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Environmental chamber used for simulating various temperature and humidity 

 conditions. The chamber size is IT/i in. high, 19y2 in. vi'ide, 18 in. deep. The con- 

 trolled temperature range is -30°F to 250°F, with a regulation of ±2°F. Relative 

 humidity can be controlled in the range of 20 to 95 percent. 



academic, and industrial laboratories. This information has made a signif- 

 icant contribution to the development of such devices as the expendable 

 bathythermograph, self-contained current meters, precision graphic re- 

 corders, and a number of other oceanographic devices. In addition, a great 

 wealth of information has been assembled and distributed regarding the 

 performance of off-the-shelf oceanographic instruments. This information 

 is distributed through the Instrument Fact Sheets which are sent to over 

 2000 users in government, industry, and institutes. There is continuing, 

 unanimous, and enthusiastic comment from users about the importance of 

 and the need to expand this program. 



The development program has for the most part been directed toward 

 systems engineering the data collection process on oceanographic survey 

 ships and related platforms, such as the shipboard survey systems that are 

 installed on the USNS SILAS BENT and the ELISHA KANE. Other de- 

 velopment programs which the Center has undertaken are the design and 



