staff notes vol. 25 no. 43

StaffVol. 25 No. 43 * 25 October 1990

NotesNational Center for Atmospheric Research

The High Altitude Observatory: Fifty Years of Progress

climax -the point of greatestintensity in a series or progression ofevents; culmination.

When Walt Roberts moved to theColorado Rockies in 1940 to establishthe Climax Observatory, he wascertainly in for a period of intensity.However, the Climax site was noculmination; it was instead a begin-ning of research into the sun's work-. gs that would expand far beyond

alt's initial efforts.

The High Altitude Observatorythat grew out of Climax celebrates its50th birthday this month. It is now a70-member division of NCAR that sitson the top tier of the world's solarresearch centers in size, depth, andbreadth. HAO scientists have takentheir work to dozens of countries,most often to gather concentrateddata during short-lived solar eclipses.So many of the instruments built atHAO are one of a kind that thepreface "world's first" is almost agiven. The observations thus takenprovide plenty of grist for the mill ofHAO theoreticians, who elaboratesome mental maps of the sun whileoverturning others.

In this special issue of Staff Notes,we salute the achievements andpeople of HAO in text and pictures.The division itself will celebrate itsrst half-century and kick off the next

e in a day-long series of discussionson Tuesday, 30 October, in the Mesa

Lab's Main Seminar Room. Sched-uled speakers include HAO's ArtHundhausen, UCAR president RickAnthes, former HAO directors BobMacQueen and John Firor, and E. N.Parker, of the University of Chicago.The talks will range across HAO'sscientific and institutional history. Acomplete agenda for the day isavailable from HAO administratorKathy Strand, ext. 1516. *BH

In This Issue

HAO at FiftyAnnouncementsVisitorsLibrary NewsJob OpeningsCalendar

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Through the Years-An HAO Chronology

1940: Walt and Janet Roberts move toClimax, Colorado, to staff a newobservatory founded by Walt andhis doctoral adviser at HarvardUniversity, Donald Menzel. Thecore instrument in HAO's first yearsis the Western Hemisphere's firstcoronagraph. A modified telescope,it uses an internal disk to blockvirtually all of the sun's rays andrender the corona visible.

1942: A second coronagraph with afive-inch lens joins the three-inchmodel.

1945: After years of groundbreakingbut sporadic observations, theNational Bureau of Standardsbegins supporting regular solarobservations at Climax.

1946: The High Altitude Observatoryis incorporated, with Walt Robertsas its first director. In addition toClimax, HAO staff move amongseveral sites at the University ofColorado and in Boulder beforeoccupying a long-term home at CU.

On 4 June, Walt photographs aspectacular solar prominence(masses exploding from the sun's"surface"). It is the largest onedocumented to that date and formany years afterward.

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Walt Roberts's photo of the huge solar prominence of 4 June 1946.

1952: The Climax observatory movesto a new home two miles northwestof its namesake town. The desirefor a less cloudy site leads to thecreation of the Sacramento PeakObservatory and the aptly namedtown of Sunspot near Alamogordo,New Mexico. The new center's firstdirector, John Evans, is an HAOalumnus.

A solar eclipse near Khartoum,Sudan, is the focus of HAO's firstmajor field expedition. It providedthe first evidence that the sun'satmosphere is not in local thermo-dynamic balance.

1956: HAO's first K-coronameter isinstalled. It blocks out the disk ofthe sun, to allow visible-light photosof the inner corona.

1957: HAO is a primary center forworld solar data during the Interna-tional Geophysical Year.

1960: HAO staff deploy the firstballoon-borne coronagraph, accom-panied by several other instrumentsthat assess sky brightness andscattering of sunlight. Ascensionsto 80,000 feet (24,400 meters)confirm the presence of a strato-spheric aerosol layer distinct fromthe lower atmosphere.

1961: HAO joins NCAR, and WaltRoberts takes the helm of the latter.In the next three years, HAO's staffgrows from 10 to 18.

1964: A magnetograph measuring thetwo-dimensional magnetic fieldacross the sun's surface is installed.It will be another decade before athird component-the verticalmagnetic field--can be assessedwith the first Stokes polarimeter.

1965: The Mauna Loa Solar Observ-ing Station is built at an elevation of11,400 feet (3,470 meters) on the

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Hawaiian volcano. (See accompa-nying story.)

1967: Mark II, an improved K-coronameter, is installed at MaunaLoa.

1968: Infrared measurements viahigh-flying aircraft provide newtemperature data on the coolestlayers of the sun's photosphere.

1970: At Oaxaca, Mexico, HAOmounts its biggest solar eclipseexpedition yet. (The floor-to-ceilingeclipse photo in the Mesa Lab lobbywas taken at Oaxaca.)

1972: Soaring costs of operation andthe threat of worsening visibilitylead to the closing of the Climaxobservatory.

