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March 17, 1972 
Dear Participant: 
In the interests of efficiency and economy you are encouraged to designate 
virtually all of your equipment and supply requests on the attached computer 
sheets. Thoroughly plan your research work and anticipate well your needs. 
You may request items from the Alpha Helix inventory for use during the 
upcoming Solomon B Expedition by indicating in the appropriate spaces on the 
accompanying lists the quantity desired and whether your work will demand 
exclusive use of an item or will permit a shared usage. Expendable items listed 
in the inventory, but not currently in stock, may be requested and any special 
supplies not listed may be requested also at the end of the inventory in the 
designated space. Retain the copy of the list and airmail the original by March 
31, 1972 to Mr. Walter Schneider at the address below. A composite listing of 
the equipment and supply items which will be provided to you, as well as those 
which will be supplied to the other scientific participants will be forwarded to 
you. 
Normally the shipping of personal supplies or equipment is discouraged and 
any gear transported on your flight to or from the research site should be 
within the limits of the regular baggage allowance. Discuss with Dr. Garey your 
desire to send any support items to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for 
their incorporation with the expedition's containerized van shipment to the R/V 
Alpha Helix . Anything sent is to be addressed to Dr. Walter Garey at the 
Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It must be packed and labeled according to 
ICC regulations and arrive by May 22, 1972. 
Send a letter one week before such a shipment giving the dimensions and 
weight of each box along with a detailed list giving the quantity, description, 
and valuation of each supply or equipment item. In addition, a serial number 
and the name of the manufacturer of each foreign equipment item will be needed 
for U.S. Customs clearance. 
Failure to meet the deadlines of March 31, 1972 for the return of the 
request sheets and May 22, 1972 for any shipment will necessitate that you 
provide your own scientific support times and arrange for getting them to the 
Alpha Helix . 
Effective planning and preparations now will assure your getting off to a 
good start. 
We wish you a highly productive research experience on the R/V Alpha 
Helix. 
Sincerely, 
Mr. Walter Schneider 
Marine Technician 
R/V Alpha Helix 
