Vol. 23, No. 10

10 March 1988NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Bob McNair Is Packing Up

Having seen NCAR grow from a staff of about 150,Bob McNair is retiring after 25 years of dealing with ourmail. Bob, now the manager of Shipping and Receiving,came to NCAR in 1963 as a receiving clerk.

When Bob was hired, there were two staff members inShipping and Receiving, who also filled other assignmentsthat now require separate jobs. "We took care of the stockroom," Bob said. "It was very haphazard; whoever thoughtthey needed something would just order it. We assignedproperty numbers to pieces of furniture or equipment. Nowthere's a property officer for that. We also turned in themileage for the government vehicles. There were only ,two." Besides three Shipping and Receiving clerks, Bobnow manages four mailroom staff, who also are respon-sible for transportation.

* Of his job, Bob remarked, "There are lots of things youhave to cultivate good old common knowledge for." Forexample, he mentioned the oddly shaped instruments he'sbeen responsible for packing and sending off to fieldprojects in exotic locales over the years. "When scien-tists build something, they don't always remember that ithas to be shipped. An instrument may have only a fewpoints that can support its weight. You have to figure outhow to anchor it and pack it so it won't get broken."

Bob's biggest challenge along these lines wasshipping a telescope built at NCAR to the Mauna Loa SolarObservatory in Hawaii. "It was shipped assembled, in anairplane that was 15 feet 2 inches long and about 50inches tall and wide. All the people at the airport said, 'Itwon't fit.' The pack had about 2 inches of clearancethrough the door."

"After March 31st, I'll be jobless and homeless," Bobsaid with a smile. He has sold his Boulder house and isconsidering a move to Imperial, Nebraska, where he grewup, or to the Western Slope, to be near his son. "I haveseven brothers-in-law and I don't know how many nephewsand nieces," he said, "so I may take a long trip."

Bob McNair. (Photo by Ginger Hein.)

Virtually all NCAR retirees say that the staff is whatthey will miss the most when they leave, and Bob is noexception. "These are some of the finest people I've everknown. It's been great working here." There will be afarewell party for Bob next Friday, 18 March, from 2:30 to4:30 p.m. in the Shipping and Receiving area. All of Bob'sfriends are invited to come and wish him well. *CR

This Week in Staff Notes...

Bob McNair RetiresUCAR Board MeetingAnnouncements

VisitorsLibrary News

Job OpeningsCalendar Notes

2/Staff Notes/110 March 1988

UCAR Board Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the UCAR Board of Trusteeswas held on 16-17 February at the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C. The followingactions may be of interest to NCAR readers.

Five researchers were given NCAR affiliate scientistdesignations: Timothy Killeen (University of Michigan),who will be collaborating with the High Altitude Observa-tory (HAO); Leif Kristensen (Risce National Laboratory,Roskilde, Denmark), who will be affiliated with theMesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Division; KarinLabitzke (Free University of Berlin, Federal Republic ofGermany), who will be working with the Climate and GlobalDynamics Division; and Dimitri Mihalas (University ofIllinois) and Robert Rosner (University of Chicago), both ofwhom will be affiliated with HAO.

NCAR director Richard Anthes presented NCAR'sproposed plan for fiscal years 1989 to 1993 and receivedauthorization to submit the plan to NSF. UCAR Foundation

president John Dutton reviewed the status of the founda-tion's efforts at transferring into the private sector tech-nology and intellectual property developed through UCARactivities.

NSF director Erich Bloch and deputy director JohnMoore discussed with the trustees foundation budgets forfiscal years 1988 and 1989. Bloch stated that significantincreases in grant size and increased numbers of awardsto individual investigators will not, in general, be possiblethis year, nor will any new starts in facilities.

Trustee George Benton reported on the ad hoc Mem-bership and Governance Committee meeting held on15 February in Washington, D.C. The trustees approvedincreasing the initial UCAR membership fee from $3,500 to$10,000. Two other matters needing bylaw changes will bebrought to the annual members' meeting in October.These are a possible renewal fee and the method ofnominating trustees. *Dianne Bernier

Announcements

Are You a Veteran?

