Vol. 13, No. 2

13 January 1978

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

WALTER ORR ROBERTS DISCUSSES FOOD, CLIMATE, AND THE FUTURE

Walter Orr Roberts addressed an enthusiasticfull house last Friday in the Mesa Laboratory's MainSeminar Room. The occasion was a Hollow Squarelecture entitled "Food, Climate, and the World'sFuture," which is also the title of Walt's researchgroup at the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies.Walt was the first director of NCAR and presidentof UCAR from 1968 to 1974; upon retirement from NCARin 1974, he joined the Aspen Institute, where heestablished a program on Science, Technology, andHumanism; his current work reflects those variedinterests.

Walt was introduced by John Firor, who stood infor Henry van de Boogaard, the usual host of theHollow Square lecture series. As a scientist,educator, and weather forecaster, Walt has partici-pated in an imposing number of activities thatreflect and utilize his concern with social, polit-ical, economic, and moral issues, John said. Walt'sinterest in the relation of food and climate is adirect outgrowth of both his scientific backgroundand these concerns.

OWalt said that he believes that food and climateare crucial to the future for several reasons.First, the world's population has doubled in thepast 35 years and is expected to double again, toeight billion people, by the year 2020. Of the400 million people, or 10% of the current population,who are desperately hungry, children suffer the mostby a factor of three to one. And children are mostvulnerable to the long-term physical and mental ef-fects of starvation.

Second, climate variability is a principal causeof disruptions in food supply. This is illustratedby two very different cases: the Sahelian drought,in which 100,000 people starved to death, and thefailure of the Soviet grain harvest in 1972, whichhad profound effects on the world economy when theSoviets purchased a record amount of grain and itsprice subsequently trebled.

Finally, Walt said, "the solutions to theproblems of food and climate are not at hand. Tech-nological fixes are not adequate in view of theworld energy situation. Is it better to put twiceas much land into production and use labor-intensiveagricultural methods, or would it be preferable touse half the current amount of cultivated land andrely on technology to raise production to the needed

WatteA' 0it ' Robvrtjs. (Photo by Anthony Gat'.n 111.)

level?" There is no consensus of opinion on thisissue, nor even a history of past attempts to solvethe problem, Walt said. In addition, there is in-creasing conflict between the northern and southernhemispheres, distrust of capitalistic multinationalcorporations, and concern with the impact of state-controlled systems on human freedom. "You mightsay there is an antithesis between freedom and fullstomachs," Walt remarked.

The Aspen Institute is involved in severalapproaches to the food-climate problem. One hasbeen collaboration with NCAR and the InternationalFederation of Institutes for Advanced Study (IFIAS)to determine how to make use of a credible, accurateweather forecast. IFIAS is a multinational, inter-disciplinary organization of which NCAR is a member.

Another project, the Industry Food and ClimateProgram, is designed to make business people andthe public aware of the interconnections amongenergy, food, fertilizer, weather, trade policies,and agricultural strategies.

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This Week in Sta66 No-te,. ..

Roberts Gives Hollow Square Lecture Visitors Calendar NotesAnnouncements Job Openings

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Walt concluded with a brief philosophicaldiscussion of whether food is a basic human right.After acknowledging the opposite view, he enthus-iastically presented an idea of Harlan Cleveland's(Aspen Institute) that freedom fwm oppression andfreedom to have food are human rights ensuing frombirth, an idea that he says is new since World WarII. Walt sees this as an example of the developmentof human thought to embrace the concept of basichuman rights. For this reason, he is optimisticabout the future despite the many problems in theworld today. Quoting Albert Camus, he said, "Greatideas come into the world on doves' feet."

In the discussion period that followed Walt'stalk, the primary issue was the dichotomy betweenoptimism and pessimism about the future. Severalpeople pointed out social, economic, and practicalobstacles to achieving freedom from hunger with adoubled population. However, Walt maintained thatthe capacity to solve the problems is there, pro-vided that people perceive that a different standardof life is necessary and that fundamental humanistmorality is reflected in governments andinstitutions. e JO

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPACEBORNE SHOWING RESCHEDULED

The film Spaceborne, originally scheduled to beshown on 10 January, will be shown instead onTuesday, 17 January, at 12:15 p.m. in the MainSeminar Room. This new 14-minute color movie usesfootage from actual NASA space flights to simulatea journey to the moon.

