0 NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Vol. 11, No. 6

13 February 1976

BERNHARD HAURWITZ BECOMES NCAR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Bernhard Haurwitz, who has been in the AdvancedStudy Program since 1964, has retired as staff sci-entist to become an NCAR research associate. Inaddition to his NCAR affiliation, Bernhard is alsoprofessor in the Atmospheric Science Department atColorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins,where he spends three-fifths of his time, and pro-fessor in the Geophysical Institute at the Uni-versity of Alaska in Fairbanks, where he spends thesummer months.

Bernhard joined NCAR 12 years ago as a scien-tist with ASP, and from 1967 to 1969 he served asdirector of the program. Three years ago he be-came a part-time NCAR employee in order to jointhe CSU faculty.

His areas of specialization are dynamic meteor-ology, oceanography, and the upper atmosphere. Heis the author of two books and over 120 scientificpapers and has received many honors in atmosphericscience. A member of the National Academy of Sci-ences, Bernhard is a past president (1943), honor-ary member, and fellow of the American Meteorologi-cal Society and recipient of the Society's Rossby

* Award in 1962. In 1970 he was awarded the esteemedWilliam Bowie Medal, given annually by the AmericanGeophysical Union. In fall 1971, Bernhard servedas Gauss Professor at the University of Gottingen,Germany. He was the second geophysicist to haveheld the position; the late Sydney Chapman, also ofASP, was the first. The professorship was estab-lished by the Gottingen Academy of Science in honorof the mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.

Bernhard was born and educated in Germany. Hereceived his Ph.D. degree in mathematics, physics,and geophysics from the University of Leipzig andthen served as lecturer and assistant at the Uni-versity's Geophysical Institute. He came to theUnited States in 1932 to be a research associateat the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)and at Harvard University's Blue Hill Meteorologi-cal Observatory. He then served as lecturer atthe University of Toronto (1935-1937), meteorolo-gist with the Meteorological Service of Canada(1937-1941), and associate professor of meteorolo-gy at MIT (1941-1947). In 1947, Bernhard becameprofessor and chairman of the Department of Meteor-ology and Oceanography at New York University, andin 1959 he came to Boulder as professor of astro-geophysics at the University of Colorado.

Bernhad Hau w itz

The NCAR research associate appointment isgiven on rare occasion to distinguished members ofour scientific staff when they retire or leaveNCAR. The appointments are granted to individualswhose continuing association with the NCAR staffwill be of the greatest benefit to the scientificprograms of NCAR. They are authorized by the UCARBoard of Trustees at the recommendation of thedirector of NCAR. It is expected that from time totime the research associates will visit NCAR for aperiod of days or weeks. Bernhard Haurwitz andWalter Orr Roberts are NCAR's only research associ-ates at present. o LM

UCAR PANEL REVIEWS FOF AND RSF

The UCAR Members' Scientific Programs Evalua-tion Committee (SPEC) review panel for the ResearchSystems Facility (RSF) and the Field Observing Fa-cility (FOF) met at the Mesa Laboratory last Thurs-day and Friday, 5-6 February. The panel membersare Ronald Collis, Stanford Research Institute(chairman); Roger Barry, Institute of Arctic andAlpine Research, University of Colorado; PaulMacCready, AeroVironment, Pasadena, California;Charles Moore, New Mexico Institute of Mining andTechnology; and Dennis Thomson, Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Also present at the meetings were

This Week in Staff Notes...

Haurwitz Becomes NCAR Research Associate Medical Insurance Policy Revised VisitorsUCAR Panel Reviews FOF and RSF Association for Computing Machinery To Meet Job OpeningsAbstract of Management Committee Meetings Announcements Calendar Notes

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Marx Brook (New Mexico Institute of Mining andTechnology) of SPEC and Peter Wilkniss of NSF.

John Firor opened the meetings by welcoming thepanel members, and Clifford Murino, director of theAtmospheric Technology Division, gave an overviewof the division and explained the roles played by

Panel membex6 hear a p'ezentatlon. Shown here are(top to bottom) Dennis Thomson, RogeA Barry, PautMacCredy, and Cha/leA Moore. (Photo by Rober'tBumpas.)

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RSF and FOF. Robert Serafin, FOF manager, discussedFOF's field support activities and capabilities, andDavid Bargen, RSF manager, reviewed his facility'sdevelopment projects. The panel members alsoattended a demonstration of the Portable AutomatedMesonet (PAM) given at 30th Street by Fred Brock,head of RSF's PAM development team, and saw theFOF lidar, which was built by Charles Frush of FOF.

Other groups that will be reviewed this winterby SPEC panels are the Aerosol Project (26-27 Feb-ruary), the Advanced Study Program (26-27 February),and the Corona/Solar Wind group of NCAR's High Alti-tude Observatory (8-9 March).

