NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

Vol. 23, No. 32 * 11 August 1988

Synoptic Meteorology Colloquium and Workshop:New Trends, New Techniques

Workshop participants got hands-on experience with new systerRobert Bumpas.)

NCAR, the bastion of basic atmospheric research, wasfilled with colleagues from the forecasting side of the field forthe month of July. They were attending a colloquium andworkshop on synoptic meteorology, sponsored by the Ad-vanced Study Program (ASP).

Briefly, synoptic meteorology is "the science of weatherobservation analysis and forecasting," according to StephenColucci (University of Virginia), who organized the collo-quium with the help of NCAR's David Baumhefner (Climate

and Global Dynamics Division,orCGD) and Frederick Carr (Univer-sity of Oklahoma). Although notclosely associated with NCARresearch, the study is integral toatmospheric science. The initia-tive for offering training sessionshere arose from the UCAR univer-sity members.

Steve explained, "The UCARUniversity Relations Committeefelta need to upgrade synoptic mete-orology instruction and expresseda desire to have a summer pro-gram on the subject here at NCAR.I was at the meeting where thisconcern arose. Afterward, I talkedwith John Firor [director of ASP]and [NCAR director] Richard An-thes and decided to poll synopticmeteorologists at the universitiesabout their interest."

The results were twofold. Thescientists were indeed interested

ms. (Photo by in a program devoted to upgradinginstruction, as the committee hadsuggested, but they also wanted achance to gather with students and

with other researchers in the field to exchange ideas aboutthe state of the science. This was the basis for having botha one-week workshop for instructors and a three-weekcolloquium for students.

Steve explained, "Historically, synoptic meteorology wasconsidered to be drawing weather maps, while dynamicmeteorologists developed theoretical models. Now the twoare becoming meshed; people are almost synoptic dynami-cists." The conference subjects reflect this change. Lectures

This Week in Staff Notes...

Synoptic Meteorology Announcements Job OpeningsDelphi Question Visitors Calendar NotesSummer Students Library News

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and seminars covered meteorological phenomena, currentand future observational and diagnostic techniques, and thestate of the science.

There were 28 colloquium speakers, including NCARstaff members Dave Baumhefner and Grant Branstator (CGD)and former UCAR trustee Richard Reed (University ofWashington). Fourteen of the student participants also gavebrief presentations; others chose to lead discussions ormonitor lectures. Steve said, "The students in particular havebenefited from meeting their future colleagues. We choseadvanced master's or early Ph.D. candidates rather thanolder ones who had already chosen their research topic tomaximize the impact of the sessions." He hopes some willpursue a career in synoptic meteorology.

The workshop, held in the final week of July, gave its par-ticipants, among other things, an opportunity for hands-onpractice with some of the new computer technology that isjust becoming available. Robert Gall (University of Virginia),who with George Huffman (University of Maryland) andCarlyle Wash (Naval Postgraduate School) coordinated theworkshop, explained the reason for this emphasis: "Thereare a number of computer systems coming on line to displayreal-time weather data. The big question I keep hearing is

how to start incorporating the new hardware and software inthe synoptic meteorology classroom."

Notable among these new systems is PC-McIDAS fromUnidata, a system developed at the University of Wisconsin,which processes raw meteorological data into usable files.(The system is designed for personal computers; McIDASstands for Man-Computer Interactive Data Access System.)Workshop participants heard tutorials and had practice timeto get to know PC-McIDAS and another system pioneered atPurdue University.

Besides computer time, the workshop included lecturesfrom nine scientists, including a historical review by NCAR'sChester Newton (CGD). A variety of lecturers discussedimportant conceptual models of meteorological phenomenaand processes. Discussion centered on pedagogical tech-niques, course content, and other related subjects that arecentral to the art of teaching.

Thus, the workshop and colloquium together exposed--both teachers and students to the latest theory and tech-niques in synoptic meteorology. As they return to their homeinstitutions, the new knowledge will be spread among theentire community. *CR

Delphi Question: Child Care in the New Building

Question (22 July): NCAR's new building will be located nearthe Department of Commerce facilities on Broadway. Withthe Department of Commerce employees, it looks like therewill be a critical mass for the successful operation of on-siteday-care facilities.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administrationand the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Commerceprovide space and pay utility bills for day care at theirWashington facilities, and several of the Colorado membersof Congress have shown interest in day care. Could NCAR

Staff Notes is published weekly by the Information Services officeof the National Center for Atmospheric Research, P.O. Box 3000,Boulder, Colorado 80307. NCAR is sponsored by the NationalScience Foundation.

Writer/Editor: Carol RasmussenProduction Assistant: Anatta

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

demonstrate our Boulder creativity by designing a part of thenew building so it is adaptable to day care?

Answer (1 August): A day-care center is very much underconsideration and is one of many issues being addressed bythe New Building Review Committee and the OverviewCommittee. The recently completed staff survey providedfive responses in favor of a day-care center, including asuggestion that it be an item in a cafeteria-style benefitspackage.

