UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RADIATION LABORATORY LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA December 10,3’ 1956 Rear Admiral Byron H. Hanlon Cormander, Joint Task Force SEVEN 12th and Constitution Aveoy No We Washington, Lie Co THRUs Dr. Gaelen Felt, Commander 7.1 Tos Alamos Sclerntific Laboratory ; Pe O. Box 1663 Los Alamos, New Mexico Dear Admiral fanilons 4 . _ oO, | In support of our objective ta determine the feasibility of the : development of Taongi as a test alte Mr. Walter Gibbins hasbeen conducting a detailed survey. In the past week we have met with Dr. Felt and Commander Johnson of 7,1 to discuss this generel problem with them. It has been decided to make a coordinated study under 7.1 auspices of the Taorigi, Bikini, Eniwetok system. In order to develop tho feasibility of the use of Taongi assistance is required from the Task Force to obtain field data on tides, beaches, and channels, The Serlpps Institute is willing to make | some of the water movement studies but require financial assistance anounting to about $18,000. The detailed proposal is attached. In addition, to clear a channel for surll boats it is proposed that 8 UT Unit of the U. 3. Navy be asked te participate in the survey. i ‘ 3 i ' The proposed procedures which we recommend are outlined in the | tta tL sas f : EBIERGY DECLASSIFICATION REVEW. ON (EMG NUMMER) GE] 2.PTeNMAT CLASSIFICATION CHANGED 10: A dC, A APL lean fe N YaNPhs, ly: Bnjeere Johnson ¥. jp Mere eq arn ‘AIN: — BE eT YwOIPAC ; ERTt Se eTerror rsenmay nn erage 3. CONTAINS NO DOE CLASSIFIEDINFO ACOORDINATE WATH: SIFICATION CANCELLED | G,. W, Johnson . Test Division Leader 5. CLASSIFIED INFO BRACKETED 354AAA Ged/wh 4 ATT2 COL5609 oe Scripps! Proposal | ; a a, oo Bb oe jose. | Cy. 1 - Admiral Hanlon 2« Gaclen Felt - LASL TRATS mePa eecnita . tr ls 3 = Gaelen Felt -~ LASL .-.- Janes By Reeves <CeerZ.*'- 5 « H, Fidler 6 «We B. Reynolds 7 - D, 0. Sewell 8 «J. Isaacs foo St» JoePie 3 . a . Lo | anee neaROR EE ee BR EN ET abet 1 | . . KS ud peno he 1 iL 7B 7 aaah of