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NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Vol. 18, No. 48

2 December 1983

1983 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD NOMINATIONS

Each year, NCAR presents awards for outstandingperformance in four categories: publication, tech-nology advancement, technical support, and adminis-trative support. The awards are presented byNCAR's director, and each winner or group of win-ners receives $1,000 and individual medals. Inaddition, a few individuals or groups in each cate-gory may receive honorable mention and medals. Thefunds for this year's awards are being provided byNCAR.

The 1983 Outstanding Performance Awards will bepresented by Wilmot Hess on Friday, 16 December, at3:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Mesa Laboratory. Thenominations for this year's awards are given below.

1983 Outstanding Publication Award

This award is for the outstanding publicationof the past five years (between 1 November 1978 and31 October 1983). The award covers a five-yearperiod because the significance of a paper may notbe apparent at the time of publication. This. award, which was first established in 1967, in-cludes either published scientific works or worksthat contribute to the public's understanding ofatmospheric science.

For simplicity's sake, the papers are listedalphabetically by nominated author. This year'snominations are:

* Rolando Garcia (Atmospheric Chemistry and Aer-onomy Division [ACAD]). "A numerical model of thezonally averaged dynamical and chemical structureof the middle atmosphere," Journal of GeophysicalResearch 88, 1379-1400, 1983. "On the distributionof nitrogen dioxide in the high-latitude strato-sphere," Journal of Geophysical Research 88, 5229-5239, 1983. "Simulation of NO partitioning alongisobaric parcel trajectories," "ournal of Geophysi-cal Research 88, 5497-5501, 1983. (All the paperswere coauthored by S. Solomon.)

* Joseph Klemp and Richard Rotunno (AtmosphericAnalysis and Prediction Division [AAP]). "A studyof the tornadic region within a supercell thunder-storm," Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 40,359-377, 1983.

* Victor Pizzo (High Altitude Observatory [HAO])."A three-dimensional model of corotating streams inthe solar wind. 1: Theoretical foundations,"Journal of Geophysical Research 83, 5563-5572,1978. "2: Hydrodynamic streams," Journal of Geo-physical Research 85, 727-743, 1980. "3: Magneto-hydrodynamic streams," Journal of GeophysicalResearch 87, 4374-4394, 1982. "Determination ofthe solar wind angular momentum flux from theHelios data--an observational test of the Weber andDavis theory" (coauthored by R. Schween, E. Marsch,H. Rosenbauer, K.-H. MUhl hluser, and F.M.Neubauer), Astrophysical Journal 271, 335-354,1983.

* Steven Rhodes and Paulette Middleton (AdvancedStudy Program [ASP]). "Public pressures, technicaloptions: The complex problem of controlling acidrain," Environment 25, 7-9 and 31-38, 1983.

* Joseph Tribbia, David Williamson, and RogerDaley (AAP). Joseph Tribbia: "On variationalnormal mode initialization," Monthly WeatherReview 110, 455-470, 1982. David Williamson andRoger Daley: "A unified analysis-initializationtechnique," Monthly Weather Review 111, 1517-1536,1983.

1983 Technology Advancement Award

The Technology Advancement Award was estab-lished in 1972 to recognize significant technicaldevelopments in support of atmospheric science.The work must have occurred or have been completedsometime during the past year (between 1 November1982 and 31 October 1983), and the award isintended primarily for the fields of engineering,computer science, and applied science. The devel-opment of hardware to support a research programand a major accomplishment in software developmentare examples of the types of technology advancementthat may be nominated for this award. This year'snominations are:

* L. Jay Miller and Carl Mohr (Convective StormsDivision), for their development of a softwaresystem (including the SPRINT and CEDRIC programs)that, along with auxiliary ones to archive and

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catalog data, is used to interpolate, edit, dis-play, and analyze multiple Doppler radar data.

* Dennis Knowlton (Research Aviation Facility),for his role in the design and construction of theairborne data system now used in NCAR aircraft.

1983 Technical Support Award

The Technical Support Award (formerly calledthe Research Support Award), also established in1972, is to recognize either a single outstandingperformance in support of a research program or along history of support beyond the call of duty.Either individuals or a group may be nominated.Instrumentation maintenance and equipment fabrica-tion are examples of activities that could be can-didates for this prize. This year's nominationsare:

e The staff of HAO's Mauna Loa station, Hawaii(Charles Garcia, Kristine Rock, Paul Seagraves, andEric Yasukawa), for their efforts in instrumentingand developing the facility, for their data collec-tion, and for their support of and contributions tocoronal-interplanetary research.

* Robert Bowie, Donald Ferraro, and Joseph Vinson(Field Observing Facility [FOF)), for their out-standing technical field support during the pastdecade, especially during 26 major field programsthat have occurred since 1974.

* Kim Elmore, Cathy Kessinger, Cynthia Mueller,Phyllis O'Rourke, and Rita Roberts (FOF), for theircontribution to aviation meteorology and aviationsafety through the Joint Airport Weather Studiesproject.

* David Kitts (Scientific Computing Division), forthe development of foundation software to accesspaths to CRAY computers, which allows the directconnection of the CRAY machines to peripheralinput/output devices.

1983 Administrative Support Award

In past years, administrative support was in-cluded in the Technical Support Award. Last year

Staff Notes is published weekly by the PublicationsOffice of the National Center for AtmosphericResearch, P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307.

Writer/Editor: Sally BatesProduction Assistant: Roane Simkin

Copy deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday for publica-tion on Friday. Office: Mesa Laboratory room 259.Phone: 303-497-1173.

NCAR established a separate category, the Adminis-trative Support Award, to recognized either asingle outstanding performance in support of amanagement or administrative function within NCARor a long history of support beyond the call ofduty, Establishment of a substantially improvedmanagement practice or outstanding performance inan operational effort are examples of activitiesthat could be candidates for this award. The nomi-nations for this year are:

e Daisy Holt (Business and Financial Services),for the design, implementation, and maintenance ofthe administrative data-processing systems.

e Dorothy Kokesh (Physical Facilities Services),for her sustained service to NCAR in visiblepubl ic-relations-type positions.

* Barry White (Physical Plant Services), for his15 years of proficient and steady work maintainingthe appearance of the Mesa Laboratory's walls.

* Teresa LaCrue (ACAD), for her sustained supportand performance since joining NCAR in 1976.

e Ed Aden (Atmospheric Technology Division), forhis long-term support of NCAR by operating NCAR'sElectronics Store.

SBarbara Hill (AAP), for her more than 20 yearsof administrative service to NCAR, most recently as

Senior Manager/Administrator in AAP. eSB

WINTER DRIVING TIPS

Sunday's heavy snowfall makes it appropriate toremind NCAR employees of the hazards of driving tothe Mesa Laboratory on snowy days. The hazards canbe reduced by following a few simple precautionsand instructions:

* If you are nervous or unsure about your drivingskills when the mesa road is icy, park your car atthe bottom of the hill and take the shuttle van.

* Don't pass vehicles stopped on the road unless

you are certain of your vehicle's ability to reachthe top of the hill.