Under general guidelines adopted by the UCARMembers' Representatives in October 1974, SPEC ap-points ad hoc panels to carry out reviews of NCARprojects and facilities. These reviews are designedto aid UCAR in managing and improving NCAR scienti-fic programs and to provide information to assistNSF in considering NCAR's programs. * LM

ABSTRACT OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE* MEETINGS22 January and 3 February

I. Proposed guideLLnez 6o space allocation.Manley Bean presented a draft of proposed guide-lines to be used for current and future space plan-ning, particularly with respect to where variousgroups and functions of NCAR should be located.The final draft will appear as a guideline in theUCAR Manuod. The consensus was that geographicalproximity of groups with frequent interactions wasdesirable, but that it was not a critical factor inpromoting scientific interactions between groups.A revised draft will incorporate suggestions madeby the management committee.

2. Nonexempt saeiuy tange adjutmentz. Manley andLynda Verplank discussed recommended range adjust-ments and merit increases for nonexempt employees--a procedure required annually by NCAR's wage andsalary policy. Lynda's survey of salaries at sev-eral comparison organizations indicated that weshould increase our nonexempt ranges by 4%. A sim-ilar survey will follow for the exempt ranges. Forboth groups, the Personnel Office has recommendedan average 3% merit factor for this calendar year.

3. UCAR Board meeting, 14-15 Januaty. John Firorreported briefly on the board's agenda topics, in-cluding a discussion of the future of the

*The management committee is made up of the execu-

tive director, division directors, and projectleaders. It meets to discuss problems and policyissues and recommend courses of action to theexecutive director. Items may be placed on theagenda by any committee member. A basic purposeof the committee is to allow NCAR leaders toraise and discuss issues whose resolution theybelieve will further the interests of NCAR ingeneral and various groups at NCAR.

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W Sacramento Peak Observatory (SPO) in New Mexico.The Air Force has recently announced a phase-outof sponsorship of SPO, a facility highly valued bythe solar and astronomical research communities.SPO is the principal observing site of NCAR's HighAltitude Observatory (HAO), and HAO maintains closeresearch affiliations there. John said that NSF iscurrently considering recommendations that it takeover responsibility for the observatory and selecta "host" institution to operate it. At its meeting,the board also elected new officers. The new exec-utive committee consists of Robert Fleagle, Univer-sity of Washington, chairman (for a second term);A. Ray Chamberlain, Colorado State University, vice-chairman; Roscoe Braham, University of Chicago,secretary (for a second term); Richard Craig,Florida State University, treasurer; and WilliamGordon, Rice University. In addition, the boardreceived a status report on selection of the fifth-generation computer, scheduled April and July meet-ings, and authorized the appointments of MauriceBlackmon as chairman of the Advanced Study Programand Donald Veal as director of the National HailResearch Experiment. Stafi Note. reported on thesetwo appointments in the 23 January and 6 Februaryissues.

4. NCAR patticipation in socia secwuty. JohnFiror said that David Waltman has completed a com-prehensive report weighing the pros and cons ofNCAR's continued participation in the federal So-

* cial Security System (see Staff Notes, 21 November1975). He said he will ask Dave to prepare a two-page summary of the report for distribution to allstaff members for their information and comment.The full study will be available to anyone on re-quest, and copies will be on file in all project,department, facility, and division offices for useby staff members. NCAR management will take staffopinion into account in recommending a course ofaction to the UCAR Board this spring or summer.

5. AAP inte xim aAAangement. Firor announced thatuntil a new director is chosen for the AtmosphericAnalysis and Prediction (AAP) division, administra-tive and scientific duties of that post will beshared as follows: chairman of Ph.D. appointmentprocess, Chester Newton; chairman of AAP steeringcommittee, Akira Kasahara; AAP representative andspokesman at division directors' meetings, RobertDickinson; all other duties, including signatureauthority, John Masterson. These arrangements wereoccasioned by Douglas Lilly's request to step downfrom his one-year appointment as AAP director (seeStaff Notes, 30 January).

6. Pexsonnet Office. Firor announced that thePersonnel Office has been transferred from theAdministration Division to a unit under the juris-diction of John Arnold, assistant director of NCARand director for Equal Opportunity Programs. Thechange was announced in last week's Staff Notel.

7. Frequency o£ managemen committee meetings.SThe committee agreed with Firor's recommendation

that meetings be held once rather than twice amonth. Ed Wolff will update and re-issue hisearlier memo to the committee stipulating howagenda items should be prepared and how the con-duct of the meetings can be streamlined.

