Staff NotesVol. 10, No. 46 November 14, 1975

CHINESE METEOROLOGISTS VISIT NCAR

The Chinese delegation poses in the lobby of the Mesa Lab.Left.to right are Li Chao-hsiang; T 'ao Shih-yen; HsingFu-yuan; Yin Tsung-chao; David Atlas of NCAR, President ofthe American Meteorological Society; Ning Yuan, deputyhead of the delegation; Tsou Ching-meng, head of the dele-gation; John Firor; C. C. Chang, UCAR member's representa-tive, Catholic University of America; Han Ch'i; Lin Chih-ying; Tu Hsing-yuan; Wang Ming-hsing; and C. S. Kiang ofNCAR.

A ten-member delegation from the Institute of Meteorology of the Central Meteor-ological Bureau of the People's Republic of China (PRC) visited NCAR on Monday, No-vember 10. The group is visiting the United States during October and November atthe invitation of the American Meteorological Society (AMS); AMS members visited the

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PRC during April and May of 1974. The visitwas supported by the National Science Founda-tion and the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA).

The delegates were Tsou Ching-meng, NingYuan, T'ao Shih-yen, Tu Hsing-yuan, YinTsung-chao, Li Chao-hsiang, Hsing Fu-yuan,Wang Ming-hsing, Lin Chih-ying, and Han Ch'i.

They arrived in Boulder on Thursday, No-vember 6. On Friday they visited NOAA. OnSaturday and Sunday they did some sightseeingof the area and attended several receptionsin their honor with officials from NCAR,NOAA, the City of Boulder, and the Universityof Colorado. On Saturday night a dinner wasgiven by UCAR for the delegates at the MesaLaboratory; on Monday they reciprocated,giving their hosts a Chinese dinner at NCAR.

The visitors spent Monday morning andearly afternoon at the Mesa Laboratory at-tending presentations about NCAR and its re-search given by various members of themanagement and the scientific staff. Execu-tive Director John Firor gave an overview ofNCAR; Clifford Murino, director of the Atmo-spheric Technology Division (ATD), gave anoverview of ATD, explaining each facility;Cecil Leith of the Numerical Weather Predic-tion Project discussed numerical weather pre-diction and climate prediction; John Gille,director of the Atmospheric Quality and Modi-fication Division, talked about stratospheric

Tu Hsing-yuan (left) chats withC. S. Kiang of NCAR and Walter OrrRoberts, former UCAR president andNCAR director, at a reception atNCAR. C. S. accompanied the dele-gates on their tour of the UnitedStates.

pollution; and David Atlas, director

of the National Hail Research Experiment (NHRE) Division, discussed NHRE.

After lunch, the delegates visited the Computing Facility. Then Charles Frush

and Gerald Grams of the Upper Atmosphere Project gave a demonstration of NCAR's

lidar; and Edwin Danielsen, leader of the Aerosol Project, discussed various aspects

of that project's work. The group then toured the Research Aviation Facility (RAF)

at the Jefferson County Airport, with RAF Manager Harry Vaughan, and the Field Ob-

serving Facility (FOF) at Marshall, with FOF Manager Robert Serafin.

That afternoon, members of the NCAR staff attended a lecture by Tu Hsing-yuan,

one of the delegates, entitled "Numerical Weather Prediction in the People's Repub-

lic of China." Tu is Engineer in the Institute of Meterorological Science, Chinese

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Tsou Ching-meng, head of the Chinese delegation, proposes a toast.Left to right are Lucille Atlas, Lin Chih-ying, Francis Bretherton,Tsou, David Atlas, and Inge Bretherton.

Meteorological Bureau--a position equivalent to that of director of our NationalMeteorological Center. After Tu delivered a few introductory remarks in Chinese,his talk was read in English by an interpreter.

Tu explained the numerical weather forecasting techniques used in the PRC, firstdescribing the objective analysis scheme used by the Chinese to determine initialdata for their various computer models. The Chinese array of models includes bothprimitive equation and filtered models, with both hemispheric and regional domains,together with simpler models used for studies to improve the more complex models.They have encountered many of the usual difficulties of numerical modeling--initial-ization, boundary conditions, resolution, and the like; and Tu spoke of a number ofstudies now under way to cope with these problems. Because the capability of theChinese computers is limited, the Chinese have emphasized research in economicalnumerical methods.