* If you get stuck on the road, stay with yourvehicle! Abandoned cars make plowing and sandingdifficult. The NCAR security patrol will get toeach car as soon as possible.

e Upon reaching the parking lot, please park inthe plowed areas so that unplowed areas can becleared.

* When leaving the Mesa Lab, check with the guardat the reception desk on the progress of the sand-ing truck. In some cases the road will be blockedat the top and bottom until the sanding has been

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completed. With very rapid snow accumulation, thesand is quickly covered by new snow, and the truckhas difficulty maintaining the road.

* Test the road and your braking ability at lowspeeds (not at 35 miles per hour on the worstcurve). The latest tip on winter driving is thatpumping your brakes is out. Since disk brakes camein, brake pumping is no longer an effective meansof stopping the car, according to the NationalSafety Council. Disk brakes do not release asquickly as the old cylinder brakes, so even though

you may have taken your foot off the pedal, thebrakes may not have released. When you quicklypump disk brakes they may not release at all; in-stead, they may lock and make you lose control. A"slow, steady squeeze" is the best method. Applyyour brakes with a slow, steady pressure until justbefore they lock. When you feel them start tolock, ease off until your wheels are rolling easilyagain. If you would like coaching on the operationof your automobile on icy surfaces, call BlairSmallwood at ext. 1136. *SB

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPEN HOUSE BANKER'S LIFE INSURANCE CARDS

Business and Financial Services (BFS) will behaving an open house today, 2 December, from 2:00to 4:00 p.m. Their new offices, located at Arapa-hoe Avenue and 55th Street, house Contracts, Admin-istrative Computing, and Finance. The space is onthe second floor of the Colorado National Bankbuilding. Refreshments will be served. "Pleasecome and help celebrate," says BFS manager JamesTopping.

SNOW CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS

When inclement weather develops during thenight, notification that NCAR's Boulder-area fa-cilities will not be open or that their openingwill be delayed will be broadcast over the follow-ing commercial radio stations before 6:30 a.m.:

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A closure message will be recorded on the NCARprimary number: 497-1000.

Staff members are asked not to call the radiostations. The closure announcements will be madefrequently.

SKI CLUB NEWS

There are still a few openings for the skiclub's Yellowstone Park trip (12-17 February). Ifyou wish to go, Lorraine Nichols must have yourmoney (the full $173.98) by Monday, 5 December. Ifyou are interested in going on the trip or have anyquestions, call Lorraine at ext. 8884.

Identification cards for group medical anddental insurance plans were issued to eligiblestaff members recently. If you did not receive oneor wish to get additional cards for family members,phone Sandi Bell at ext. 1667.

WOMEN BOWLERS SOUGHT

Sue Long is looking for women interested insubstituting or bowling permanently on the NCARleague. If you would like to bowl, call her onext. 1245.

DECEMBER ART EXHIBIT

The art exhibit on the second floor of the MesaLaboratory will consist of batiks and paintings byCathleen Phelan during the month of December. Sheis a member of several guilds and organizations,including the Foothills Gallery in Golden.

CAFETERIA NEWS

The "special special" for next Wednesday,7 December, will be chicken fricassee with noodles,a vegetable, a baked apple, and a 25P beverage, allfor $2.25.

The breakfast special for next week will be

French toast with orange sauce for $1.35.

The winner of this week's free lunch is:

DORENE HOWARD

Each week a free lunch is awarded to the personwhose name is drawn from a container of signedlunch receipts in the Mesa Laboratory Cafeteria.The winner's name will be posted in the cafeteriaabove the container, and it will also appear inStaff Notes. The winner must collect his freelunch within a week of the publication of his namein Staff Notes.


EAC NEWS

Staff Holiday Party

The annual staff holiday party sponsored by theEmployee Activities Committee (EAC) will be held onFriday, 16 December. The afternoon's festivitieswill include the presentation of the 1983 Outstand-ing Performance Awards by NCAR director Bill Hess.There will be preaward entertainment in the mainlobby of the Mesa Laboratory beginning at3:00 p.m., with the awards ceremony scheduled tobegin at 3:30 p.m. (See the nominations for theawards in this issue of Staff Notes.) Following theawards, the staff is invited to the Mesa Laboratorycafeteria to enjoy food, beverages, and entertain-ment by the Boomerang band. The party is scheduledto end by 7:00 p.m.

Children's Party

The EAC also sponsors a holiday party for thechildren of employees. This year's party will beheld at Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre (633-AS. Broadway in Boulder). The party will be onSunday, 11 December, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Pizzawill be served to the children from noon until1:00 p.m.; 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. has been designatedgame time (the theater is stocked with electronicgames) and a time to visit with Santa Claus, whowill distribute gifts.

Since Chuck E. Cheese's will not be closed tothe public during this time, all children attendingthe NCAR party must be wearing name tags when theyenter. The name tags, which will be distributed bythe EAC, entitle the children to free pizza, softdrinks, and ten tokens for the electronic games.Parents planning to stay with their childrenthroughout the party must also register in advancewith the EAC. Registration forms have been sent toall employees. Each adult must pay the EAC $3.75in advance, which will cover everything.

If you have not received a registration formfor your child, or if you have any questions re-garding the children's party, please call EAC rep-resentative Barbara McDonald at ext. 1601.

Share-A-Gift

Every year NCAR participates in the Share-A-Gift toy program, which provides gifts for under-privileged children. This year the EAC has agreedalso to participate in the holiday food program,which provides meals to over 2,500 low-income indi-viduals. The food donation should be nonperish-able. If you wish, you may make a cash donation;checks should be made payable to Holiday Food Bas-ket Program and sent to IntraWest Bank, P.O. Box227, Boulder, Colorado 80306, Attn. Sue Lakey,between 15 October and 15 January.

Holiday food and gift boxes will be stationedat the Mesa Laboratory, RL-6, Jeffco, 55A, and

Marshall for your use. If you have any questions,please call EAC representative Sharon Vieyra,ext. 1414. The deadline for the toys and food is10 December.

PHONE AND ROOM CHANGE

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SCD SEMINARS

The Scientific Computing Division (SCD) willoffer three seminars on vectorization and optimiza-tion techniques for users of the CRAY-1 computers.The seminars will be given by Bonnie Gacnik (Multi-User Software Group) from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. inthe Main Seminar Room of the Mesa Laboratory onMonday, Wednesday, and Friday, 5, 7, and9 December. The seminars are open to all CRAY-1users. SCD would prefer that participants attendall three seminars because information is presentedsequentially.

ZOT!

The next regular quarterly purge of VSNs fromthe TBM will occur on 7 January 1984 and willaffect volumes not accessed since 2 October 1983.Users must access affected VSNs before the purgedate if they wish to keep them. VSNs on dedicatedand archival reels and PLIB and PSTORE VSNs willnot be purged. You are requested to use the UPKEEPutility to update valuable volumes and to deleteunneeded volumes.

Succeeding VSN purges will occur on the firstSaturday of each month a three-month retentionperiod without access will also be allowed. Thefirst monthly purge will take place on 4 February1984. Please consult the November or December 1983issue of the Record for further details.