ROCKIES HOCKEY--BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

The Employee Activities Committee is sponsoringanother evening of hockey with discount tickets tothe Colorado Rockies game on Tuesday, 31 January.The Rockies will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens.Again a group of at least 20 must attend in order toobtain a discount. Tickets will be $6.05 for adultsand $3.58 for children under 15. Call Bobbie Clapper(ext. 77-642) for information on seating and onentertainment between periods.

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

Editor: Lynne MesirowWriters: Merry Maisel, Lynne Mesirow, Julia OrmesProduction Assistants: Jan Emery, 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.

STAFF MEMBERS TAKE CARDIOPULMONARYRESUSCITATION COURSE

0Ed Elsbmy pratctice coadiopumnonay raes -tation (CPR) on the mannequin "RecotdiAnni."The sttip cha t on hea left side is rLecordingEd's CPR peAormance. (Photo by Robet Bumpus.)

Fourteen staff members successfully completedan American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitationcourse at NCAR on 15 December. Jack Watts, anNCAR safety officer, instructed the 10-hour coursewith help from Blair Smallwood of our Safety/SecurityDepartment and Charles Purdy of the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA alsoprovided the mannequins, which are essential forthe class. The people who completed the course areDaniel Anderson, Earl Burch, Bonnie Gacnik, AnnGayton, Vonda Giesey, Patrick Kennedy, Mark Solak,and Charles Wade, all of the Mesa Laboratory; JaneAschenbrenner of the High Altitude Observatory;Robert Bowie and Brian Lewis of the Marshall fieldsite; John Dee of the Research Aviation Facility;and Edward Elsberry and Kenneth Pewitt of 30thStreet.

If you are interested in participating in futurecourses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation or firstaid at NCAR, please call Lois Smythe (ext. 341).Questions about these courses may be directed toBlair Smallwood (ext. 341).

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ALIENS MUST REPORT ADDRESS

All aliens in the United States must report theircurrent U.S. address to the government during themonth of January. Alien address report cards areavailable from Sandi Hoff (ext. 586, Mesa Lab room150A).

TAPE RECORDER MISSING

Randi Opsahl of the Audiovisual Departmentreports a missing Sony mono cassette taperecorder with black leather carrying case, modelTC-55, serial no. 169936, NSF no. 2835. If youknow its whereabouts, please call her at ext. 279.

BATIK EXHIBIT AT MESA LAB

Batiks by Henry Mueller of Boulder are beingdisplayed during January in the second-floor exhibitarea of the Mesa Laboratory. A native of Los Alamos,New Mexico, Mueller came to Boulder in 1969 toattend the University of Colorado. After graduatingwith a degree in psychology, mathematics, and phys-ics, he studied arts and crafts through the BoulderArts and Crafts Cooperative. He now works as afreelance artist designer and teaches at the BoulderFree School.

Mueller describes the work in this show asstriving to transplant the natural beauty of theBoulder area into the gallery environment. Themedium that Mueller uses, batik, is an ancientIndonesian textile art that uses wax and dyes tobuild up the successive colors of a design on fabric.Mueller also uses an airbrush and water colors tocapture intermediate shades of the morning andevening skies; he has developed special techniquesto try to capture the luminescent effects of sunriseand sunset.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

William Cobb: Student assistant with the ConvectiveStorms Division. ML room 321, ext. 460.

Elaine Greathouse: Administrative secretary withOffice Services. ML room 141, ext. 223.

DEPARTURES

James DeardorffBenson Fogle

Glen Willis

Thomas Wilson

31 January

1 December

31 January

6 January

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DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR BOAT SHOW

The Employee Activities Committee has obtaineda limited number of half-price coupons for theRecreational Vehicle Power and Sailboat Show onWednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 25, 26, and 27January, at Currigan Hall in Denver. (The show willrun through Sunday.) Admission with a coupon is$1.10 for adults and $0.55 for children ages sixand over; children under six are admitted free ofcharge. Show time is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.Coupons may be obtained from Bill Kohri (ext 334).

"ANYONE CAN DO IT"

A one-day campaign to urge all smokers inColorado to quit smoking has been scheduled forThursday, 19 January. At NCAR, "Anyone Can Do It"day is being sponsored by the Employee ActivitiesCommittee (EAC) in collaboration with the ColoradoDivision of the American Cancer Society. A generaldistribution of pledge cards will be made to theNCAR staff for those interested in participating.If you do not receive a pledge card but would likeone, please call EAC representative Chris Kingsland(ext. 202).