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problem the Chinese are tackling is the failure of geostrophy at low lati-They are attempting to construct an initialization scheme for low latitudesgeneralization of the quasi-geostrophic system. Tu showed some results of

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forecasts made with various Chinese models. The models appeared to show skill inforecasting the future positions of lows and highs; but errors in central pressureswere significant.

At the end of Tu's talk, questions were asked by a number of persons, includingWilliam Blumen, Richard Somerville, and Bette Bleisner. Language difficulties ham-pered the discussion, but the visitors seemed eager to explain their work furtherand did so in separate meetings with NCAR scientists. The NCAR staff members wereparticularly impressed by the visitors' familiarity with publications in Westernscientific journals.

John Firor ended the seminar by thanking the visitors for braving the diffi-culties of communication and expressing NCAR's gratitude for their visit.

On Tuesday the delegation visited the OSO-8 headquarters at the Laboratory ofAtmospheric and Space Physics of the University of Colorado and then proceeded toColorado State University. Then they went to San Francisco, from where they wenthome. Before coming to Boulder, the Chinese visited meteorological facilities inWashington, D.C.; Boston; and Miami.

BORLAND ACCEPTS POSITION WITH CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

Stewart Borland, who has been a researcheconomist in the Environmental and SocietalImpacts Group (ESIG) since 1972, has accepteda position as Chief of Program Evaluation inthe economics branch of the Canadian Depart-ment of Agriculture in Ottawa. At his newjob, Stu says, he will be responsible forseeing that "useful programs are expanded andthat the latest, best, and most appropriatemethods are used." Certain aspects of thejob will deal with climate and weather modi-fication research, so Stu may continue towork with some of the NCAR staff.

At NCAR, Stu spent about half of his timeon ESIG work that deals with weather modifi-cation. In spring of 1974 he took a leave ofabsence to be a visiting professor of econom-ics at the Department of Economics and Agri- Stu Borandcultural Economics at Montana State Universityin Bozeman.

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Stu received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewanin 1947. From that time until 1953 he was office manager and controller of a lumbercompany in Saskatoon and Melfort, and from 1953 until 1968 he was secretary-treasurerof Little-Borland Construction, Ltd., and Ellbee Building Materials, Ltd., in Saska-toon. He then went back to school at the University of Washington in Seattle andearned an M.A. degree (1971) and Ph.D. (1974) in economics. While working on hisdoctoral thesis, Stu was a research associate with the Washington Sea Grant Program,sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and was a predoctoral teaching asso-ciate.

While at NCAR Stu served on several government committees dealing with ecology,the economic and social impacts of climate, and technology assessment. He also wasan adjoint professor of economics in the graduate school of the University of Colo-rado and a consultant to an interdisciplinary research group at Montana State Uni-versity on an NSF-funded study of resort development impacts on semiprimitive areas.

Stu says that he has enjoyed working at NCAR and has learned a lot about "thepotential and the problems of interdisciplinary research," since, as an economist,he had to communicate with scientists here. He also hopes that his work here helpedemphasize the need for a group like ESIG at NCAR.

SKI CLUB NEWS

FREE PINE-TAR CLINIC FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS

The ski club is sponsoring a free pine-tar clinic for club members on Saturday,November 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the loading dock of the NCAR Mesa Lab.Bring your cross-country skis and an old handkerchief or other lint-free cloth. Allequipment needed to place a pine-tar base on your wooden skis will be furnished freeof charge. Please sign up for the clinic by calling Henry Gertzman (ext. 501).

BYLAWS APPROVED

The ski club bylaws (constitution) were unanimously approved by the members atthe ski club meeting held on November 11. Copies of the bylaws may be obtained bycalling Henry.

"SKIING"

The newspaper Skiing, published by the Rocky Mountain Division of the UnitedStates Ski Association will be mailed each month directly to the home of each regu-lar ski club member. A copy of the September and October issues may be seen on theSki Club Bulletin Board.

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HOLUBAR DISCOUNTS ANNOUNCED

Holubar Mountaineering has announced that they will rent cross-country skis,poles, and boots to NCAR Ski Club members Monday through Friday for half the normalprice. The entire rental will only cost between $2.00 and $3.00. In addition, Hol-ubar will offer a 10% discount on the purchase of any ski package (skis, poles, andboots), and a 15% discount to any small group that purchases $300.00 or more ofequipment. The ski club is in the process of negotiating for similar discounts withother companies.