Personnel Services needs help locating two types ofveterans to fulfill a new requirement for all governmentcontractors. The program is to assure that such em-ployers take affirmative action to hire and promoteveterans.

The first group is called Vietnam-era veterans,defined as those who had more than 180 days of activeservice, any part of which was between 5 August 1964and 7 May 1975, who were discharged with anything otherthan a dishonorable discharge or were discharged orreleased from active duty because of a service-connecteddisability. The second group, labeled special disabledveterans, includes veterans who are entitled to compen-sation for certain degrees of disabilities under the laws of

Staff Notes is published weekly by the Information Servicesoffice of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, P.O. Box3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307. NCAR is sponsored by theNational Science Foundation.

Writer/Editor: Carol RasmussenProduction Assistant: Marian Goodrich

Copy deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday for publication on Thurs-day. Office: RL-6 room E151. Phone: 303-497-8605.

the Veterans Administration and, again, those dischargedor released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. For more details about eitherclassification, contact Personnel.

If you think you qualify as a member of either group,just write a note to Personnel giving your name and thecategory to which you belong.

EAC Discounts

Below is a list of the most recent discounts arrangedby the Employee Activities Committee. For more infor-mation about any of these offers, contact Jeff Schuenkeon ext. 1559.

* Director's Theater in Lafayette is offering $2 offregular prices for their production of The Gin Game,running 4-19 March. Call Jeff for discount coupons.

* Planning a trip to Florida? Enjoy discounted ratesat resorts in Daytona. Prices range from $33 to $58 pernight, with children under 17 free.

* Vail Racquet Club condominiums and townhousesare available for a 15% discount. Call 1-476-4840 andidentify yourself as a member of the Denver Area Em-ployee Services Recreation Association.

3/Staff Notes/10O March 1988

Admin. Services Staff Move

This year's spring staff party will give you a chance toexhibit your mask-making skill. Called Mardi GrasMasking, it will feature a prize for the best mask. Enter-tainment will be a Dixieland band featuring Dave Fulker ofUnidata. The party will be held in the lobby of the MesaLab from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 22 April.

Coed Soccer Team?

Nine staff members from Administrative Services andthe NCAR Director's Office moved off the mesa earlier thisweek. Pat Baker, Jack Bell, Kathy Campbell, Rich Davis,Wray Freiboth, George Lamb, Steve Sadler, and SamWheeler are now located at the NCAR site at 55th Streetand Arapahoe Avenue. Joan Frisch is at RL-6.

Directory Changes

The Boulder coed soccer league runs through Apriland May, and Geoff Crowley would like to get an NCARteam together. No experience or skill is required, justenthusiasm. The team will only play when the weather isgood, and practices will be optional. As always, the realwinner will be the team that has the most fun.

The team can field a percentage of non-NCARmembers. There will be a fee of about $10. The deadlinefor entries is rapidly approaching; if you are interested,call Geoff at ext. 1564 between 14 and 21 March.

John AdamsPat BakerJack BellKathy CampbellRich DavisWray FreibothJoan FrischKevin KeenGeorge LambSteve SadlerSam Wheeler

Graphics Package Classes

The Scientific Computing Division is sponsoring aseries of classes related to the NCAR graphics package.The cost is $100 for full-day classes, which includeterminal sessions, and $50 for half-day classes; this feewill be charged to your program number. All classes will beheld in the Director's Conference Room and have amaximum enrollment of 16.

The following classes have been scheduled:

* SPPS and GKS, 8:00 a.m. to noon on 4 April;* NCAR graphics installation and writing graphcaps,

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on 4 April;* CONRAN, CONREC, and EZMAP utilities, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. on 5 April;* EZMAPA and AREAS utilities (new utilities for the

GKS graphics package that allow the creation of solid-colored world maps), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 6 April;

* AUTOGRAPH and PWRITX utilities, 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. on 11 April.

More classes may be added if there is sufficient demand.

To enroll, please call Susan Cross at ext. 1286 after1:00 p.m. and give her your name, your program number,and the names of the classes you wish to take. For moreinformation, call Bob Lackman at ext. 1224.