1973-74: Years of preparation culmi-* nate with the nine-month journey of

Skylab, the world's first manned,orbiting solar observatory. Withdata that include 35,000 coronalpictures, many theories are con-firmed and others born. Even nearthe lull of the 11-year solar cycle,there is far more activity than

expected. Workshops and publica-tions on Skylab continue throughthe decade.

1975: In collaboration with theSacramento Peak Observatory, aStokes polarimeter is completed. Itmeasures four components ofpolarized light to deduce the three-dimensional solar magnetic field.

1980: The Solar Maximum Missionsatellite is launched on 14 February,and its cadre of instruments beginsmaking observations across theelectromagnetic spectrum. TheNCAR coronagraph/polarimeter onboard collects 30,000 images beforemalfunctioning in September. SolarMax itself is disabled the nextmonth by three blown fuses.

A Mesa Lab addition for solarinstruments is completed and the 76HAO employees are united afteryears of being divided amongBoulder sites. One of the addition'sfirst occupants is a unique newinstrument that provides daily, fine-scale measurement of the sun'sdiameter.

1980-84: HAO develops the firstFourier tachometer, designed tomeasure large-scale, small-ampli-tude oscillations on the solarsurface.

1984: Using tools developed at HAO,two astronauts complete the first-ever repair of a satellite while inspace, and Solar Max resumes datacollection.

1986: The Terrestrial InteractionsSection is formed to study the chainof events connecting solar energy toearth's environment.

1988: Observations begin fromHAO's solar-stellar spectrophoto-meter. The new instrument com-pares light output and magneticcycles among the sun and 400 otherstars.

1989: Solar Max plummets to earth inNovember after collecting a quarterof a million images across most of asolar activity cycle. Data analysiswill continue well into the 1990s.

1990: The prototype of the advancedStokes polarimeter is deployed.

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Mauna Loa Celebrates Its 25th

NCAR's most far-flung facility threw a two-daybash last month in honor of its 25th anniversary.The Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) isperched at 11,400 feet (3,470 meters) near the top ofHawaii's largest volcano. If measured from thesurrounding ocean floor to its summit, Mauna Loais one of the world's tallest mountains, soaringsome 6 miles (10 kilometers). Far from the lightsand pollution of urban areas, Mauna Loa is anastronomer's dream.

The Mauna Loa birthday party began Fridaynight, 14 September, with a retrospective talk byHAO's David Sime for the Mauna Kea Astronomi-cal Society. Saturday opened with a 5-mile(8-kilometer) race on Mauna Loa, followed by anafternoon open house for the public that was "wellattended by people from all over the Big Island,"according to HAO's Kathy Strand. A party thatevening feted MLSO staff, friends, and colleagues.

Mauna Loa's two observers, Charles Garciaand Eric Yasukawa, commute three hours a dayfrom homes near the coastal city of Hilo. On dayswhen skies are sufficiently clear for at least15 minutes-which occurs on average about 75% ofthe time-Charlie and Eric take observations,expanding the watch when solar activity is intense.They also help maintain Mauna Loa's instrumentarray, which includes a K-coronameter and promi-nence and chromospheric variability monitors.Because of the design of the Mauna Loa K-

Dick Hansen (retired HAO staff member),Eric Yasukawa, Dick Fisher, and DavidSime gather to celebrate Mauna Loa'sanniversary.

coronameter, less of the sun needs tobe artificially blocked and more of theinnermost corona can be viewed thanfrom space-borne coronagraphs.Also, while satellites and balloonsmay take unique solar observationsfor limited periods, researchers relyheavily on the long-term data bankmade possible by MLSO's longevity.

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HAO's observatory atop Mauna Loa.

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Congratulations, HAO!

Fifty years is a long life for a solar or astrophysical institution. Many have come and gone or evolved beyondrecognition in that time. In scientific vigor, HAO is really much younger. It has sustained this vigor by continu-ally renewing itself, through outstanding new scientific appointments. At the same time, HAO has dedicateditself to the lofty goal of detailed quantitative understanding of the physics of the sun, a goal that even 50 years isinadequate to achieve. Much progress has been made, and I believe it can fairly be said that HAO has maintainedworld leadership in the quest for this understanding.

The stature of HAO has been earned by the quality of its work, and also by its meticulous attention to achiev-ing the best balance among approaches to science: theory and modeling, instrumentation and observation, and,above all, quantitative, scientific interpretation of results, using all available tools. HAO has a reputation forsubjecting all research on the sun and its environment to searching criticism. But it has saved its most probingquestions for itself, continually looking for ways to strengthen its program. This rigorous self-examination hasserved it particularly well in times of financial stress, which have been frequent over its history.

Why are the study and understanding of the sun important? In many ways, the sun is the Rosetta stone forunderstanding the stars and, therefore, much of our universe. At the same time, the sun's output sustains life andalso affects earth in a myriad of more subtle but important ways. Finally, the sun represents a natural plasmalaboratory where a great variety of physical processes can be observed that cannot be reproduced on earth. Thus,studying the sun expands our ability to understand fundamental physical laws.