George LambManager, Facilities and Support Services

Questions and suggestions from the staff to managementmay be submitted in confidence to the Delphi coordinator,Belinda Housewright (ext. 1310, ML room 15C), in writtenform; they must be signed. Detailed procedures for sub-mitting questions are given in the UCAR Manual, section 2-5. Questions and answers of general interest to the staff aresubmitted to Staff Notes by Belinda unless the questionersays she may not. They may be edited for publication.

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Summer Minority StudentsEight students are nearing the end of a summer filled with unique learning opportunities. The students, participants in

NCAR's summer program for minority undergraduates, will be presenting talks on their work this week and next week. Therewill be a farewell gathering in their honor tomorrow, 12 August, at 4:00 p.m. in the Damon Room of the Mesa Laboratory. Allof the students' NCAR friends are invited to attend. *CR

Standing, left to right: Jay Yun, John Yip, Steven Crawford. Seated: Deloria Chapo, Tracy Washington, Christopher Halfacre,Truc Nguyen. (Photo by Robert Bumpas.)

Name

Deloria Chapo

Steven Crawford

Christopher Halfacre

Truc Phoung Nguyen

Tracy Washington

John Yip

Jay Yun

College/Universlty

Fort Lewis College

University of Pittsburgh

Colorado State University

Metropolitan State College

Brown University

California Polytechnic State University

University of Colorado

NCAR Adviser and Division

Michael Glantz, Climate and Global DynamicsDivision (CGD)

Wesley Wilson, Atmospheric Technology Division (ATD)

Charles Frush and Craig Walther, ATD

Robert Lackman, Scientific Computing Division

Bruce Gandrud, Atmospheric Chemistry Division

Starley Thompson, CGD

Andrew Heymsfield, Mesoscale and MicroscaleMeteorology Division

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Announcements

Stroh's Sox Final Report

The Stroh's Sox were one out away from a stunningupset victory Sunday night, but the league champion VideoStation team score three runs in a desperate last-inning rallyto edge the Sox 12-11. The NCAR slow-pitch softball squadhad gone behind by seven runs early in the game, but theybattled back to take a narrow lead, only to see it slip throughtheir grasp. Bill Randel made a spectacular diving catch in

left field, Mike Mozurkewich turned in a couple of goodfielding plays at second base, and Jerry Meehl had five runsbatted in. The Sox end the season with a 7-5 record in fourthplace (in a 12-team league). Their overall record, countingtwo wins and one loss in the city tournament, is 9-6. After arocky 2-4 season start, the Sox finished strong and, as allteams do, look forward to better things next year.

The 1988 Stroh's Sox: (front row, left to right) Dave Kettner, Bill Randel, Jerry Meehl, Brian Heikes; (backrow, left to right) Joe Tribbia, Tony McDaniel, Mike Mozurkewich, Klaus Weickmann, Mike Coffey. Notpictured: Stan Tyler, Jim Hack, Bruce Kovalski, Tom Bettge, Wes Wildcat. (Photo by Marla Meehl.)

Please Don't Overstayin Short-Term/Contractor Parking

Parking space south of the main NCAR lot on the mesais restricted to slots for the shuttle van and other governmentvehicles and additional spaces for three types of users: thehandicapped; contractors, who may need to unload heavy orbulky equipment to do their jobs; and visitors whose stay willbe an hour or less. If you know that you will be at the MesaLab for more than an hour, please respect the convenienceof the users for whom the spaces are intended.

Phone Mall Demonstration

On Thursday, 18 August, there will be a demonstrationof the Rolm Phone Mail system, acomputer-controlled voice-processing system that offers telephone answering for call-ers, call routing, system control and monitoring, and othercapabilities. One system can process calls for 40 to 8,000subscribers. The demonstration will be in the Main SeminarRoom of the Mesa Lab from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 0

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Seminar on Ozone Policy

Tomorrow, 12 August, Richard Benedick will give aseminar entitled "Global Environmental Diplomacy: TheOzone Protocol and Implications for Climate Change."Benedick was the principal U.S. negotiator for the Montrealtreaty on protection of the ozone layer; he is an ambassadorwithout portfolio and deputy assistant secretary of state forenvironmental affairs. The seminar will cover the develop-ments leading to the Montreal treaty, aspects of the treaty,and implications for such global issues as climate change. Itwill take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Seminar Room of theMesa Lab.

EAC Discounts

The Employee Activities Committee (EAC) has arrangedthe following discounts for staff members. NCAR and theEAC do not endorse or recommend any company or service.

Crested Butte Resort offers a 10% discount on its AlpineSummer Family Holiday. The cost of $195 per adult and $125per child under age six includes five days of activities and sixnights of lodging. Shorter stays are also available.

Enjoy StageWest's production of Greater Tuna for $11* per person through August. For a coupon, call Jeff Schuenke

at ext. 1559.

International Diamond Brokers in Colorado Springs, aretail jewelry store, offers a 40% discount on jewelry and a25% discount on loose stones to members of the DenverArea Employee Services and Recreation Association.

Water World tickets are available at the discount price of$9.45 for adults and $8.45 forchildren (a $1.50 savings). Gettickets from Martha Lankton, ext. 1165.

