To date, only one sample from 1000 cubic meters of air at 88,000 feet has
been obtained. Sampling was prevented by mechanical failures in two qther
ascents.

Sampling Results
The results of atmospheric sampling to date are given
in tabi ii.
the four aircraftflights,|
It will be noted that except for two of

the concentrations reported are remarkably uniform,

The value of 0.06 d/min/M? from the single 88,000 ft. sample compares favorably

with the samples collected at roof level (mean 0.08 d/m/M?, range .OUu4.12 d/m/M3).
Neglecting the two high values from the jet flights, the remaining tw

average .07 d/min/W-’.

samples

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