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RefNoFS/7/5/2
Previous numbersFS/14/2/71
LevelFile
Title'Sampling of the Stratosphere'
Date1948-1950
DescriptionCorrespondence on Simon's idea to obtain samples of helum from the stratosphere via a rocket or balloons. Includes correspondence with Prof R Ladenburg, Palmer Physical Laboratory, Princeton University, Dr R Havens, Navy Department, Naval Research Laboratory, HC Pritchard, Chief Superintendent, Long Range Weapons Establishment, Adelaide, Australia and the Air Ministry, with descriptions of how the sampling process could work.
Extent1 file
FormatManuscript and typescript documents
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialSee Nancy Arms <i>A Prophet in Two Countries - A Life of FE Simon</i>, pp138-9
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