ATTENTION NON-MESA LAB SKIERS

Ray Bovet at the High Altitude Observatory (ext. 381), Dave Reynolds at 30thStreet (ext. 77-452), and Matt Reynolds at the Research Aviation Facility (ext. 78-58) have agreed to serve as ski club contacts at their respective NCAR locations.Please feel free to contact them if you have any questions about the club.

STEVE RIESCHL TO SPEAK AT HOLUBAR

Steve Rieschl, captain of the 1962 U.S. Nordic Ski Team, author of Ski Touringfor the Fun of It, and director of the Vail Cross-Country Ski School, will speak atHolubar at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19. Seating is limited to 200 people,so it is recommended that you get there early (before 7: 00 p.m.).

BALL SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DENVER SCIENCE CENTER

The public is invited to "The Astronauts' Ball and Banquet" on Thursday, Novem-ber 20, to raise funds for the proposed Metropolitan Science Center in Denver. TheDenver City Council has provided the Pavilion in City Park as a site for the center,which will be called the Museum of Science and Technology, and has offered to pro-vide $50,000 for the renovation of the building and establishment of an operatingprogram, if the center can raise matching funds.

The center has been proposed to enrich the recreational learning opportunitiesof the Denver region by providing a dynamic museum of science and technology that

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SHORT ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHARLES SEMMER TO GIVE SOUTH AMERICAN SLIDE SHOW AT 30TH STREET

The two-part narrated slide show on South America given by NCAR photographerCharlie Semmer at the Mesa Lab a few weeks ago will be given at PSRB-3, room 620,from noon until 1600 psm. on Tuesday and Wednesday# November 18 and 19.

SURGE OFFERS COURSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER

The schedule of courses being offered for the spring semester by the State Uni-versity Resources in Graduate Education (SURGE) has been received from ColoradoState University and is being posted at the various NCAR locations. Copies are alsoavailable from Sandi Hoff (ML room 150-A, ext. 586). Please note that the registra-tion deadline is January 5, 1976.

THEOLOGICAL OPTICS???

Many NCAR staff members and visitors have enjoyed the meteorological optics ex-hibit on the second floor of the Mesa Laboratory, which was prepared by Alistair B.Fraser, an associate professor of meteorology at Pennsylvania State University. Thestaff is invited to hear Fraser talk about "The Mirage, the Green Flash, and Theo-logical Optics" at the November meeting of the Rocky Mountain Section of the OpticalSociety of America. The meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20,at the NOAA Environmental Research Laboratories, PSRB-3, room 620, at 30th Street,just south of Arapahoe.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

V. Gregory Eitzen: Systems programmer with ATD. ML room 44, ext. 269.

Lesley F. Julian: Student assistant with AAP, casual. ML room 202A, ext. 236.

Donna L. Sanerib: Administrative secretary with AQM. ML room 369, ext. 251.

DEPARTURES

Stewart W. Borland November 17

Christopher A. Merced November 14

Fred Roecker November 14

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JOB OPENINGS

As of November 12

NCAR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Women and minority applicants are encouraged to identifythemselves. A copy of our Affirmative Action Program isavailable for review. M.L. Bean, Director, Equal OpportunityPrograms.

Staff members and those on lay-off who wish to be considered for a positionshould contact the Employment Administrator within two weeks after the job isfirst posted. If qualified, these persons will be given first consideration;if possible, the position will be filled from this group. After the two-weekperiod, if no current or laid-off employee is selected to fill the positionpersons from outside NCAR will be considered. Each salary will be determinedaccording to the individual's qualifications. For more information, pleasecontact the Personnel Office (ext. 569 or 555).

REGULAR (Full-time):

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK: For the Finance Office to perform various accountingduties such as checking invoices, coding, filing, processing invoices forpayment, responsible for petty cash fund, answering questions from staff andvendors, and assisting other accounting sections when needed. Requirementsinclude 1 or more years accounts payable experience, ability to operate acalculator and typing at 40 wpm/up. Non-exempt range 15. Anticipatedminimum salary: $510/month. This position may be filled after November 25, 1975.