Boulder Memorial Hospital will be holding aFive-Day Plan to Stop Smoking course beginning onMonday, 16 January, at 7:30 p.m. The class willalso meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ("AnyoneCan Do It" day), and the following Monday. Thosewishing to attend may register at the door or call443-0230 for further information. Literature onthe subject of how to stop smoking and "I Quit Kits"may be obtained by calling the Boulder Unit of theAmerican Cancer Society at 443-7563.

Q, WHEN IS A DOOR NOT A DOOR?

As WHEN IT'S AJAR.

A number of staff members have been askingwhether they are to be counted as federal employeesin regard to surveys their children have been asked

to complete at school. The schools need this in-formation because the federal aid they receive isbased in part on the number of students who arechildren of federal employees. In this instance,NCAR staff members do qualify as federal employeessince we work on federally owned property (the Mesasite was given to the National Science Foundationby the State of Colorado).

CORRECTIONThe Personnel Office reports a mistake In a

description of a security guard position listed inthis week's .Job OpoenLn.ga. The position is correctlylisted under "Casual (on call as needed)"; however,the words "half-time" appearing after the job title"Security Guard" should be omitted.

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UNCLAIMED MAIL

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

Dr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Dr.Mr.Dr.,Dr.Mr.Ms,Dr.,Dr.Dr.Dr.Dr.Mr.Dr.

CasimirEatonRobert F. GahalanRoger M. GalletFreeman F. HallPeter KuhnLandspergerTom LangJ. LathamEdward LipsenJoan MaierLarry MahrtWilliam B. OwensUwe RadokG. D. RobinsonRodgersFloyd WaltersJ. A. Warburton

Mail for these people may be claimed fromMickey Romero in the Personnel Office, Mesa Labroom 150. Or, if you know the address or forwardingaddress of an intended recipient, please call Mickeyat ext. 552.

VISITORS

SHORT-TERM

C.S. Chen, South Dakota School of Mines andTechnology. Field of interest: Modeling of summercumulus clouds in the high plains. 6-9 January.Computing carrels, dial "0" for paging service.--Computing Facility

Richard Farley, South Dakota School of Mines andTechnology. Field of interest: Modeling of summercumulus clouds in high plains. 6-9 January.Computing carrels, dial "0" for paging service.--Computing Facility

William Grose, NASA/Langley Research Center, Hampton,Virginia. Field of interest: Dynamic meteorology.9-11 January. ML room 314, ext. 347.-- V. Ramanathan, Climate Project

Denise Hagan, Texas A&M University. Field ofinterest: Interaction between Gulf Stream andAtlantis II Seamount. 4-17 January. Computingcarrels, dial "0" for paging service.-- Computing Facility

Jim Haustein, Texas A&M University. Field ofinterest: Interaction between Gulf Stream andAtlantis II Seamount. 4-17 January. Computingcarrels, dial " for paging service.-- Computing Facility

E.Y. Hsie, South Dakota School of Mines andTechnology. Field of interest: Modeling of summercumulus clouds in the high plains. 6-9 January.Computing carrels, dial "0" for paging service.-- Computing Facility

John Merrill, University of Miami. Field ofinterest: Inversion of capped mixed layer aircraftdata. 7-14 January. Computing carrels, dial "0"for paging service.--Computing Facility

Joyce Schmitz, Texas A&M University. Field ofinterest: Interaction between Gulf Stream andAtlantis II Seamount. 4-11 January. Computingcarrels, dial "0" for paging service.-- Computing Facility

Andrew Vastano, Texas A&M University. Field ofinterest: Interaction between Gulf Stream andAtlantis II Seamount. 4-17 January. Computingcarrels, dial "0" for paging service.-- Computing Facility

LONG-TERM

Janet Montgomery, University of Southern Colorado.Field of interest: Electronic engineering technology.3 January - 1 June. PSRB-3 room 210, ext. 77-715.--Vincent Lally, Global Atmospheric Measurements

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NCA R is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.A copy of our A ffirmative Action Plan is available for review.

For more information, please contact the Personnel Office.

