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Grounds, in the United States, and in other parts of the
world.

In addition, extensive marine surveys will be con-

ducted to measure radioactivity in sea water and marine
organisms.
More detailed information on health and safety
measures relating to the test series follows:
Fallout Predictions
Tests will be conducted only when the forecast
pattern of significant fallout is entirely within the danger
area, in which there are no inhabitants.
fallout patterns,

In forecasting

scientists will make use of improved

methods of collecting and evaluating data which have been
developed as a result of intensive study of the problem of
predicting fallout in the vicinity of the Proving Grounds.

Fallout predictions are dependent upon the accuracy
of weather information.

The weather reporting network which

will be utilized for the 1956 tests will be larger than those
in effect during any previous operation.

Additional surface

and upper air observing stations have been established,

and

improved equipment and techniques have been developed to in-

crease the altitude and improve the accuracy of weather observations.

As a result, more complete and earlier weather

information will be provided.

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