B/Ltrfr Hqs, WREP, APO 187, c/o PM, San Francisco, Calif., Subj: Weather
Balloons, dtd 13 Mar 54
e. Better results may not be obtained with the new balloons, but
if they are obtained, and there are good indications that they could be,
the information received may be of sufficient importance to warrant the
expense.
FELLIE F, ROBINSON
Major, USAF
Commander
lst Ind
HEADQUARTERS, TEST SERVICES UNIT PROVISIONAL, APO 187, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, California
TO:
Camnander, Task Group 7.4, Provisional, APO 187, c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, California
oe
In view of the lack of certain required information at this layqy is
is impractical to make a definite recommendation regarding the adviscability
of securing different type balloons for this operation. Although we are
not obtaining the rawinsonde heights desired by JTF-7, the factors mentioned in paragraph 9 of basic correspondence, plus any others which may
have a bearing on the problem, should be weighed against each other to
arrive at a decision.
It is suggested that coordination between your
Headquarters and JIF-7 may be advisable.
notified of the decision reached.
Request this Headquarters be
FOR THE COMMANDER:
JAMES W. MONTGOMERY
Major, USAF
Executive