THE PERSONNEL OFFICE ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS IN PERSON DURING THEFOLLOWING HOURS ONLY: 9-11 AM AND 1-3 PM ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

REGULAR (Full-time)

CUSTODIAN: To work for Building Maintenance at theMarshall and Jeffco facilities performing thefollowing duties: overall dusting, wall washing,furniture washing and polishing, dumping of trash,washing ash trays and trash receptacles, cleaningspill spots, and dusting, mopping, waxing, buffingof floors. Will work with minimal supervision,6 PM - 2 AM Monday thru Friday. Requirements: Nospecific educational or experience requirements butmust possess valid Colorado driver's license andqualify for GSA driver's license plus must have thephysical endurance and ability to lift 5 gallonSbuckets of wax or water; must be able to operate a1,000 pound floor cleaning machine and 20 inchbuffer. Anticipated hire-in salary: $635/month.This position may be filled after 24 January 1978.

DATA CLERK II: For the Convective Storms Divisionto process multiple Doppler radar data. Willinvolve checking work sheets against documentationfor errors, keypunching, assigning and verifyingtapes as necessary, submitting computer runs, check-ing outputs to determine if run was completed andmaintain Doppler tape library. Additionally willplot data, perform simple calculations and performrelated tasks. Requirements: high school diplomaplus 2 years clerical experience or an equivalentcombination of education and experience providingability to perform above duties. Experience insubmitting computer jobs and inspection of outputis highly desirable. Non-exempt range 17. Antici-pated hire-in salary: $665-765/month. This posi-tion may be filled after 17 January 1978.

DEPUTY MANAGER FOR RESEARCH: For the Research Avia-tion Facility to share in the management of the RAF.Person will be responsive to the technological andscience-related functions of the Facility with par-ticular emphasis on the activities of the Data Man-agement, Instrumentation and Projects Groups. Personwill be responsible for capability improvement, dataquality assurance and scientific leadership; willdirect the activities of scientific staff assigned9

to the Facility; will assume such additional respon-sibilities as agreed upon with the RAF Manager. Willalso be responsible for achieving results in meetingaffirmative action program goals and for managinghis/her unit in ways consistent with NCAR's Affirma-tive Action Program. Requirements: PhD in meteoro-logy; minimum of 5 years experience doing originalscientific research involving utilization of air-craft, as evidenced by publications; demonstratedcurrent experience in the field of airborne atmo-spheric measurements, development and operation ofairborne research instrumentation and data processing/analysis techniques; experience in all aspects of afield aircraft research project; and willingness tohelp achieve results in meeting affirmative actionprogram goals and to manage the unit in ways consis-tent with NCAR's Affirmative Action Program. Exemptrange 61. Anticipated hire-in salary: $23,000-34,500/year. This position may be filled after

25 October 1977.

DRAFTSPERSON II: For the Research Systems Facility

to produce printed circuit layouts from schematicsand mechanical-electrical drawings from roughsketches or piece parts working with minimal super-vision. Support would be available for technicaldetails. Designs will require clear documentation.Selected applicants will be required to bring worksamples to interview. Will bear responsibility forall formal drawings including storage, check outfrom files, updating drawings and maintaining changeorder procedures. Requirements: Formal trainingequivalent to 2 years trade or vocational schooldrafting plus a minimum of 4 years on-the-boardexperience in above areas. Additional experiencemay be substituted for some of formal education.Also required is familiarity with most electricaland mechanical symbols; some knowledge of both activeand passive components and ability to use partscatalogues; plus ability to perform general mainte-nance to blueprint equipment. Non-exempt range 21.Anticipated hire-in salary: $975-l,120/month. Thisposition may be filled after 24 January 1978. *Thisposition was previously listed. Please note changein title and salary range.