New Staff

Gregory Card, mechanical and electrical technician II withthe High Altitude Observatory. ML room 69, ext. 1530.

Sheryl Comes, systems programmer I with theAtmospheric Technology Division. RL-3 room A326,ext. 8667.

Albert De Sarrd, writer/editor II with the ScientificComputing Division. ML room 51C, ext. 1674.

Michael Heiting, pilot with the Research Aviation Facility.Jeffco room 8, ext. 1056.

Paul Kathoff, student assistant II with the Mesoscale andMicroscale Meteorology Division. RL-6 room C157,ext. 8930.

Jeff Rink, student assistant II with the Mesoscale andMicroscale Meteorology Division. RL-6 room C193,ext. 8619.

Sigvard Stenlund, mechanical engineer III with theAtmospheric Technology Division. RL-3 room 347,ext. 8760.

Spring Party

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4/Staff Notes/10 March 1988

Cafe Returns to Foam Cups

Last year, the NCAR cafeteria began using papercups because chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are often usedas a foaming agent in the production of foam cups. Thepaper cups cost more than three times as much as foamand do not insulate as well. Recently, cafeteria staff havelearned that Dart Container Corp., NCAR's foam cupsupplier, does not use CFCs. Therefore, the cafeteria willresume using foam cups from Dart.

Departures

Janelle BarnesMatthew BecknerMary DavisDavid DempseyJack FinkEdward HuszczaMary Lovrien

26 February26 February28 February1 March29 February26 February19 February

March Artist: Christine McCarthy

During March, abstract lithographs by ChristineMcCarthy are on display in the second-floor gallery of theMesa Lab. The artist has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degreefrom the University of Colorado. In 1983, after eight yearsof teaching art, she began working full time at her artcareer. Her work has been included in exhibits at theBoulder Center for the Visual Arts and the University ofColorado, and she was featured at a recent show at theStage House II gallery in Boulder.

CREF Unit Value

The 1 March value of a unit of the College RetirementEquity Fund (CREF), the stock fund that is part of NCAR'sretirement program, was $33.91. This is about 4.3%above the 31 January value of $32.51.

VisitorsKLAUS BLUMEL, Institute for Meteorology, FreeUniversity of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany. Field ofinterest: Climate variability. 29 February-25 April. MLroom 220D, ext. 1626.-Robert Dickinson, Climate and Global Dynamics Division

DOUGLAS DUNCAN, Space Telescope Science Institute,Baltimore, Maryland. Field of interest: Solar-stellarconnection, planetary detection. 11-22 March. MLroom 482, ext. 1590.-- Ronald Gilliland, High Altitude Observatory

JULIE MOSES, Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles,California. Field of interest: Solar-terrestrial interactions,CEDAR. 1 April 1988-31 March 1989. ML room 480,ext. 1564.-Raymond Roble, High Altitude Observatory

RICHARD STEINOLFSON, University of Texas. Field ofinterest: Solar Maximum Mission data analysis.18-26 March. ML room 588, ext. 1558.-Arthur Hundhausen, High Altitude Observatory

JAN STENFLO, Institute for Astronomy, Zurich,Switzerland. Field of interest: Sun's magnetic field.15 April 1988-14 April 1989. ML room 598, ext. 1533.-Bruce Lites, High Altitude Observatory

WANT TO BECOME RE-ACQUAINTEDWITH NOLA AND ANA?

NOLA is the NCAR Online Library Access catalog of bookrecords. ANA is Access to NCAR Archives, the catalog ofarchives records. If you'd like to learn or re-learn how to findthe book or archival records you need, here's your opportunity.

You can access these catalogs from the Library or from your ownoffice; we'll show you how! Come to one of the demonstrationslisted below. We will be at the Mesa and branch sites. You are alsoalways welcome to drop by the Mesa Library for a review of thecatalogs.

