Five aircraft were further modified for the Squadron's secondary role of air sampling.
During each period, five to six air samplings were to be taken to estimate the amount of plutonium being produced by the Soviets.
Satellites can peer into this region with remote instruments, but they orbit too high to do direct air sampling.
Portable field sensors can screen air samplings and give an initial analysis within 15 minutes, he said.
Following nuclear weapons tests, some WB-29s would use air sampling scoops to test radiation levels.
Because a day care center is next door, they are conducting air sampling and soil tests.
Example is the WC-135, a transport modified with special equipment for air sampling.
We repeated this procedure for the two air samplings using their respective means.
That's why there's such a thorough demand on every job and requirements for constant air sampling.
Fourpeaked also continued to vent volcanic gases at the same rate as revealed in earlier air sampling.