We should all join the observatory in its rededication over the next 50 years to the quest for understanding thesun and its influence on the earth.

Peter Gilman, NCAR associate director and former HAO director

Announcements

Getting Along with the Neighbors:Prairie Dogs at NCAR North

Some staff members have beenconcerned about the treatment ofprairie dogs at NCAR North. BillFerguson of Facilities Support Ser-vices has been wrestling with theproblem of what to do with these cutebut troublesome neighbors. A largecolony north of the site is alreadyoverpopulated and, according toBoulder County rangers, ripe for anepidemic. As the little animalsexpand their town by digging tunnels,they cut through tree roots, slowlykilling some of the large trees on the

. Because winter is just around therner, the Humane Society wouldn't

relocate the animals until next year.

A 20-inch (0.5-meter) high fabricfence is currently under constructionto separate the neighboring prairiedog town from the NCAR complex.When the fence, which will costNCAR $5,000, is finished in about twoweeks, the prairie dogs found on thewrong side will be relocated. Formore information, call Bill, ext. 8532.

Departures

Carol BeamDavid DarrSolomon DestaKaren MillerJulie MosesAlex White

30 September30 September28 September30 September30 September28 September

7NCAR Projector Is Still Missing

A 35-millimeter Kodak carouselprojector with a remote control,National Science Foundation #4731, isstill missing from the Directors'Conference Room at the Mesa Lab. Ifyou know the whereabouts of thisprojector, please return it toPhotographics in ML room 55B or callext. 1188 to have it picked up.

New Staff

Sandra Sundquist, maintenance clerkwith Facilities Support Services. MLroom 033, ext. 1124.

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EAC News

The Employee Activities Commit-tee is looking for bands for upcomingparties. If you know of any possibili-ties, contact Twyla Barrett, ext. 8899,or Searl Brier, ext. 8710. Twyla andSearl are the new EAC cochairs.

Boulder County two-for-onediscount cards for dining and shop-ping are available from Selena Slyter,ext. 1414. The cards, valid through8 June 1991, cost $20 ($5 off the usualprice).

NCAR T-shirt orders for theholiday season must be placed by31 October. All styles and sizes maybe ordered now, but after the deadlineonly what's left in stock will beavailable. Call Ed Ellert, ext. 1484, toplace an order.

The City of Boulder Parks andRecreation Department is offeringdiscounts on recreation center cards.Regularly priced at $280 for cityresidents and $330 for nonresidents,the cards will cost NCAR staff $250and are valid through 31 December1991.

Choose Your Benefits

Today from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. isyour last chance to attend an informa-tion session about the 1991 benefitsofferings; the session is scheduled forRL-6 room W179. The last session toget help with enrollment will betomorrow, 26 October, from 9:00 to11:00 a.m., also in RL-6 room W179.

Remember that the deadline forenrolling for 1991 benefits is Friday,9 November.

Get to Know United Way

On Tuesday, 30 October, NCARstaff are invited to tour two UnitedWay agencies-Boulder CountyEnterprises, which helps people withphysical and mental disabilities findemployment, and the Boulder Shelterfor the Homeless. Buses will leaveFlatirons West at noon for the two-hour trip.

On Tuesday, 13 November, twoUnited Way representatives willspeak to staff at a brown-bag lun-cheon from noon to 1:00 p.m. in themain conference room at FlatironsWest. A question-and-answer sessionwill follow the 20-minute presentationby campaign director PamelaArchuleta and Art Palm, an IBMexecutive on full-time loan to UnitedWay.

Runners Wanted for10K Turkey Trot

The 16th Annual LongmontTurkey Trot, a ten-kilometer foot race,will take place on Saturday, 3 Novem-ber. Ken Davis, Advanced StudyProgram, is organizing a number ofNCAR teams for the race, and runnersof all levels and abilities are welcome.Each team will consist of three menand one woman. Team entries mustbe submitted before race day, soplease call Ken at ext. 8897 or contacthim by e-mail at [email protected] 31 October.

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Mesa Power to Be Shut DownSaturday

Physical Plant Services will shutdown the Mesa Lab's main electricalpower, air conditioning, and allutilities at various times this Saturday,27 October, between 6:00 a.m. and6:00 p.m. to conduct semiannualinspections and preventive mainte-nance. For more information, callMike Boroviak, ext. 1134.

Temporary Numbers at RL-6

From 23 October through16 November, the telephone numberfor Ray Steineck, building proctor forRL-6, will be changed to ext. 8170.The fax number for RL-6 during thatperiod will be ext. 8828.

