a . ‘ . a a, . ? . ' The need for supporting facilities and non-scientific personnel is about the same as suggested by Dr. Donaldson on Pages 9 and 10 of UWFL-30. Supporting facilities needed are as follows: (1) Round trip sir transportation from Seattle to Eniwetok for 6 men and 600 pounds of equipment. not to exceed 2,000 pounds, by surface vessels. Heavy equipment, could be sent out in advance (2) Living accommodations for 6 men of officer status either (3) One hundred and fifty square feet of covered laboratory space. (4) <Arefrigerating (5) Small surface vessels for transportation within the lagoon. (6) 50 pounds of dry ice at time of departure from Eniwetok fp (7) An ICI or similar vessel for Bikini work and possibly for living querters at Eniwetok (See (2) above). (8) on bosrd ship or on one of the resident islands. unit of about 15 cubic feet cepacity operating at OF. Refrigeration should be in a unit not being used for food storage. Seattle. : If (7) not available, a flight to Bikini in a PBY or similar aircraft. Non-scientific personnel needed are as follows: (1) <A naval liaison officer. (2) A boat crew for (5) above. (3) Two helpers to assist with gear, collections, etc. I have forwarded as copy of your letter to Dr. Donaldson and expect to have his suggestions by the time Drs. Plough and Wilbur visit us. The latest word from the Donaldsons is that they are all busy and thoroughly enjoying their tour. Sincerely yours, a H, Seymour Acting Director AHS :pr ec: Dr. L.R. Donaldson Dr. H. H. Plough Dr. K. M. Wilbur Mr. K. Englund I00Z254b