Trinity Site topographic map
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Trinity Site
The scientists wanted good visibility, low humidity, light winds at low altitude, and westerly winds at high altitude for the test. The best weather was predicted between July 18 and 21, but the Potsdam Conference was due to start on July 16 and President Harry S. Truman wanted the test to be conducted before the conference began. It was therefore scheduled for July 16, the earliest date at which the bomb components would be available.
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Name: Trinity Site topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Trinity Site, Socorro County, New Mexico, United States (33.67324 -106.48063 33.68131 -106.47086)
Average elevation: 1,506 m
Minimum elevation: 1,473 m
Maximum elevation: 1,547 m
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