BUYER TRAINEE: For the Purchasing Department, responsible for the procurementof goods and services, primarily on firm-fixed price basis in accordance withset procedures. Duties will include, but not be limited to, obtaining andanalyzing price quotations, preparing purchase orders, recommending award oforders, expediting, handling discrepancies, maintaining contact with andknowledge of vendors. Normal training period is expected to be six months.Upon successful completion of the training, the incumbent will be promotedto Junior Buyer. Requirements include ability to read, write and comprehendbasic government procurement regulations and apply them to individualprocurements, ability to do routine price comparisons and analysis,-basicunderstanding of and familiarity with routine office procedures (1 yearclerical experience would meet this requirement), demonstrated ability towork effectively with people, and high school diploma or equivalent. Non-exempt range 18. Anticipated minimum salary: $680/month. This position maybe filled after November 25, 1975.

COMPUTER OPERATOR: For the Financial Services Office responsible foroperating IBM 360/20 Computer with disk drives during 2nd shift as soleoperator. Operations will include a wide range of processing tasks withminimum supervision requiring ability to analyze machine malfunctions, stops,error messages, etc., to determine necessary operational corrections. Tasksinclude processing data, compiling programs, maintaining computer suppliesinventory, maintenance of data card retention system and maintenance of update

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of back-up system of data and systems files offsite of computer room, andreview computer output as to correctness. Requirements include experiencein small to medium size computer operation comparable to/compatible with anIBM 360/20 system with disk drives (minimum 2 years experience beyond*training stage); programming knowledge and experience in computer languagesRPG and BAL; must be able to lift cartons of paper and cards; and knowledgeof accounting is desired and will be considered in the hiring decision.Non-exempt range 20. Anticipated minimum salary: $825/month. This positionmay be filled after November 25, 1975.

DATA RECORDER/KEYPUNCH OPERATOR: For the Finance Office to punch and verifyaccounting data, control data flow through the keypunch operation, and keypunchprograms for Financial Services computing operations. Requirements include1 year of keypunching experience and ability to operate IBM 026, 129, 029keypunch machines, and high school diploma or, equivalent. Non-exempt range16. Anticipated minimum salary: $560/month. This position may be filledafter November 25, 1975.

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER I: For the Field Observing Facility as a junior engineerin the design, construction, testing, calibration, operation and maintenanceof meteorological data collection systems; operate and maintain the FOFenvironmental chamber, wind tunnels and standard instruments; program mini-computers; assist with design improvement of digital weather stations usingmicroprocessors and digital logic; interface with operational personnel,other engineers and scientists. Applicants must be willing to travel tofield locations for periods of up to three consecutive months. Requirementsinclude BSEE degree (extensive relevant experience may be substituted fordegree requirements) and work experience relating to digital logic, microprocessorsmini-computers, signal conditioning, PC layout and computer programming.Exempt range 54. Anticipated minimum salary: $11,000/year. This positionmay be filled after November 18, 1975 by an in-house applicant; after December 2,1975, by an outside applicant.

ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER: For the Field Observing Facility todesign and develop advanced, complex systems for measuring atmosphericparameters and for reducing data collected; supervise electronic techniciansin the construction, operation and maintenance of new and existing systems;operate and maintain calibration facilities such as environmental test chamberand wind tunnel. There will be a need for the candidate to interact withother engineers and meteorologists in various task groups within NCAR and inthe university community. Candida~tes must be willing and able to travel tofield research locations and spend as much as three to four months continuouslyaway from Boulder (total time away may exceed 120-150 days per year).Requirements include at least three years of experience as an electronicsengineer engaged in the design, development, and testing of analog anddigital instrumentation systems. Applicants should be experienced in programming

* mini- and micro-computers and should have design experience with integratedanalog and digital circuits. Applicants should be familiar with mini- and

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micro-computer interfacing. It is desirable that applicants have experiencewith standard meteorological sensors such as are used to measure temperature,humidity, pressure and windspeed. In addition, experience with remote sensors--radar, acoustic echo sounders, or lidar--is also desirable. If not familiarwith meteorological sensors and sensing techniques, the candidate will berequired to learn them and their interactions with the atmosphere. Exemptrange 56. Anticipated minimum salary: $13,300/year. This position may befilled after November 25, 1975.