VISITORS

Colin Clark, University of British Columbia,Vancouver, Canada. Field of interest:Environmental economics, fisheries.5-6 December. ML room 320F, ext. 1619.--Michael Glantz, Advanced Study Program

Philip Drazin, University of Bristol, England.Field of interest: Geophysical fluid dynamics.22-23 November. ML room 424, ext. 1355.-- Peter Gent, Atmospheric Analysis and Prediction

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Ann Gayton, Cooperative Institute for Research inthe Environmental Sciences. Field of interest:Data processing. 17 December. ML room 113,ext. 1219.--Roy Jenne, Scientific Computing Division

Rui-Xin Huang, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology. Field of interest: Oceanography.28 November-2 December. ML room 419, ext. 1353.-- Dale Haidvogel, Atmospheric Analysis and

Prediction Division

Robert Kerr, Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory. Field of interest: Turbulence.17 November. RL-6 room C176, ext. 8918.--Jackson Herring, Atmospheric Analysis andPrediction Division

David Musgrave, Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution. Field of interest: Oceanography.21 November-2 December. ML room 308, ext. 1338.-- Dale Haidvogel, Atmospheric Analysis andPrediction Division

Michael Niewiadomski, Atmospheric EnvironmentService of Canada, Downsview, Canada. Field ofinterest: Atmospheric sciences. 20 November-4 December. RL-6 room C157, ext. 8941.--Piotr Smolarkiewicz, Convective Storms Division

James Purser, United Kingdom Meteorological Office,Bracknell, England. Field of interest: Numericalweather prediction. 5-8 December. ML room 411A,ext. 1373.--Akira Kasahara, Atmospheric Analysis and

Prediction Division

December 2, 1983

SAMPLE JOURNALS FOR REVIEW

The following journals are available in the Library for your review and evaluation. We wouldappreciate your comments as to whether the Library should subscribe to them.

GOVERNMENT COMPUTER NEWS. Monthly.EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SYNOPSES. 2 times/year

NEW JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION

ISOTOPE GEOSCIENCE (CHEMICAL GEOLOGY) Quarterly.

LIBRARY SERVICES

* INTERLIBRARY LOAN *

If you need literature not presently in the NCAR library collections, our interlibrary loan servicewill try to obtain it for your. Fill out one of the two "request to borrow" forms available in theMesa and branch libraries and send it to Gayl Gray at the Mesa Library. Items for which we receiverequests are often obtained locally within a few days. If they cannot be obtained in Boulder, theyare requested via OCLC, an online catalog providing access to the collections of libraries throughoutthe country.

Remember to fill out "request to borrow" forms for items you select from online search bibliographiestoo.

There are few limitations to the number and type of items we can borrow for you, so feel free to usethis service whenever you need it. To request borrower forms, call extension 1180.

My acquisitions recommendation is:

for the Mesa, RL-6, RL-3, MAR, or RAF Library. (circle one) Name:

The following material will be displayed in the Mesa Library Dec. 2-Dec. 9, and in the RL-6Library Dec. 9-Dec. 16. New acquisitions announced last week (Nov. 25) are presently on displayin the RL-6 Library through Dec. 9. You may reserve them during display for subsequent checkout.

NCAR staff members located off the Mesa site may borrow new books, reports, and microfiche bychecking the item of interest below and returning to Gayl Gray.

NEW BOOKS

New books for the Mesa and the Branch Libraries are in the following list.REFerence material does not circulate.

C PROGRAMMING GUIDE. Purdum, J.J., 1983.SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION: ADVANCES AND CASE STUDIES. Mehra, R.K., 1976.STORM. Whipple, A.B.C., 1982.ACIDIFICATION TODAY AND TOMORROW. Sweden. Environment 82 Committee. 1982.MICROBIOLOGY. Nester, E.W., 1983.DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. D.A.T.A., 1983.HANDBOOK OF ELECTRONICS PACKAGING DESIGN & ENGINEERING. Matisoff, B.S., 1982.CONSUMER INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. D.A.T.A., 1983.MEMORY INTEGRATED CIRCUITS. D.A.T.A., 1983.MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS. D.A.T.A., 1983.

CALL NUMBER

QA76.73 C15P87 1983QA402 S956 1976QC941 W53 1982QH545 A17S89 1982QR41.2 M5 1983TK7868 D5D32 v.28 1983 in RL-3TK7870 M386 1982 in MARTK7874 C58 v.28 1983 in RL-3TK7874 M34 v.28 1983 in RL-3TK7888.4 M53 v.28 1983 in

NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE

& 28. -- BROUSAIDES F J, METEOROLOGICAL SENSORS FOR BATTLEFIELD WEATHER SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PAPERS

.836 (1983)

21929. -- METCALF J I, SIMULATION AND INTERPRETATION OF POLARIZATION DIVERSITY RADAR SPECTRAL FUNCTIONS ENVIRONMENTALRESEARCH PAPERS ; N0.835 (1983)

21931. -- LOUW W J, MOISTURE IN THE ATMOSPHERE OVER SOUTH AFRICA (1983)

21932. -- KALLEN E (ET AL), LECTURE SERIES GIVEN AT THE INSTITUTE OF METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY (IMOU), UNIVERSITYOF UTRECHT ON THE NONLINEAR DYNAMICS OF GEOPHYSICAL FLUID FLOW (1983)

21933. -- VAN GASTEL K, ON THE GROWTH OF GRAVITY - CAPILLARY WAVES BY WIND (1983)

21935. -- MANGUM L J (ET AL), CTD/02 MEASUREMENTS DURING 1980 AND 1981 AS PART OF THE EQUATORIAL PACIFIC OCEANCLIMATE STUDY (EPOCS) (1983)

21936. -- PLOSHAY J J (ET AL), FGGE LEVEL III-B DAILY GLOBAL ANALYSES PART II (MAR 1979 - MAY 1979) (1983)

21937. -- BYRNE H M, STREX TOVS/RADIOSONDE COMPARISON PART I: TOVS/AVHRR AND RADIOSONDE INVENTORY (1982)

21939. -- LEE Y H (ET AL), COMPARISON STUDY OF THE ENERGETICS OF STANDING AND TRANSIENT EDDIES BETWEEN TWO GENERALCIRCULATION MODELS: THE GLAS CLIMATE MODEL AND THE NCAR COMMUNITY CLIMATE MODEL (1983)

21942. -- YOSHINO M M (ET AL), PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERADENIYA MEETING OF IGU-WORKING GROUPS ON "TROPICAL CLIMATOLOGYAND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS" AND "INTERNATIONAL HYDROLOGICAL PROGRAMME" (1982)

21943. -- YOSHINO M M (ET AL), CLIMATIC RECORDS OF MONSOON ASIA: PART IC PRECIPITATION IN SRI LANKA PART IIA AIRTEMPERATURE IN SRI LANKA APPENDIX: PADDY PRODUCTION IN SRI LANKA (1982)

21944. -- KUROSAKA H, SYNOPTIC CLIMATOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE CONDITIONS FOR FORMATION OF THE CLOUD BANDS AROUND JAPANIN WINTER AS REVEALED BY SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHS (1983)