8. FGGE workhop. John Masterson described theworkshops held here last month for the First GARPGlobal Experiment (FGGE) as "extremely beneficial."Most important, he said, is the growing interestof universities in participating in FGGE, whichwill take place in 1978-79. By stessing the sci-entific questions that need solution, the work-shops made clear the valuable contributions thatindividual universities can make. Publicity in theBuletin o6 the Ameicaln Meteorological SocLety,the NCAR Newslettve, and other announcement mediawill continue to inform university scientists ofFGGE research opportunities.

8. FutuAe of GARP. Francis Bretherton said thatsome of the key planners of the U.S. effort in theGlobal Atmospheric Research Program (GARP) metrecently in Washington to discuss the future of theinternational program after FGGE. The first GARPobjective--to understand the atmospheric processesthat determine the limits of atmospheric predicta-bility--will require concentrated effort withoutfurther field experimentation for as much as adecade after FGGE. Exactly how the U.S. shouldcommit its resources to the second GARP objective-- to understand processes that influence climaticchange--remains to be clearly formulated. ButFrancis said that the current international GARPmachinery is working so well that most GARP plan-ners believe it should continue to play an impor-tant role in international efforts in climateresearch. The Climate Panel of the U.S. GARP Com-mittee, under the chairmanship of John Kutzbach ofthe University of Wisconsin, will be meeting inBoulder on 5-6 April. * RC

MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY REVISED

As explained in a memo to staff from ManleyBean on 10 February, our group medical insurancepolicy was revised as of 1 February 1976. Re-visions in the Group Insurance Plan policy in theUCAR Manual have been distributed. While thesechanges apply to everyone covered by the plan,there are certain circumstances in which thechanges are not effective on 1 February. Thespecific changes are as follows:

1. The maximum eligible charge for outpatientpsychiatric care is increased from $30 pervisit to $40 per visit. As before, reimburse-ment is at 80% of actual charges, so the max-imum reimbursement is now $32.

2. The maximum benefit for each insured individ-ual is increased from the present $100,000 to

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$250,000; the automatic restoration of up to$1,000 each year still applies.

3. The $50 annual deductible is decreased fromthree family members to two family members.

4. Eligible charges for each insured person inexcess of $1,000 within a calendar year willbe paid 100% except for (a) mental and ner-vous conditions and (b) dental conditions.Prior to the change, 100% coverage applied tocharges in excess of $2,500.

These changes apply to those persons not hospi-talized or disabled on 1 February 1976. Otherwise,the changes apply when the staff member returns towork full-time or the insured dependent is dis-charged. The new major medical maximum of $250,000does not apply to any current medical expense untilthe insured goes a period of three consecutivemonths (ending on or after 1 February 1976) whenno care or treatment is received for that particu-lar illness or injury. For those receiving out-patient treatment for nervous or mental disorders,the new maximum of $40 per visit will apply tovisits after 1 February 1976. The reduction in thenumber of deductibles applies to charges from thebeginning of the calendar year, so that if acovered employee has already paid or incurred $50in eligible charges for two family members, the$50 deductible will not be applied against otherfamily members. However, if an employee and twodependents have already paid or incurred $50 ineligible charges there will not be a refund forthe third $50 deductible.

If you have questions about the changes andhow they affect your particular situation, pleasecontact Sandi Hoff (ext. 586). e

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY TO MEET

The February meeting of the Boulder Chapter ofthe Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) willbe held on Monday, 23 February, at the Roman ArchesRestaurant, 5564 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. Pleasenote that the time and date have been changed fromthose previously announced.

There will be a social hour followed by aspaghetti dinner. The cost will be $3.45, whichincludes tax and tip. After dinner, three filmswill be shown, courtesy of IBM. "Research Aug-mented by Computer" describes the use of on-linecomputers in advanced research projects and theirapplications in procedures such as spark chamberanalysis, chromosome identification, and hybridcomputation. "A Much Better Way" gives an intro-ductory explanation of "virtual storage" for com-puters. "Shape of Tomorrow" describes the long-range research, both pure and applied, that isbeing done by IBM's Research Division.

Reservations are recormmended and may be placedbefore noon on Monday, 23 February, by calling RoyJenne (ext. 526) or John Snyder (ext. 504). .

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MIDGE ISAKSON INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Midge Isakson of the NCAR library staff wasinjured in an automobile accident on 4 February.She will be in Boulder Community Hospital recover-ing from multiple fractures until at least 1 March.For those who wish to call Midge or send her acard, the hospital's phone number is 442-8190; herfull address is:

Marguerite IsaksonCommunity HospitalRoom 411Boulder, Colorado 80302

COMPUTER LISTINGS MISSING

IWill the person who borrowed the computer list-ings of zonal means of the various atmospheric ele-ments for the globe kindly return it to Harryvan Loon or Roy Jenne? It is the only existingcopy and widely in demand.

