passing full exchange of information on opera- 
tional economics, performance, reliability, and 
testing procedures. 
2. Implementation 
—The need for oceanographic instrument specifica- 
tions is urgent. Since the Navy purchases a large 
number of such instruments and presently has a 
lead role in this area, it is recommended that their 
role be strengthened and broadened. The panel 
encourages the Navy, working in conjunction with 
the Bureau of Standards, to act as an interim focal 
point for tests and standardization activity. 
—This function should ultimately be transferred, if 
necessary, to a civilian marine agency. 
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