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ELECTRONIC ENGINEER II: For the Atmospheric QualityDivision to support a wide range of atmosphericmeasurement programs. Will involve considerableresponsibility for design, construction, operationand maintenance of observing systems and subsystemsstarting from general observing requirements and/orexisting equipment. Will be assigned to work onprojects requiring close interaction with scientistsand technicians. May supervise some technicians,but due to limited technical support, must be capableof and willing to do much of own construction andtesting. Some field travel may be required includ-ing flights in NCAR aircraft. Requirements: BSEEplus 4 years balanced experience in applicable fields(ie., digital technology, use of minicomputers andmicrocomputers in data collection and instrument con-trol, electro-optical and meteorological sensors, lownoise analog data processing, electro-mechanical servosystems is required. Additional years of applicable,solid technical experience at a high level indi-cating ability to perform the necessary design tasksmay be substituted for formal education requirement.Instrumental background must indicate capability tounderstand quickly the main scientific instrumentfunctions and how they are achieved by means of sen-sors and electronic systems. Experience in computerprogramming and/or field observations is desirableas is course work in optics, meteorology, or analyti-cal chemistry. Fxempt range 56. Anticipated hire-insalary: $14,300-17,900/year. This position may befilled after 10 January 1978.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN/AIRCRAFT MECHANIC: For theCloud Physics group of the Convective Storms Divi-sion to work half the time in the research opera-tion of a cloud physics instrumented sailplane andground support station and half the time in thedesign, development and fabrication of various elec-tronic instruments and systems both analog and dig-ital. Some major responsibilities include: generalcare of the sailplane, coordination of sailplanetowing, preflight testing, maintenance of appropriatedocumentation, assistance in operation of groundstation, and other related duties. Requirements:4 years applicable experience with at least 2 yearsaircraft related experience; technical schooling inelectronics or aircraft; demonstrated ability toaccept responsibility; FAA aircraft mechanic licensewith airframe rating; knowledge of general electronictest equipment, hand tools and some machine tools;ability to perform airframe modifications to mountinstruments and hardware as required; ability tocommunicate efficiently; and ability to work in con-fined spaces. Non-exempt range 21. Anticipatedhire-in salary: $975-1120/month. This position maybe filled after 24 January 1978.

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN III: For the group of theCloud Microphysics Cumulus Storms Division to fabri-cate and test electronic breadboards and assemblies.Will also: design simple electronic circuits; oper-ate/maintain field station equipment; participate infield operations lasting up to 2 months each year;maintain engineering documentation and understandbasic engineering drawing systems. Must be able toaccept responsibility for the timely completion ofassigned tasks. After a reasonable learning period,

must be able to accept responsibility for hardwareand systems within the program. Requirements:minimum of 6 years electronic technician experience;electronics technical schooling; ability to operateelectronic lab equipment such as scopes, pulsegenerators and spectrum analyzers; working knowl-edge of components such as transistors, capacitorsand specifications for same; high mechanical apti-tude; skill in solder and wire wrap assembly tech-niques; neatness and accuracy in application ofthese techniques; ability to do moderate liftingand physical labor; and strong background in logicdesign. Also desirable: design lab experience;FCC 2nd class or higher radio telephone license;and experience in 2-way radio service. A strongexperience background may be substituted for educa-tion. Non-exempt ranges 21-22. Anticipated hire-in salary: $975-1225/month. This position may befilled at any time.

MACHINIST III: Instrument Maker to work in theResearch Systems Facility performing the followingduties of a journeyman machinist: milling, turning,cylindrical and surface grinding, drilling, machineset-up. Will be expected to do most of work requiredon complete instrumentation projects; will work onoccasion directly with the project initiator orscientist, with or without formal design details andmust be able to contribute technical and processassistance to accomplish desired project goals.Requirements: high school diploma plus 7 yearsjourneyman machinist experience, 3 years of whichshould have been in research/development or proto-type fabrication is required. Experience in relatedmechanical fabrication skills is acceptable in lieuof trade or vocational training. Must be able tooccasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Non-exemptranges 21-22. Anticipated hire-in salary: $975-1,225/month. This position may be filled after 24January 1978.

OBSERVER II (term appointment): For the High Alti-tude Observatory's Coronal Dynamics program. Ini-tially, the observer will participate in assemblyand testing of telescopic and related equipmentpresently under construction in Boulder. Thisequipment will be installed about January 1979 onMauna Loa, Hawaii, at which time the observer willbe relocated to Hilo, Hawaii to assist in the instal-lation and testing of the telescopes. After instal-lation is complete the observer will participate asa member of the observing team and share observingand maintenance duties through September 1981 atwhich time relocation will be provided to Boulderor point of hire. The observer will be expected todrive approximately 50 miles each way to work andarrive at the observatory around sunrise on assigneddays. Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a rele-vant scientific or engineering field plus 2 yearsexperience in relevant fields such as optical sys-tems, instrument assembly or programming with mini-computers is required. Two years astronomical ob-serving, particularly in the field of solar astron-omy, is desirable and may be substituted for partof the educational requirement. Additionally mustpass a pre-employment physical; be able to work athigh altitude (11,250 ft.); obtain and maintain avalid driver's and GSA driver's license. Exemptrange 54. Anticipated hire-in salary: $975-1,220per month. This position may be filled after15 January 1978.