NEW CASSETTE RECORDER AVAILABLE FOR LOAN

The Audio-Visual Department recently received asmall lightweight monophonic cassette recorder withan AC adapter and two special table conference mi-crophones. This equipment is available to staffmembers for NCAR-related activities. For furtherinformation call Randi Opsahl (ext. 279).

SEARS OFFERS DISCOUNT ON INCOME TAX SERVICE

The Employee Activities Committee reportsthat Sears, Roebuck and Company's Income Tax Ser-vice in Denver is offering NCAR staff members a10 percent discount on the normal cost of preparingtheir income tax forms. Sears' tax service is inits seventh year of operation. It is locallyowned and operated by Bill Manning under a speciallicense agreement approved by Sears' national head-quarters and it is not connected with any othertax company.

SAFETY SHOE VAN TO VISIT MESA

The safety shoe van will be at the Mesa Labora-tory's shipping and receiving area on 17 Februaryfrom 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. In order to obtain a pairof shoes, you will need a purchase requisitionapproved by your supervisor.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Terrence S. Batliner: Student assistant with NHRE.ML room 288, ext. 494.

Sue B. Hartter: Computer aide, temporary, with ATD.ML room 29, ext. 536.

Donald Logan: Student assistant, casual, withAdministration. ML room 371, ext. 255.

Marc H. Porter: Computer aide with ATD, temporary.ML room 29, ext. 536.

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W PHONE AND ROOM CHANGE

Amber J. McEwen Ext. 607 Room 118

DEPARTURE

Louis H. Gries 21 February

VISITORS

Philip S. C. Chen, South Dakota School of Minesand Technology. Field of interest: Numerical sim-ulation of salt seeding. 6-8 February. Computingcarrel 10, ext. 534.--Computing Facility

Harold Orville, South Dakota School of Mines andTechnology. Field of interest: Numerical simula-tion of salt seeding. 8-9 February. Computingcarrel 10, ext. 534.--Computing Facility

A. R. Robinson, Harvard University. Field ofinterest: Physical oceanography. 18-20 February.ML room 601, ext. 229, 459.--W. R. Holland, Oceanography Project

D. G. Stephenson, University of Saskatchewan. Pro-ject: Daily mesoscale winds measurements. 21-25February. Ext. 534.-- Computing Facility

Jerald Twitty, NASA, Langley Research Center,Hampton, Virginia. Project: CIMATs data inversionprograms. 5-13 February. ML room 367, ext. 334.--Thomas G. Kyle, Upper Atmosphere Project

as of February 11, 1976

NCA R is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Women and minority applicants are encouraged to identify themselves.A copy of our Affirmative Action Program is available for review.

John R. Arnold, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs

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. 555 or 569).

REGULAR (Full-time):

ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS MANAGER: Forthe AdministrationDivision to manage the admini-strative computing function currently consistingof five staff members and an IBM 360/20 computer

with disc drives. With responsibility forcontinuing analysis of existing computer capabilityin relation to determined needs and with con-sequent proposals for upgrading as necessary tomeet needs. Will coordinate and manage adminis-

trative systems development and determine whetheror not new or existing systems can or should be

computerized within existing or enhanced computingcapability. Will confer with managers at alllevels to ascertain specific output requirements,such as types of breakouts, degree of datasummarization and format for management reports.Will consult with personnel of operating unitsto revise plans for obtaining and standardizinginput data, This activity will include the studyof current systems, and the development of newsystems and procedures to devise workflow

sequence. Requirements include extensive knowledgeof computer concepts and techniques as applied tobusiness applications invoving cards, magnetic

tape and disc devices; requires thorough knowledgeof systems and procedures analysis and its appli-cation to integrated electronic data processing;

a minimum of five years experience in themanagement of administrative data processingoperations involving systems and procedures

analysis, coordination and implementation. ABS degree with major work in accounting,

business administration or related fieldssupplemented by course work in mathematics,programming and related subjects is highlydesirable. Exempt range 59. Anticipated

minimum salary: $17,700/year. This position maybe filled after February 17 by an in-houseapplicant or after March 2 by an outside applicant.

CALIBRATION LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: For theResearch Aviation Facility to calibrate and repair

all precision measurement equipment related tometeorological sensing, maintain records, files,calibration charts and standards, assist instrumen-tation technicians and fly test flights as requiredfor calibration. Requirements include 5 years

experience in precision measurement with specificexperience in the physical measurement area(pressure, temperature, etc.) and including 3 yearsexperience working with meteorological sensors,plus a working knowledge of computer remote job

entry at programmer technician level and clerical/administrative skills such as filing, report writ-ing and inventory control; technical schooling inthe USAF Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratoryor equivalent, and knowledge of basic collegephysics and mathematics or equivalent. BA inphysics may be substituted for a part of theexperience requirement. FAA Class III medicalcertificate and physiological training (altitudechamber) will be required on a recurrent basis.Non-exempt range 21. Anticipated minimum salary:

$900/month. This position may be filled at anytime.