Departures

John ConwaySandra HenryKathleen MiloshevichMary MolinarPeter Reppert

Directory Change

Sharon Vieyra

28 July31 July29 July25 July2 August

Room

ML 168

WILLIAM CHANDLER, Pacific Northwest Laboratories,Washington, D.C. Field of interest: Energy conservationand climate change. 1-31 August. ML room 220,ext. 1601.-- John Firor, Advanced Study Program

KUN GAO, Hangzhou University, People's Republic ofChina. Field of interest: Numerical modeling of meso-scale systems. 8 September 1988-7 March 1989. RL-6room C126, ext. 8892.-David Parsons, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology

Division

JOHN KUTZBACH, University of Wisconsin. Field ofinterest: Climate modeling. 26 July-12 August. MLroom 202A, ext. 1383.-Warren Washington, Climate and Global Dynamics

Division

DONG-KYOU LEE, Seoul University, Korea. Field ofinterest: Analysis and initialization programs. 8-18 August. RL-6 room W105, ext. 8618.-William Kuo, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology

Division

ROBBIE STAMP, Central Television, London, England.Field of interest: Climate change. 3 August.---Joan Vandiver Frisch, Media Relations

BRUCE TOMASO, Dallas Morning News, Texas. Field ofinterest: Greenhouse effect and climate change.9 August.-Joan Vandiver Frisch, Media Relations

LOUIS UCCELLINI, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.Field of interest: Stormscale Operational and ResearchMeteorology program planning. 10-11 August. RL-6room E172, ext. 8841.-Richard Dirks, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology

Division

QIN XU, University of Oklahoma. Field of interest:Mesoscale meteorology. 1-4 August.

-Mitchell Moncrieff, Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorol-ogy Division

The following people attended a wind shear meeting on4-5 August to examine the 11 July 1988 microburst at

Visitors

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Stapleton. The meeting was hosted by John McCarthy,Research Applications Program, Atmospheric TechnologyDivision.

Roland Bowles, NASA Langley Research CenterJim Branstetter, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/

NASA Langley Research CenterDick Bray, NASA Ames Research CenterRalph Cokeley, Lockheed California Co., PalmdaleWalt Coleman, Air Transport Association, Washington,D.C.

Jim Dziuk, FAAJim Evans, Air Traffic Survey, Lexington, MassachusettsGreg Haeffle, Boeing Commercial Airplane Co., Arlington,

Virginia

Bob Hall, Air Line Pilots Association, Hernden, VirginiaClifford Hay, FAABob Ireland, United Air Lines, Denver, ColoradoEd Kupcis, Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.Bud Laynor, National Transportation Safety Board,Steve Morrison, FAALou Rosgen, FAAPete Saraceni, FAAHerb Schlickenmaier, FAAGreg Sollatola, National Transportation Safety Board,Lloyd Stevenson, Transportation Systems Center,

Cambridge, MassachusettsMel Stone, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRod Wingrove, NASA Ames Research Center

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CHEMISTRY ENCYCLOPEDIA AVAILABLE AS COMPUTER DATA BASE

For background information on any basic topic of chemistry the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemistryis the standard reference work. Now its complete text can be searched online. This means that any mentionof a given topic in Kirk-Othmer can be pinpointed in minutes. With this List of references in hand, youcan use the Library's printed version of Kirk-Othmer to survey all discussions of your topic found in it.For a search, call the library at X1180.

* * *

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 August 11 throughAugust 18. 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.

* * * * NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS * * * *

REPORT NUMBERSAgriculture:

PRECIPITATION AUGMENTATION FOR CROPS EXPERIMENT: PRE-EXPERIMENTAL PHASE

STUDIES. CHANGNON, S A, 1986. 24100

Atmospheric Science:

PARAMETERIZATION OF HORIZONTAL WIND VELOCITY VARIABILITY. DOWDING, T J 1988. 24102

THE DETERMINATION OF THE SPACECRAFT CONTAMINATION ENVIRONMENT : FINAL REPORT

GREEN, B D, 1987. 24103

IONOSPHERIC CONVECTION AND STRUCTURE USING GROUND-BASED DIGITAL IONOSONDES

REINISCH, B W, 1988. 24104INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE PROPERTIES, CONDITIONS, AND EFFECTS OF THE IONOSPHERE.

BUSSEY, R M, 1988. 24105

PASSIVE MICROWAVE MEASUREMENTS OF WATER VAPOR FIELDS AND RAIN FOR

LOCATING FRONTS IN CYCLONIC STORMS. KATSAROS, K B, 1988. 24108

CENTRAL REGION APPLIED RESEARCH PAPERS 88-1 THROUGH 88-7. 1988. 24112

BULLETIN MENSUEL. OBSERVATIONS IONOSPHERIQUES, 1987. 1987. 24114

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF ESTIMATING CLOUD AMOUNT FROM THE SPECIAL

SENSOR MICROWAVE/IMAGER (SSM/I). FELDE, G W, 1987. 24117

THE ANALYSIS OF METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HAZE DISTRIBUTION FOR THE

SECOND ARCTIC GAS AND AEROSOL SAMPLING PROGRAM (AGASP II), MARCH-APRIL 1986.