MAGNETIC TAPE LIBRARIAN: For the Computing Facility to classify, catalogueand store portable mass storage files of magnetic tape, disks, etc., accordingto an established system and procedure; plan, schedule and organize the workflow of the library; inspect new and returned tape media for damage, wear,repair or replacement; maintain tape library records such as inventory,history, release and allocation records; and perform other related work asrequired or assigned. Requirements include 2 years of progressively responsibleexperience in a magnetic tape library or other portable mass storage libraryin a data processing environment where the experience included familaritywith a variety of classification and cataloguing techniques; plus a thoroughknowledge of office procedures, practices and methods; filing cateloguingand classification systems used with portable mass storage devices; knowledgeof data processing practices, procedures and techniques; ability to keep andmaintain accurate logs and records, to understand and follow oral andwritten instructions, and to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with others. Non-exempt range 19. Anticipated minimumsalary: $750/month. This position may be filled after November 18, 1975.

PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN (Lead Clerk): Responsible for the supervision andcoordination of the work of the other non-exempt staff in the PersonnelDepartment to insure full clerical support for the Department. Clericalsupport includes, but is not limited to: initial interview of job applicants,logging and coding of applications, reference checks, assistance in makingsalary surveys and analyzing survey data, preparation for annual salaryreviews, recording salary review actions, typing of offer letters, maintenanceof personnel files, completion of profile forms, keeping request for stafffiles, typing weekly job opening list, and clerical activities associated withmajor medical insurance, worker's compensation, unemployment compensationand visas. In addition to the supervisory and coordination responsibilities,the lead clerk must be able to perform any and all of the above duties. Thelead clerk is also responsible for scheduling and assigning temporary clericalhelp for other NCAR programs. Incumbent will report to Assistant PersonnelManager.. Requirements include 5 years clerical experience with increasinglevels of responsibility, including sound knowledge of routine officepractices and procedures; familiarity with requirements of state and federalstatutes and regulations concerning wages, hours, and equal opportunity and

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affirmative action preferred; must be able to do simple mathematical analysis;demonstrated ability to handle confidential material; and previous supervisoryor lead clerk experience, as well as previous experience in a personneloffice preferred. Non-exempt ranges 20-21. Anticipated minimum salary:$825/month. This position may be filled after November 25, 1975.

RESEARCH ECONOMIST/STAFF SCIENTIST: For the Environmental and Societal ImpactsGroup (ESIG) principal tasks include: (1) assuming primary responsibilityfor carrying out in-depth study of the direct and indirect economic effectsof hail suppression within the framework of an ongoing, multi-year projectconcerned with the environmnetal and societal impacts and implications ofoperational hail suppression programs, and, participating in the design andevaluation of the results of studies of the ecological/environmnetal, social,and legal/political impacts of hail suppression being conducted in conjunctionwith the National Hail Research Experiment. (2) Assisting Group Leader indesigning and conducting in-depth, multi-year study of the value and use ofweather forecasts in the energy distribution subsector of the energy industry.(3) Working with atmospheric scientists at NCAR and in the university communityon problems related to interactions between the atmosphere and man's activities.(4) Assisting Group Leader in planning and evaluating the Group's researchprogram and in carrying out various administrative tasks. Requirementsinclude: Three years research experience beyond the PH.D. in resource orenvironmental economics, systems analysis, geography, or a related area.Experience in applying methodolgies such as benefit-cost analysis, input-output analysis, decision analysis, and technology assessment is required.Experience should include the use of large computers as a research tool; forexample, in building and analyzing simulation models. Experience working withatmospheric scientists or working on atmospheric science problems is alsodesirable. Ph.D. in resource or environmental economics or in systemsanalysis, geography, or a related field with a strong background in economics.Background in agricultural economics, statistics, and/or operationsresearch is also highly desirable. Exempt range 58. Anticipated minimumsalary: $16,000/year. This position may be filled after November 28, 1975.

