Vol. 14, No. 29

20 July 1979

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

A MERRY FAREWELL

Me ty Maiset and Gotdon Newkih share somelaughz at heA 6aeweYl patty on the Ttee Plaza ZastTueday. Mvey was head of the NCAR Pubtication.Ofice from 1975 untt heA depaattAe on 13 Juty.She ia going to be with hetr famity in San Diego,and she'tt be working as a wtiter and edito 6ot agowup o6 people involved in fusion poweAr reearchat the General Atomic Company. "I have many fondmemories od NCAR," she says, "and I expect they'ltlget fondeA a6 time paszes. I'm grateu to everyonehere 6o what I have tearned, and e~peciaty tothose who took time out and patientty explained.I was a city person when I avtived hete, with myhead always in my shoes, and so I want eapeciattyto thank the acute obsaeve od the wo)td, many odwhom 6unction as obsever in scientific capacitieesa6 wetl, who taught me to took up, took aJound, andappreciate what theAre i to be seen. WiZd6lowe. ,,roinbows, tight and shadow and louds,, the sun andmoon and stau through tetescopes: the moment6 whenI teatty saw these things dor the i6slt time havebeen some o6 the happiest. I don't want to soundtoo piou---I've enjoyed the wild peopte and thewitd parties as much as anyone. You're all great,so keep it togetheA!" (Photo by GingeA Wadteigh. )

CAUTION, DEER CROSSING

The Walter Orr Roberts Mesa is home to a naturalherd of roughly 40 relatively tame mule deer. Thedeer wander around the NCAR buildings and linger onthe mesa fields, providing those of us who work ator visit the Mesa Laboratory with many moments ofdelight and entertainment. (The mesa deer have alsocontributed to science. A study of the herd wasundertaken by three University of Colorado biologistsin 1975 and 1976; their results were published underthe title "Sparring by mule deer during rutting" inBiology o6 Behaviot, Volume 3, 1978, pages 319-330,for those of you who may wish to pursue it.) Whilethe deer are a highlight of the beautiful naturalsetting of the mesa, they can also pose a danger tomotorists and cyclists. The deer can cross the roadat any time of the day or night, at any season ofthe year, and they are often hard to spot. The fawns,born in May and June, are still quite small and maydart out across the road without warning. Therefore,the staff and visitors to NCAR are reminded to driveslowly and cautiously on the mesa road and to beprepared to stop--the deer rarely look beforecrossing.

JOURNAL CANCELLATIONS

During the last several months, the NCAR libraryhas been conducting a journal evaluation study usinga variety of techniques for collecting data. Thepurpose of this study is to analyze journal usageat the library in light of current budget restric-tions and to amass the information needed for presentand future planning of the journal collection. Thelast part of this study includes advertising whichof the journals are being considered for cancellationand collecting opinions from the NCAR staff regard-ing these cancellations.

The list below is the first of several that willappear in Stafd Notes, and includes the titles ofjournals being considered for cancellation. Thecurrent price and local library locations--Universityof Colorado (CU), National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA), and High Altitude Observatory(HAO)--are also given. The library expects a 15-30%increase in subscription prices before each isrenewed.

(Continued)

This Week in Staff Notes . . .

A Merry Farewell Announcements Job OpeningsCaution, Deer Crossing Visitors Calendar NotesJournal Cancellations

2/Staff Notes/20 July 1979

If you feel strongly concerning the cancellationof any of the journals on the list, please return asigned copy of the list with your comments to thelibrary. The library staff would also like to thankyou for your participation in this study. If you haveany questions, contact Rachel Ortega, ext. 423, orChuck Wenger, ext. 428.

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Staff Notes is published weekly by the PublicationsOffice of the National Center for AtmosphericResearch, P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307.

Writer/Editor: Sally BatesProduction Assistants: Karen Gilleland, Reed Glenn

Copy deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday for publica-tion on Friday. Office: Mesa Laboratory room 259.Phone: (303) 494-5151, ext. 644.

