Staff Notes

NCAR Staff NotesNo. 420 July 12, 1974

VISITORS AND STAFF PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER COLLOQUIUM

Five postdoctoral and 12 predoctoral par-ticipants are attending a summer colloquium atNCAR entitled "Subsynoptic ExtratropicalWeather Systems: Observation, Analysis, Model-ing, and Prediction." The colloquium, whichbegan June 17, is being held under the jointsponsorship of the Advanced Study Program (ASP)and the Small-Scale Analysis and PredictionProject.

Mel Shapiro is coordinating the programand leading seminars and informal discussionstogether with other NCAR staff members. Prin-cipal lecturers are Professors Noel LaSeur ofFlorida State University and Arnt Eliassen ofthe University of Oslo (Norway).

Mel notes, "This colloquium is particu-larly timely, because it concerns analysis andprediction of midlatitude weather systems andsevere weather events such as thunderstormsystems and explosive storm formationswith associated strong winds and heavyprecipitation." There is now a stronginterest in short-range (zero to twodays) weather prediction over conti-nental regions. Mel reports that theNational Academy of Sciences has ap-pointed a committee to investigateshort-range prediction, which, accord-ing to Mel, will be a major area ofatmospheric science study in the fu-ture. The increasing interest stems,in part, from an unusually high number

Noel LaSeur (top) and Arnt Eliassen(right) are principal lecturers for thesummer colloquium.

This week in Staff Notes .

Visitors and Staff Participate in Summer Colloquium CorrectionBulletin from Computing Facility DeparturesMesa Lab Water Tank Gets Paint Job New Staff MembersNCAR Pamphlet Available VisitorsGraphics: Assignments In and Out Job OpeningsNew Procedure Begun for Ordering Door Name Tags Calendar NotesMoving Report

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of weather-caused disasters in the past few years that have been associated withinadequate short-range forecasting. These disasters include the post-HurricaneAgnes precipitation in the Northeast, the severe thunderstorms and flood in SouthDakota, and the tremendous storms with associated tornadoes in the Midwest thisspring, which all resulted in a loss of lives and extensive property damage.

"With that background," Mel explains, "it seemed appropriate to have a collo-quium to provide interested graduate and postdoctoral students with the basicideas and to familiarize them with current research in this area."

A highlight of the nine-week colloquium will be a workshop on fine-mesh numer-ical weather prediction models, July 15-19. Representatives from forecast centers,research centers, and universities throughout the world will describe their currentand planned models and will compare techniques. The workshop will attempt to for-mulate a comprehensive view of the state of the science of fine-mesh analysis andprediction of extratropical weather systems. The sessions will be open to anyoneinterested in the subject.

This year's summer colloquium is the ninth in a series, which began in 1966,under ASP sponsorship or cosponsorship. The colloquia concentrate on topics ofcurrent interest and importance to the development of atmospheric science.

BULLETIN FROM COMPUTING FACILITY

Bob Biro asks computer users to take careful note of the following information.Effective July 15 the weekly preventive maintenance period for the CDC 6600 will beFriday from 4 a.m. until 8 a.m.

Users are requesting tapes to be assigned to them in such volume that thesupply may temporarily run out. Please release all tapes you are not using sothat they may be put back into the tape library pool for general distribution.

The Control Data 7600 has been handling the increased summer computing busi-

ness, but it is not always capable of handling all of the requests for computingresources as jobs are submitted. In an attempt to improve turnaround on the 7600,the operators will separate decks with large time limits and run jobs with smallCPU time limits first, setting aside the large-time-limit jobs for submittal ata later time.

The definition of large and small will vary from day to day depending on the

job load. Normally small time limits mean one to five 7600 CPU minutes, and large

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time limits mean five or more minutes. The Computing Facility will try to postthe check-out (i.e., small time limit) on the blackboard in the computer room.

Another problem, which has caused microfile delays, is requests during theday for the on-line dd80 resource. This capability ties the dd80 to the user'sprogram until the job is finished. This means no other user can produce microfilmuntil that job has terminated. To help in this situation all dd80 on-line jobs aredisplayed on the operator's console and must be manually released by the computeroperator. This means that the dd80 on-line capability will be utilized only whenthe work load is light enough to warrant it.