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PhD. SCIENTIST - SOLAR PHYSICIST: For the High Alti-tude Observatory with primary attention to quantita-tive description and integration of the global prop-erties of the sun, in the context of long term solarvariability. Particular emphasis would be placed onthe properties and dynamics of the solar convectionzone and the workings of the solar dynamo as inferredfrom theory and from a variety of observations,including velocity fields, oscillations, magneticfields, brightness patterns and coronal and solarwind structure. This person would be expected tobecome familiar with theories of the solar interior,the solar dynamo, differential rotation, convection,and test hypotheses using observations. In carryingout the work, this person would be expected to inter-act with a variety of theorists and observationalsolar physicists in the Observatory, and also todevelop strong interaction with scientists at otherobservatories where observations relevant to solarvariability can be obtained. This person should beable to evaluate and, if necessary, initiate obser-vations of global properties of the sun with exist-ing instruments. Requirements: Ph.D and at leasttwo years post-Ph.D experience or equivalent incarrying out independent research in a field rele-vant to the duties of the position as outlined above,particularly in solar physics or astrophysics. APh.D scientist working in relevant areas of physicsor fluid dynamics may also be considered. Theindependent research experience should be at a highlevel of creativity and versatility, as demonstratedby published papers which bring together quantitativetheory and observations. Applicants must also demon-strate potential for further growth in scientificmaturity, creativity and breadth. Observationalexperience is desirable. Less than two years experi-ence may be acceptable if the Ph.D thesis of theapplicant is directly concerned with the global prop-erties of the sun as described above. The appoint-ment is for a period of 3 .years. Position will beopen as of 1 September 1978. Exempt range #58.Anticipated hire-in salary: $17,300-21,650/year.Applications will be received through 15 March 1978.

STATIONARY ENGINEER: For the Building Maintenancedepartment to be responsible for the proper and effi-cient operation and maintenance of all heating, venti-lating, air conditioning, refrigeration and relatedequipment. Proper execution of duties will resultin minimum equipment repair costs and minimum unsched-uled downtime, along with satisfactory temperatureand humidity throughout the buildings with efficientenergy utilization. Requirements: high school orequivalent; trade school in related field or equiva-lent job experience; 4-6 years experience dependingon education or any combination of experience andtraining which provides the necessary knowledge isrequired. Must have knowledge of pneumatic, electri-cal and electronic controls, refrigeration, air condi-tioning, boilers, pumps and compressors. Also, mustbe able to interpret alarms from the monitor and con-trol system and be alert to other indications of equip-ment malfunction and take appropriate corrective action.Also desirable: license by City/County of Denver.Non-exempt range 22. Anticipated hire-in salary:$1,065-l,225/month. This position may be filledafter 10 January 1978.

SUPPORT SCIENTIST I: (term appointment until 6-79)For the Convective Storms Division to performmeasurement and interpretation of deuterium contentin precipitation and water vapor samples. Involvesthe analysis of deuterium in small samples using amass spectrometer. Will also experiment to checkfor fractionation in water vapor sampling and posi-tion entails collaboration in data interpretationinvolving the deduction of hail growth trajectorieswith examination of assumptions involving entrain-

ment and lack of depletion of liquid water. Require-ments: BS degree in atmospheric sciences or closelyrelated field plus elementary working knowledge ofFORTRAN plus experience with high vacuum techniquesand training in the use of mass spectrometers isrequired. Exempt range 54. Anticipated hire-insalary: $11,700-14,650/year. This position may befilled after 7 February 1978.

SUPPORT SCIENTIST II-III: For the Convective StormsDivision to aid in the development and testing ofsmall-scale, cloud physical/dynamical models andrelated data processing techniques. While numeri-cal modeling is emphasized, the position alsorequires the analysis and diagnosis of model resultsusing observed data. Requirements: MS in atmo-spheric science or closely related field, profi-ciency in FORTRAN programming and significant hands-on computing experience. Favorable considerationwill be given to applicants with at least 3 yearsexperience in programming complex cloud models orclosely related experience. Exempt ranges 56-68.Anticipated hire-in salary range: $14,300-21,650/year. This position may be filled after 8 February1978.

