eS. » a p-~ fo - . ~ . UNIVERSITY OF wasHINGTae fel a “ APPLIED FISHERIES LABORATORY FISHERIES CENTER SEATTLE 5, WASHINGTON 19 May 1952 Dr. Paul B. Pearson, Chief Biology Branch Biology and Medicine Division US Atomic Energy Commission Washington 25, D.C. Dear Dr. Pearson: Your letter of May 13 stating that "It now appears quite definite that' we would like your group to make a resurvey study of both Bikint and Eniwetok” has been received and we shall proceed to make plans” “accordingly. Present plans will be flexible because of uncertainty about the following points: (1) Nature of the survey. Is the survey to be pre-test, post-test, or both? The period immediately following &@ test is the period for which our data are most lacking and therefore of first order of importance. (2) Limitations on scientific personnel. (3) Available supporting facilities. : We are looking forward to meeting Drs. Plough and Wilbur in Seattle on May 31st and undoubtedly we can resolve these and other problems at that time. With a terminal date on the resurvey of September 1 or shortly thereafter, a departure from Seattle about July 28, 35 days before september 1, is suggested. This date was arrived at in the following manner : (1) (2) (3) 6-8 days for round trip air travel between Seattle and Eniwetok. 18 days at Eniwetok. Survey to include six previously established stations plus three additional stations in test areas. 12 days for Bikini including 2 days for round trip travel between Eniwetok and Bikini. Ten days at Bikini would @llow for the survey of 4 reef and 1 lagoon stations. This program is dependent upon @ surface vessel, such as an LCI, for transportation between Eniwetok and Bikini and for quarters at Bikini. If a vessel is not available a limited survey mignt possibly be made if a few men with 4& rubber danding boat could be flown to Bikini in a PBY or similar Se, OF 5002845 | Pt wove Vege@ APR