COURIER-MAILPERSON: For the OfficeServices Group to handle mail and computer runsbetween the Mesa Laboratory, 30th Street Buildings,the High Altitude Observatory and the JeffersonCounty Airport; assist as driver for specialmeetings; take passengers to the various sites onregular runs; responsible for preventativemaintenance and upkeep of vehicle assigned;assist in mailroom as necessary; and maintaincourier schedule. Requirements include a validColorado driver's license and must pass test toobtain a U.S. Government driver's license (testto be given by NCAR) and obtain a SECRET securityclearence. Non-exempt range 15. Anticipatedminimum salary $510/month. This position may befilled after February 24, 1976.

O DATA SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER: For the Data AnalysisGroup, Computing Facility. This group maintains anarchive of various meteorological and oceanographicdata sets for NCAR and university use, and partici-pates in selected projects using the data. Datawill be on tapes and a mass store. Individualwill format, quality control, inventory, anddocument large and small data sets. Data is inbinary pack or character formats. Quality controlinvolves writing diagnostic FORTRAN programs.Other duties will be to program selected graphicaldisplays, prepare data tabulations, and writeprograms for various scientific calculations(especially statistics). The individual will alsobe involved in cataloging, design of accessprograms, and consulting to help NCAR and universitypeople choose data sets and access them, and willfill requests from other institutions for portionsof the data. Requirements include at least 3 yearsof scientific programming experience; educationat the BS or MS degree level in meteorology oroceanography, or in other physical sciences andincluding experience involving work with meteoro-logical and/or oceanographic data. Exempt range54 or 56. Anticipated minimum salary range:$12,500-$16,800/year (salary commensurate withexperience). This position may be filled at anytime.

DIRECTOR, ATMOSPHERIC ANALYSIS & PREDICTIONDIVISION: The Atmospheric Analysis and PredictionDivision (AAP) of NCAR undertakes studies of thedynamics of the earth's atmosphere on all sizescales. In this research area, as in others, NCARselects for emphasis problems which are scientif-ically important, which require the size andcontinuity of a national center for theirsuccessful study, and which relate to concerns ofthe nation and the world. The division comprisesabout forty Ph.D. scientists plus support staff,working in seven scientific projects. Theseprojects focus on climate, synoptic and statisticalmeteorology, general circulation modeling,numerical weather prediction, tropical meteorology,boundary layer and subsynoptic circulations,and dynamical oceanography. The director of AAPis responsible for long range planning; budgetand other resource allocations; scientific goalsand productivity; high quality staff appointmentsat all levels; affirmative action; staff morale;scientific interaction with the universityatmospheric science community. In addition,the director of AAP is expected to participate withthe directors of other NCAR divisions in advisingthe Director and Executive Director on NCARscientific policies, priorities and goals, andon NCAR operations. Candidates must have demon-strated ability to perform original research ofsufficient high order to be qualified for aSenior Scientist appointment at NCAR; that is,a recognized outstanding record. They mustdemonstrate the potential to manage a researchdivision the size of AAP, and must havesufficient breadth of interest, and sufficientknowledge of the science represented in the sevenprojects to enable them to interact profitably. with the scientists and project leaders in thedivision and discharge the responsibilities of the

position wisely and effectively. Exempt range64. Salary range $28,600-$40,000. This positionmay be filled after March 19, 1976.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: To provide high level staffassistance to an Assistant Director of NCAR. Inthis capacity, the person will act as a liaisonwith all levels of management; conduct researchin the areas of personnel policies and practices;analyze operating procedures and deliverysystems for effectiveness and recommend changesand modifications for improvement; draftcomplex reports on a full range of personnelmatters; handle special projects related tomanpower planning and utilization and affirmativeaction compliance, including developing materialsfor submission to the government; developproposals, including budgets, for variousprojects and training activities, and performother related duties as assigned. Requirementsinclude knowledge of personnel systems, demon-

strated ability and five years progressivelyresponsible experience at the professional levelin organizational analysis, personnel administra-tion, planning or related field; ability to workwell at all levels of management and staff; anda willingness to travel. Exempt range 59-60.Anticipated minimum salary: $17,700/year. Thisposition may be filled after March 2, 1976.

MAINTENANCE PLUMBER: For the Plant MaintenanceDepartment with duties to include maintenanceand repair of various types and sizes of pumps,air compressors, air conditioning and refrigera-tion units and Powers pneumatic controls;installation and repair of pumping fixtures andpiping, working with copper air lines, iron,copper, plastic and glass water and waste lines.Minimum requirements of 4 years maintenance andrepair experience with pumps, air compressors,air conditioning, refrigeration and pneumaticcontrols. Non-exempt range 21. Anticipatedminimum salary $905/month. This position may befilled after February 24, 1976.

