Following Operation SANDSTONE, Colonel Cody continued to consider the possibilities of manned sampling, Colonel Fackler meantime, returned to his Air Weather Service duties on Qaam, ’ 0 Operation SANDSTONE Conclusions In spite of the manned sampling incident, the Air Force concluded from Operation SANDSTONE that the reliability of drone aircraft for collecting cloud samples -had been proven, but more drones would be needed for the next test. equipment. Sampling required improved drones and improved control Also, more up to date sampling boxes should be designed for sampler aircraft. One of the biggest arguments for changing the design of the filter collectors was that four Los Alamos personnel suffered serious beta burns on their hands while handling samples, After Operation SANDSTONE, the Air Force recommended that a permanent drone aircraft unit be established to carry out the sampling missions during nuclear tests, Such an organization would allow the retention of experienced personnel and help insure the development of equipment needed for sampling operations, | 2h AFWLWU SWEH-2-0034 | Wd ‘St pee