Gap Filler Detail

1959 – National Archives of Canada

10-36-80/5 (Eng-5-5)

MEMORANDUM

19 Oct 59

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Visit to GEEIA by S/L Fletcher
Gap Filler Radar Stations

It is requested that the following questions be discussed by S/L Fletcher on his visit to GEEIA on or about 20 Oct 59:

  1. Is there any requirement for cooling water by electronic equipment in building?

  2. Is there any requirement for heating or air conditioning controls on temperature or humidity by electronic equipment?

  3. Is a copy of technical specifications for building (AW-60-03-01-54 CE) available?

  4. Is a copy of drawing showing Interior Equipment Assembly AN/FPS 18 Final Issue available? Our copies are marked preliminary.

  5. Has USAF designed building AW-60-03-01 been constructed anywhere?

  6. Is there any objection to a fireproof door between radar and power rooms?

  7. As there will be at least four (4) sites on which it will be uneconomical to construct the power facilities at the top of the hill, is there any objection to installing the power control equipment in the radar room?

(JW Griffith) G/C
A/CCE
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Hand written notes at bottom:

Eng 5

The answers to the above as follows:

  1. No - this is a closed system

  2. No

  3. Yes - S/L Anderson wil have this by 9 Nov

  4. Yes - as in (c), it will be noted that this may be subject to change under the two building concept

  5. Yes, in 125 instances

  6. No objection. This is specified as a two hour firewall.

  7. Not known. The current discussions re separating the power and equipment into two separate buildings should resolve this matter

RS Fletcher S/L
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3 Nov 59