DATE TIME PLACE

MONDAY, MAR.14TUESDAY, MAR.15

WEDNESDAY, MAR.16THURSDAY, MAR.17

FRIDAY, MAR. 18MONDAY, MAR.21

2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

MESA Library, MLJEFFCO Library, Room 130

MARSHALL LibraryRL3, User Room, Rm. 244

RL6 Library55A, ACS user area

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March 10, 1988

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My acquisitions recommendation for the Mesa, RL6, RL3, MAR, or RAF Library (circle one)is: Name:

The following new acquisitions for the Mesa and branch Libraries wiLl be displayed in the Mesa Library March 10, throughMarch 17. They may be reserved during display for subsequent checkout. NCAR staff located off the Mesa may borrow newbooks by checking the item(s) of interest below and sending this list to GayL Gray. Reference material, however, doesnot circulate.

**** NEWBOOKS ****

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR OFFICE RECORDS : A MANAGER'S GUIDE. Aschner, K, ed., 1983.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TUTORING SYSTEMS : COMPUTATIONAL AND COGNITIVE APPROACHES TO

COMMUNICATION OF KNOWLEDGE. Wenger, E, 1987.

HIGHLY PARALLEL COMPUTERS : PROCEEDINGS. Reijns, G L, ed., 1987.

RELIABLE DATA STRUCTURES IN C. Plum, T, 1985.

THE IBM PC (AND COMPATIBLES) FREE SOFTWARE CATALOG AND DIRECTORY. Froehlich, R A, 1986.

DATABASE DESIGN FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL : A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH. Fidel, R, 1987.

LOGNORMAL DISTRIBUTIONS : THEORY AND APPLICATIONS. Crow, E L, Shimizu, K, eds., 1988.

FLUID MECHANICS. Landau, L D, Lifshitz, E M, 1987.

DARKNESS AT NIGHT : A RIDDLE OF THE UNIVERSE. Harrison, E, 1987.

CLOUDS IN A GLASS OF BEER : SIMPLE EXPERIMENTS IN ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS. Bohren, C F, 1987.

MIDDLE ATMOSPHERE DYNAMICS. Andrews, D G, Hotlton, J R, 1987.

BOUNDARY LAYER CLIMATES. Oke, T R, 1987.

EXPERT SYSTEMS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS : PROCEEDINGS.

Sol, H G, Takkenberg, C A T, Vries Robbe, P F D, eds., 1987.

INTRODUCTION TO SATELLITE COMMUNICATION. Elbert, B R, 1987.

OVER-THE-HORIZON RADAR. Kolosov, A A, 1987.

HIGH-POWER MICROWAVE SOURCES. Granatstein, V L, Alexeff, I, eds., 1987.

AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Pat Lett, E H J, 1987.

SHIPBOARD ELECTROMAGNETICS. Law, P E, 1987.

GALE DIRECTORY OF PUBLICATIONS. 1988.

CALL NUMBERS

HF5736 T34 1983

Q336 W46 1987

QA76.5 1278 1986

QA76.73 C15P59 1985 c.3

QA76.753 F76 1986

QA76.9 D3F53 1987

QA273.6 L64 1988

QA901 L283 1987 c.3 in RL6

QB28 H37 1987

QC861.2 B64 1987 c.3-4

QC881.2 M53 A53 1987 c.2

QC981.7 M5034 1987

T58.62 M56 1985

TK5104 E43 1987 in MAR

TK6592 09408613 1987 in MAR

TK7872 07H5 1987 in MAR

TL690 P28 1987 in RAF

VM480.3 L38 1987 in MAR

Z6951 G25 1988 v.1-2 in Ref

* * * * NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS * * * *

Atmospheric Science:

REPORT OF THE NASA WORKSHOP ON GOLBAL WIND MEASUREMENTS. BAKER, W E, 1985.SYSTEMATIC ERRORS OF THE FSU GLOBAL SPECTRAL MODEL. SURGI, N, 1987.DIABATIC NONLINEAR NORMAL MODE INITIALISATION FOR A SPECTRAL MODEL WITH A

HYBRID VERTICAL COORDINATE. WERGEN, W, 1987.