LIBRARY REQUESTS PUBLICATIONS

A major goal of the library is to get informa-tion to its patrons as quickly as possible. Thelibrary staff would be helped in this goal if allNCAR scientists attending conferences, symposia,workshops, seminars, and so on, could bring backwhatever publications might be available for inclu-sion in the library collection. If you have anyquestions or any materials for the library, contactChuck Wenger, ext. 428.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Marguerite Adkisson: Switchboard operator withAdministration. ML room 34, ext. 0.

Mary Davis: Administrative secretary with theConvective Storms Division. ML room 280, ext. 465.

dger Graham: Balloon technician assistant withhe National Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine,exas.

Dennis Gray: Machinist III with the National Scien-tific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas.

Peter Gross: Systems manager/programmer III withthe High Altitude Observatory. HAO room 7, ext. 76-327.

Ginny Hayden: Student assistant with the Field Observ-ing Facility. ML room 26B, ext. 371.

James Hilliard: Student assistant with the ResearchSystems Facility. PSRB-2 room 251, ext. 77-706.

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Kay Hockensmith: Accounts payable supervisor withthe Finance Office. PSRB-3 room 350, ext. 77-653.

Paul McKenna: Graduate assistant with the vancedStudy Program. HAO room 102, ext. 76-37

Douglas Mohr: Support scientist I wi the HighAltitude Observatory.

Harold Morris: Pilot II with the National ScientificBalloon Facility, Palestine, Texas.

James Peterson: Student assistant with the ResearchAviation Facility. Jeffco, ext. 77-794.

Reikor Raese: Data clerk with the Atmospheric Tech-nology Division. ML room 120, ext. 336.

Donald Roberts: Balloon technician assistant with theNational Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas.

HEWLETT-PACKARD MOBILE LAB

Hewlett-Packard will have a mobile lab in Boulderon Monday, 30 July, demonstrating their latest instru-ments and systems in such areas as spectrum analysis,logic analysis, signal and pattern generation, fre-quency counting, and oscilloscopes.

The mobile lab will be in front of the NationalBureau of Standards (325 Broadway) between 8:00 and11:00 a.m. It will be in the parking lot south ofPSRB-3 between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. NCAR staff membersand visitors are welcome to attend the demonstrations.

CORRECTION

Children's tickets for an EAC-sponsored eventat Boulder's Dinner Theatre on 22 August, as announcedin the 6 July 1979 issue of Staff Noteu, cost $10.07.This covers dinner, the evening's entertainment, a15% gratuity, and sales tax; beverages and dessertsare extra.

UNCLAIMED MAIL

When mail is addressed to individuals at theNCAR address and the addressee cannot be locatedhere, it is brought to the Personnel Office. Afterone week, it is returned to the sender. Mail isnow being held for the following people:

Vance FaberSteve MillerPaul ThompsonJohn Van AllenAndrew VastanoWung Hong Lo

Mail may be claimed from the Personnel Office,Mesa Lab room 150. Or, if you know the address orforwarding address of an intended recipient, pleasecall ext. 555.

VISITORS

SHORT-TERM

John Geisler, University of Miami. Field of interest:Planetary waves. 12-18 June. ML room 314A, ext. 478.--Robert Dickinson, Climate SectionDennis Guiterrez, KCET-TV, Los Angeles. Field ofinterest: NCAR research programs. 16 July.--Diane Johnson, Information OfficeWilliam Quirk, Lawrence Livermore Laboratories.Field of interest: Meteorology. 12-18 July.ML room 411A, ext. 693.--Cecil Leith, Warren Washington, Global Climate

Modeling Group

LONG-TERM

Wesley Ebisuzaki, Massachusetts Institute of Tech-nology. Field of interest: Precipitation analysisin correlation with volcanic eruptions. 16 July-31 August. PSRB-2 room 217, ext. 77-528.-- Stephen Schneider, Climate SectionTzvi Gal-Chen, University of Toronto. Field ofinterest: Mesoscale dynamics. 16 July 1979 -16 July 1980. PSRB-2 room 217, ext. 77-528.--Douglas LIlly, Mesoscale Research SectionTamara Ledley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Field of interest: Climatology. 2 July-22 August.Library carrel #6, ext. 455.--Stephen Schneider, Climate SectionMarcel Lesieur, University Scientifique et Medicalede Grenoble, Grenoble, France. Field of interest:Turbulence studies. ML room 314C, ext. 408.-- Jackson Herring, Atmospheric Analysis and Predic-

tion Division

Zev Levin, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Field ofinterest: Atmospheric electricity. 16 July-16 September. ML room 563, ext. 289.-- Raymond Roble, Atmospheric Analysis and Prediction