All users are asked to be as resourceful as possible when requesting paperoutput, cards, and tapes. The FY-75 cost of computer paper compared to FY-74 hasincreased 100%, cards will cost a minimum of 50% more, and tape costs are 12%greater. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

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Stan Mitchell (left) and Jack Stevens repair and install awater tank to store water for fire protection while the greentank that holds the entire water supply for the Mesa Lab gets

0a coat of paint. City water is being pumped directly to thebuilding to supply the rest of NCAR's needs. The green tanklocated on the hogback one-eighth mile west of the Mesa Labwill be painted inside and out. The job should take aboutone month and is being done during the summer because constantwarm temperatures are needed for proper drying.


NCAR PAMPHLET AVAILABLE

The PCAR Panphlet is aprograms and the Mesa site.the Mesa Lab reception deskInformation Office (ML room

new pocket-size handout that briefly describes NCAR'sIt is available to visitors from Virginia Cofer at

and to staff members from Nita Razo (ext. 262) in the135).

GRAPHICS: ASSIGNMENTS IN AND OUT

The Graphics Group executes artwork assignments for scientists on a first-come,first-served basis. Staff Notes regularly reports the status of the group's work-load for the convenience of scientists planning their artwork submissions. Pleaseuse the weekly tally to plan ahead so that you will receive your artwork by thedates you require. Graphics support is provided without charge except for rushrequests that require overtime work by the Graphics staff. Consult also with theComputing Facility to determine whether your routine artwork assigrments can beproduced by computer graphics.

As of Monday, July 8:

Pieces of artwork in: 85Number of scientists served: 10Pieces of artwork out last week: 113Estimated starting date for new work: Wednesday, July 17

NEW PROCEDURE BEGUN FOR ORDERING DOOR NAME TAGS

The Graphics Group has revised its procedure for supplying door name tags forNCAR personnel. Order forms will be sent to group secretaries. Tags will beprepared on the 15th day of each month and returned to the appropriate secretar-ies. This procedure is intended to ensure prompt delivery and avoid unnecessaryduplication.

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MOVING REPORT

The following staff members will have moved by next Monday, July 15. Pleasecorrect your NCAR directories.

FleischmannExt. Bldg. Room

S. Dickson 365 6L. Doukas 377 2BS. Gutierrez 364 4R. Kuhnert 361 3N. Mikesell 379 2W. Rawson 366 5W. Roberts 378/377 1J. P. Shedlovsky 363 8

Mesa LabRoom

P. Chylek 476 314BB. Fogle 203 220D

CORRECTION

Jean Thiebaux is continuing as a statistical consultant for the Mesa Lab.She is located in the Computing Facility, room 120, ext. 336.

DEPARTURES

Brown, David 6/29/74Cooper, William A. 7/1/74Deshpande, Vasumati A. 6/28/74Kirwin, Barbara Jane 6/28/74LaHue, Miles 7/12/74Lodge, James P. Jr. 6/30/74McKee, Gloria F. 7/5/74Riddle, Anthony 7/13/74


NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Diane C. Allison, summer research assistant working with Lower Solar Atmosphere,HAO.

Paul Crutzen, scientist working with Upper Atmosphere Group, AQM, ML room 267,ext. 252.

Christine M. Gerhardt, editorial aide working with ASP, ML room 214, ext. 502.

Richard C. J. Somerville, scientist working with GARP, ML room 419, ext. 456.

J. Dana Thompson, postdoctoral fellow working with ASP, ML room 505, ext. 414.

Richard W. Zurek, postdoctoral fellow working with ASP, ML room 380B, ext. 250.

VISITORS

Randolph Bank, Harvard University. Project: Fast Direct Methods for SolvingPoisson's Equation. July 1-31. ML room 3, ext. 534 or 521.--Computing Facility

Sami Cuperman, Tel-Aviv University, Israel. Project: Plasma Instability byInjection of Cold Plasma. July 5-31. ML room 3, ext. 534 or 521.--Computing Facility

Arnt Eliassen, University of Oslo, Norway. July 1-August 1. ML room 520-C,ext. 410.--ASP

Peter Hyson, CSIRO, Melbourne, Australia. July 15.