SECRETARY: For the Personnel Department. Duties include typing memos,letters, reports, etc., logging mail, filing, copying, greeting visitors andapplicants, logging and coding applications, answering routine questions andcorrespondence, scheduling appointments, service as back-up for otherclerical staff in Personnel Department. Incumbent will report to thepersonnel technicial-lead clerk. Requirements include high school diplomaor equivalent, 3 years secretarial experience, including machine transcription(experience in personnel office is preferred), typing skill at 70 wpm/up,demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and to handle confidentialmaterial. Non-exempt range 17. Anticipated minimum salary: $620/month.This position may be filled after November 25, 1975.

* SYSTEMS SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER II: For the Computing Facility to perform allfunctions of digital computer programming applicable to systems softwaredesign and maintenance; continues development of programming skills and

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techniques through greater variety of work assignments, broader level ofresponsibility and increased complexity of assignments; interprets basicsystems software designs and specifications; creates general as well asdetailed, complex flow charts; translates complex flow charts into assembly orcompiler languages; develops test data and routines required for programcheck out; documents all procedures utilized by the program. Requirementsinclude BS degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or thephysical sciences and 203 years systems software programming experience(other additional programming experience may be substituted for the systemsexperience). Exempt range 56. Anticipated minimum salary: $13,300/year.This position may be filled after November 18, 1975 by an in-house applicant;after December 2, 1975 by an outside applicant.

REGULAR (Part-time):

SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER: For the Financial Services Office to analyzeexisting system logic difficulties and revise the logic and procedures asnecessary; develop logic and procedures to provide more efficient systemsand machine operations for both existing operations and new requirements;plan, organize and control the preparation of computer programs for thesolution of business problems, verifies program logic by preparing test datafor trial runs; and prepare instructions to guide computer operations.Requirements include 3-5 years experience in system analysis and programming;minimum one year programming experience with 360/20 with disk; proficiencyin computer languages RPG and assembler language; and experience in COBOL andRPG II. Exempt range 56. Anticipate minimum salary: $13,000/year. Thisposition may be filled after November 25, 1975 by an in-house applicant orafter December 9, 1975 by an outside applicant.

SPECIAL PROJECT (Full-tme):

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY: For the HAO/ATM Project for technical typing ofmanuscripts on subjects in solar physics, typing correspondence, memos, andreports; preparation of extensive travel arrangements; independent preparationof routine correspondence; proofreading of manuscripts and reports for propergrammer and sentence structure; maintain surveillance of simple programbudgets; maintain easily accessible filing system on correspondence, scientificdata, and reprints; and handling meeting arrangements for large groups.Requirements include a minimum of 5 years experience as a secretary with aminimum of 2 years experience in administrative work; technical typing at65 wpm/up; and machine transcription. Shorthand and bookkeeping experiencewould be helpful. Non-exempt range 18-19. Anticipated minimum salary:$680/month. This position may be filled after November 18, 1975. The ATM*Project is currently funded through June 30, 1976, with anticipated fundingthrough September 1977.

SPECIAL PROJECT (Part-time) :

RESEARCH ASSISTANT: To assist in the reduction of the SKYLAB ApolloTelescope Mount White Light Coronagraph Data. Duties will include editing

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and copying film on an editor printer designed for this program, digitizingfilm data with a high speed microdensitometer which is controlled by a PDP 8computer. FORTRAN programming for data manipulation on NCAR Control Data6600/7600 computers, interpretation of results of data manipulation, preparationof scientific data and results for presentations and publications. Mustbe able to work research problems with the ATM scientific staff by interpretationand analysis of data, and must be able to work independently after consultationwith staff. Requirements include a minimum of 2 years experience in solarscientific data analysis techniques; previous experience with high speedmicrodensitometer; FORTRAN programming; small computer experience; generaldarkroom techniques; and a background in physics or astronomy at the MS.degree level (or equivalent in experience in the above areas). Knowledge ofsolar aspects of SKYLAB mission is desirable. Non-exempt range 20.Anticipated minimum salary: $825/month FTE. This position may be filledafter November 4, 1975. The ATM Project is currently funded through June 30,1976, with anticipated funding through September 1977.

TEMPORARY (Part-time):

DATA ASSISTANT: To work with the Field Observing Facility. Duties includecollating data for entry into the Color Dsiplay wiring list; monitoringcomputer operation of the program; some minor electronics assembly work.Training will be provided; however, applicants must have ability to learnfrom oral instructions. Keypunching skill is desired. This position isavailable for approximately 2 months, 12 hours per week. Salary is based onStudent Schedule. This position may be filled after November 18, 1975.