21945. -- SEMINAR ON DEVELOPMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ACQUISITION, PROCESSING, AND QUALITY CONTROL 16-17 FEBRUARY# 2 (1983)

21949. -- PERCENTILES AND EXTREMES OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AT SEA LEVEL: STATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND, THE PACIFIC ISLANDSAND ANTARCTICA (1983)

21950. -- OPERATIONAL DATA ASSIMILATION SYSTEM DAILY GLOBAL ANALYSES OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1982 (1983)

21951. -- BODHAINE B A (ET AL), LIGHT SCATTERING, CONDENSATION NUCLEI, AND AIR MASS TRAJECTORIES AT WHITEFACEMOUNTAIN: SUMMER 1982 (1983)

21953. -- CHEN T S (ET AL), SOME APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE RADIATION OBSERVATIONS TO CLIMATE STUDIES (1983)

21954. -- TALJAARD J J (ET AL), SOUTH AFRICAN DRIFTING BUOY PROGRAMMES (1983)

21955. -- CHANGNON S A (ET AL), FLOODS OF WINTER-SPRING 1982 IN ILLINOIS (1983)

21956. -- HILBERG S D (ET AL), SEVERE WINTER OF 1981-1982 IN ILLINOIS (1983)

21958. -- CAHIR J J (ET AL), FINAL REPORT THE SOURCE-RECEPTOR RELATIONSHIP IN ACID PRECIPITATION: IMPLICATIONS FORGENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER FROM COAL PHYSICAL DYNAMICS, INC (1982)

21959. -- COLLECTED PAPERS ON SCIENCES OF ATMOSPHERE AND HYDROSPHERE VOLUME 19 1981 (1982)

21961. -- SRINIVASAN J (ET AL), HEAT TRANSFER PROCESSES IN THE LOWEST LAYERS OF THE ATMOSPHERE PART I (1983)

21962. -- RAO K N, MEASUREMENTS OF PROJECT MOBLE AT BALASORE (1983)

21963. -- RAO K N (ET AL), COMPARISON OF THE ATMOSPHERIC SURFACE LAYER MEASUREMENTS AT BALASORE AND DIGHA, INDIADURING MONEX 1979 (1982)

21964. -- ANANTHASAYANAM M R (ET AL), PROPOSALS FOR AN INDIAN STANDARD TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE UP TO 50 KM (1982)

21966. -- WINSTANLEY D, REPORT ON THE SOURCES, MONITORING, AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH REVIEW MEETING OF THE NATIONAL

ID PRECIPITATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM AUGUST 8-12, 1983 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (1983)6 7. -- NEWARK M J, SEVERE LOCAL STORMS IN ONTARIO DURING 1982 = VIOLENTES TEMPETES LOCALES EN ONTARIO EN 1982

(1983)

21970. -- DELL'OSSO L, HIGH RESOLUTION EXPERIMENTS WITH THE ECMWF MODEL: A CASE STUDY (1983)

21970. -- DELL'OSSO L, HIGH RESOLUTION EXPERIMENTS WITH THE ECMWF MODEL: A CASE STUDY RL-6 .2 (1983)

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCHBoulder, Colorado 80307 (303) 494-5151

November 30, 1983

NCA R is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Salaries for new employees and for current employees receivingreassignments will be between the range minimum and maximum shown for each job.

Specific starting salaries are determined by comparing the applicant'squalifications with the job requirements and assessing expected performance levels.

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ATD - Field Observing FacilityNon-Exempt Range: 28, $1,315- 1,708/mo. LEVEL II

30, $1,591 - 2,067/mo. LEVEL IIIDUTIES: Responsible for construction, operation,and maintenance of digital and microwave radarsystems used in meteorological remote sensing.Work areas will include: digital logic,electromechanical hardware, analog hardware,microwave systems, and computer systems. Usesindependent judgment in the application ofestablished procedures and methods for the solutionof problems, often drawing upon knowledge from avariety of fields. Receives general supervisionfrom engineers, and senior technicians. Preparesfor and participates in meteorological fieldexperiments in the areas involving installation,operation, calibration, and maintenance of radarrelated remote sensing equipment. Specific itemswill include: computerized data acquisitionsystems, digital storage systems such as magnetictape and disk, digital video display systems,microwave and radio frequency measurement systems,servo control systems, and power systems. Involvesoperation of electronic test and measurementequipment, hand and machine tools, and use of awide range of electronic components (digital,analog, microwave, power). The work often takesplace in field locations with limited resourcesavailable and in less than ideal workingconditions. Provides support for seniortechnicians and engineers in the design, assembly,testing, and documentation of digital and analogdata systems used in meteorological remotesensing. Specific items will include: computersystems installation and testing, operation ofdiagnostic computer programs, electronic subsystemassembly including wire wrap and printed circuitboard assembly, repair of defective equipment suchas computer terminals, tape drives, etc., andgenerating documentation such as schematics andwire lists for in-house developed equipment.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL III): Writes or modifiesshort computer programs using a high level languagesuch as FORTRAN. Assists in definingspecifications, procurement, and systems design ofdigital and analog data systems and test equipment.

REQUIRES:--Demonstrated skills as an electronic technicianwith emphasis on digital electronics andcomputers

--Thorough knowledge of basic electronics--Demonstrated skill in fabricating, testing, and

sevicing of a variety of electronic equipment--General knowledge of common electronic components

and their use--Demonstrated skill in the use and care ofsophisticated electronic test and measuringequipment

--Skill in electronic and mechanical assembly,including wire wrap, printed circuit board, andbasic machine shop (drills, lathes, milling

machine, etc.)--Skill in electronic troubleshooting--Skill in electronic documentation--Ability to work independently in a fairly

informal managerial structure-- Ability to work well with others as a member of atechnical team, assume some leadershipresponsibilities, and to interact favorably withpeople of varied backgrounds and life style(i.e., other electronic technicians, electricalengineers, field supervisory personnel,scientific users, and local residents)

-- Willingness/ability to travel for periods notusually exceeding one month but sometimestotalling 120 days per year

--Physical strength to lift 70 lbs. on ocassionADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL III):--Some experience in computer programming, such asmicroprocessor assembly language, BASIC, FORTRAN,etc.

