> zm > can be put out there to do the work. It was suggested the tests should be rum before construction of the photo blockhouse is started, since if it turned out the experiment cannot be done satisfactorily, the station would not be built. Spain estimated that it will take of the order of three months actual time at the site to get such a station built, this with all the material out there. It appears the test should be done, then, between July and September at the latest. For Thaler, this means getting a net layer and tug out there, and procuring the materials. Most of the material can be procured from the net tending depots in BuOrds he has an off-the-cuff agreement that they can supply this, but it tekes confirmation. As for cost, he thinks he can get it for nothing but is not sure. H&W¥ already has a barge out at Bikini, with a man living on it. During the rest of the discussion, the following items were listed for attention of the person or agency indicated: le Thalers Restudy positioning barge (gusts to 45 knots). 2. Ogies Restudy acceptable limit on position. 3. Curry: Place requirement on Task Force for placing barge in early sumer. 4. ne 8 Provide 500-ton barge when Navy ready to place it. S. HN, 7.5 Study movements and behavior of barge when positioned. - Reoord wind, estimate current, record orientation. Minimm of 2 wks ~ to include wind conditions come parable to shot time. 6. JE Provide Thaler with information on cur cables. 7. Hal 7.8" Renovation of Deadmen. 8. _ Assist as requested in accasplishaent of Ite 5. 9. One extra barge may be required (DOD expense). Item ls It is felt that further calculations are necessary on the barge positioning, considering wind loading from gusts up to 45 knots. Thaler stated they can simulate the weapon cab on the barge, so as to calculate the loading forces on it. The barge must be held to a restriction as to rotation, should stay fixed with respect to the system. Ogle thought this restriction should be about 20 or 30°. . . . . w Reed ce -28*