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Vol. 16, No. 7 20 February 1981 NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH CAPTAIN MARY A rere score of years, as the High Altitude Observatory (HAO) discovered, is long enough to dim the memories of mortals. When the observatory was relocated to the mesa last year, its staff wished to continue as many observatory traditions as possible. Among these was the existence of a seminar room dedicated to the memory of Captain Mary Parker Converse. Accordingly, a seminar/ conference room was included in the remodeling of the south tower. But who was Mary Converse, and what role had she played in the observatory's history? "When the time came to design a plaque for the new room, " HAO director Robert MacQueen told Staff Notes, "we discovered that much of our knowledge of her role had become diffused and lost. So much for the power of oral history I" Research by Kathryn Strand, HAO's librarian, and Mary Converse, the captain's granddaughter- in-law, yielded a picture of a remarkable woman, one whose unflagging support of the then-fledgling observatory is well worth remembering. . Biography of a Captain Perhaps Mary Converse's most outstanding char- acteristic was her boundless energy. During her early years, she not only bore five children but also found time to learn enough seamanship to earn a Merchant Marine second-class pilot's license and to develop a life-long fascination with naviga- tion. She was born Mary Caroline Parker in Malden, Massachusetts, in 1872, and left high Last summer, while school to marry Harry Converse, an ardent matin on its early J yachtsman and son of a wealthy shoe manufacturer. Mary onvers er (The Converse family business was the Boston Mary Converse, her g Rubber Shoe Company, which later became U.S. coincidence led to an Rubber, not the Converse Tire and Rubber Co.) to i it to an When the Navy commandeered her husband's yacht to a vsit to HAO by (the 900 ton Penelope) during the Spanish-American pictured above with F war, it seemed as though her seafaring days were (Photo by Robert Bumpo over. The outbreak of World War I provided Mary with another oulet for her energy. She joined the Navy as part of an ambulance team. After being called on to aid a Russian officer with a broken leg, she taught herself to speak and read Russian, telling HAO was searching for infor- 'riend and supporter, Captain vranddaughter-in-law wrote to king information. This happy exchange of information and the present Mary Converse, AO director Robert MacQueen. :s.) a reporter years later "You never can tell when it might come in handy." In 1923, three years after her husband died, Mary moved to land-locked Denver "just because it This Week in Staff Notes ... Captain Mary HAO's Vacuum Tunnel Library News Happy Valentine (?) Announcements Job Openings Administration Division Reorganization Visitors Calendar Notes

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Vol. 16, No. 7

20 February 1981NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

CAPTAIN MARY

A rere score of years, as the High AltitudeObservatory (HAO) discovered, is long enough todim the memories of mortals. When the observatorywas relocated to the mesa last year, its staffwished to continue as many observatory traditionsas possible. Among these was the existence of aseminar room dedicated to the memory of CaptainMary Parker Converse. Accordingly, a seminar/conference room was included in the remodeling ofthe south tower. But who was Mary Converse, andwhat role had she played in the observatory'shistory? "When the time came to design a plaquefor the new room, " HAO director Robert MacQueentold Staff Notes, "we discovered that much of ourknowledge of her role had become diffused andlost. So much for the power of oral history I"

Research by Kathryn Strand, HAO's librarian,and Mary Converse, the captain's granddaughter-in-law, yielded a picture of a remarkable woman,one whose unflagging support of the then-fledglingobservatory is well worth remembering.

. Biography of a Captain

Perhaps Mary Converse's most outstanding char-acteristic was her boundless energy. During herearly years, she not only bore five children butalso found time to learn enough seamanship to earna Merchant Marine second-class pilot's license andto develop a life-long fascination with naviga-tion. She was born Mary Caroline Parker inMalden, Massachusetts, in 1872, and left high Last summer, whileschool to marry Harry Converse, an ardent matin on its early Jyachtsman and son of a wealthy shoe manufacturer. Mary onvers er(The Converse family business was the Boston Mary Converse, her gRubber Shoe Company, which later became U.S. coincidence led to anRubber, not the Converse Tire and Rubber Co.) to i it to anWhen the Navy commandeered her husband's yacht to a vsit to HAO by(the 900 ton Penelope) during the Spanish-American pictured above with Fwar, it seemed as though her seafaring days were (Photo by Robert Bumpoover.