PROGRAMMER III: For the Research Systems Facilityto write programs for advanced mini-computer baseddata acquisition and data display systems; workwith engineers to develop the operating systemssoftware and interfaces in new systems; developthe operating systems software for the ResearchData Support System, used as a preprocessingcenter for radar data, display technique develop-ment, and as a mini-computer software developmentcenter. Requirements include a BS in engineering,mathematics, or physics plus 5 years experienceprogramming mini-computer systems; a basic under-standing of digital logic hardware; the ability touse vendor-supplied operating systems. PDP-llassembly language is desirable. Exempt range 58.Anticipated minimum salary: $16,200/year. Thisposition may be filled at any time.

RESEARCH ECONOMIST/STAFF SCIENTIST: For theEnvironmental and Societal Impacts Group (ESIG)principal tasks include: (1) assuming primaryresponsibility for carrying out in-depth study ofthe direct and indirect economic effects of hail

suppression within the framework of an ongoing,multi-year project concerned with the environmentaland societal impacts and implications of operation-al hail suppression programs, and, participating inthe design and evaluation of the results ofstudies of the ecological/environmental, socialand legal/political impacts of hail suppressionbeing conducted in conjunction with the NationalHail Research Experiment. (2) Assisting GroupLeader in designing and conducting in-depth, multi-year study of the value and use of weather fore-casts in the energy distribution subsector of theenergy industry. (3) Working with atmosphericscientists at NCAR and in the university communityon probelms related to interactions between theatmosphere and man's activities. (4) AssistingGroup leader in planning and evaluating the Group'sresearch program and in carrying out variousadministrative tasks. Requirements include:Three years research experience beyond the Ph.D.in resource or environmental economics, systemsanalysis, geography, or a related area. Experienceshould include the use of large computers as aresearch tool; for example, in building andanalyzing simulation models. Experience workingwith atmospheric scientists or working onatmospheric science problems is also desirable.Ph.D. in resource or environmental economicsor in systems analysis, geography, or a relatedfield with a strong background in economics.Background in agricultural economics, statistics,and/or operations research is also highlydesirable. Exempt range 58. Anticipatedminimum salary: $16,200/year. This position maybe filled at any time.

STAFF SCIENTIST - ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICIST: The FieldObserving Facility requires an experienced personfamiliar with the theory and use of remote probingsystems for atmospheric research. Special emphasiswill be placed on dual and multiple Dopplerradars for measurements of motion fields inprecipitation. Lesser emphasis is in the generalremote probing area, related to such instrumentsas acoustic sounders and lidars. A strong meteoro-logical background and interest in the experimentalstudy of severe storms, wide spread precipitatingsystems and boundary layer processes is desired.The successful candidate will be expected todevelop observational techniques and processingmethodoligies for optimizing the collection andutilization of data sets in response to specificscientific objectives. Job responsiblities mayencompass experimental design and planning,coordination with university, NCAR and NOAAscientific and engineering groups, field programdirection, and data analysis. The availabletools within NCAR, with which the candidate willwork, may include Doppler radars, other remoteprobing systems, surface network and aircraftdata, sounding data, real-time processing anddisplay systems, large general purpose computersand off-line interactive processing systems.The job requires close interaction with NCARengineering and development teams in determiningdesign requirements for new systems. Publicationof important scientific findings is encouraged.Minimum requirements include 5 years of direct or

related experience, Ph.D. or equivalent inatmospheric or physical science, strong mathematicsbackground and capability, meteorologicalbackground and interest as noted above, andfamiliarity with computer programming languagesand techniques. Desirable special skills includestatistical analytical techniques, scattering

theory, objective analysis, spectral analysis,radar spectral moment estimation, and familiaritywith mini-computers. Exempt range 58. Anticipatedminimum salary: $16,100/year. This position maybe filled after February 24, 1976.

STAFF SCIENTIST - SOLAR PHYSICIST: The HighAltitude Observatory responsible for the continuedexperimental development of the Mark III K -coronameter and prominence tachometer, instrumentsdesigned to observe the inner solar corona andsolar prominences; for the detailed experimentaldetermination of the instrumental properties, and

the experiments calibration; to assume the principalrole in the definition of the observational prog-rams and modes of the experiment and to assumethe lead role in carrying out the initial observa-tions; to participate in the continued definition

of the systems to handle the experiments results,and to assume major responsibility in the analysisof the results, in collaboration with otherscientists. Minimum requirements include at least5 years applicable experience and must have aPh.D. or equivalent in solar physics or astrophysicsor a closely related area. The candidate selectedmust be competent to carry instrumental develop-ment to a successful conclusion. The competencemay be demonstrated by applicable experience inat least 3 of the following areas: low light levelcalibration techniques; measurements in polarizedlight employing electro-optical devices; opticalinstrumentation; digital techniques (mini-computers,microprocessors); and video techniques (as appliedto data collection). Exempt range 60. Anticipatedminimum salary: $19,500/year. This position may befilled after February 24, 1976. THIS POSITION ISBEING OFFERED AS A SIX YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT.