STUDENT ASSISTANT CASUAL:

STUDENT ASSISTANT: For the National Hail Research Experiment (NHRE) toassist project staff scientists in analyzing NHRE field data. Requirementsinclude computer processing, keypunch, college mathematics and draftingexperience. Salary is based on student schedule. This position may be filledafter November 11, 1975.

STUDENT ASSISTANT: To assist scientists and engineers in all phases of dataacquisition for the NHRE field experiment. Requirements include a minimumof 2nd year college completed in electrical engineering, and proven abilityin practical problem solving, circuit set-up and wiring. Experience helpfulin any or all of the following: radar/communications, logic circuits,instrumentation! parameter sensing, and/or electronics. Previous experienceas an electronics technician will be considered in the hiring decision.Salary is based on student schedule. This position may be filled afterOctober 28, 1975.

STUDENT ASSISTANT: To assist the GADMAP group in organizing and disseminating* GATE aircraft data. Job entails tabulating data, assisting in the development

of statistical analysis schemes, filing, assimilating data from varioussources, keypunching, and general office work. Prefer physical sciencestudent with background in mathematics. Salary is based on Student Schedule.This position may be filled after November 18, 1975.

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STUDENT ASSISTANT CASUAL:

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STUDENT ASSISTANT: For the Field Observing Facility to assist staff in thedevelopment of software programs for mini-computer data acquisition problemsand equipment control programs. May be required to help out with fieldprograms during summer vacation periods. Requirements include ability toprogram computers in FORTRAN. Must have background to learn Basic and othercomputer programming systems. Mathematics background at the graduate level(or undergraduate if experience in FORTRAN scientific programming). Salaryis. based on Student Schedule. This position may be filled after November 25, 1975.

CASUAL (Will call as needed):

CASHIER: For the NCAR Cafeteria responsible for taking cash, preparingdeposits, maintaining petty cash and adequate change. Must keep workingarea neat at all times and assist in cleaning serving area each day.Requirements include 6 months to 1 year previous cashier experience.Non-exempt range 12. Anticipated minimum salary: $2.25/hour. This positionmay be filled at any time.

Staff Notes information should be sent to Editor Lynne Mesirow (ext. 644) by5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Calendar NotesNovember 17 through November 24, 1975

MONDAY, November 17

Open

TUESDAY, November 18

S AAP Seminar -- The Structure of Upper-Level Jet Stream-Frontal ZoneSystems and a Mechanism for the Generation of Potential Vorticity,Melvyn Shapiro, AAP

1:30 p.m.

NCAR Mesa Laboratory, Main Seminar Room

WEDNESDAY, November 19

0 ASP Visitors' Educational Seminar Series -- Mountain Waves and DownslopeWindstorms, Joseph Klemp, AAP, and Numerical Weather Prediction:The Isentropic Approach, Melvyn Shapiro, AAP

4:00 p.m.Fleischmann Building, Walter Otr Roberts Seminar Room

THURSDAY, November 20

* New Staff Orientation Program

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

* HAO Colloquium -- Coronal Holes and Interplanetary Magnetic Fields at 1 A.U.,Bill Wagner, Sacramento Peak Observatory

11:00 a.m.HAO Classroom 138

*' Meeting -- UCAR Science Advisory Committee

2:00 p.m. Thursday to 12:00 noon FridayNCAR Mesa Laboratory, Damon Room

* Turbulence Club Meeting -- Line Element Stretching and the Enstrophy Cascade,Philip Thompson, AAP

* 3:30 p.m.Fleischmann Building, Walter Orr Roberts Seminar Room

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FRIDAY, November 21

* ASP Visitors' Educational Seminar Series -- Severe Environmental Stormsand Mesoscale Experiment (SESAME), Douglas Lilly, AAP

1:30 p.m.Fleischmann Building, Walter Orr Roberts Seminar Room

MONDAY, November 22

0 Meeting -- NHRE Advisory Panel

9:00 a.m. Monday through 5:00 p.m. TuesdayNCAR Mesa Laboratory, Damon Room

0Calendar Notes announcements may be mailed to Vonda Giesey, ML 252. Wednesday

at 12:00 noon is the deadline for items to be included in the Calendar Notes.