SOLAR FLARE IONIZATION IN THE MESOSPHERE OBSERVED BY COHERENT-SCATTER RADAR

PARKER, J W, 1986.

WINDS FROM CATACLYSMIC VARIABLES. KALLMAN, T, 1987.

BALLOON-BASED INFRARED SOLAR OCCULTATION MEASUREMENTS OF STRATOSPHERIC03, H20, HNO3, AND CF2C12. WEINREB, M P, 1987.

CLOUD/MESOSCALE MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION STUDIES: FINAL REPORT

21 OCTOBER 1983 - 20 JUNE 1987. COTTON, W R, 1987.

REPORT NUMBERS

23480#C2

24022

24025

24027

24029

24032

24033

* * * * NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS * * * *

A PROTOTYPE WINDFLOW MODELING SYSTEM FOR TACTICAL WEATHER SUPPORT OPERATIONS.

LANICCI, J M, 1987. 24035MEASUREMENTS OF TRANS-IONOSPHERIC PROPAGATION PARAMETERS IN THE POLAR CAP

IONOSPHERE. KLOBUCHAR, J A, 1987. 24036A POLARIZATION DIVERSITY METEOROLOGICAL RADAR SYSTEM. METCALF, J I, 1987. 24037REPORT ON RESEARCH. MCGINTY, A B, 1985. 24038

Engineering, Technology:

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GOES I-M IMAGER AND SOUNDER INSTRUMENTS AND THE GVAR

RETRANSMISSION FORMAT. KOMAJDA, R J, 1987. 24031AEROSPACE PAYLOAD SUPPORT SYSTEMS: FINAL REPORT 16 FEBRUARY 1981 THROUGH 5 MAY 1987

MORIN, R L, 1987. 24034

General Publications:

MAJOR SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES BUDGET ISSUES, FY 1977 BUDGET PROJECTIONS, FY 1977-81. 1975. 24024ANNUAL REPORT. WEATHER RESEARCH PROGRAM, 1986. 24030

Mathematics, Computer Science:

FIVE-DIAGONAL WEIGHTING SCHEME FOR GEOIDAL PROFILES. BLAHA, G, 1987. 24039NONLINEAR LEAST SQUARES ESTIMATION. BUS, J C P, 1978. 23986

A SPLIT QUASI-LAGRANGIAN METHOD FOR USE IN A REGIONAL BAROTROPIC MODEL. JIAMO, T, 1987. 24009

USER'S MANUAL FOR GLERL DATA ACCESS SYSTEM (GDASL). SCHWAB, D J, 1987. 24012

PROGRESS AND PLANS. EQUATORIAL PACIFIC OCEAN CLIMATE STUDIES. 1985. 24023BASIC ISSUES IN GREAT LAKES RESEARCH. 1987. 24026SHUTTLE IMAGING RADAR VIEWS THE EARTH FROM CHALLENGER: THE SIR-B EXPERIMENT. FORD, J P, 1986. 24006

U.S. TOGA DRIFTING BUOY LOGISTICS PLAN. 1986. 24011SUMMARY OF RADIOMETRIC AGES FROM THE PACIFIC. 1987. 24017

Physics:

BROAD LINE VARIABILITY IN NGC 5548. KALLMAN, T, 1987. 24028MAGNETIC CLOUDS AND FORCE-FREE FILEDS WITH CONSTANT ALPHA. BURLAGA, L F, 1987. 24014ON THE ENERGTICS OF LOW FREQUENCY MOTIONS. SHENG, J, 1986. 24015

UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCHNATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Mail resumes to:P.O. Box 3000Boulder, Colorado 80307

Pick up applications at:3215 Marine StreetBoulder, Colorado

(303) 497-8707, ob Line(303) 497-8713, Personnel Office

J9) EE ThEPEJMarch 9, 1988

NCAR/UCAR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

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

*FACILITIES ENGINEER - #0893*

DIR - Facility Planning and DesignExempt Range: 55, $2,307 - 3,460/moDUTIES: Makes load calculations;develops designs, conceptual and workingdrawings, and specifications; doessizing; selects equipment; and inspectsinstallation of new and remodeledmechanical systems for buildings andother facilities. Develops conceptual,unit, and detailed estimates for buildingsystems. Performs feasibility studiesfor energy conservation. Performs testsof mechanical systems.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- B.S. in Engineering or the equivalent