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isitors

Albrecht, Bruce. Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Interest: Boundary-layerclouds and cloud-climate interactions.16-17 October.-- James Hack, CGD

Capotondi, Antonietta. Massachu-setts Institute of Technology. Interest:Assimilation of altimeter data intoocean circulation models. 2 October1990-1 October 1991. ML room 602,ext. 1640.-- John Firor, ASP

Gavrilov, Nikolay. Leningrad Univer-sity, USSR. Interest: Atmosphericphysics. 26 October 1990-25 October1991. ML room 480, ext. 1554.-Arthur Richmond, HAO

Aftuglustaine, Didier. University of'is, France. Interest: Atmospheric

chemical modeling. 1-31 October.ML room 258, ext. 1495.-Guy Brasseur, ACD

Latham, John. University of Man-chester, England. Interest: Atmo-spheric electricity. 3-19 October.-James Dye, MMM

Marushkevich, Andrei. ShirshovInstitute, Moscow, USSR. Interest:Ocean and numerical modeling.15-30 October. ML room 202,ext. 1398.-James McWilliams, CGD

Matson, Pamela. NASA AmesResearch Laboratory. Interest:Atmospheric chemistry. 1-2 Novem-ber. ML room 251, ext. 1433.-John Orlando, ACD

Mote, Philip. University of Washing-ton. Interest: Water vapor transportin the stratosphere using the commu-nity climate model. 9-19 October.-Byron Boville, CGD

Phan, Mai. University of Paris,France. Interest: Atmosphericchemical modeling. 15 October-15 November. ML room 269,ext. 1445.-Guy Brasseur, ACD

Reisner, Jon. Iowa State University.Interest: Mesoscale modeling.8 October 1990-7 October 1991. RL-6room W105, ext. 8919.-- John Firor, ASP

Roehl, Coleen. University of Califor-nia, Santa Barbara. Interest: Measure-ment of the temperature dependenceof the quantum yields and crosssections for nitrogen dioxide.9 October 1990-8 October 1991. MLroom 034, ext. 1490.-John Firor, ASP

Seidov, Dan. Shirshov Institute,Moscow, USSR. Interest: Oceanmodeling. 15-30 October. MLroom 202E, ext. 1393.-James McWilliams, CGD

Nine people are attending theHungarian/United States Joint Projecton Extreme Meteorological Eventsfrom 22 to 25 October. The Environ-mental and Societal Impacts Group ishosting the meeting. For moreinformation, call Jan Stewart,ext. 1617.

The Climate and Global DynamicsDivision hosted the Synoptic OceanPrediction Workshop on 18-21 June.For further information, contactLeAnne Schamp, ext. 1358.

Library News

25 October- 1 November 1990

The following new acquisitions for the Mesa and branch libraries will be displayed in the Mesa Library through thedates listed above. They may be reserved during display for subsequent checkout. NCAR staff located off the mesa mayborrow new books by checking the item(s) of interest below and sending this list to Faith Percell. Be sure to include yourname, location, and extension. Reference material, however, does not circulate.

New Books

Aeronautics

Jane's Aerospace Dictionary. Gunston,B, Jane's, 1988.TL509 G86 1988 in Ref.

Astronomy

Relativistic Fluids and Magneto-Fluids : with Applications in Astro-physics and Plasma Physics. Anile, AM, Cambridge University Press, 1989.QB462.7 A55 1989.

Infrared Extinction and Standardiza-tion : Proceedings of Two Sessions ofIAU Commissions 25 and 9. Milone, EF, editor, Springer-Verlag, 1989.QB470 A1I54 1989.

Chemistry

Chemical Modeling of AqueousSystems II. Melchior, D C, Bassett, RL, editors, American ChemicalSociety, 1990.QD39.3 M3M52 1989.

Climatology and Meteorology

Organic Chemistry of the Earth'sAtmosphere. Isidorov, V A, Springer-Verlag, 1990.QC879.6 17713 1990.

New England's Disastrous Weather.Watson, B, editor, Yankee Books,1990.QC984 N35N49 1990.

North Sea Climate : Based on Obser-vations from Ships and Lightvessels.Korevaar, C G, Kluwer AcademicPublishers, 1990.QC994.2 K68 1990.

Engineering (General)

Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals.Debler, W R, Prentice Hall, 1990.TA357 D425 1990 in RL6.

Environmental Technology

Acid Rain. Hare, T, Gloucester Press,1990.TD195.44 H37 1990 in Damon Room.

Geology

Facets of Modern Biogeochemistry.Ittekkot, V, editor, Springer-Verlag,1990.QE515 F23 1990.

Management

Strategic Planning for Public andNonprofit Organizations: a Guide toStrengthening and Sustaining Organ-izational Achievement. Bryson, J M,Jossey-Bass, 1989.HD30.28 B79 1989.

Managing a Nonprofit Organization.Wolf, T, Prentice Hall Press, 1990.HD62.6 W649 1990.