Division

Anne Smith, University of Washington. Field ofinterest: Satellite meteorology. 3 July-31 August.ML room 271, ext. 694.--John Gille, Global Observations, Modeling and

Optical Techniques Project

Richard Steinolfson, University of Alabama. Fieldof interest: Dynamic simulation of coronal massejections. 13 July-31 August. Computing carrels,dial "0" for paging service.--Computing Facility

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©WBEJ018 July 1979

NCA R is an equal opportunity/affirmatve action employer.Salary ranges are shown as minimum to midpoint,

the anticipated hire-in rangefor NEW EMPLOYEES salary offers are normally within the minimum to

the midpoint range shown; CURRENT EMPLOYEES receivingreassignment may be made salary offers from minimum to maxi-

mum depending on a variety of factors,including current salary and present range assignment.

1979 ranges are listed one month prior to their effective date

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

Applications Programmer III - #2297

ATD - Computing Facility (User Services)Exempt range 62Anticipated'hire-in salary: $20,724 - $26,424/yrDUTIES: Serve as a user consultant and as a pro-grammer in the area of library software. As a userconsultant will provide liaison between all computingfacility groups and the user community in the area ofprogramming consultationREQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in computer science--Substantial skill in the design and developmentof scientific codes

--Familiarity with current software engineeringfor user oriented facilities

--Knowledge of different types of sophisticatedcomputing envi ronments

--Skill in dealing effectively with differenttypes of people

--Interest and skill in pursuing problems ina consulting environment and following throughand reporting solutions

--Skill in discerning and recommending solutionsto problems at both design and debug levels

--High level skill in designing and developingmul ti-user programs

--Skill with good documentation practicesALSO DESIRED, BUT MOT REQUIRED:

--Familiarity with NCAR's computing environment--Skill/experience as a user consultant--Skill in designing and documenting library soft-ware

Tim Schick, X581

Electronics Engineer III - #2192

ATD - Research Systems FacilityExempt range 53Anticipated hire-in salary: $22,380 - $28,524/yr

DUTIES: As a team member will design, build and testnew instrumentation for meteorological research pro-

grams. In particular will bear responsibility for bothconceptual analysis and detailed circuit design of thedata transmission, or telemetry components required by

these systems. Will also perform RF transmission linkanalysis, specify performance levels for antennas, re-ceivers, transmitters, select proper modulation to beused and or procure appropriate hardwood to implementthe system. Limited travel (2-3 times a year of approx.1 wk duration) would be involved and depend upon projeREQUIRES:

-- B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Electronics or Communica-

tion Engineering-- Substantial background in the specification anddesign of data collection and transmission systems

-- Must be capable of working with little directsupervision and guidance

-- Good working knowledge of data communication andtelemetry systems including current satellite

techniques-- Must be capable of preparing technical proposals

including financial and schedule plans to supportthe work. Must be capable of preparing technicalreports and operations manuals which describesystems and their operations and maintenance

aspects--Willing to travel to attend conferences and trade

shows and show a willingness to keep knowledgecurrent through attendance of seminars, trainingsessions and intensive courses

--Supervision responsibilities will include teamleadership for specific but not all task assign-ments

Tim Schick, X581

Electronic Technician II - III - #2295

ATD - FOFNon-exempt range 27 or 32Anticipated hire-in salary: 27: $1.053 - $1,210/mo

32: $1,264 - $1,465/mo

DUTIES: To help develop, operate, maintain and repairdata systems associated with remote sensing equipment,including minicomputerdriven special digital processors.to record data from Doppler radars and laser radar.Will participate in field programs away from Boulderabout 90 days per year.II level requires:

--Current demonstrated skill in digital systemsfabrication, testing and maintenance

--Skill in use of electrical and electronicsrepair and testing equipment

-- Ability to lift 75 pounds--Skill in effective communication with a widevariety of people

--Willingness/ability to travel about 90 days peryear (usually up to 30 days consecutively)

III level requires all of above plus some of thefollowing:

-- High level skill in digital hardware trouble-shooting and maintenance

-- Skill in development of state-of-the-art analogand digital signal processing systems

--Skill in programming (BASIC, PASCAL OR FORTRAN)--Skill in working independently

Practical test may be given t.final candidates.'Marsha Hanson, X517

Electronic Technician II - III - #2296

ATD - FOFNon-exempt range 27 or 32Anticipated hire-in salary: 27: $1,053 - $1,210/mo

32: $1,264 - $1,465/moDUTIES: To help develop, operate, maintain and repairradar and digital systems used in meteorological remotesensing. Will travel with mobile radar or other remotesensing systems on field programs away from Boulder.Travel is expected to be about 90 days per year.II level requires:

-- A current demonstrated skill in radar and digitalsystems fabrication, testing and maintenance(radar-related systems mightinclude microwavereceivers, signal processors, transmitters andantenna systems)

--Skill in use of electronics and electrical repairand testing equipment

-- Ability to lift 75 pounds--Skill in effective communication with a widevariety of people

--Willingness/ability to travel about 90 days peryear (usually up to 30 days consecutively)

III level requires all of above plus some of thefollowing:

-- Some knowledge of servo control systems,electromechanical hardware and microwavetransmitter and receiver components

--Some knowledge of digital signal processing andinformation display equipment

-- Some knowledge of computer programming andminicomputer or microcomputer operations

-- Some formal electronics training-- Skill in working independently

Practical test may be given to final candidates.Marsha Hanson, X517

Engineer III- #2152

ATD - Research Systems FacilityExempt range 53Anticipated hire-in salary: $22,380 - 28,524/yrDUTIES: To design, develop and document sophisticateddata collection analysis systems for varied meteorolo-gical application. Will be involved in all phasesof assigned tasks including planning the project,generating budgetary estimates, doing digital electro-nic design, doing sensor, computer and recorder inter-facing, integrating systems and project leadershipfor both engineers and technicians.REQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in EE or engineering physics--Substantial system development experience

involving mini-micro-computers and interfacingto physical sensors

-- Strong hardware experience with analog/digitalconversion systems

--Some experience in real-time minicomputerassembly language programming

--Working knowledge of small disc-based operatingsystems

--High level project leadership skillsALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--General knowledge of high level programminglanguages

Tim Schick, X581

Manager, Computing Facility- #2257

ATD - Computing FacilitySalary commensurate with qualifications and experienceDUTIES: Bear responsibility for overall managementand operation of NCAR's central Computing Facility,including both the physical plant and the servicesections: Operations, Systems, and User Services.Some specific examples of duties are supervisinga staff of approximately 100 employees; participatein establishment of CF objectives and policies anddevelop long-range plans and budgets; maintain effect-ive liaison with university community, NCAR projectsand facilities, and agencies supporting research;remain current with developments in products, techno-logy and management in computing; participated in vendornegotiations during major systems acquisitions; provideinformation as required to NCAR staff and UCAR;participate in activities of the CF Advisory Panel;reoresent CF at professional or public meetings;perform other duties as requested by Director of ATD.Bear direct responsibility for achieving resultsin meeting affirmative action program goals and forsupervising his/her unit in ways consistent withthe Affirmative Action Program.REQUIRES:

--Ph.D. in computer science, physical science,mathematics or engineering, or equivalentexperience

-- Demonstrated high level skill in direct mana-gement of programs that included the deliverydevelopment or use of scientific computingsystems which would involve substantial scien-

tific computing experience including solid andprogressive management experience in theplanning and use of computer systems, evidence of

the interdisciplinary knowledge needed to planlarge scientific computing services, demonstratedleadership skills, evidence of peer recognition(professional society officer, fellow, etc.and solid communication skills