--Demonstrated skill in digital subsystem design,fabrication, documentation, and testing

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Background in radar and real time digital data

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PH.D. SCIENTIST I/II - #0067

AAP - Mesoscale Research SectionExempt Range: 82, $25,814-38,722/yr. (LEVEL I)

83, $30,977-46,465/yr. (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Carries out individual and collaborativebasic research studies on small-scale or mesoscalemeteorology. Research to be undertaken will beselected and defined in collaboration with thesenior staff, but is likely to include researchinto the effect of moist convection on thelarger-scale environment, mesoscale predictability,mesoscale aspects of convective storms, and thedynamics of such mesoscale features as squalllines, fronts and jets. Primary emphasis will bein advancing the fundamental understanding ofimportant mesoscale processes and theirinteractions with small scales of motion. Boththeoretical and observational studies will beencouraged. The ultimate goal is to improve theskill of mesoscale forecasting. Scientist II levelwill be expected to work more independently.SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (LEVEL I):--Performs a combination of theoretical,

observational, and numerical modeling research inthe areas listed above

--Makes contributions to professional journals andother literature

--Actively participates at scientific meetings--Interacts and collaborates closely with other

NCAR scientists to achieve research objectives--Manages his/her employees in ways consistent with

UCAR policies and the Affirmative Action ProgramADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (LEVEL II):--Takes a lead role in designing and implementing a

research program in the areas listed above

REQUIRES (LEVEL I):--Ph.D. dissertation or equivalent research

contribution in meteorology or related field-- Demostrated expertise/interest in small-scale or

mesoscale meteorology-- Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral

communication-- Strong mathematical abilitiesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):--Several years of research experience in mesoscale

meteorology or related areas--Publication record reflecting the quality andproductivity of past research

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent;demonstrated ability to broaden researchinterests from those pursued in Ph.D. thesis;strong programming abilities

NOTE: The Scientist I and II appointments are forterms of up to three and four years,respectively; individuals may then beappointed to the Scientist II or IIIposition, respectively, in accordance withUCAR policy.

Esther Blazon, X1638

PROGRAMMER I/II - #0185

ACAD- Chemical Modeling ProjectExempt Range: 60,$19,146 - 28,718 yr.(Level I)

61,$22,974 - 34,462 yr. (Level II)

DUTIES: Provides programming assistance to theProject Leader, Chemical Modeling Project. Willprovide programming support in atmospheric chemis-try modeling and related data analysis and manage-ment. Will run existing model programs and pro-vide modifications to generalize their capabilities.Will assist in the development, testing, applica-tion and documentation of new multi-dimensionalmodels of atmospheric chemistry and transport.REQUIRES:--BS in computer science, math, engineering, or

physical science, or equivalent experience--Skill in scientific programming in FORTRAN-- Skill in communicating with scientific staff--Willingness to perform routine programming

tasks with continual careADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Level II)--Basic knowledge of numerical methods--High level skills in FORTRAN programming on

large complex codes--Experience in programming on large computers--Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously-- Ability to work with minimal supervision--Ability and willingness to work in a group toward

common goalsDESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Education background in chemistry or meteorology--Knowledge of graphics techniques and softwareEsther Blazon, X1638

SCIENTIST I - #0165

AAP - Cloud-Climate Interactions GroupExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr.DUTIES: Carries out individual and collaborativebasic research on atmospheric radiation and climatemodeling. Research is defined in collaborationwith senior staff but includes thefollowing: research into the role of longwave andsolar radiation in the stratosphere/mesospheregeneral circulation; radiative effects of tracegases, aerosols and clouds; primary emphasis willbe in advancing our understanding of the radiativeprocesses and their effects on climate and generalcirculation. Assists with development ofstate-of-the-art methods of treating radiativeprocesses in the NCAR Community Climate Model;conducts original research in the radiative effectsof trace gases; contributes to the group's effortsin the area of cloud-radiative interactions;represents the group in several currently on-goingnational and international model intercomparisonstudies; participates actively in scientificmeetings and contributes papers to majorprofessional journals.REQUIRES:--Ph.D. or equivalent in atmospheric radiation and

climate-- Experience in modeling of radiative transfer-- Minimum 1-2 years post-doctoral experience in

radiative effects of atmospheric gases andrelated areas

NOTE: Scientist I appointments are for terms of upto three years; individuals may be appointedto the next higher level of Scientist inaccordance with the UCAR Scientific Appoint-ments Policy


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SCIENTIST I/II - #0156

AAP - Large-Scale DynamicsExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr. (LEVEL I)

83, $30,977 - 46,465/yr. (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Conducts basic research to improve ourunderstanding of the large-scale motions in thetroposphere and the stratosphere through theinvestigation of existing deficiencies in dataanalysis, initialization, physicalparameterizations, and numerical predictionmodels. Research to be undertaken will be selectedin consultation with the senior staff and will becarried out individually or collaboratively.Conducts diagnostic and prognostic research fromthe First GARP Global Experiment (FGGE) data baseand using simulated data from the CommunityForecast Model (CFM) developed at NCAR.Scientist II works independently and takesinitiative in conducting research.REQUIRES (LEVEL I):-- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in dynamicmeteorology and/or numerical experiments with anatmospheric model

--Demonstrated record in the knowledge ofatmospheric dynamics (e.g., nonlinear normal modeinitialization), numerical methods (e.g.,finite-difference and spectral schemes),atmospheric physics (e.g., cumulusparameterization and radiation)

--Demonstrated skill in the formulation andcomputer programming of a numerical predictionmodel, such as a general circulation model,limited area model or mesoscale model

--Demonstrated skill in design of numericalexperiments with an atmospheric numerical model

--Considerable interest in the synoptic aspects ofatmospheric circulation systems

--Willingness to modify the existing computerprograms such as implementation of new physcialprocesses in the CFM

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):--At least three years of experience in research

laboratories or academic institutions (orequivalent experience) after Ph.D.

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Ability to simplify the formulation of

atmospheric models in order to gain a fundamentalunderstanding of particular phenomena

-- Skill and/or willingness to handle variousmeteorological data including radar and satellitedata

NOTE: Scientist I and II appointments are forterms of up to three and four years,respectively; individual may be appointed tothe next higher level of Scientist inaccordance with the UCAR ScientificAppointments Policy.

Margareta Domecki, X1637


ACAD - Chemical ModelingExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr. (LEVEL I)

83, $30,977 - 46,465/yr. (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Conducts independent and collaborativeresearch in atmospheric chemistry modeling and

theory. Projects are selected and defined incollaboration with the senior staff. Scientificeffort focuses on tropospheric chemistry withemphasis on gas-phase processes and on global scalephenomena, but some research on other atmosphericchemistry topics (e.g., regional scale research)also might be undertaken. The scientistcontributes to scientific journals, participates inscientific meetings, helps in planning fieldexperiments and interacts with scientists withinNCAR and elsewhere to achieve individual and groupscientific objectives. In any supervisory role,the scientist manages employees in accord with UCARpolicies and procedures and Affirmative Action

program goals.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL II): Accomplishes all ofthe above with a minimum of consultation withsenior staff.REQUIRES:-- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in chemistry,

meteorology or related field--Demonstrated skill and creativity in modeling andtheory of atmospheric chemistry

--Demonstrated skill in oral and writtenpresentation of scientific results

-- Ability to write and modify complex computerprograms

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):--Several years of productive research experience,

as indicated by quality and number ofpublications

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Educational or research background both in

atmospheric chemistry and meteorologyNOTE: Scientist I and II appointments are for

terms of up to three and four years,respectively; individuals may be appointedto the next higher level of Scientist inaccordance with the UCAR ScientificAppointments Policy.