Library Science

Cost-Effective Technical Services :How to Track, Manage, and JustifyInternal Operations. Pitkin, G M,editor, Neal-Schuman Publishers,1989.Z688.5 C66 1989.

Mathematics and Computer Science

Parallel Processing Architectures andVLSI Hardware. DeCegama, A L,Prentice Hall Press, 1989.QA76.5 D36 1989 Vol. 1 in RL6. Copy2.

Mainframe High Productivity Tools ofthe 90s. Varsegi, A, Wiley, 1990.QA76.754 V37 1990.

Bayesian Forecasting and DynamicModels. West, M, Springer, 1989.QA279.5 W47 1989.

Microbiology

Annual Review of Microbiology.Annual Reviews Inc., 1990.QR1 A5 v.44.

Physics

Noise in Nonlinear DynamicalSystems. Moss, F, McClintock, P V E,editors, Cambridge University Press,1989.QC6.4 F58N64 1988 v.1.

*onlinear Waves in Active Media.Engelbrekht, I K, editor, Springer-Verlag, 1989.QC20.7 N6N67 1989.

Proceedings of the Workshop onDiscrete Kinetic Theory, Lattice GasDynamics and Foundations of Hydro-dynamics. Monaco, R, editor, WorldScientific, 1989.QC175 A1W67 1988 in RL6.

Progress in Optics. North-HollandPub. Co., 1990.QC351 P7 v.28.

Wave Transmission and Fiber Optics.Diament, P, Macmillan, 1990.QC665 T7D53 1990.

Physiology

Radiation Biophysics. Alpen, E L,Prentice Hall, 1990.

#P82.2 R3A55 1990.

Science (General)

Mathematical Methods for Scientistsand Engineers : Linear and NonlinearSystems. Kahn, P B, Wiley, 1990.Q158.5 K34 1990 in RL6.

Forces of Nature. Time-Life Books,1990.Q173 F65 1990.

Statistics New Reports

The Rating Guide to Life in America'sSmall Cities. Thomas, G S, Prom-etheus Books, 1990.HA214 T46 1990 in Ref.

Technology

Inventing for Fun and Profit. Rabi-now, J, San Francisco Press, 1990.T212 R32 1990.

Atmospheric Science

The Global Climate System: ClimateSystem Monitoring June 1986 -November 1988. 1990.25235.

101 Ways To Help Heal The Earth : ACitizen's Guide. 1990.25236.

Extreme Values Of Ozone ObservedIn The AFCRL Ozonesonde Network.Borden, T R, 1970.25237.

Analysis Of Significant Weather OnMeso-Alpha Scales Using Conven-tional And Remotely-Sensed Data -Further Studies : Final Report Febru-ary 1986-February 1988. Forbes, G S,1990.25239.

Engineering, Technology

Report Of The Expert Group OnGlobal Baseline Datasets Asheville,North Carolina, USA 22-26 January1990.25234.

General Publications

Air Resources Atmospheric Turbu-lence And Diffusion Division AnnualReport. 1989.25238.

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Job OpeningsOctober 25, 1990

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSPLEASE READ!

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To ensure that youwill be considered for the positions forwhich you feel qualified, an application formshould be completed for each. Pleaseindicate the job number and position title onyour application. Completing an applicationis very helpful -- although not absolutelynecessary. A resume will be accepted pro-vided it contains all necessary information.You may call our 24-hour jobline, 497-8707,to obtain information about UCAR/NCARpositions.NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION STATUS: If youare applying for an exempt position, we willnotify you as to the status of your applica-tion as soon as it can be determined. If youare applying for a non-exempt position, youwill be notified within three weeks after theposition closes, only if we wish to interviewyou. Normally, positions are closed aftersufficient applications have been received.When a position closes, it will no longerappear in Staff Notes or be announced on thejobline.MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC OPENINGS: Youmay obtain copies of previous "Job Openings"ads at the UCAR/NCAR Human Resources Office,located at 3215 Marine Street, Boulder.UCAR/NCAR EMPLOYEE APPLICATIONS: If you area UCAR/NCAR employee and wish to be con-sidered for any of the positions listed,please complete an employee application(available from Human Resources, x8713),attach a resume, and return it to HumanResources, RL6.NOTE TO UCAR/NCAR STAFF: Requests for Staffmust be received in the Human ResourcesOffice no later than noon Monday in order forthe job to be posted in the followingThursday's Staff Notes.