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Demonstrated skill and knowledge in use ofcomputer systems in the atmospheric sciences

Tim Schick, X581

Programmer II - #2302

ATD - Research Aviation FacilityExempt range 61Anticipated hire-in salary: $17,124 - 21,408/yrDUTIES: Process large data sets generated by the fourNCAR aircraft data acquisition systems using mainframecomputer (CDC 7600, CRAY I) in the batch mode andsophisticated digital data processing techniques.Bears responsibility as production supervisor fordirecting efforts of other programmers and seeing thatproduction schedules are maintained. Will write andmodify software to interface new aircraft instrument-ation with the existing processor and work with RAF andand CF staff in developing new and/or running existinganalysis softwareREQUIRES:

--B.S. in mathematics (applied math particularlyapplicable), computer science, or directly re-lated field, or equivalent experience

-- Demonstrated skill in processing of largescientific data sets; in writing and documenta-tion of FORTRAN programs; in supervising pro-grammers/trainees in DP environment; in commu-nicating with other programmers, engineers andscientists in a project environment; in workingwith data from aircraft-based or similar researchplatforms; in structured programming; in definingand working on large software projects

--Knowledge of digital signal processing techniquesand computer tape handling/data archiving

--Flexibility and willingness to work overtime andon weekends during heavy production periods

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Skill with minicomputer (ie. RDP type) based

interactive systems; in programming and dataprocessing on systems similar to NCAR's systems(CRAY I, CDC 7600, TMS-4)

-- Knowledge of digital data acquisition systems--Additional coursework or experience in meteo-

rology/atmospheric scienceTim Schick, X581

Programmer Analyst II - #2309

ADMN - Computing and Systems DepartmentExempt rangeAnticipated hire-in salary:DUTIES: Assume primary responsibility in any por-tion of the activities required for the analysis,design and implementation of Administrative Com-puting Systems. Will work as a member of a teamwith the data base analyst and other staff pro-grammer analysts. Additionally will act asback-up for the data base analyst and Systemprogrammer functions, being able to function ineither role. (NOTE: A more detailed description

of duties available from Employment Office.)I REQUIRES:

--Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathor equivalent

--Solid skill as an applications programmerwith experience in Microdata Reality orPrime Information Systems, data base pro-gramming, use of structured design and

structural programming techniques in anon-line environment, and in business ap-plications and systems (primarily in ahigh-level mini-computer language)

--Skill in working independently and asa member of a team

Tim Schick, X581

Staff Scientist II (Coronal Physicist) - #2307

HAOExempt Range 83Anticipated hire-in salary: $23,916 - $30,492/yrDUTIES: Principal responsibility will be theanalysis and interpretation of coronal observationsobtained from the ground and from space. Theseobservations include existing data sets (such asobtained by K-coronameters and the ATM coronagraph),data from HAO projects now under development (suchas obtained on the Solar Maximum Mission), and ob-servations stemming from possible future projects.The interpretation of these data will demandfamiliarity and versatility with existing theoriesand models as well as the development of new inter-pretive tools. It is expected that a significantfraction of this work will be carried out in col-laboration with other scientists residing at orvisiting HAO. A second responsibility will involveparticipation in the planning and development ofnew programs for future coronal research. Thesemay include, for example, ground-based, rocket,and spacecraft observational programs pertainingto the physical structure of the corona and itsevoluation on both short and long time scales.REQUIRES:

-- Ph.D. or equivalent with at least threeyears post-degree experience in the analysisand interpretation of coronal and relatedsolar or astrophysical observations

-- A high level of achievement in past scientificresearch in the areas mentioned above as demon-strated by publications

ALSO DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Sufficient participation in instrumental

programs, either observational or laboratory,to demonstrate the ability to formulate newinstrumental approaches and to justify pos-sible future leadership roles in HAO observingprograms.