--John Masterson

Janet Lesh, University of Denver. July 9-September 30. ML room 3, ext. 534 or521.-- Computing Facility

David Matthews, Bureau of Reclamation. July 3-October 31. ML room 3, ext. 534

or 521.-- Computing Facility


Mary Alice Rennick, University of Illinois, Urbana. Project: Linearized, Primi-tive Equation Model to Simulate African Waves. July 10-31. ML room 3, ext. 534 or521.--Computing Facility

Andrew Soward, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. July 1-October 1. ML room 425,ext. 689.--ASP

David Stuart, Florida State University. July 1-August 16. ML carrell 11, ext. 402.--ASP

Dayton G. Vincent, Purdue University. July 14-18. ML room 400, c/o ext. 674.-- Warren Washington

John Walsh, University of Illinois, Urbana. Project: Nesting of Grids in Non-hydrostatic Computations. July 3-12. ML room 3, ext. 534 or 521.--Computing Facility

JOB OPENINGSAs of July 10

NCAR is an equal opportunity employer. To assist us in meetingour affirmative action goals, women and minority applicants areencouraged to identify themselves as such. A copy of our AffirmativeAction Program is available for review.

REGULAR (Full-time):

BALLOON DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER: To perform design functions on superpressure, high-altitude plastic film balloons. 2-5 years experience in thin film/thin shellstructures or in plastic films. BS in Math, Physics or Engineering. Exemptranges 55-56. Anticipated minimum salary: $11,425/year. Closing date foroutside applications is July 17, 1974. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PALESTINE,TEXAS.

COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER: To work in the development of communications systems for*earth orbiting balloons. BS in Electrical Engineering and 3 years experience

in the communications field. Exempt ranges 55-56. Anticipated minimum salary:$11,425/year. Closing date for outside applications is July 17, 1974. THISPOSITION IS LOCATED IN PALESTINE, TEXAS.


HAIL SUPPRESSION ANALYST: To perform analyses of radar, meso-meteorological andprecipitation data for the purpose of identifying physical and statisticaleffects resulting from hail suppression experiments. Ph.D. in Math or Statis-tics and 2 years experience in reduction and analysis of field research data.Anticipated minimum salary: $15,210/year. Exempt range 58. Closing date foroutside applications is July 17, 1974.

MANAGER OF APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING SECTION: For Computing Facility to coordinateand review programming projects, including evaluation, planning and staffing;reporting section activities, and overall supervision of about 35 employees.Candidate qualifications are: Ph.D. in Math, Physical Sciences, or ComputerScience or equivalent experience, 6 years experience in programming techniquesand numerical analysis, general knowledge of applied math, and management ofcomputer projects. Exempt range 59. Anticipated minimum salary: $16,730/year. Closing date for outside applications is August 7, 1974.

SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS: To assist and advise the President ofUCAR in University-NCAR relations and policy questions, with responsibilityfor effective communications with faculty and administration of member univer-sities, to stimulate and facilitate joint University-NCAR research projects,and provide liaison for the President with advisory committees and in assessingneed for facilities. Required qualifications include: recognized researchachievement in the atmospheric sciences and broad scientific interests, and full-time university faculty experience. Desired qualifications include: adminis-trative experience, familiarity with government agency procedures, and successwith cooperative research programs. This position is a 3 year term appointment.Exempt range 61. Anticipated minimum salary: $20,200/year. Closing date foroutside applications is September 30, 1974.

SUPPORT SCIENTIST: To participate in the development of numerical modeling of oceancirculation, including scientific programming, analysis and interpretation ofnumerical experiments. MS in Oceanography or Meteorology and 2 years scientificprogramming of numerical modeling experiments on general circulation of atmos-phere or ocean required. Exempt range 55. Anticipated minimum salary: $11,425/year. Closing date for outside applications is July 19, 1974.