REGULAR (Part-time):

SECRETARY: For the Upper Atmosphere Project totake overload from regular Project secretary,to perform routine clerical duties includingfiling, sorting and distributing mail, answeringtelephones, type memos, letters, travel vouchers,purchase requisitions, and some scientific manu-scripts. Requirements include a minimum of 1 yearclerical experience and typing ability of 60 WPM.Experience in technical typing desired. Non-exempt range 17. Anticipated minimum salary:$620/month. This position may be filled afterFebruary 24, 1976.

SPECIAL PROJECT:

PROGRAMMER II: To provide general scientificprogramming services for the National HailResearch Experiment (NHRE). Initial duties willbe to continue development and debugging of aradar processor. Duties will also includedesigning and programming systems to facilitate

access of other types of field data; analyzingthe data for error control and correction;modifying existing data handling programs;implementing programs that use the data in specificscientific analysis. Minimum requirementsinclude 3 years of FORTRAN programming on scienti-fic projects completing increasingly complexassignments, including 2 years experience handlinglarge data sets, plus familiarity with computergraphics, and a BS degree in computer science,engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciencesor equivalent. Exempt range 56. Anticipatedminimum salary: $13,300/year. This position maybe filled after February 24, 1976. The NHREProject is expected to continue through June 30,1979.

R and D DIGITAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER: For the CarrierBalloon System (CABALS) Project to assume principalresponsibility for the development of all digitalsystems and subsystem components in the CABALS.Specific tasks include: detailed specificationand testing of a realtime multiprocessor mini-computer system for the CABALS Command and DataProcessing station; specification and testing ofall commercial satellite and land-line datacommunications required for CABALS; specificationand testing of the following CABALS subsystemcomponents (sonde met data encoder, BalloonElectronics Package met data encoder, BEP micro-processor subsystem, Omega phase digitizer,auxiliary command cut-down decoder, BEP housekeepingdata acquisition module, BEP frequency measuringsubsystem, and raw data archival subsystem); actas technical contract monitor on all subcontractsrelated to digital data processing hardware andcommunications circuits for CABALS; participate inthe complete CABALS data system; participate inthe generation of various technical reports docu-menting the design and use of the CABALS; andinterface directly with NCAR support groups forrelated mechanical engineering, documentation,R.F. engineering, contracts, etc. Requirementsinclude education in electronic engineering atthe MS or BS level (or equivalent experience)with 6 years combined experience (2 years withrealtime dedicated mini-computer systems, multi-processor experience desirable; 2 years in thedesign of C-MOS random logic circuits; 1 yearwith state-of- the-art microprocessor systems; 1year in the design of systems of complexity equalto or greater than CABALS); must be able to traveldomestically and abroad for periods up to 4 weeks;knowledge of industry standards for Common-Carrier low speed digital monitoring of outsidecontracts desirable and a knowledge of French,German and/or Japanese would be useful. Exemptrange 59. Anticipated minimum salary: $17,700/year. This position may be filled after March16, 1976.

R and D RADIO FREQUENCY SYSTEMS ENGINEER: For theCarrier Balloon System (CABALS) Project to assumeprincipal responsibility for the development of allR.F. related subsystem components in the CABALS.Specific tasks include detailed design, specifica-. tion and testing of all R.F. subsystem componentsusing outside subcontract support and a staff ofone to three technicians and/or junior engineers

as required. Major R.F. subsystem componentsare as follows (400 MHz/40W phase modulateddigital telemetry transmitter, 469 MHz phasemodulation digital teletry receiver, 150 MHzTransit navigation receiver, 76 MHz F.M. analogtelemetry transmitter, 76 MHz F.M. analogtelemetry receiver, 15 MHz F.S.K. digital telemetrytransmitter, 76 MHz F.M. analog telemetryreceiver, 15 MHz F.S.K. digital telemetry trans-mitter, 15 MHz F.S.K digital telemetry receiver,13.6 kHz sonde Omega receiver, 13.6 kHz BEPV.L.F. receiver, antenna diplexers, antennas forabove and high performance oven crystal oscillators)act a technical contract monitor on all subcontractsrelated to R.F. subsystem components; participatein laboratory and field tests; participate in theinteogration and testing of the completelaboratory and field tests; participate in theinteogration and testing of the complete CABALSdata system; participate in the generation ofvarious technical reports documenting the designand use of the CABALS; and interact directlywith NCAR support groups for related mechanicalengineering, documentation, digital engineering,contracts, etc. Requirements include educationin electronic engineering at the MS or BS level(or equivalent experience) with 5 years combinedexperience (3 years experience in the design ofH.F., V.H.F. and U.H.F. telemetry transmittersand receivers employing F.S.K. F.M., and P.M.techniques; 1 year in the design of V.L.F. (Omega)receivers; 1 year in the design of components forsystems of complexity equal to or greater thanCABALS); must be able to travel domestically andabroad for periods up to 4 weeks; experience withthe technical monitoring of outside contractdesirable and a knowledge of French, Germanand/or Japanese would be useful. Exempt range 59.Anticipated minimum salary: $17,700/year. Thisposition may be filled after March 16, 1976.