HERBERT, G A, 1987. 24118

THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUMMERTIME LIGHTNING AS A FUNCTION OF LOW-LEVEL WIND

FLOW IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. LOPEZ, R E, 1987. 24119

THE NOAA-ERL-ARL SOLAR UV RADIATION AND CLIMATE RESEARCH PROJECT PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION AND PROGRESS REPORT. PUGA, L C, 1987. 24121

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF HAWKE'S BAY. THOMPSON, C S, 1987. 24122THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE BAY OF PLENTY REGION. QUAYLE, A M, 1984. 24123

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE NELSON REGION NEW ZEALAND. DE LISLE, J F, 1965. 24124. THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE WANGANUI REGION NEW ZEALAND. MAUNDER, W J, 1972. 24125

CLIMATE AND CLIMATIC RESOURCES OF THE WAIKATO COROMANDEL KING COUNTRY REGION.

MAUNDER, W J, 1974. 24126THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE GISBORNE REGION. HESSELL, J W D, 1980. 24127

* * * * NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS * * * *

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE TARANAKI REGION. THOMPSON, C S, 1981.

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF WESTLAND. HESSELL, J W D, 1982.

THE WEATHER AND CLIMATE OF THE WAIRARAPA REGION. THOMPSON, C S, 1982.

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF SOUTHLAND. SANSOM, J, 1984.

THE CLIMATE AND WEATHER OF THE WELLINGTON REGION. GOULTER, S W, 1984.

REPORT ON THE THIRD SESSION OF THE CAS WORKING GROUP ON SHORT- AND

MEDIUM-RANGE WEATHER PREDICTION RESEARCH (ECMWF, 11-15 APRIL 1988). 1988.

EXTENDED ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE WMO TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

ON REGIONAL WEATHER PREDICTION WITH EMPHASIS ON THE USE OF GLOBAL

PRODUCTS (ECMWF, 18-22 APRIL 1988). 1988.

METEOROLOGICAL ASPECTS OF WET DEPOSITION IN SOUTHERN FINLAND. BREMER, P, 1987.

VERTICAL PROFILES OF THE STRUCTURE PARAMETER OF REFRACTIVE INDEX AND

THE STRUCTURE PARAMETER OF TEMPERATURE IN THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE

CUIJPERS, J W M, 1987.

INFLUENCE DE LA VITESSE DU VENT SUR LE BILAN ENERGETIQUE DES SERRES. NIJSKENS, J, 1987.

MODELLING OF DISCHARGES AND ATMOSPHERIC DISPERSION OF TOXIC GASES. KUKKONEN, J, 1987.

INTERCALIBRATIONS OF SULPHUR DIOXIDE MONITORS. WALDEN, J, 1987.

Engineering, Technology:

FAA STATISTICAL HANDBOOK OF AVIATION. 1986.

General Publications;

WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR GLACIOLOGY NEW ACCESSION LIST NO. 34. 1987.

FISCAL YEAR AWARDS (BY STATE AND NSF DIRECTORATE). 1988.

INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCES (GREAT BRITAIN) ANNUAL REPORT. 1985.

WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION ANNUAL REPORT. 1981.

Mathematics. Computer Science:

HIGH-SPEED PDP-11 MICROCOMPUTER-CONTROLLED DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

SYSTEM. CESSARO, R K, 1988.

INTERPRETATION GEOMETRIQUE DES CONTRIBUTIONS LAGRANGIENNE ET D'ENTRAINEMENT

A LA DERIVEE MATERIELLE ABSOLUE. QUINET, A, 1987.

RESEARCH NETWORKS IN NEW ZEALAND. HINE, J H, 1987.

QUALITATIVE GEOMETRIC REASONING USING A PARTIAL DISTANCE ORDERING. BLACKWELL, A, 1987.

MULTIRANGES AND MULTITRACKERS IN STATISTICAL DATABASES. MICHALEWICZ, Z, 1986.

ALFS A FILE SERVER FOR A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK. TURNER, K D, 1987.

Oceanography:

U.S. WOCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN : FIRST DRAFT. 1988.

COMPENDIUMS OF INFORMATION FOR THE MISSOURI BASIN RIVER FORECAST CENTER

AND THE NORTH CENTRAL RIVER FORECAST CENTER. 1988.

MIXING EXPERIMENTS. LEDWELL, J R, 1988.

AN EVALUATION OF GREAT LAKES HYDRAULIC ROUTING MODELS. HARTMANN, H C, 1987.

THERMODYNAMICS OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEM IN SEAWATER. 1987.

HOUGH FUNCTIONS. FLATTERY, T W, 1967.

DIREKTE SIMULATION STABIL GESCHICHTETER, HOMOGEN-TURBULENTER SCHERSTROMUNGEN.

GERZ, T, 1988.

Po LLut ion:

POLLUTION RESEARCH AND THE RESEARCH COUNCILS. 1986.