-- Licensed Professional Engineer in theState of Colorado

-- Demonstrated skill as a project engi-neer for design of HVAC and plumbingsystems for buildings of equal scopeand complexity as NCAR's Mesa Lab

Becky Foco

SOFTWARE ENGINEER III - #0892

ATD - Surface Sounding Systems Facility(SSSF)Exempt Range: 58, $2,867 - 4,300/mo

DUTIES: Coordinates the design and

implementation of the ASTER base stationcomputing facility. Designs, implements,and documents application software.Develops data acquisition operatingsystems for real-time data, networks datato workstations and archival medium, andperforms data analysis for real-timegraphic displays. Assists in the plan-ning and implementation of upgrades tothe CLASS and PAM computing facilities.Evaluates the needs for new computingcapabilities and participates in thedecisions regarding hardware and soft-ware acquisitions. Evaluates and applies

appropriate numerical techniques in dataanalysis. Participates in the writingand presentation of technical and analy-tical papers. Supervises employees inways consistent with UCAR policies andprocedures and with its affirmativeaction and equal opportunity programs.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- MS in electrical engineering, computer

science, or mathematics OR equivalentcombination of education and experi-ence

-- In-depth knowledge of UNIX and VMSoperating systems

-- Knowledge of the principles of inter-facing between hardware and software

-- High level skill in C, FORTRAN, andassembly programming

-- Demonstrated skill in applying numeri-cal techniques to data analysis

-- Demonstrated skill in design, mainten-ance, and documentation of large scaleprograms

-- Willingness to travel away from theBoulder area as needed, for up to twoweeks, three or four times per year

Debi Koepke

PERSONNEL RECORDS ASSISTANT - #0884

DIR - Personnel/EOPNon-exempt Range: 26, $1,312 - 1,704/moDUTIES: Maintains employee records data-base, prepares orientation materials,maintains employee and applicant files,prepares and proofreads correspondence,maintains office supplies, processesmail, answers phones and provides infor-mation about policies and procedures.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- High level skill in effective, respon-

sive communication, especially inconfidential and sensitive situations

-- Skill in using computer equipment fordatabase management or word processing

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-- Skill in developing and maintainingrecords, files, and reports

-- Skill in proofreading and the properuse of the English language, punctua-tion, and grammar

-- Skill in working under pressure andwith constant interruptions whileaccomplishing a heavy work load

-- Skill in paying close attention todetail, appreciating the importance ofaccuracy and exactness

Becky Campbell

SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - #0883

HAO - Administration and Research SupportExempt Range: 58, $2,867 - 4,300/moDUTIES: Develops and maintains mathema-tical, graphics, and systems libraryroutines; troubleshoots hardware andsoftware problems; performs systemmanagement functions for UNIX systems onDEC and Sun Microsystems hardware; main-tains network connections for electronicmail and data transmission. Develops andmaintains software for analysis and dis-play of scientific data.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- M.S. in computer science, math, engi-

neering, or physical science OR theequivalent combination of educationand experience

-- Advanced skill in programming inFORTRAN and C

-- Demonstrated skill in working as thesystem administrator with UNIX

-- Skill in integrating new hardwaredevices in a UNIX environment

Becky Foco

WRITER/EDITOR II - #0885

SCD - Documentation GroupExempt Range: 54, $2,147 - 3,220/moDUTIES: Functions as managing editor forSCD user documents. Writes new documenta-tion and performs major rewrites incollaboration with original authors.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Bachelors degree in English, Journal-

ism, or Technical Communications ORthe equivalent combination of educa-tion and experience

-- Demonstrated advanced skills intechnical writing, including experi-ence writing computer documentation

-- Advanced skill in interviewing techni-cal staff members to obtain accuratetechnical information

