must
go vie Northwest Airlines who carry freight only when there is a
lack of passenger traffic. Thus, it may be in order in any case
to request MATS transpertation for the equipment and personnel 60
as to be assured of arrival at the appointed times.
Dr. Conard has indicated that he and his group would be willing to
arrive at the earliest possible data, May 7, and so be ready to
move to Rongelap if and when amy vessel may became available,
Your assistance in carrying out this mission will be greatly
appreciated.
CC:
<A, Tammaro, GM
R. A. Conard, BNL
Lt. Commander 1.V.King,USS
Lt, Calenel 5. Bach, AFSWP
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