The University Corporation for AtmosphericResearch has a strong commitment to theprinciple of diversity in all areas. In thatspirit, we are interested in receivingapplications from a broad spectrum of people,including women, members of ethnicminorities, and disabled individuals.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II/III - #1309

MMM - STORM Project OfficeExempt Range: 55, $2,487 - $3,730/mo

58, $3,100 - $4,650/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Assists in the developmentof a modern data management program for theNational Storm-scale Operational and ResearchMeteorology Program (STORM). Participates inthe implementation of the Convection andPrecipitation/Electrification (CaPE) andSTORM Data Management Plans with particularattention to data collected from specialresearch observing facilities during fieldexperiments. Coordinates and overseesassembly, quality control, archival, anddissemination of data collected. Investigatesdata problems and ensures that all availabledata are collected, processed, and archived.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: (Level III): Leads theeffort to assemble,quality control, archive,and disseminate data collected from specialresearch observing facilities during fieldexperiments such as CaPE. Collaborates withothers inside and outside the organization toassemble and interpret special data sets.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (Level II):-- M.S. in atmospheric science or related

discipline OR the equivalent combinationof education and experience

-- Demonstrated oral and writtencommunication skills

-- Demonstrated knowledge of meteorology-- Skill in data management including

quality-control and data archival andretrieval

-- Skill in scientific computer programming,data management, and the use ofworkstations in a UNIX environment

-- Skill in processing and manipulatinglarge data sets collected from fieldexperiments

-- Knowledge of conducting meteorologicalfield experiments and operatingmeteorological observing systems such asDoppler radar

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Level III):-- Demonstrated skill in preparing budgets,

plans and proposals-- Demonstrated skill in collaborating with

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tion to assemble and interpret specialdata sets

-- Demonstrated knowledge and experiencewith processing and manipulating largescientific data sets collected from fieldexperiments

-- Demonstrated knowledge of conductingmeteorological field experiments andoperating meteorological observingsystems such as Doppler radar

Searl Brier

DIRECTOR, MESOSCALE AND MICROSCALEMETEOROLOGY DIVISION - #1311

Exempt Range: 67, $5,948 - $8,920/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Responsibility for theoverall scientific productivity, creativity,and excellence of a division concerned withmesoscale and microscale atmosphericphenomena that determine the behavior ofweather systems on short time scales andwhich, in their aggregate, influence thebehavior of the climate system on long timescales. The Director has responsibility forthe formulation and execution of both long-range and short-range plans within NCARguidelines; oversees the operation anddevelopment of the division; and ensures thatMMM actively contributes to national andinternational programs on the fundamentalquestions of atmospheric research inmesoscale and microscale meteorology. As amember of the NCAR management team, the MMMDirector participates in NCAR strategy,policy and administrative matters; activelyparticipates in MMM research efforts; isinvolved in the planning and management ofbudgets and in supervising in ways consistentwith NCAR policies and its equal employmentopportunity and affirmative action programs.In addition, the Director is responsible forprogram advocacy in a number of forums,including government agencies, UCAR memberinstitutions, and the scientific community.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Ph.D. in an area related to MMM research

OR the equivalent combination ofeducation and experience

-- International recognition as a scientificLeader in areas of MMM interest, asdemonstrated by a research record ofdepth and breath sufficient for providinglong-term scientific leadership for thedivision

-- Demonstrated understanding of providingeffective direction of a complex researchorganization

-- Demonstrated skills in budget develop-ment, resource development, planning andutilization, and related management/administrative functions

-- Demonstrated leadership skills indirecting, developing, and evaluating astaff of widely varying backgrounds andexperience

-- Skill in the area of scientific advocacy

to effectively and persuasively promotegoaLs and strategies for the the advance-ment of MMM's work with NCAR, UCAR,funding agencies and the generalscientific community

-- Skill in interacting with peers, bothinternal and external

Seart Brier

FAA/STORM RESEARCH COORDINATOR - #1310

MMM - National Storm-scale Operational andResearch Meteorology (STORM) Project OfficeExempt Range: 62, $4,140 - $6,210/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Organizes and coordinatesFederal Aviation Agency (FAA) participationin the U.S. Weather Research Program Programand asssures that STORM planning andimplementation activities are consistent withFAA goats and objectives. Insures that theFAA supported STORM research is well-integrated in the STORM Program Plan, and FAAAviation Weather Program. Serves as theprimary Liaison between the FAA and STORMProject Office and a focal point for FAA-supported STORM researchers at universitiesand federal laboratories. Prepares multi-yearplanning documents and associated scientific,technical, and budgetary strategies inconcert with FAA and STORM Project OfficeManagers. Monitors, integrates, and adviseson FAA-supported weather research in theBoulder area, which is part of the AviationWeather Program. Participates in planning,preparation, and conduct of STORM multi-scalefield experiments. Coordinates access tonational mesoscale data sets by aviationweather researchers. Prepares and presentsbriefing materials for scientific andtechnical working group meetings and Federalagency presentations.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or

engineering OR the equivalent combinationof education and experience

-- High level skill in the planning andexecution of major weather researchprograms

-- Demonstrated skill and established recordin conducting and directing research inmesoscale meteorology and/or operationalmeteorology

-- Demonstrated oral and writtencommunication skiLLs with scientific andgovernment agencies

-- Skill in developing and maintainingeffective working relationships withscientific, technical, and administrativepersonnel

-- Skill in planning and conducting fieldresearch projects involving complextechnology

-- Knowledge of appropriate governmentregulations, policies, and practicesaffecting interagency relations,including contracts, Memorandum ofAgreements, etc.