SUPPORT SCIENTIST II or III: For the NumericalWeather Prediction Project to aid in the develop-ment and testing of large-scale numerical forecast-ing models and related data processing techniques.This position emphasizes analysis and diagnosis ofmodel results using actual data and requires educa-tion and/or experience in such areas as data pro-cessing, synoptic meteorology and weather forecast-ing. The successful applicant should be qualifiedto participate in the scientific evaluation ofmodels, and of related analysis and initializationprocedures, by knowledgeably examining the resultsof numerical experiments and by contributing to theplanning and carrying out of such experiments. Theposition requires an educational background at theMS level or equivalent in atmospheric sciences ora closely related field, proficiency in FORTRANprogramming and significant hands-on computing ex-perience. Favorable consideration will be given toapplicants with substantial experience in large-scale numerical weather prediction, in either aresearch or an operational environment. Exemptranges 56-58. Anticipated hire-in salary: $14,300-21,650/year. This position may be filled after11 October 1977.

SUPPORT SCIENTIST II or III: For the NumericalWeather Prediction Project to aid in the developmentand testing of large-scale numerical forecastingmodels and related data processing techniques. Thisposition emphasizes modeling and requires specializededucation and/or relevant experience in such areas

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as high-level scientific programming, dynamic meteoro-logy, and numerical analysis of partial differentialequations. The position requires an educationalbackground at the MS level or equivalent in atmos-pheric sciences or a closely related field, profi-ciency in FORTRAN programming and significant hands-on computing experience. Favorable consideration willbe given to applicants with at least three years ofexperience in programming complex hydrodynamicalmodels and diagnostic processor codes for such modelsor with substantial experience in large-scale numeri-cal weather prediction, in either a research or andoperational environment. Exempt ranges 56-58.Anticipated hire-in range: $14,300-21,650/year.This position may be filled after 11 October 1977.

SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN: For the Library to be responsiblefor the following major duties; writing and docu-menting computer programs used in indexing librarymaterial; performing technical literature searchesfor the scientific staff; assisting users in con-structing search profiles; evaluating the consis-tency of the indexing operation; consulting withNCAR staff members about indexing problems; per-forming reference service as required; supervisingand training the cataloging and indexing operationspersonnel; and achieving results in meeting affir-mative action program goals as well as managing inways consistent with the Affirmative Action Program.Requirements include: MS in library science; 2years experience in a comparable library positionincluding use of computer assisted retrieval systems;and willingness to learn FORTRAN and write programsfor the library. Exempt range 55. Anticipated hire-in salary: $13,000-14,500/year. This position maybe filled after 11 October 1977.

SPECIAL PROJECT (Full-time)

ASSISTANT TO PROJECT DIRECTOR: For the U.S. MONEXProject Office to initiate actions on urgent MONEXproject management matters along broad lines estab-lished by the project director. Plans, coordinatesand monitors the logistical implementation of nationalfield operations and their interfacing with the inter-national MONEX effort; prepares plans for MONEX datamanagement and coordinates scientific and operationalparticipation of U.S. university investigators inthe MONEX effort; prepares scientific backgrounddocumentation for MONEX-related project activitiesand for national and international meetings; repre-sents the U.S. MONEX Project Office at national andinternational meetings when required; maintains closecontact with activities of the international MONEXplanning centers in India and Malaysia. Requirements:MS or PhD in atmospheric sciences or related field;ability to work tactfully with scientists, also inand from foreign countries; 3 years personal experi-ence in field research activities and in meteorolog-ical research, including a majority of the following:tropical research, preferably in monsoon areas, datamanagement, logistics, operations and communicationsplanning for utilization of research aircraft, shipsand other platforms; and ability to identify problemsand to take initiative where appropriate. This posi-tion is expected to last through December 1979 withthe possibility of an extension. Exempt range 58.Anticipated hire-in salary: $17,300-26,000/year.This position may be filled after 24 January 1978.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II: For the EWE Program towork on electronic systems forballoon-borne meteoro-logical flights. Will be part of a team developinginstruments to measure wind and temperature in thetropics. Will work with engineers in developmentof flight hardware and checkout of equipment. Alsoworks with integrated circuits, transistors, micro-processors, memory devices and programmable calcula-tors. Will be responsible for maintaining currentinventory and storage of electronic parts and flightequipment; for maintenance of lab area; will be in-volved in packing and shipping flight equipment tolaunch sites; and will be expected to maintain anengineer's notebook and documentation in the formof mechanical and electronic drawings. Require-ments: H.S. graduation plus technical-vocationaltraining in electronics, preferably with a certifi-cate of completion, plus applicable experience inabove areas. Experience may be substituted for someof educational requirement. Experience in mechani-cal and/or electronic drawing is desirable. Abilityto lift 40-50 lbs. is required. Non-exempt ranges19-20. Anticipated hire-in salary : $805-1,020/month. This position may be filled after 3 January1978. Note: This position will run until 1 January1979 with the possibility of extension.