REPORT NUMBERS

24128

24129

24130

24131

24132

24133

24134

24135

24136

24146

24147

24148

24144#1986

24106#MAR87

24110#1987

24142#1984

24143#1980

24101

24116

24137

24138

24139

24140

24109

24113

24115

24120

24145

24107

24111

24141#1986

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(303) 497-8707, Job ULine(303) 497-8713, Personnel Office

August 10, 1988

NCAR/UCAR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Salaries for new employees and for current employees receiving

reassignment will be between the range minimum and maximum shown for each job.Specific starting salaries are determined by comparing the applicant's

qualifications with the requirements and assessing expected performance levels.*ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - #0960*

ACD - Support SectionNon-exempt Range: 27, $1,428 - 1,855/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Types correspondence,reports and technical manuscripts,composes letters, makes travel arrange-ments, maintains files, arrangesmeetings, monitors monthly budgetstatements, handles mail, directstelephone calls, photocopies, and main-tains calendars.S REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Knowledge of current office methods

and procedures-- Skill at maintaining records, files,

and reports-- Skill at accurately typing approxi-

mately 70 wpm-- Skill at technical word processing

from handwritten copy-- Skill in prioritizing and exercising

judgment and initiative within timeconstraints and conflicting demands

-- Skill at spelling, grammar, and com-position

-- Skill in working well with people andpromoting positive working relation-ships

-- Willingness to learn TeX wordprocessing and a microcomputer system

Becky Campbell

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - #0951

UCAR - UNIDATANon-exempt Range: 27, $1,428 - 1,855/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Answers or directsquestions on the Unidata Program.Prepares drafts and final copies ofcorrespondence, reports, technicalmanuscripts (including tables, statisticsand equations) and administrative forms.Assists in the development of reports;performs and keeps records of softwaredistributions; monitors the electronic

mail system; maintains the office mailinglist, files, publications, and records;makes meeting and travel arrangements;reviews all payments for travel; andstays abreast of developments in wordprocessing and other software and ordersupdates as needed.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Demonstrated skill in making meeting

and travel arrangements-- Demonstrated skill in typing technical

and administrative documents, includ-ing formatting tables and equations

-- Skill in organizing data and informa-tion for ease of reference andretrieval

-- Skill in dealing with people ofdiverse backgrounds, both in personand over the telephone

-- Skill in the use of word processingand computer equipment

-- Skill in proofreading and editing forgrammar, spelling, and punctuation

-- Skill in maintaining budget recordsand reports

-- Skill in setting workload prioritiesBecky Campbell

*ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III - #0959*

ATD - Remote Sensing GroupExempt Range: 58, $2,867 - 4,300/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Designs and supervisesimplementation of radar system modifica-tions which enhance performance andreliability of radar data. Analyzesremote sensing performance. Generatesspecifications for radar system upgradesand new microwave-related developments.Designs and uses modern test apparatus tocharacterize components of radar systems,especially developmental designs andprototype equipment, both digital andmicrowave. Creates and maintains systemdocumentation of new instrumentation andequipment, design modifications, field0

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repairs, calibrations, and test results.Participates as member of design teams.Develops documentation using computerbased design aids. Measures performancelevels of radar components and subsys-tems. Develops and performs comprehen-sive tests on the overall radar systemperformance. Trains, supervises, andprovides technical leadership related todevelopment, repair, maintenance, andoperation of radar meteorologicalsystems. Maintains adequate inventoryfor microwave subsystems to ensure rapidfield repairs. Supervises employees inways consistent with UCAR policies andwith its affirmative action and equalopportunity programs.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- B.S. in engineering or equivalent

combination of education and exper-ience

-- Advanced knowledge of microwave and RFhardware appropriate to meteorologicalradars and communication technologies

-- Good understanding of microwaveantennas and familiarity with antennapattern measurement techniques

-- Demonstrated proficiency in microwaveinstrumentation design, fabrication,maintenance, repair, and operation

-- Demonstrated skill in working withstate-of-the-art microwave and digitaldevices and integrating them intoexisting systems

-- Proficiency in creating electronicschematics, blueprints, and layoutdesigns

-- Advanced skill in using standardmachine shop tools

-- Skill in solving complex problemsindependently under stressfulconditions

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

-- Willingness and ability to travel forperiods not usually exceeding onemonth, approximately 90 days per year,outside the Boulder area

-- Physical stamina to lift 70 pounds onoccasion

NOTE: This position has a term of up toone year with the possibility of exten-sion.Debi Koepke

*ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN III -

ATD - Field Observing Facility, RemoteSensing GroupNon-exempt Range: 31, $2,074 - 2,693/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Constructs, sets up,troubleshoots, maintains, modifies,operates, and tears down radar systems,including recording data and ensuringradar integrity. Coordinates the

fabrication and assembly of new ormodified electro/mechanical systems ofelectronic equipment. Uses standard,specialized, and computer aided testequipment, to check systems performance.Creates and maintains documentation ofnew instrumentation, design modifica-tions, field repairs, calibrations, andtest results. Assists in design andimplementation of digital processing anddisplay circuitry, antenna controllercircuits, and computer peripheral instal-lations. Operates, repairs, maintains,and assists in the design of various dataand voice communication equipment. Mayserve as radar site Safety Officer and/orOSHA representative.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Demonstrated skill in the application

of broad knowledge regarding elec-tronic, mechanical, and physicalproperties

-- Demonstrated skill in taking initia-tive and working independently onprojects

-- Demonstrated skill in keeping orderlydocumentation

-- Skill in collecting and interpretingdata

-- Skill in problem solving and trouble-shooting for the repair or modifica-tion of electronic instrumentation