Tim Schick, X581

Support Scientist II- #2269

AAP - Large Scale DynamicsExempt range 81Anticipatedhire-in salary: $16,356 - 20,460/yrDUTIES: To provide research assistance to a smallgroup of scientists. Will also perform routine

running of existing programs and modification ofsuch codes. Will write new codes as needed and par-ticipate in evaluation of results.REQUIRES:

-- M.S. or equivalent in atmospheric sciencesor closely related field

--Proficiency in FORTRAN programming--Demonstrated skill in hands-on computing--General knowledge of dynamic meteorology,

geophysical fluid dynamics and numericalanalysis of partial differential equations

-- Skill in programming complex fluid-dynamicalmodels and diagnostic processor codes forsuch models

-- Substantial knowledge of large-scale numericalweather prediction

Marsha Hanson, X517

Systems Programmer III - #2133

ATD - Computing FacilityExempt range 62Anticipated hire-in salary: $20,724 - 26,424/yrDUTIES: To perform network measurements of networksystems performance and network data flow. Willdesign ard code the necessary software to performsimulaticns and analysisof data flow, measure theactual network data flow and performance and enhancemeasurements methodology during development andlater production stages.REQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in computer science, mathor electrical engineering

--High level experience in designing, writing,and integrating system level software packageand connecting various network hardware compo-nents

--High level skills in computer communications,system performance measurements, queuingtheory applications and system analysis

--Skills in researching, assessing and formula-ting design specifications for new hardwareto meet objectives of advanced network designs

Marsha Hanson, X517

Systems Programmer IV - #2134

ATD - Computing FacilityExempt range 63Anticipated hire-in salary: $25,044 - 31,920/yrDUTIES: Will function as Network Group Head servingas a "hands-on" first level supervisor of 3 or moresystems professionals performing network controldesign, implementation and measurement on the NCARComputer Network. Effort will be concentrated onan evolutionary, phased implementation plan whichis envisioned for the NCAR network which consists ofa CRAY IA, CDC 7600, SEL 32/55, a group of NetworkSystems network adaptors, MODCOMP II, two PDP 11/70'sand a Dicomed Plotter. Will be expected to performall related duties including maintaining knowledgeof technological advances in the networking fieldand bearing direct responsibility for achievingresults in meeting affirmative action program goalsand for supervising his/her unit in ways consistent

with the Affirmative Action Program(NOTE: A MORE COMPREHENSIVE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESAVAILABLE FROM EMPLOYMENT UNIT).REQUIRES:

--M.S. in electrical engineering, computer sciencesor mathematics OR equivalent in networking ex-perience

--Solid demonstrated recent experience in net-working and diverse programming experienceproviding demonstrated ability in designing,writing and integrating system level networksoftware packages

--Experience in inter-connecting network nodes,experience in standard network system compo-nents

--Previous group head experienceALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--Experience with large scale computers-- Familiarity with ARAPANET, IBM's SNA, UNIVAC

DCA or NCR DNA--Experience with Network Systems'network

adaptorsTim Schick, X581

Systems Programmer II - III - #2199

ATD - Computing FacilityExempt ranges II - 61; III - 62Anticipated hire-in salary:

Exempt range 61: $17,124 - 21,408/yrExempt range 62: $20,724 - 26,424/yr

DUTIES: Perform software development and maintenancefor the Systems Group relating to the implementationof a local computing network to connect a number ofsystems including a CRAY I, CDC 7600, SEL 32/55, SEL32/55, PDP 11/34, MODCOMP II, and two PDP 11/70's.These systems are to be interconnected using NSCnetwork adaptors as well as less general specifichardware interfaces. Anticipated initial effort willbe to connect the Cray I to the network.REQUIRES:

--Solid experience (2-5 years/l level; 6-8years/Ill level) including systems programmingon one or more large-scale computing systems withsome maintenance or development work on acomputer network, as well as work with hardwareinterfaces devices

--M.S. or equivalent in computer science,mathematics, physics or engineering

Tim Schick, X581

REGULAR, PART-TIME

Custodian (half-time) - #2292

ADMNon-exempt range 14Anticipated hire-in salary: $359 -413/mo ( time)DUTIES: General cleaning such as washing (walls,furniture, ash trays, windows/doors, trash recep-tacles), dusting, removing trash, mopping, washingbuffing floors. Will be responsible for Cafeteriaarea.