ACAD - Homogeneous Tropospheric ChemistryExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722 (LEVEL I)

83, $30,977 - 46,465 (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the HTCProject Leader, plans and carries out research onkinetic studies of chemical and photochemicalreactions of special interest in atmosphericchemistry. Designs and carries out laboratorystudies of the mechanisms and rate constants forthe reactions of various intermediate and reactivespecies which occur in the troposphere andstratosphere; designs and constructs vacuumgas-handling systems for special experiments; usesthe NCAR computer and develops software for thehandling of data from laboratory instrumentation;uses a Fourier transform infrared (visible andultraviolet) spectrometer with a long-pathphotochemical cell to study the kinetics of varioussystems of interest in atmospheric chemistry;designs and uses optical systems as necessary inkinetic and spectroscopic studies; designs andcarries out field studies to follow certainreactive tropospheric species by spectroscopic

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techniques, including the Fourier transform system;uses the Cray computer to carry out simulations oflaboratory and field data related to troposphericgases and the kinetics of their reactions;interprets kinetic data and writes reports andscientific papers on studies.REQUIRES:-- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics

or equivalent with experience and training inspectroscopy, photochemistry, reaction kinetics,and instrumentation

-- Competency in the following subjectareas: atmospheric gas phase reactions;spectroscopy, including Fourier transformspectroscopy; chemical reaction kinetics; vacuumtechniques; standard optical systems; computertechniques in data handling and reactionsimulations; standard instrumentation used inanalytical chemistry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):--Several years of productive research experience,

as evidenced by quality and number ofpublications

NOTE: Scientist I and II appointments are forterms of up to three and four years,respectively; individuals may be appointedto the next higher level of Scientist inaccordance with the UCAR ScientificAppointments Policy.


S SCIENTIST I/II - #0166

AAP - Community Climate ModelExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr. LEVEL I)

83, $30,977 -46,465/yr (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Maintains current versions and developsfuture versions of the NCAR Community Climate Model(CCM) by working with a group of scientists andprogrammers. Responsible for development andevaluation of the next version of CCM. Carries outindividual and collaborative research on physicalparameterizations incorporated in the model.Research to be undertaken will be selected anddefined in collaboration with the senior staff.Participates actively in scientific meetings andcontributes papers to major professional journals.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL II): Takes a lead role inthe development and implementation of researchprogram in the above areas; supervises programmersfor project.REQUIRES:--Ph.D. or equivalent research contribution in

atmospheric science or related field-- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in

large-scale atmospheric modeling--Extensive use of large, advanced computers-- Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral

communi cati on-- Willingness/ability to manage employees in ways

consistent with UCAR policies and AffirmativeAction Program

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):-- Substantial research experience and research. literature contributions to relevant areas of

atmospheric sciences

NOTE: Scientist I and II appointments are forterms of up to three and four years,respectively; individuals may be appointedto the next higher level of Scientist in

accordance with UCAR Scientific AppointmentsPolicy.


SCIENTIST II/III - #0125

ATD - Research Aviation FacilityExempt Range: 83, $30,977 - 46,465/yr. (LEVEL II)

84, $37,172 - 55,758/yr. (LEVEL III)DUTIES: Engages in research and service activitiesassociated with aircraft deployed by the RAF;service activities (50%) are in support of fieldexperiments; scientific direction for design anddevelopment of new measurement systems; technologytransfer to operational meteorology and relateddisciplines; research activities (50%) involveexperimental meteorology with emphasis ondevelopment of new analysis techniques forutilization of instrumented research aircraft;supervises employees in ways consistent with UCARpolicies and procedures and with Affirmative Actioncompliance program goals.REQUIRES:--Ph.D. or equivalent experience in relevant areas--Demonstated ability to organize and conduct fieldexperiments utilizing instrumented meteorologicalresearch aircraft, including direction andsupervision of technical specialists in field

--A demonstrated record of peer acceptance forresearch in cloud physics, cumulus dynamics,mesoscale research, boundary layer meteorology orradar meteorology

--Understanding of the use and development ofmeteorological research aircraft and awillingness to pursue research topics making useof such aircraft

-- Willingness to promote and conduct collaborativeresearch with the user community includinguniversities, government laboratories and otherinstitutions

--Ability and willingness to interact with RAFusers in both scientific and service capacities

-- Willingness to travel and to participate in fieldexperiments. (In most cases field support will becoincident with personal research objectives.)

--Ability to pass FAA third class physicalexamination

-- Ability to develop and test new techniques inatmospheric measurement and analysis

--Willingness to participate in the design anddevelopment of new hardware and software

--Willingness and ability to cooperate with otherATD facilities (Field Observing Facility, andGlobal Atmospheric Measuring Project)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL III):-- Experience level normally associated with

5-10 years relevant research-- Publications record and peer acceptance normally

associated with the associate professorship level-- Greater breadth and/or depth than implied by the

mi ni mum requi rementsALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Experience with aircraft instrumentation

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techniques with demonstated experience inspecialty area instrumentation

--Understanding of immersion and remote sensingsystem hardware

--Ability to direct development of general usersoftware for analysis of meteorological data

--Experience with multiple Doppler experimentationand analysis

NOTE: Scientist II appointments are for terms ofup to four years. Individuals may beappointed to the next higher level ofScientist in accordance with the UCARScientific Appointments Policy.


SCIENTIST Ill/SENIOR SCIENTIST- #0168

ACAD - Chemical ModelingExempt Range: 84, $37,172 - 55,758

85, $39,046 - 65,076DUTIES: Conducts independent and collaborativeresearch in atmospheric chemistry modeling andtheory and participates in planning future researchprograms. Scientific effort focuses on globaltropospheric chemistry, but research interests instratospheric chemistry, atmospheric radiation,climate theory, air-pollution chemistry andpaleoatmospheres are encouraged. Contributes toscientific journals, participates in and leadsscientific meetings and the planning offield-measurement and complex model-developmentprograms, and interacts with scientists within NCARand elsewhere to achieve individual and groupobjectives. Manages employees in accord with UCARpolicies and procedures and Affirmative Actionprogram goals.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (Senior Scientist): Assumesresponsibility, along with other ACAD senior staff,for defining and achieving long-term scientificgoals in atmospheric chemistry research, possiblythrough planning and participation in aninternational global tropospheric chemistryresearch program.REQUIRES:--At least five years of postdoctoral researchexperience in atmospheric chemistry theory andmodeling

--Nationally recognized record of independentresearch accomplishments and publications

--Demonstrated ability to interact well andproductively with other scientists includingthose from other institutions and with scientificmanagers

--Ability for effective written and verbalcommuni cati on

--Ability to understand and/or write and modifycomplex computer programsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Senior Scientist):

--Record of sustained productivity in atmosphericchemi stry research

-- International recognition as a leader in thesefields


SCIENTIST III- #0171

HAO - Solar VariabilityExempt Range: 84, $37,172- 55,758/yr.DUTIES: Conducts independent and collaborativeresearch aimed at interpreting a broad variety ofsolar phenomena, emphasizing the areas of solarvelocity fields, including oscillations, andmagnetic fields. Initially makes use ofobservations generated by the HAO-NSO FourierTachometer and Stokes Polarimeters; assumesleadership role in developing advanced diagnosticand interpretive methods for analyzing spectrallines formed in solar regions containing velocityand magnetic field gradients. In future years,will lead expanded research activities inmagnetohydrodynamic/radiative transfer modelingstudies. Cooperates and collaborates with otherscientists within HAO and elsewhere to achievegoals; publishes regularly in refereed scientificliterature.REQUIRES:--Substantial number of years post Ph.D. researchexperience in Astrophysics with emphasis onradiative transfer of dynamical systems,including physical modeling

