Project 10,2 - TIME OF ARRIVAL - J. F. Mullaney An attempt was made to estimate the yield of (CHEROKEE), from aboard the U.S.S. CURTISS, The position of the ship, as determined by a radar fix on the ENYU tower (Station 70), was 27,900 # 200 yards, bearing 328°, Using the coordinates of point of burst as suggested by Keith Boyer, the position of the ship, relative to point of burst, was: Range: 197,580 feet. Bearing: 310°, The sound speed, as calculated from weather observation on the ship, was 1141.1 fps, The wind was from the east (090°) at 16 Imots. f At time of burst, a large cloud was between the explosion and the ship, but the reflected flash could be seen clearly. No shock wave was heard; there was a feeling of pressure on the ears, accompanied by or followed by a muffled rurible. DeLeT2D ay Co - 3 gm