-- Skill in properly tuning radar andcommunications equipment to meetspecifications

-- Skill in using standard machine shoptools and some heavy equipment

-- Knowledge of computer operations,communication, interfacing, andapplications programming

-- Knowledge of radar, radio, and tele-phone communication fundamentals

-- Knowledge of modulation theory andmeasurement techniques

-- Ability to travel for periods notusually exceeding 1 month but some-times totaling 120 days per yearoutside the Boulder area

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

-- Physical ability to lift up to 70pounds on occasion

NOTE: This position is for a one yearterm, with the possibility of extension.Becky Campbell

*MANAGER MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION -

DIR - Maintenance and ConstructionExempt Range: 56, $2,480 - 3,720/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Manages all maintenanceand construction activities for NCARsites in the Boulder area. Schedules andcoordinates work requests. Supervisescrafts personnel or manager contractor

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. activity. Develops and implements apreventive maintenance program. Sched-ules and directs the activities of spe-cialized service companies. Prepares andmonitors annual budgets.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Demonstrated skill in managing in the

fields of maintenance and constructionand energy management

-- Working knowledge of several of thefollowing areas: physical plantoperations, physical plant mainte-nance, physical facility design andconstruction, energy management, thevarious crafts involved in physicalplant operations and maintenance

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

Becky Foco

*MASTER TECHNICIAN - #0957*

ATD - Field Observing Facility, RemoteSensing GroupExempt Range: 56, $2,480 - 3,720/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides technicalleadership and trains other techniciansin tasks related to development and oper-ation of meteorological data systems.Participates in design and operation ofremote sensor systems. Performs elec-tronic and mechanical subsystem design.Creates and maintains documentation ofinstrumentation and equipment, designmodifications, repairs, calibrations, andtest results. Assists with the planningof radar operations. Designs and usestest apparatus to characterize equipmentand calibrations. Requisitions purchasedequipment and supplies, and maintainsinventory of major parts related to theradar. Supervises employees in waysconsistent with UCAR procedures and withits affirmative action and equal oppor-tunity programs. May serve as radar sitesafety officer and OSHA representative.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Broad knowledge of electro-mechanical

devices such as motors, generators,and servo control systems

-- Broad knowledge of computer opera-tions, applications programming,communication interfacing, and displaytechniques

-- Broad knowledge and skills relevant toinstrumentation design, fabrication,repair, and operation

-- Demonstrated skill in designing andmodifying research instrumentationsystems

-- Advanced skill in using standard andsophisticated electronic test equip-ment

-- Advanced skill in using standardO machine shop tools and some heavy

equipment such as fork lifts

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-- Advanced skill in reading electronicschematics, blueprints, and layoutdesigns

-- Skill in working independently andsolving complex problems under stress-ful conditions

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

-- Willingness and ability to travel forperiods not usually exceeding onemonth but sometimes totaling 120 daysper year outside of the Boulder area

-- Physical stamina to lift 70 pounds onoccasion

NOTE: This position is for a term of upto one year with the possibility ofextension.Debi Koepke

*SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - #0956*

ATD - Field Observing Facility, RemoteSensing GroupExempt Range: 56, $2,480 - 3,720/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Participates indevelopment aimed at advancing thestate-of-the-art in meteorological radarsystems control, data communications, anddisplays. Designs, develops, implements,tests, and maintains software for real-time data acquisition and analysis andfor control of radar systems. Assists indesign and implementation of applicationand utility software systems. Writes anddebugs software to interface new hard-ware with existing systems. Trains tech-nicians, engineers, and scientists in theoperation of radar systems software.Evaluates new and existing software andconfigures new software as needed.Writes and maintains software design andchange reports and documentation.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- M.S. in computer sciences, math or

electrical engineering or equivalentcombination of education and experi-ence

-- Advanced knowledge of computer archi-tecture and database structures

-- Knowledge of the principles of inter-facing hardware and software and inthe use of assembler language program-ming down to the interrupt handlerlevel

-- Knowledge of small computer systemshardware and software

-- High level skill in the use of high-level computer languages such as C,FORTRAN, and Pascal for solving real-time, multi-tasking oriented problems

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

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-- Willingness and ability to travel forperiods usually not exceeding onemonth, but sometimes totaling 90 daysper year in support of field projectsaway from the Boulder area

NOTE: This position has a term of up toone year with the possibility ofextension.Debi Koepke