The outbreak of World War I provided Mary withanother oulet for her energy. She joined the Navyas part of an ambulance team. After being calledon to aid a Russian officer with a broken leg, shetaught herself to speak and read Russian, telling

HAO was searching for infor-'riend and supporter, Captainvranddaughter-in-law wrote toking information. This happy

exchange of information andthe present Mary Converse,

AO director Robert MacQueen.:s.)

a reporter years later "You never can tell when itmight come in handy."

In 1923, three years after her husband died,Mary moved to land-locked Denver "just because it

This Week in Staff Notes . . .

Captain Mary HAO's Vacuum Tunnel Library NewsHappy Valentine (?) Announcements Job OpeningsAdministration Division Reorganization Visitors Calendar Notes

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sounded like a nice place to live." Over the next20 years, she was an active member of Denver'ssocial circles, supporting the Denver SymphonyOrchestra, for example. On a visit to Boston in1938, she thought it would be nice to have her oldpilot's license renewed, although she had notsailed in 30 years. While the Merchant Marineagreed to renew the license, they insisted thatshe do some actual navigation. So, over the nextthree years, she made four voyages, logged 33,700miles, and practiced navigation.

The outbreak of World War II put an end to hervoyaging, but with her love of navigation rekin-dled, Mary Converse enrolled in the WashingtonTechnical Institute in Seattle. In September of1940, at the age of 66 years, she became the onlywoman to earn captain's papers (for yachts of anytonnage and in any ocean) in the U.S. MerchantMarine.

The Captain and HAO

Although Capt. Mary never put to sea again, hernavigational skills and interests came to benefitnot only the U.S. Navy but also the newly foundedHAO.

On returning to Denver, Capt. Mary was asked toteach navigation to the Navy's reserve officersthere. Sometime during this period, too, she be-came a supporter of HAO. Her love of navigationhad led her to an interest in astronomy and theninto solar research. Precisely how she became in-volved with HAO has been lost in the mists oftime. "We think she may have been an acquaintanceof the Menzels back in the 1930s," Bob said, "andwhen Don sent Walt Roberts to Colorado to estab-lish the Climax Observatory, Don introduced Waltto Capt. Mary." (Donald Menzel was the eminentHarvard astronomer who persuaded Walter OrrRoberts to set up the Climax observing station,which was later to become HAO.)

Walt Roberts and his wife Janet became closefriends with Capt. Mary. "Until very recently,"as Bob explained, "most scientific research wassupported not by huge government grants, but bydonations given by individuals and corporations.For its first 20 years, HAO lived a hand-to-mouth

Staff Notes is published weekly by thePublications Office of the National Center forAtmospheric Research, P.O. Box 3000, Boulder,Colorado 80307.

Writer/Editor: Sally BatesProduction Assistants: Melinda Clement, Reed Glenn

Copy deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday forpublication on Friday. Office: Mesa Laboratoryroom 259. Phone: 303-494-5151, ext. 644.

existence, depending completely on the unlimitedenergy of Walt Roberts and, to a large extent, onthe largess of people in the Denver area inter-ested in and willing to support our research." AndCapt. Mary, who was by this time a well-knownfigure in Denver society, made it her business tofind supporters for HAO.

One method that Capt. Mary used to find finan-

cial backers for HAO was to hold annual subscrip-tion dinners at the Denver Country Club. The sci-entific staff of the observatory would be invited,and one of them would give a lecture on someaspect of the observatory's research. The remain-ing guests would be drawn from Denver's socialelite.

For example, the last of these "Capt. Mary

Dinners," as the event came to be known, featureda lecture by Walt entitled "The Sun and the Satel-lite," in which Walt discussed the role of satel-lites in studying solar emissions. The guest listfor this event, held on 18 December 1956, readslike a Who's Who for Denver, replete with nameslike Boettcher, Coors, Gates, and Phipps.

Early in 1957, Capt. Mary, by now aged 85,moved to California in order to be closer to oneof her children. Her ties to HAO continued, how-ever. In recognition of her work and support, forexample, HAO's Board of Trustees appointed her asa Research Associate of the observatory for theyears 1957 through 1960. And when Walt and theUniversity of Colorado were raising funds for abuilding on campus to house the observatory staff(the building that HAO left only last year), sheagain became an active fund raiser.