CASUAL:

STUDENT ASSISTANT - Electronics Technician: Varied duties including breadboarding,test analog and digital circuitry, operation of mini-computer controlled systems,and construction and testing of meteorological sensors in the field. 2 yearsexperience as an electronics technician plus 2 years college in BSEE program andFORTRAN programming. Non-exempt tange 16. Anticipated minimum salary: $530/month(Full-time equivalent). Closing date for applications is July 17, 1974.


Staff members and those on lay-off who wish to be considered for a position shouldcontact the Employment Administrator within two weeks after the job is first posted.If qualified, these persons will be given first consideration; if possible, the positionwill be filled from this group. After the two-week period, if no current or laid-offemployee is selected to fill the position, persons from outside NCAR will be considered.Each salary will be determined according to the individual's qualifications. For moreinformation, please contact the Personnel Office (Ext. 569 or 555).

0Staff Notes information should be sent to Editor Lynne Mesirow (ext. 644) by 5:00 p.m.on Tuesday.


Calendar NotesJuly 15 to July 22, 1974

MONDAY, July 15

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- D. E. Jones, MeteorologicalOff ice, London, Title to be Announced

9:30 a.m.NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Seminar Room

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- Region Model Development at NMC,J. P. Gerrity, National Meteorological Center, National Weather Service,NOAA, Washington, D.C.

1:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Seminar Room

TUESDAY, July 16

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- On the 6-Level, Fine-mesh,Limited Area Forecast Model at JMA, Y. Okamura, Japan MeteorologicalAgency

9:30 a.m.

NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Seminar Room

* Meeting -- Council for NCAR Women

12:15 p.m.

NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Chapman Room

0 ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- Fine Mesh Modeling in Sweden,S. Bodin, Swedish Meteorological Institute and A. Sundstrgm, FOA, Stockholm,Sweden


WEDNESDAY, July 17

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- Boundary Layer Modeling at TDL,W. Shaffer, NOAA/NWS


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WEDNESDAY, July 17 (continued)

* AQM-UAP Seminar -- Analysis of Global Scale Balloon Trajectories: Determinationof Two-dimensional Diffusivities, Martial Thiebaux, AQM

10:30 a.m.Fleischmann Building

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- The Quasi-hydrostatic Modes ofGravitational Adjustment and Their Implications for the OperationalNumerical Forecasting of Severe Local Storms, M. Kaplan, Air WeatherService and D. A. Paine, Cornell University


* ATD-Computing Facility Seminar -- Basic Formulation of Numeric WeatherPrediction Models, Akira Kasahara, AAP

2:00 p.m.Fleischmann Building

THURSDAY, July 18

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Prediction -- Mesoscale Numerical WeatherPrediction Including Mesoscale Convective Interaction, C. Kreitzberg,Drexel University and D. Perkey, AAP


* HAO Colloquium -- Magneto-Acoustic Gravity Waves, R. Stein, JILA, Universityof Colorado

11:00 a.m.HAO Classroom 138

* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- Description of the NCAR LimitedArea Model and Results from Real-Data Forecasts, D. Williamson andD. Baumhefner, AAP


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FRIDAY, July 19

0 ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Workshop Presentation -- Objective Data Analysis,Numerical Weather Prediction and Simulation of Frontogenesis inIsentropic Coordinates, R. Bleck and M. Shapiro, AAP

9:30 a.m.NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Seminar R-om

* ATD-Computing Facility Seminar -- Physical Processes in the NCAR GCM andInterpretations of the Results, Warren Washington, AAP


MONDAY, July 22

* AQM-Aerosol Project Seminar Series -- Title and Speaker to be announced


* ASP/SSAPP Colloquium Special Seminar -- NHRE-Aircraft Observations ofThunderstorms, James Fankhauser, AQM

1:30 p.m.Fleischmann Building

* AQM-Aerosol Project Seminar Series -- Title and Speaker to be announced


0Calendar Notes announcements may be called to Vonda Giesey, extension 586.Wednesday at 12:00 noon is the deadline for items to be included in the CalendarNotes.

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