Juhn C. Bugher
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Review of Project NUTMEG
This study, conducted in 1948, has been reviewed from the standpoint
of our nore recent information.
In zeneral, the meteorological considerations
are consistent with oresent findings, and the general reasoning with respect
to the importance of public opinion in the operation of a test site is well
founded.
The conclusions given under paragraph 2, page 42, have perhaps
been over-stated in the light of the greatly increased amount of information
which has developed during the last two or three years.
Specifically, conclusion 2a which states that "Tests conducted
within the continent of the United States ... under zroper meteorological
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