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Ho P. Bruns - 2 - November 11, 1969

Clean up and building preparation for Huntsville Center began on 27 October and

equipment stored at Nickels Engineering was unloaded and placed by 31 October. All

utilities have been turned on, janitorial services arranged and various shop requirements

initiated. Suppliers for auto parts, hardware, electronics parts, welding supplied, etc.,

have ’been arranged on quick response open end purchase requests. A necessary

compressor was ordered and a contract let for fabrication and installation of security

bars. Surplus 10 ton air conditioners have been supplied by CHO but have not been

installed. An electronics shop area and secondary security area are planned and materials

received for fabrication. A parts storage area is being organized and cabinets are ordered

to complete parts organization.

The centrally located building has expedited operation since nearly all suppliers

are within mile of the shop. (A parts supplier is next door).

The red car has begun teardown and rebuild for the Riverside tests in December

and electronics measurements are being reworked and calibrated for installation. The

entire system installation is being redesigned to expedite vehicle installation or removal

with centrally located electronics and recording equipment in the trunk and connectors

for hook up of all transducers.

The prop shaft torque meter was successfully tested in the red car at the airport

test site. The unit is now ready for balance and high speed track testing.

The following electronic laboratory equipment was purchased when it was learned

that CHO could not loan equipment for the extended time in a remote location. Special

items for short term loan can still be obtained but these relatively low cost items are

equired almost daily. This is equipment not pried^in our IPA but can be covered

-efl our present budget underruns. In addition the air compressor and computer fail safe