*SOFTWARE ENGINEER III - #0955*

ATD - Field Observing Facility, RemoteSensing GroupExempt Range: 58, $2,867 - 4,300/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Pursues developmentaimed at advancing the state-of-the-artin meteorological radar systems control,data communications, and display. Devel-ops and maintains interactive softwarefor real-time control of radar systems.Designs, tests, debugs, and implementssoftware for real-time data acquisitionand analysis. Designs and implementsapplication and utility software systems.Designs software to interface new hard-ware with existing systems. Trainsothers in the operation of radar systemssoftware. Evaluates and configures newand existing software as necessary.Develops and maintains software document-ation and writes software design andchange reports. Supervises employees inways consistent with UCAR procedures andwith its affirmative action and equalopportunity programs.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- M.S. in computer sciences, math or

electrical engineering OR equivalentcombination of education and exper-ience

-- Advanced knowledge of computer archi-tecture and database structures

-- Knowledge of the principles of inter-facing hardware and software and inthe use of assembler language program-ming down to the interrupt handlerlevel

-- Knowledge of small computer systemshardware and software

-- Demonstrated skill in the use of high-level computer languages such as C,FORTRAN, and Pascal for solving real-time, multi-tasking oriented problems

-- Skill in software development anddebugging

-- Skill in working independently onloosely defined development projects

-- Valid driver's license and drivingrecord which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

-- Willingness and ability to travel forperiods usually not exceeding onemonth, but sometimes totaling 90 daysper year in support of field projectsaway from the Boulder area

NOTE: This position has a term of up toone year with the possibility ofextension.Debi Koepke

PROGRAMMER/ANALYST I - #0946

DIR - Administrative Computing andSystemsExempt Range: 53, $2,000 - 3,000/moDUTIES: Develops and maintains standardbusiness applications in support of theadministrative functions at NCAR. Maint-ains, modifies, and enhances existingapplications. Attends outside educationand professional meetings. May performvarious computer operational duties.Instructs and assists various users inexecution and resolution of problemswithin application processes.REQUIRES:-- Skill at BASIC programming in a

structured environment-- Knowledge of standard business

applications such as A/P, payroll,purchasing, and personnel

-- Written and oral communication skillsBecky Foco

*SCIENTIST II - #0949*

UCAR - Naval Environmental and PredictionResearch Facility (NEPRF)Exempt Range: 60, $3,313 - 4,970/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Conducts individual andcollaborative basic and applied researchon the marine atmospheric boundary layer,with particular emphasis on the use ofremote sensors. Participates actively inthe design and conduct of the UCAR/NEPRFboundary layer/remote sensing program.Adapts and develops remote sensors forstudies of the marine atmosphere. Inter-acts and collaborates closely with otherUCAR, NEPRF, and University scientists toachieve research objectives. Contributesto professional journals and otherscientific literature. Participatesactively in scientific meetings. Servesas a member of and consultant to standingor ad hoc committees of professionalsocieties and research organizations.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or

related field OR equivalent combina-tion of education and experience

-- Demonstrated expertise in the designand conduct of geophysical experimentsand associated data processing,including the use of remote sensors

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-- Strong background in electronics andresearch experience in wave propaga-tion studies (electromagnetic,acoustic, and/or gravity waves)

NOTE: Scientist II appointments are forterms of up to four years. Individualsmay be appointed to the next higher levelof Scientist in accordance with the UCARScientific Appointments policy.Debi Koepke

SCIENTIST II OR III - #0947

ATD - Research Applications Program (RAP)Exempt Range: 60, $3,313 - 4,970/mo

62, $3,827 - 5,740/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Conducts basic andapplied research on scientific andtechnological topics relevant to RAPobjectives. Collaborates with and pro-vides guidance to the associate scien-tists of the Applied Science Group onresearch projects. Participates in theplanning and execution of field experi-ments. Publishes research results inrecognized professional journals.ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE (Level III):Identifies and conducts research ontopics that have potential applicationsto the objectives of RAP. Providesscientific input to RAP research projectsand related field experiments. Activelyparticipates on national advisory commit-tees and national working groups. Pro-vides scientific leadership in the devel-opment of new techniques and proceduresto meet RAP application goals.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- Ph.D. in meteorology or related

physical science OR equivalentcombination of education andexperience

-- Knowledge of sophisticated observingsystems including Doppler radar

-- Knowledge of numerical modelingtechniques

-- Knowledge of cloud or mesoscaleprocesses

-- Skill in documenting the results ofresearch as evidenced by a publica-tions list

-- Skill at presenting scientificresearch results at national andinternational meetings and conferences

-- Skill in analyzing output from numeri-cal models

-- Willingness to participate in fieldresearch experiments, occasionallyoutside the Boulder area

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (LevelIII):-- Demonstrated evidence of scientific

competence and productivity shown by astrong record of research publicationsin refereed journals

-- National recognition for scientificcontributions in mesometeorology andthe use of sophisticated observingsystems

-- Demonstrated skill at identifying andconducting research that focuses onthe solution of operational problems

NOTE: This position has a term of up toSeptember 30, 1989 with the possibilityof extension. Scientist II appointmentsare typically for terms of up to fouryears. Individuals may be appointed tothe next higher level of Scientist inaccordance with the UCAR ScientificAppointments policy.Debi Koepke