REQUIRES:--Skill in comprehending basic work instruc-

tions (verbal and written)--Skill in learning and remembering pro-

cedures--Physical coordination and shoulder strength--Demonstrated skill in waxing floors--Skill in working independently--Physical strength to lift 5 gallon bucket

of wax or water--Availability/willingness to work 4 hours/day, usually sometime between 3:30 -10 p.m.

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Previous custodial experience

Physical exam may be required of final applicantMarsha Hanson, X517

SPECIAL PROJECT

Programmer/Technician II - #2299

MONEXNon-exempt range 25Anticipated hire-in salary: $885 - 1020/moDUTIES: Perform aircraft data processing: modifycontrol cards, run computer programs, examine/tabulateresults and maintain accurate inventories, logs of datasets, documentation and related tasksREQUIRES

--Command of English grammar and composition--Skill in setting-up and running programs

on CDC 7600 or similar machine--Skill in processing research meteorologicaldata and in organizing and maintaining datasets

-- Skill in keypunching--Skill in performing accurate work/attention to

detailALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--Demonstrated basic knowledge of FORTRANTim Schick, X581

Special Project Scientist II - #2301

HAO - Orbiting Solar Observatory #8 Data AnalysisProjectExempt range 83Anticipated hire-in salary: $23,916 - 30,492/yrDUTIES: To reduce, analyze, interpret and preparefor publication data from OSO-8 and related groundbased observations of sunspot and flare phenomenaboth as an independent worker and as directed bythe project leaderREQUIRES:

--In-depth knowledge of solar physics demonstratedby quality publication of research and at least4 years post Ph.D. experience in solar physics

-- Experience and/or familiarity with spacecraftenvironmental effects on in-flight propertiesof satellite spectrometers

--Demonstrated skills in programming on large com-puters involving large data sets

--Demonstrated skills in programming forminicomputerson an interactive basis

--Demonstrated skills in rectification, interpretat'and analysis of observational data

--Demonstrated knowledge of spectral line formatioin optically thick atmospheres

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED-- Experience in active region and flare modeling--Knowledge in manipulation and processing of satellite

archival data setsPLEASE NOTE: This position will be filled pendingfunding approval from NASA. This position isavailable about 15 August 1979 and expected tolast for 1 year

Marsha Hanson, X517

Special Project Scientist I - II - #2266

HAO - Solar Maximum MissionExempt range 82 or 83Anticipated hire-in salary:

Exempt range 82: $19,800 - 25,248/yrExempt range 83: $23,916 - 30,492/yr

DUTIES: Duties are primarily focused on participa-tion, as one of Co-Scientist, in mission operationsand the concurrent and subsequent analysis andinterpretation of the incor.iing data from the coro-nagraph. Will contribute to scientific publicationof results of experiment in cooperation with otherexperiments in the SMM payload and with groundbased experimentsREQUIRES:

--In-depth knowledge of solar physics demons-trated by quality publications of researchand at least2 years post Ph.D. experiencein solar physics

--Demonstrated skills in programming on largecomputers involving large data sets

--Demonstrated skills in programming usingminicomputers on an interactive basis

-- Demonstratable skills in interpretation andanalysis of observational data

-- High level skill in working in team effortsunder demanding conditions as well as skillsin negotiating and communicating effectively

--Residence at NASA Goddard, Greenbelt, Mary-land for duration of mission (at least 1 yearbeginning about 9/79). After operationsphase, residence is in Boulder, Colorado,for the analysis phase.