- Willing to travel frequently toWashington, D.C., and elsewhere inconjunction with duties of the position

Searl Brier

SCIENTIST I/II - #1314

RAP - Applied Science GroupExempt Range: 57, $2,887 - $4,330/mo

60, $3,580 - $5,370/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Identifies and conductsoriginal research related to winter stormsunder the direction of a higher levelscientist. Conducts basic and appliedresearch on mesoscale and microphysicalaspects of winter storms, with emphasis onthe production and depletion of supercootedliquid water in storms occuring during theWinter icing and Storms Project (WISP).Participates in the 1991 WISP Project.Publishes results of project in refereedjournals and participates in national andinternational meetings on a regular basis.Maintains knowledge of current developmentsin topics of relevance to the researchprojects, and conducts reviews of scientificpapers and proposals.ADDITIONAL DUTIES: (Level II): Supervisesassociate scientists.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (Level I):

Ph.D. in atmospheric science or relatedphysical science OR the equivalentcombination of education and experience

-- Demonstrated skill and productivity inscientific research in winter stormsresearch as evidenced by publication inrefereed scientific journals-Knowledge of mesoscale meteorologyrelated to extra-tropical winter storms

-- Skill in writing scientific papers andmaking oral presentations

-- Skill in establishing and maintainingprofessional relationships both insideand outside the organization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Level II):-- Advanced knowledge of mesoscale

meteorology related to extra-tropicalwinter storms

-- Demonstrated skill in writing scientificpapers and making oral presentations

Seart Brier

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - #1316

UCAR - Unidata Program Center (UPC), UserSupport GroupExempt Range: 56, $2,673 - 4,010/moDUTIES INCLUDE: As the initial point of usercontact for the UPC; consults with scientificusers, engineers, programmers, and systemadministrators to troubleshoot hardware,software, and operational problems. TestsUnidata software distributions byimplementing new releases at the UPC and atuser sites. Helps maintain an online inquirytracking system by applying user feedback tothe identification of problems and by making

suggestions for improvement. Assists inbringing up new Unidata sites, includingproviding system recommendations and siteconfigurations. Maintains and presentsdemonstrations of Unidata systems and assistsin training new users and site adminis-trators. Designs, codes, tests, andmaintains portions of the Unidata applicationsoftware systems. Assists in developing andupdating documentation for users and systemadministrators. Maintains knowledge oftechnical developments in the computerindustry focusing on scientific workstations,data management, networking, and datacommunications.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- B.S. in meteorology, a related physical

science, computer science, math, OR theequivalent combination of education andexperience

-- Demonstrated oral and writtencommunication skills

-- Demonstrated skill in working as a teammember on scientific or engineeringcomputing projects

-- Demonstrated skill in training andconsulting with users on major scientificor engineering software systems

-- Skill in pursuing work-related goals withdetermination and follow-through

-- Skill in C or FORTRAN programming-- Working knowledge of UNIX or OS/2

operating system-- Familiarity with the use of workstations

in a local area network environment-- Familiarity with national computing

networks-- Willingness to travel occasionallyBecky Campbell-Howe

STUDENT ASSISTANTS

ALl student assistants must be enrolled forcredit in an accredited secondary or postsecondary school, college or university; orin a trade school which has received aCertificate of Approval from the ColoradoState Board for Community Colleges andOccupational Education and must be able towork up to 20 hours/week during periodsschool is in session, and full-time duringbreaks.

STUDENT ASSISTANT III - #1308

HAO - Programming GroupFlat Rate: $8.80/hrHours: 20 hours/week during school,full-time during breaksDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides operations andconsulting support for the HAO divisionalcomputing system, primarily consisting of anetwork of Sun Microsystem workstations.Sets up new user accounts and providesconsulting support for visitors and otherusers; performs initial analysis of user

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problem reports; installs new hardware andupgrades system software; performs systemsbackups once per week; develops, documentsand maintains system administration software;and performs other operations work as needed.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Minimum of one year of mathematics,

computer science, or related engineeringfield

-- Familiarity with the UNIX operatingsystem

-- Knowledge of UNIX shell programming-- Skill in communicating verbally and in

writing-- Skill in working with a wide variety of

people-- Awareness of computer security and

privacy ethics issuesWillingness to work a regular schedulebetween 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Anna Reyna-Arcos