-- Basic knowledge of computing theory,terminology, and user-level operation

NOTE: This position has a teru of up tofour months.Becky Foco

ELDORA PROJECT

The following positions are for the Elec-tra Doppler Radar (ELDORA) Project in theAtmospheric Technology Division. TheELDORA project is concerned with design-ing, building, and evaluating an airborneDoppler radar capable of providing obser-vations of the structure and motions ofatmospheric storm systems. These posi-tions have terms of up to three yearswith the possibility of extension.Debi Koepke

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - #0890

Non-exempt Range: $1,711 - 2,222/moDUTIES: Serves as administrative liaisonwith outside contractors. Assists withproject scheduling and review. Coordi-nates workshops and meetings. Initiates,expedites, and follows through on admin-istrative actions concerning personnel,public relations, drafting, graphics, andreports.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Skill in understanding budgetary

practices and procedures and in theapplication of this understanding toproject budget maintenance

-- Skill in using computer tools in avariety of administrative tasks

-- Demonstrated skill in writing andediting

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - #0888

Exempt Range: 55, $2,307 - 3,460/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Assists in the designand development of the data systemsoftware; and in the formulation ofplans, developing approaches andschedules, and researching equipment.Develops and integrates software for thegeneration of high speed color graphicdisplays used both for real time displayand post processing of radar data takenfrom an aircraft platform.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- BS in computer science or computer

engineering or equivalent combinationof education and experience

-- Knowledge of systems programming,especially as it pertains to the im-plementation of new drivers and themulti-processor environment

-- Knowledge of high speed, high resolu-tion computer graphics techniques, andof software-hardware interfacing

-- Demonstrated skill in programming inlanguages such as FORTRAN, C, PASCAL,and Assembly

-- Skill in quickly learning and evalua-ting new languages and computer inter-actions

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ENGINEER II OR III - #0887

Exempt Range: 56, $2,480 - 3,720/mo58, $2,867 - 4,300/mo

DUTIES INCLUDE: Develops systems andsubsystems of the ELDORA airborne Dopplerradar with particular emphasis on the R/Tportion of the system. Integrates pur-chased components with those built in-house. Develops documentation of theradar design and construction usingcomputer based design aid Measuresperformance levels of radar componentsand subsystems. Develops and performscomprehensive tests on the overall systemperformance. Develops and maintains alist of required spare parts, components,and sub-assemblies. ADDITIONAL DUTIESINCLUDE (Level III): Designs and de-velops systems and subsystems of theELDORA airborne Doppler radar, with par-ticular emphasis on the R/T portions ofthe system. Designs high power pulseforming networks and high power outputtube protection circuitry. Determinesthat project design goals and developmentapproaches are realistic and that sche-dules are met.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- BS in electrical engineering or engi-

neering physics or equivalent combi-nation of education and experience

-- Extensive knowledge of radar systemhardware and pulsed radar systemdesign concepts

-- Understanding of microwave antennasand familiarity with antenna patternmeasurement techniques

-- Understanding and skill in the use ofmicrowave waveguide components such ascirculators, isolators, rotary jpints,and switches

-- Working knowledge of pulse radar mod-ulators, power supplies, high powerelectron devices such as TWTs,klystrons and of the implementation offault detection and protection cir-cuits

-- Skill in performing a variety of mi-crowave measurements and in locatingscattering points in transmissionlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (LevelIII):-- MS in electrical engineering or

engineering physics OR equivalentcombination of education and experi-ence

-- Skill in high level programming lan-guages such as FORTRAN and C and indeveloping efficient algorithms fordata processing signal enhancement andcontrol

LEAD TECHNICIAN - #0889

Exempt Range: 56, $2,480 - 3,720/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Assists staff in coordi-nating designs, paying particular atten-tion to conflicts between interfacewiring specifications and between pack-aging and space on the aircraft. Main-tains a computerized database for theELDORA library. Assists in the procure-ment of material for the construction ofthe system. Maintains supplies andfacility needs requirements. Documentsdevelopment steps through the use of CADand word processing systems. Maintainsdesign aid hardware and test equipment inoperational and safe condition.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Demonstrated skill in leadership of a

technical team-- Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting

complex electronic systems such asairborne research instrumentation

-- Skill in the design of simple circuits-- Skill in using computer aided design

and drafting equipment for schematicsand lay out of circuit boards

-- Physical ability to lift at least 75pounds as part of routine work on adaily basis