--Substantial independent research accomplishmentsdemonstrated by publications and recognition at anational level in the astrophysical communitycommensurate with a Scientist III appointment atNCAR

--Demonstrated skill in the interpretation of largedata sets

--Demonstrated skill in working effectively on abroad range of problems in Astrophysics


SUPPORT SCIENTIST I/Il -#0153

CSD - Macrophysics GroupExempt Range: 80, $17,926 - 26,890/yr. (LEVEL I)

81, $21,512 - 32,268/yr. (LEVEL II)DUTIES: Assists in the analysis of meteorologicalDoppler radar data in the study of atmosphericphenomena, especially convective systems.Participates in preliminary phases of atmosphericresearch that use Doppler radar data. Responsiblefor computer processing of radar data which

involves the archival and retrieval of large datasets. Assists collaborative scientists in the useof existing computer programs.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL II): Participates inatmospheric research using Doppler radar data incollaboration with senior scientific staff.Interprets results from analysis of radar data.REQUIRES:-- B.S. degree or equivalent in the physical

sciences, engineering or mathematics-- Working knowledge of techniques used in

processing large volumes of data recorded onmagnet ic t apes.

-- Demonstrated skill in meeting deadlines andorganizing workload

-- Ability/willingness to perform tedious dutiesincluding record keeping

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--Skill in establishing and maintaining effectiveworking relationships with others

--Skill in written/verbal communicationADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):--Demonstrated skill in planning and conducting

required research in collaboration with thesenior staff

--Demonstrated skill in writing up researchresults

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Interest in conducting independent meteorological

data analysisEsther Blazon, X1638

SUPPORT SCIENTIST II/III - #0181

ACAD - Homogeneous Tropospheric ChemistryExempt Range: 81, $21,512 - 32,268/yr. (LEVEL II)

82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr. (LEVEL III)DUTIES: Carries out scientific support servicesfor research group involved in the study ofchemical reactions of interest in atmosphericchemistry. Maintains and operates spectroscopicand gas handling equipment in a laboratory designedfor the study of transient reactive species ofinterest in atmospheric chemistry; operates andmaintains a high resolution, Fourier transforminfrared (visible, ultraviolet) spectrometer;assists in program (software) development for datahandling by computer; assists in the constructionand design of optical systems to be employed inlaboratory and field studies; repairs andconstructs mechanical and electrical equipment usedin kinetic studies; participates in the collectionof experimental data in photochemical and kineticstudies. Support Scientist III works moreindependently, needing only limited supervision andtraining.REQUIRES (LEVEL II):-- B.S. in Chemistry, Physics, or an appropriate

area of Engineering, or equivalent knowledge andexperience

--Interests and training in the use, maintenance,and design of spectroscopic or opticalinstrumentation for use in chemical analysis ofreacting gaseous mixtures

--High level skill in use of standard analyticalinstrumentation used in chemistry andspectroscopy

--High level skill in design and construction ofoptical systems

--High level skill in design and construction ofsimple electrical systems

--Skill in use of vacuum techniques--Skill in use of computers and the development of

elementary software for data handling-- Skill in use of standard machine shop equivalentand tool s

REQUIRES (LEVEL III):-- All basic requirements of Level II-- Several years of progressive research experience

in the pertinent functional areasMargareta Domecki, X1637

SUPPORT SCIENTIST III/IV- #0141

HAO - Solar Maximum MissionExempt Range: 82, $25,814- 38,722/yr. (LEVEL III)

83, $30,977 - 46,465/yr. (LEVEL IV)DUTIES: This incumbent will function as "ChiefObserver" for the High Altitude Observatory (HAO)Coronagraph/Polarimeter (C/P) experiment on theSolar Maximum Mission (SMM) satellite, and will bein charge of C/P operations after the in-spacerepair of the satellite and instruments by theSpace Shuttle. More specifically, the incumbentwill: function as the High Altitude Observatory'son-site experiment representative to NASA atGoddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt,Maryland; provide leadership in the operationalphase of the C/P experiment, including coordinatingwork of one engineer and supervising two datatechnicians; provide support and work with the HAOengineer to ensure safe operation of C/P andcorrect diagnosis of any instrument malfunctions;adminster appropriate corrective measures to securethe instrument in case of malfunction; overseeoperation of DEC 11/34 minicomputer system used inthe command generation and data receipt process,including maintenance of software and hardware;coordinate daily uplinking of commands tosatellite; attend SMM planning meetings at GSFC,and coordinate and cooperate with other scientificexperiments; make priority decisions on observingtargets of opportunity based on HAO weekly planningmeeting objectives; oversee receipt of data fromNASA communications networks, NASCOM and/or TDRS,and transmission of data to HAO for processing andanalysis; select survey orbit data, process andship hard copy to HAO daily; maintain communicationwith Principal Investigator and HAO planning staffto ensure smooth operations and feedback of allimportant information relative to instrumentoperation and scientific data.REQUIRES:

--Willingness to be "located" initially in Boulderfor training with subsequent relocation for workat Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt,Maryland in early January of 1984

--B.S. or M.S. in physics, astronomy or relatedscience

--Skill and experience in verbal and writtencommunication to project the appropriate highlevel of responsibility in a high technology,large investment experiment

--Experience using and writing computer software-- Demonstration of a high level of reliability and

clear judgement in carrying out scientificexperiments

ADDITIONAL DESIRED CAPABILITIES: Capabilities tobe used to distinguish between Levels III and IVare listed below.-- Direct experience with DEC minicomputer systems-- Experience in astronomical and/or solar

observations-- Experience with laboratory and/or satellite

instrument hardware--Demonstrated skill in management of a small

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--Experience with computer hardwareNOTE: This position is expected to last for the

duration of the NASA-funded project, withthe possibility of extension from otherproject funds.