STUDENT ASSISTANT IV - #1313

ATD - Eldora ProjectFlat Rate: $10.40/hrHours: 20 hrs/wk during school, full-timeduring breaksDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides support for thedata development group. Designs simpledigital or analog circuits for support of theEldora radar development with frequent inputfrom the senior engineering staff; writesdrivers and simple software routines in "C"or assembly code in support of the Eldoraproject; designs printed circuit boards usingcircuits designed by student assistant orother engineers on the Cadnetix CAD system;researches specification of various devicesand radar components during procurementprocesses; and may involve flying on the NCARElectra research aircraft for testing beforeradar installation.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Knowledge of the Unix operating system

(preferably BSD)-- Skill in designing simple analog and

digital circuitry-- Skill in programming moderately complex

programs in the "C" programming languageand in assembly code

-- Skill in working with a wide variety ofpeople

-- Skill in working under minimalsupervision on a well defined task

-- Good organizational skills-- Ability to quickly learn and effectively

use various editors and compilers-- Willingness to learn and operate the

Cadnetix CAD systemAnna Reyna-Arcos

STUDENT ASSISTANT IV - #1315

UCAR - UnidataFlat Rate: $10.70/hrHours: 20 hrs/wk during school, full-timeduring breaksDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides support for theUser Support group of the Unidata ProgramCenter in the UCAR Projects office. Usessophisticated electronic publishing softwareto help design, produce, and maintain on-lineand hard-copy documentation of Unidata soft-ware; learns Unidata software products andoperations to assist with documentation andtraining tasks; helps to design and implementtemplates for on-line and hard-copy documen-tation using the UNIX editors and the TeXformatting language; analyzes TeX and Texlnforequirements for embedding graphics andproposes solutions for embedding PostScriptfiles; undertakes the bulk of the productionof SDM documentation including insertingformatting codes, entering fixes and copy-editing changes to the text, checking screendisplays of on-line copy, and printing andcollating hard-copy and camera-readyversions; helps maintain hard-copy documen-tation of the Unidata PC-McIDAS system usingMicrosoft Word on an Apple Macintoshcomputer; and provides assistance forworkshops and demonstrations of Unidatasystems as needed by Unidata User Support.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor or Master

degree program in technical communica-tions, journalism or computer sciences

-- Knowledge of graphic design principles-- Knowledge of minicomputer-, workstation-,

and/or microcomputer-class hardware-- Knowledge of editing and printing

terminology-- Demonstrated skill in understanding

technical computing terminology-- Demonstrated skill in analyzing tasks and

information needed to complete a taskwith minimal supervision

-- Skill in typing at 60-70 wpm-- Skill in oral and written communications-- Skill in maintaining effective working

relationships with other staff membersand with the Unidata user community

-- Experience in using computer text editorsand the TeX or troff formatting languages

Anna Reyna-Arcos

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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 Human Resources Department on extension8713.

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - #1306

ATD - Research Aviation FacilityNon-Exempt Range: 28, $1,653 - 2,147/moDate first pubLished in "Job Openings:"October 11, 1990

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST I - #1303

RAP - AppLied Science GroupExempt Range: 52, $2,013 - $3,020/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"September 27, 1990

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II - #1272

RAP - Applied Science GroupExempt Range: 55, $2,487 - $3,730/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"July 12, 1990

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST II/III - #1307

MM - MicroscaLe Meteorology SectionExempt Range: 55, $2,487 - $3,730/mo

58, $3,100 - $4,650/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"October 11, 1990

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER - #1278

RAP - Engineering Systems GroupExempt Range: 53, $2,160 - $3,240/mo

55, $2,487 - $3,730/moDate first pubLished in "Job Openings:"July 19, 1990

SOFTWARE ENGINEER III/IV - #1279

RAP - Engineering Systems GroupExempt Range: 58, $3,100 - $4,650/mo

60, $3,580 - $5,370/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"July 19, 1990

PART-TIME

SECURITY GUARD - #1305

DIR - Security ServicesNon-exempt range: 25, $7.31 - 9.50/hrHOURS: 0 - 40, on calDate first published in "Job Openings:"September 27, 1990

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

Calendar

29 October through 5 November 1990

Monday, 29 October Friday, 2 November

OPEN OPEN

Monday, 5 NovemberTuesday, 30 October

OPENOPEN

Wednesday, 31 October

* HAO Seminar -- The Causes ofthe Coronal Hole and the ActiveCorona-- Eugene Parker,University of Chicago

10:30 a.m.NCAR Mesa LabMain Seminar Room

* GTP Seminar -- Fast VortexMethods for the 2-D EulerEquations -- Marie Dahleh, ASP

3:30 p.m.Fleischmann Building, Walter OrrRoberts Boardroom

Thursday, 1 November

* MMM Seminar -- A TKE-Dissipation Model for theAtmospheric Boundary Layer --Anders Andren, UppsalaUniversity, Sweden

3:30 p.m.RL-6, Main Seminar Room, W-179

Calendar announcements may bemailed to the Conference Office,ML 140. Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. is thedeadline for items to be included.

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