SECRETARY - #0950

UCAR - Finance and Administration OfficeNon-exempt Range: 26, $1,312 - 1,704/moDUTIES: Provides support for UCARFinance and Administration staff. Typesusing word processor and administrativecomputer; organizes and maintains files;handles travel arrangements; maintainsappointment calendars; answers phones;and handles office mail, copying,supplies, and errands.REQUIRES:-- Skill in accurate typing at 60 wpm-- Skill in use of word/data processing

equipment-- Skill in the use of the English

language-- Skill in interpreting written and oral

directives and following through onassignments

-- Knowledge of current office proce-dures/practices

Becky Campbell

PART-TIME

*CLERK/TYPIST - #0954*

ATD - Director's OfficeNon-exempt Range: 25, $6.90 - 8.96/hrHOURS: 0 - 40/week, 20/week to start,mornings preferredDUTIES INCLUDE: Maintains filing system,answers phones, photocopies, runs er-rands, maintains supplies, types, andlearns to use word processing and relatedcomputer equipment.REQUIRES:-- Knowledge of basic office procedures,

including file maintenance-- Skill in the use of office equipment-- Skill in following procedures-- Willingness to work on a variety of

tasks and to promote positive workingrelationships

Becky Campbell

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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 I - #0948

DIR - Personnel/EOPFlat Rate: $6.00/hrHOURS: 10 - 20 per weekDUTIES: Provides general clerical andreception support for the Personnel/EOPOffice.REQUIRES:-- Basic skill in performing data entry-- Skill in maintaining attention to

detail while performing repetitivetasks

-- Skill in filing accurately and quickly-- Strong communication skills, both on

the phone and in person-- Willingness to learn word processing

and the use of a computerized database management system

Becky Campbell

*STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0961*

ATD - Field Observing Facility, RemoteSensing GroupFlat Rate: $7.35/hrHOURS: 20/week during school, full timebreaksDUTIES: Assists in maintaining anddeveloping software used in NCAR radars.Performs changes to programs under super-vision of a software engineer. Performsroutine computer disk backup procedures.Assists in the installation of new re-leases of system software.REQUIRES:-- Strong interest in computer science as

demonstrated by course work or person-al study

-- Demonstrated skill in FORTRAN or Cprogramming

-- Skill in working in a UNIX environment-- Ability to travel out of state for up

to 60 days during the summer-- Physical stamina to lift 70 pounds up

to chest level on occasion-- Valid driver's license and driving

record which will comply with UCAR'sliability insurance requirements

NOTE: This position is for a one yearterm, with the possibility of extension.Becky Campbell

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.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - #0938

DIR - Personnel/EOPExempt Range: 58, $2,867 - 4,300/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"July 6, 1988

MANAGER, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION -#0942UCAR - Office of the Vice President,Finance and AdministrationExempt Range: 63, $4,120 - 6,180/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"July 20, 1988

SCIENTIST I - #0927

CGD - Environmental and Societal ImpactsGroup (ESIG)Exempt Range: 57, $2,667 - $4,000/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"May 18, 1988_

STAFF SCIENTIST - #0899

UCAR - Office of Interdisciplinary EarthStudies (OIES)Exempt Range: 60, $3,313 - 4,970/moDate first published in "Job Openings:"March 30, 1988

UCAR PRESIDENT - #0898

UCAR - Office of the PresidentDate first published in "Job Openings:"March 20, 1988

STUDENT ASSISTANTS

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0943

ATD - Research Applications ProgramFlat Rate: $7.35/hrHOURS: 20/week during school, full-timebreaksDate first published in "Job Openings:"July 20, 1988

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INO

The Institute for Naval Oceanography(INO), located near Bay Saint LouisMississippi, is dedicated to ocean pre-diction research and development. The INOis pursuing the development and dem-onstration of mesoscale eddy-resolvingocean prediction systems on a globalbasis. Areas of particular interestinclude: the coastal ocean, the GulfStream region and North Atlantic basin,the California Current region and NorthPacific basin and the global ocean.There is also a strong interest in ocean-acoustic model coupling, both for forwardand inverse problems.

INO is currently seeking researchscientists and support scientists at alllevels. To apply for any of thesepositions, submit your resume and thenames of three individuals willing toprovide references to Newton Spitzfaden,Personnel Specialist, INO, Building 1103,Room 233, Stennis Space Center, MS39529-5005, or call (601) 688-5737 foradditional information about these orother opportunities at INO.

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

15 AUGUST THROUGH 22 AUGUST

MONDAY, 15 August

* Climate Club Seminar -- Climate-Model Simulationsand the Interpretation of Regional PaleoclimaticRecords -- Patrick Bartlein, University of Oregon,Eugene

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

TUESDAY, 16 August

OPEN

WEDNESDAY, 17 August

OPEN

THURSDAY, 18 August

* Presentation and Demonstration of the ROLMPhone Mail System (AT&T Voice Mail) -- PeterMcLellan, IBM ROLM

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

FRIDAY, 19 August

OPEN

MONDAY, 22 August

OPEN

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