-- Willingness to travel away from theBoulder area, sometimes overseas, insupport of field projects lasting upto 30 days

PART-TIME

SECRETARY - #0891

CGD - Interdisciplinary Climate SystemsSectionNon-exempt Range: 26, $656 - 852/moHOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.DUTIES: Provides clerical and secre-tarial support for the administrativeassistant and head of the Interdiscipli-nary Climate Systems Section. Word pro-cesses; photocopies; answers phones andrelays messages; maintains manual andcomputerized files, records, and mailinglists; handles mail; and makes travel andseminar arrangements.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Skill at accurately typing 60 wpm-- Skill in proofreading for proper

English grammar, spelling, and syntax-- Skill in word processing and database

management using a personal computer-- Skill in working with tight deadlines

and a variable workloadBecky Campbell

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ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

We are still accepting applications forpositions listed below. For informationon any of the following previouslypublished job vacancies, please contactthe Personnel/EOP office on extension8693.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II or III - #0865

ACD - Reactive Gas and Particles GroupExempt Range: 55, $2,307 - 3,460/mo

58, $2,867 - 4,300/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"February 10, 1988

METROLOGIST - #0877

ATD - Surface Sounding Systems Facility(SSSF)Non-exempt Range: 29, $1,711 - 2,222/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"February 23, 1988

SUPERVISOR, TRAFFIC SERVICES - #0821

DIR - Traffic Services Department. Non-exempt Range: 30, $1,885 - 2,448/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"February 17, 1988

PART-TIME

DOCUMENTATION PRODUCTION ASSISTANT -#0880

SCD - Documentation GroupNonexempt Range: 27, $8.24 - 10.70/hrHOURS: 0 - 40/weekDate first published in "Job Openings:"February 23, 1988

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Exempt Ranges: 53,55,

Date first publishedNovember 4, 1987

$2,000 - 3,000/mo$2,307 - 3,460/moin "Job Openings:"

*Asterisked positions are appearing in"Job Openings" for the first time.

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STUDENT ASSISTANTS

All student assistants must be enrolledfor credit in an accredited secondary orpost secondary school, college oruniversity; or in a trade school whichhas received a Certificate of Approvalfrom the Colorado State Board forCommunity Colleges and OccupationalEducation and must be able to work up to20 hours/week during periods school is insession, and full-time during breaks.

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0882

ACD - Global Observations, Modeling, andOptical Techniques SectionFlat Rate: $7.35/hrDate first published in "Job Openings:"February 23, 1988

INO

The Institute for Naval Oceanography(INO) located near Bay St. Louis, Missis-sippi, is currently seeking personnel forthe following positions to support itsscientific staff. To apply for any ofthese positions, send a resume to NewtonSpitzfaden, Personnel Specialist, INO,Building 1100, Room 205, NSTL, MS 39529,or call (601)688-5737 for additionalinformation about these or other oppor-tunities at INO.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST I OR II

Exempt Ranges: 52, $1,860 - 2,790/mo55, $2,307 - 3,460/mo

Date first published in "Job Openings:"November 4, 1987

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER I ORII

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March 14th through March 21st

MONDAY, March 14

OPEN

TUESDAY, March 15

I C6D Seminar -- I rregular and Diurnalua iiy nAyoptic Satellite Obser-ipalionn -- Murray Salbg, Unluersity of Colorado,Boulder

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

OPEN

I HRO Seminar -- Title to be Announced --

Annick Pouquet, HAD

10:30 a.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

" MMM Seminar -- ohl[Lows -- RichardReed, Unversity of Washington

3:30 p.m.RL-6, Main Seminar Room W-1 79

OPEN

Calendar Notes announcements may be mailedto Sheryl Meek, ML 140. Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. isthe deadline for items to be included inCalendar Notes.OPEN