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IV. PRELIMINARY ONE-FIFTH SCALE MODEL TESTS 



A one-fifth scale model of the large air-sea interaction 

 facility has been built. The primary object was to check and im- 

 prove various design characteristics; altogether it was also planned 

 to perform instrumental studies, and to execute preliminary small- 

 scale scientific experiments. 



This scale model is a detailed reproduction of all parts of 

 the large facility, including not only the aerodynamic and hydraulic 

 elements, but also the equipment controlling heat and humidity ex- 

 changes. A view of the wind- water tunnel, and of the control console, 

 is given in Fig. 10. 



Fig. 10, General picture of the model 



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