TEMPORARY (Full-time)

EDITORIAL AIDE: For the Computing Facility to typea FORTRAN manual and be responsible for formattingand editing for consistency, grammatical correct-ness and spelling. Will type manuscripts in roughform; will prepare memos and short documents formailing to as many as 50 people and will filecorrespondence. Will keypunch decks to submit tocomputer and collect and mail output in responseto requests for software. Will see that documen-tation kept for computer users is current andreplenish stock when low. Requirements: 4 yearsprogressive typist/secretarial experience includ-ing technical typing and ability to type at about60 WPM. Also desirable: ability to keypunch,familiarity with word processing machine and pre-vious experience in editing or computing environ-ment. Two years college in journalism, English orbusiness may be substituted for 2 years of secre-tarial experience. This position will last 4months. Non-exempt range 19. Anticipated hire-in salary: $805-925/month. This position may befilled after 17 January 1978.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II: To work on electronicsystems for the Convective Storms Division. Willfabricate and test electronic circuits both analogand digital. Will assist in the repair and instal-lation of communications and data handling equip-ment for the 1978 summer field program. Require-ments: 1 year "hands on" electronic technicianexperience; working knowledge of electronic parts;and ability to do moderate lifting and physicallabor. Non-exempt range 19-20. Anticipated hire-in salary: $4.644-5.885/hour. This position maybe filled by one full-time person or two studentseach working half-time. This vacancy will be filledfor 4 months with a definite possibility of anextension. This position may be filled after 24January 1978.

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CASUAL (On-call -as-needed)

. SECURITY GUARD (half-time): For the Safety andSecurity Department to protect building and contentsagainst loss by fire, theft and illegal entry; tomake regular inspection trips of the area on footand by vehicle examining doors, windows and gatesto see that they are properly secured. Person willcontinually watch for irregularities such as brokenwater pipes and fires. Guard will be part of orga-nized fire brigade and will be trained to combatfires and give first aid until professional helparrives. Must be able to deal firmly but politelywith employees, visitors and the public. Must re-spond promptly and correctly to various alarms andtrouble signals from the NCAR monitoring system.Will operate two-way radio and paging system andwill receive all NCAR telephone calls during non-business hours. Requirements: strength and staminato make required rounds and move fire equipment whennecessary; ability to work alone in isolated areas;possession of a current, valid U.S. driver's license.After being hired, continued employment is contingenton qualifying for American-Red Cross standard firstaid certificate or equivalent, obtaining GSA driver'slicense and being granted a federal security clear-ance. (Only U.S. citizens and immigrant aliens maybe granted a federal security clearance.) Must nothave prior felony conviction or be under criminalindictment. Preference will be given to personswith previous experience as a security guard, lawenforcement officer or military person. This per-son will be expected to work on-call-as-needed.Hire-in salary: $3.98/hour. This position may befilled at any time.

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January 16 through January 23, 1978

Monday, January 16 Friday,January 20

Open -e Joint Climate Club and Special ASP Seminar--Interannual Variability of the Ocean-Atmos-

Tuesday, January 17 phere System, Elmar Reiter, Colorado StateUniversity

* Noon Movie--Spaceborne 19771:30 p.m.

12:00 noon NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar RoomNCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

Monday, January 23* AAP Seminar--The Eady Problem, Scale Interaction

and Two-Dimensional Turbulence, William Blumen, OpenDepartment of Astro-Geophysics, University ofColorado

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

Wednesday, January 18

* AQD Seminar--Human Impacts on the Earth's Elec-trical Climate, William Boeck, AQD

1:00 p.m.Fleischmann Building

Thursday,January 19

e HAO Colloquium--The Problem of Magnetic FieldLine Reconnection, Shadia Habbal, HAO

11:00 a.m.HAO Classroom 138

@ Turbulence Club Meeting--Ordered and DisorderedFeatures of Benard Convection, John A. White-head, Jr., ASP

3:30 p.m.Fleischmann BuildingWalter Orr Roberts Seminar Room

Calendar Notes announcements may be mailed toVonda Giesey, ML 141. Wednesday at 12:00 noon isthe deadline for items to be included in theCalendar Notes.

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