FOREWORD 



This technical report presents the results of oceanographic 

 observations taken in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea 

 during two USS REQUISITE Surveys in 1960 and 1961 . 



The results of these cruises include a wealth of environ- 

 mental data that should benefit the entire oceanographic 

 community in its study of the Indian Ocean. 



DENYS W<|KNOLL 



Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy 



Commander 



U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office 



