research and development

research and development For expenses necessary for the conduct of research by the Weather Bureau, including development and service testing of equipment; operation and maintenance of aircraft including the transfer from the Department of Defense, without payment therefor, of one aircraft.;74 Stat. 100 not to exceed $25,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); and for acquisition, establishment, and relocation of research facilities and related equipment; $6,262,500.