SECRETARY: For the National Hail ResearchExperiment (NHRE) to provide general secretarialsupport for approximately 10 full-time and 16part-time NHRE employees, to consist of typingof general correspondence, technical typingincluding scientific manuscripts for journalpublication, technical and data reports and largeplanning documents; handle travel arrangementsfor above people including processing of travelclaims; distribute mail for approximately 30people; answer 18 button call director and takemessages; assist in maintaining NHRE administrativefiles; type employee evaluations and handle otherconfidential material; distribute and collecttime cards for approximately 50 people; keeplog book and keys for NHRE's vehicles; xeroxing;updating bulletin boards; replenishing officesupplies; and assist in NHRE overload typing fromother areas. Requirements include 4 yearsgeneral secretarial expeirence and proficiencyin typing at 65 WPM (experience in technicaltyping preferred); demonstrated ability to handleconfidential material, to establish prioritiesand work without direct supervision. Non-exemptrange 19. Anticipated minimum salary: $750/month.This position may be filled after February 24, 1976.The NHRE Project is scheduled to continue throughJune 30, 1979.

TEMPORARY:

PRECIPITATION NETWORK CREW (3) To install andmntin the hail recording network for the

Environmental and Societal Impacts Group,including some processing of data collectedduring the field operations. This network is tobe located in north-eastern Colorado and crewmembers will be assigned to that area throughoutthe spring and summer months. Requirementsinclude valid Colorado driver's license andability to drive a standard shift 1/2 ton pickuptruck (must pass test to obtain U.S. Governmentdriver's license). Demonstrated ability to getalong well with a diverse group of people ismandatory. Previous experience in field datacollection work is desirable. Anticipate hiringsalary: $3.18/hour. These positions may befilled after February 17, 1976.

STUDENT ASSISTANT CASUAL

STUDENT ASSISTANT: For the Climate Project forthe analysis of General Circulation Model andother climatic data and plotting on microfilm;some graph plotting; statistical and numericalanalysis of selected subset of World Weatherdata base. Statistical analysis includes regression,chi-square and cross spectrum and basic statisticssuch as means and standard deviations. Requirementsinclude 1 or more years programming experienceon large-scale digital computer of scientific orstatistical problems and some experience incomputer graphics; basic knowledge of statisticsand numerical analysis and some knowledge ofmeteorology or physics. Salary is based onStudent Schedule. This position may be filledafter February 24, 1976.

February 16 through February 23, 1976

MONDAY, February 16

Holiday

TUESDAY, February 17

e AAP Seminar -- Sensitivity of Quantitative Pre-cipitation Forecasts to the Initial RelativeHumidity Field, Donald Perkey, AAP

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

WEDNESDAY, February 18

e ASP Visitors' Educational Seminar Series --Aircraft Investigations of Convective Cloudsand the Structure of the Planetary BoundaryLayer over the Tropical Oceans--in GATE andPossibly Elsewhere, Edward Zipser, AAP

4:00 p.m.Fleischmann BuildingWalter Orr Roberts Seminar Room

THURSDAY, February 19

e New Staff Orientation Program

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

9 HAO Colloquium -- Conditions for Storage ofEnergetic Particles in the Solar Corona,Donat Wentzel, HAO

11:00 a.m.HAO Classroom 138

* AQM/Cloud Physics Seminar -- A New ElectromagneticTechnique for Measurement of the Space-TimeHistory of Intracloud Discharges, WilliamTaylor, NOAA, Boulder

FRIDAY, February 20

9 ASP Visitors' Educational Seminar Series --Some Theoretical Problems Behind GATE,Katsuyuki Ooyama, AAP

1:30 p.m.Fleischmann BuildingWalter Orr Roberts Seminar Room

MONDAY, February 23

Open

Calendar Notes announcements may be mailed toVonda Giesey, ML :252. Wednesday at 12:00 noon isthe deadline for items to be included in the Calendar Notes.