Ben Cordova/Valerie Friesen, X1675

SUPPORT SCIENTIST III/IV - #0173

ACAD - Optical Techniques ProjectExempt Range: 82, $25,814 - 38,722/yr. (LEVEL III)

83, $30,977 - 46,465/yr. (LEVEL IV)DUTIES: Provides support to the Project Leader andother scientific staff of the Project inorganizing, analyzing and interpreting atmosphericmeasurements made by optical means. Assists in theanalysis and interpretation of optical data foratmospheric chemistry and radiative transfer;organizes and documents substantial data base ofatmospheric spectra; generates spectra frommeasured interferograms, modifies existing codesand develops new methods and programs for theanalysis of data; analyzes infrared spectra forquantitative measurements of trace gases; developsnew analytical methods for data from advancedinstruments; assists other scientists inpreparation of papers for publication; and mayparticipate in preparation of computer systems forlaboratory and field operations.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL IV): Added independencein the development of new analytical methods and inthe evaluation of research results. Activelyparticipates in the publication of results; and mayparticipate in the planning and execution of fieldexperiments, and in the development of advancedoptical methods for atmospheric measurements.REQUIRES:--B.S. in physical science, computer science or

closely related field and several years ofprogressive experience in applicable subjectareas or M.S. in related fields

-- High level skill in FORTRAN programming on alarge mainframe computer

--Demonstrated ability to organize and utilizelarge data sets

--Working knowledge of Fourier analysis and the FFTalgorithm

--Ability to work independently and accomplishassigned tasks with little supervision

--Skill in written and verbal communication--Demonstrated skill in writing up research resultsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL IV):--Some knowledge of spectroscopy and chemistry of

atmospheric molecules--Added experience, may possess Ph.D. degree--Record of publications in atmospheric radiationor related field

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Familiarity with one or more of the following

computer systems: CRAY 1, SEL 11/34, IBM 4341,PDP 11

-- Familiarity with instrumentation for atmosphericspect roscopy


CASUAL

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0182

CSD - Mesoscale Interactions Group

Flat Rate: $6.35/hr.DUTIES: Runs, modifies, maintains and writesFORTRAN programs of varying difficulties on theCRAY-1 and VAX 11/780. Also performs datareduction including the tabulation and plotting ofaircraft, rawinsonde and radar data pertinent toobservational studies of convective clouds.REQUIRES:--Must be enrolled for credit in an accredited

secondary or post secondary school, college oruniversity; or in a trade school which hasreceived a Certificate of Approval from theColorado State board for Community Colleges andOccupational Education

--Student in engineering, physical science,computer science or math, preferably at the

junior level or higher--Demonstrated proficiency in FORTRAN programming

(high level skill shown in at least twoprogramming classes, one of which dealt withFORTRAN)

--Demonstrated high level skill in math throughcalculus (at least one semester and preferablytwo or more)

-- Willingness/ability to do tedious and detailedwork accurately (i.e., tabulations, plottinggraphs, digitizing

--Skill in working independently and reliably--Willingness/ability to work 15-20 hours/weekduring the academic year and full-time duringsummers and breaks (majority of hours should bebetween 8-5, Monday-Friday)

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Knowledge of how to run jobs on NCAR's CRAY-1-- Knowledge of problems to be handled in modifying

and writing programs using magnetic tapes andcomputer graphics

--Knowledge of VMS operating system on VAX 11/780Margareta Domecki, X1637

STUDENT ASSISTANT III - #0139

ACAD - Chemical Modeling ProjectFlat Rate: $8.75/hr.DUTIES: Provide design, development andprogramming assistance in refining and extendingchemical modeling performance. Assist indeveloping automatic time step selection schemesfor first order initial value problems; testmethods aimed at precise detection and control ofconvergence in large, nonlinear algebraic systems;develop an algorithm and code to automaticallypartition a set of chemical equations so as tominimize the overall computational burden; testsecant updating techniques on realistic sets ofnonlinear algebraic equations; assist inmaintaining and improving present chemistry solverpackages.REQUIRES:

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--Must be enrolled for credit in an accreditedsecondary or post secondary school, college or

university; or in a trade school which hasreceived a Certificate of Approval from theColorado State Board for Community Colleges andOccupational Education

--B.S. or B.A. in atmospheric science, computerscience, engineering, physics or mathematics with

computer science background or equivalent levelof skill and knowledge

--General background in numerical solution ofinitial value problems and nonlinear algebraicsystems

--Some skill in programming in FORTRAN on asubstantial mainframe

--Ability to work up to 20 hrs./week during periodsschool is in session, and full-time during breaksand summer

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Knowledge of the network at NCARNOTE: This position is funded for one year with

possibility of extension.Margareta Domecki, X1637

STUDENT ASSISTANT III - #0183

SCD - User ServicesFlat Rate: $8.75/hr.DUTIES: Aids in the conversion of the NCARGraphics Utilities from FORTRAN 66 to FORTRAN 77and aids in conversion of the NCAR GraphicsUtilities to utilize GKS--the proposedinternational graphics standard; performs routinemaintenance and coding tasks for the NCAR GraphicsProject.REQUIRES:--Must be enrolled for credit in an accreditedsecondary or post secondary school, college oruniversity; or in a trade school which hasreceived a Certificate of Approval from theColorado State board for Community Colleges andOccupational Education

--High level skill in FORTRAN--Basic knowledge of the FORTRAN 77 standard (notcomplete details, but just how to get around inthe document and understand what is there)

--Knowledge of at least one computer graphicssystem at the user level

--Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision

-- Communication skills, verbal and written--Knowledge of software development methodologies-- Familiarity with requirements of portable

software--Ability/willingness to work about 20 hrs./wk.

during the school year and full-time duringsummer and breaks

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Knowledge of GKS-- Knowledge of hardware characteristics of many

computers and plotting devices-- Knowledge of UNIX, IBM VM/CMS, and CRAY-1

operating systems

--Knowledge of NCAR's plotting utilities-- Familiarity with device-independent graphics

systemsNOTE: Position is expected to last one year, with

possibility of extension depending uponfunding.


December 5th through December 12th

MONDAY, December 5th

* SCD Seminar -- Vectorization and OptimizationTechniques, Part I -- Bonnie Gacnik, SCD

10:00 a.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

TUESDAY, December 6th

* AAP Seminar -- The Linear Response of aStratified Global Atmospheric Model toThermal Forcing -- Akira Kasahara, AAP

3:30 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

WEDNESDAY, December 7th

* SCD Seminar - Vectorization and OptimizationTechniques, Part II -- Bonnie Gacnik, SCD


* AAP Seminar -- Optimal Data Assimilation byIterative Nonlinear Bayesian Analysis --James Purser, U.K. Meteorological Office,Bracknell, England

3:30 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Damon Room

e Meeting -- UCAR Executive/Budget and ProgramCommittee

9:00 a.m.UCAR Board Room

THURSDAY, December 8th

• Meeting -- UCAR Executive/Budget and ProgramCommittee


* HAO/Radiation Hydrodynamics Seminar --(a) Thermal Waves (b) Ionization Fronts --Dimitri Mihalas, HAO

THURSDAY, December 8th (Continued)

* ATD Seminar -- The Use of Airborne DopplerRadar Data in Multiple Doppler Analysis --Peter Hildebrand and Cindy Mueller, ATD

1:30 p.m.RL-6 Seminar Room

FRIDAY, December 9th

9 Meeting -- UCAR Executive/Budget andProgram Committee


e SCD Seminar -- Vectorization and OptimizationTechniques, Part III -- Bonnie Gacnik, SCD


* Climate Club -- Use of a Simulation Modelin Assessing the Impact of Climate onthe World Food System -- Diana Liverman,ASP

1:30 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

MONDAY, December 12th

OPEN

Calendar Notes announcements may be mailed toHoll Hatton, ML 136 Wednesday at 12 Noonis &e deadline for items to be included in theCalendar Notes.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

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