tests and associated projects under terms of the Joint Chiefs
Staff Directive to the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project c
ling such dissemination. The following decisions were reache
(1) AFSWP agreed to make available height of burst curves and
curves on neutron flux, previously withheld under the JCS di
and to translate into more readily useable form transmittable
(2) the FCDA representatives concurred that no change in the
directive would be pressed, since it generally permitted the
ing of most, if not all, of the data needed for civil defense
and that any problem arising in this connection in the future
discussed on a caSe-to-case basis.
Future Test Programs. (UNCLASSIFIED)
Needs of the Feder
Defense Administration for participation in possible future
Weapons test programs were outlined in a recent informal meet
FCDA Administrator and the Chairman of the Commission and st
AEC willingness to cooperate in all ways possible was expres
Commission Chairman. It was agreed that specific FCDA propo
be submitted for consideration at a later date.
Technical Assistance Rendered. (UNCLASSIFIED)
a. At the request of the Federal Civil Defense Adminis
design criteria for protective construction standards to be
released as guidance to federal agencies and the public in e
structures in or near designated target areas have been revi
Commission. FCDA has incorporated much of the AEC material
its proposed publication “Standards and Criteria for Protective Congtruction Class I Buildings" which is now undergoing classification re fiew.
b.
The problem of providing shelters in Navy Departmen#
Bureau of
Ships installations at Navy Yards was discussed with the Chidfr Design
Engineer, Public Works, Bureau of Ships, Based on discussiog of design
criteria, materials, and probability of accomplishing object ves of the
Navy, further study will be conducted by Bureau of. Ships con: idering the
construction of dual-purpose reinforced concrete buildings
provide
the shelter required.
SREARS
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