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Satellite operations experience--Research experience specifically in interpre-

tation of coronal observational data-- Knowledge of solar/radio physics

This position is available 1 July 1979Marsha Hanson, X517

Special Project Scientist II - III #2214

Special Project, full-time (until Sep. 30, 1980with possibility of extension)AAP - Mesoscale Research SectionExempt ranges II - 83, III - 84

Anticipated hire-in salary:II level: $23,916 - $30,492/yr

III level: $28,848 - $36,792/yr(Visiting scientist from another institution:

No loss-No gain)DUTIES: Conduct independent research, with emphasison problems relating to cumulus convection, parti-cularly organized mesoscale systems. It is expectedthat research will be focused on observational anddiagnostic studies that take advantage of relativelyunexploited opportunities provided by the GATE dataset, particularly data from multi-aircraft probing ofdistrubances. In contrast with the recent past,these data ban be combined with other data efficientlyand effectively so that a visit of 12 - 15 months canbe expected to yield results in the form of completedprojects. Research may be completely independent orcollaborative depending upon capabilities and interest.REQUIRES:

--Ph.D. in atmospheric science and demonstratedcapability to conduct original research ofhigh quality in relevant areas of meteorologyas evidenced from appropriate publications

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Ability to do some of own programming in

FORTRANTim Schick, X581

support Scientist II (term - 1 year) - #2273

AAP - Effects of Carbon Dioxide ProjectExempt range 81Anticipated hire-in salary: $16,356 - $20,460/yrDUTIES: To assist in carrying out General CirculationModeling experiments, to modify and write specialprocessing programs; to help interpret results andcompare with observations of both atmosphere andocean; to make accurate logs of experiments; and toparticipate in preparing results for publication.REQUIRES:

--Skill in handling and assessing large-scaleclimatological data and oceanographic data

--Moderate skill in graphically analyzingmeteorological data by both manual and computerprocedures

--Skill in writing FORTRAN programs so as toaccess display and manipulate GCM and realcl imatological data

--Sufficient familiarity with meteorologicaland climatic data to be able to identifydiscrepancies between observational and GCMdata

--M.S or equivalent in meteorology/atmosphericscience or geography

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Skill in using NCAR computers

There may be a possibility of a one-year extensionbeyond the initial one-year term.Marsha Hanson, X517

CASUAL - STUDENT ASSISTANT

Student Assistant - #2303

ATD - FOF

Assigned salary: $4.55/hr

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DUTIES: Will assist in hardware construction, docu-mentation, debugging of subassemblies, routine pro-gram modification of radar data processing equip-ment currently under construction. Opportunitiesexist to work with the operating system for radardata acquisition and color display and to work onthe design and development of interface electronicsfor a radar data system to an avicraft inertialnavigation system.REQUIRES:

--Current full-time student status (summersexcluded) in electrical engineering

-- Availability to work full-time during thesummer and half-time during the academicyear for about 6°months

-- Strong demonstrated interest in learning aboutthe above "opportunity areas"

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Basic knowledge of FORTRAN programming

Marsha Hanson, X517

July 23 through July 30, 1979

MONDAY, July 23

CSD Seminar -- Recent Cloud Research inAuckland, New Zealand: The Measurementof a Mixed-Phase Aerosol; Measurementsof Natural Rain; Observations of a Splash-ing Drop, C. David Stow, University ofAuckland

3:30 p.m.

NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

TUESDAY, July 24

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Seminar Series --Visualization of Finite-Difference Solutionsof the Two-Dimensional Navier-StokesEquations, an informial presentation byNorman J. Zabusky of computer-generatedmovies of vorticity, stream function,tracer particles and energy spectra for avariety of initial conditions.

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

9 Class -- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

7:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

WEDNESDAY, July 25

e Class -- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

7:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

THURSDAY, July 26

* HAO Colloquium -- HAO Staff Forum

11:00 a.m.HAO Classroom 138

9 Climate Club -- Interannual Variability of the500 mb Zonal Mean Flow in the SouthernHemi sphere

3:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

THURSDAY, July 26 (continued)

9 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Seminar Series --Climate Prediction and the FluctuationDissipation Theorem: Some Simple ModelResults, Thomas Bell, NASA Goddard SpaceFlight Center

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

FRIDAY, July 27

Open

MONDAY, July 30

0 Climate Club -- Paleoclimate as Revealed byPolar Ice Cores, Peter MacKinnon, WorldData Center A for Glaciology

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

Calendar Notes announcements may be mailed toVonda Giesey, ML 136. Wednesday at 12:00 noonis the deadline for items to be included in theCalendar Notes.