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Show APPENDIX A Specifications, sources and costs of typically suitable instrumentation are listed below. This list is furnished for the convenience only of purchasing officers in planning costs of and procuring snow and avalanche observation equipment. Mention of specific products and suppliers does not constitute endorsement by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Other products with the same characteristics may be used as well. Government agencies will follow normal purchasing procedures in any case. The letters " S. A." in parentheses, followed by a number, refer to catalog numbers in Catalog No. 8 of Science Associates, Box 230, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540. The letters " FSN" followed by a number refer to Federal Stock Number. Weather instruments available from General Services Administration are catalogued under FSC Group 66, Part 1, Section A. Where known, the price to Federal agencies is given following the FSN number. See introduction to Appendix B regarding availability of meteorological instruments under U. S. Government contracts. Prices change, so get the latest quote from the company. 51 |
