April 23, 1958 -~2- 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 an ca co Mm —! enn! OFFICE p> . SURNAME pb pate p EMM 2 wpieeeed |? 3058 Form ABC-318 (Rev. 9-53) fo DEM crane| x w23e58 G. $. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE _ | |a | wf | 16—42761-8

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