Captain Mary died in 1961 at the venerable ageof 89 years. Before her death, and to honor its

steadfast friend, the observatory had decided todedicate a seminar room to her. Her response was

to contribute funds for furnishing it, and al-though she was unable to attend the dedication,she sent a picture of herself to hang in theroom--the same picture that now hangs in the new

seminar room. On learning of her death, HAO'sBoard of Trustees passed a resolution that read inpart:

"Among the many thoughtful services the Boardwishes to take note of are: (1) the donation tothe High Altitude Observatory building which madepossible the Captain Mary P. Converse SeminarRoom; (2) her generosity in setting up the CaptainMary P. Converse Student Emergency Fund, by whichmany students have been helped through temporarilyrough seas; (3) her annual dinner and lecture par-ties at the Denver Country Club . .. ; and (4) heryears of valuable advice as a Research Associateof the High Altitude Observatory. . ..

"The memorials she has left--especially theSeminar Room and the Student Emergency Fund--aremuch like Captain Mary herself, possessing an in-spiring usefulness far beyond first impressions."

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"Captain Mary was an essential ingredient inHAO's foundation and early successes," Bob re-marked. "Perhaps more importantly, however, sherepresents an era in scientific research and inHAO's development that should never be forgotten.The foundations of Western science rest as much onpeople like her as on the scientists themselves."

# SB

The new Captain Mary Seminar Room, which has acapacity of 14 persons, is now available for useby anyone at NCAR. Located in Ic room 4801, theroom may be reserved by calling the HAO recep-tionist on ext. 374.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (?)

Employees and friends of the Advanced Study Program were treated lastweek to a cake commemorating (sort of) 14 February. This black-and-white eatable was donated by generic social scientist Mickey Glantz.(Photo by Charles Semmer.)

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION REORGANIZES

Administration Division director Bill Rawsonmet with division staff last Thursday to outlinechanges in his division aimed at improving itsefficiency. (The new organizational chart accom-panies this article.)

Until now, the Administration Division has beendivided into six sections and a management ana-lyst, each reporting directly to Bill Rawson.Under the reorganization, there would be threeS departments that report to the director: theScientific Support Services Department (formerlyCommunications Services), the Physical FacilitiesServices Department (made up of Physical PlantServices, and Office Services), and the Business

and Financial Services Department (made up of theFinance Office, Administrative Computing, and Pro-curement). In addition, a new Office of Cost Con-trol, Analysis, and Recovery will be established,to be headed by Dave Reynolds. Ron Cox will remainas the head of Scientific Support Services, and thedivision will begin advertising immediately bothwithin and outside of NCAR for the heads ofPhysical Facilities Services and Business andFinancial Services. It is expected that managerswill be hired by 1 June.

The goal of the division,tinues to be the provision ofat economical budget levels

Bill stressed, con-high-quality servicein support of the

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science conducted at NCAR. He said that inconsidering divisional changes he tallied thedivision's weaknesses and strengths and noted thatthe demands on NCAR for administrative and supportservices were increasing sharply as a result ofNCAR's move to broaden its funding base and withthe expansion of UCAR. After consulting withstaff within and outside of the division, hedevised the reorganization plan, which has beenapproved by NCAR director Bill Hess.

The reorganization will not involve any lay-offs, Bill said, and it is expected to improveefficiency by "increasing management breadth andnarrowing the span of control." This means thatfewer managers will report directly to him andthat managers at the next level down will be ableto obtain a better overall view of the division'sgoals and activities through closer communicationwith each other.

This increased interaction is crucial, Billsaid, because the division is being asked to

provide more administrative support for UCAR, isinstituting new cost-recovery procedures fromagencies other than NSF that use NCAR facilities,and is being subjected to more stringent account-ing rules by the government's Office of Managementand Budget. Many of these activities will benew to NCAR and will require increased cooperationamong management groups.

Bill believes that a team of managers will re-sult that operates similarly to the NCAR Direc-tor's Committee that advises Bill Hess. The neworganization should also provide more opportuni-ties for managers to move upward within thedivision.

Bill reported that the UCAR Board of Trusteesrecently suggested that the Administration Divi-sion change its name to reflet the fact that itserves several support functions in addition tothose traditionally considered strictly "adminis-trative." He said the search is therefore begin-ning for an appropriate new name. * JR

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

DIRECTOR OFFICE OF COSTDEPUTY DIRECTOR - CONTROL ANALYSIS

AND RECOVERY

SCIENTIFIC

SUPPORT SERVICES

AS IS PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES

OFFICE SERVICES

BUSINESS &FINANCIALSERVICES

FINANCE

ADMIN. COMPUTING

PROCUREMENT

-.6

PHYSICALFACILITIESSERVICES

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GETTING IT TOGETHER:

HAO'S VACUUM TUNNEL INSTALLED

The High Altitude Observatory's addition to theMesa Laboratory is one step closer to completion .this week with the installation of part of thevacuum test tunnel. In the photo at left, thev acuum tube is hoisted in front of the addition and then (right) pushed, pulled, and prodded into place.The tunnel's instrument chamber remains on a flatbed in the Mesa Lab's parking lot. The test tunnel, whichuntil last week was housed on the University of Colorado campus, is used to test the light-scatteringproperties of HAO instruments such as the coronagraph/polarimeter on the Solar Maximwn Mission satellite.(Photos by Robert Bumpas.) *

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES

"The Vision of the Scientist" is the title of anew series of free public lectures being sponsoredby NCAR and the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA). The series is being coor-dinated by John Eddy (NCAR) and Kirby Hanson(NOAA) and will feature four lectures, which willbe conducted once in Boulder, at the NationalBureau of Standards auditorium, and once inDenver, the following night, at Phipps Auditoriumin City Park.

The second lecture of the series, "EverybodyTalks about the Weather--What Can We Do about It?"by Verner Suomi, is set for 23 and 24 February.Suomi is currently professor of meteorology anddirector of the Space Science and EngineeringCenter at the University of Wisconsin.

The lecture willMonday and Tuesday.torium is located at

be held at 8:00 p.m. nextThe Bureau of Standards Audi-325 Broadway, in Boulder.

MONEX SPECIAL REPORT

Next Wednesday, 25 February, there will be aspecial seminar on the Monsoon Experiment (MONEX),presented by Joachim Kuettner and SushilUnninayer. The special report will be at 3:30 inthe Main Seminar Room of the Mesa Laboratory andwill include two sections: 1) the onset mechanismsof the Indian monsoon, and 2) the new MONEX film.

After the seminar, the MONEX film will beavailable in the Information Office for staff mem-bers who wish to borrow it. Staff members andvisitors are invited to attend the seminar andpremiere NCAR showing of the MONEX film.

SKI POLES LOST

If anyone found an extra pair of ski polesafter the Beaver Creek day trip, or is missing onepole, contact Daisy Holt, RL-6, ext. 77-133.

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CAFETERIA NEWS

The "special special" for next Wednesday,25 February, will be fried chicken (legs andthighs), whipped potatoes, a vegetable, cherrydelight, and coffee or tea, all for $2.

The breakfast special for next week will be acheese omlette, toast, and coffee for $1.10.

This week's winner of the free luncheon is:

PAT JOHNSON

VISITORS

Victor Binenko, USSR State Committee forHydrometeorology and Control of the NaturalEnvironment, Leningrad, Union of Soviet SocialistRepublics. Field of interest: Clouds andaerosols, radiation, and climate. 14-17 February.--V. Ramanathan, Atmospheric Analysis and Predic-

tion Division

G.A. Corby, World Meteorological Organization,Geneva, Switzerland. Field of interest:Meteorology. 27-29 January.--Stephen Schneider, Advanced Study Program

B.R. Doos, World Meteorological Organization,Geneva, Switzerland. Field of interest: Climate.26-28 January.--Stephen Schneider, Advanced Study Program

Thomas Eidson, University of Michigan. Field ofinterest: Turbulent Rayleigh-B6nard problem.29 January-28 February. Computing carrels, dial

"0" for paging service.-- Scientific Computing Division

Michael Fromm, Pennsylvania State University.Field of interest: Meteorology. 16 February-15 April. ML room 314, ext. 476.--V. Ramanathan, Atmospheric Analysis and Predic-

tion Division

Tamara Ledley, Massachusetts Instituteof Technology. Field of interest: Climate.17-26 February. Ext. 401.--Stephen Schneider, Advanced Study Program

Robert Lofgren, University of Arizona. Field ofinterest: Mapping reconstructed climaticvariability. 26 Febuary-6 March. Computingcarrels, dial "0" for paging service.--Scientific Computing Division

Robert Lofton, University of Arizona. Field ofinterest: Mapping reconstructed climaticvariability. 26 February-3 March. Computingcarrels, dial "0" for paging service.-- Scientific Computing Division

Arthur Mizzi, University of Virginia. Field ofinterest: Mesoscale atmospheric processes.18 February-5 March. Computing carrels, dial "0"for paging service.--Scientific Computing Division

Valery Zhvalev, USSR State Committee forHydrometeorology and Control of the NaturalEnvironment, Leningrad, Union of Soviet SocialistRepublics. Field of interest: Aerosols andclimate. 13 February.--V. Ramanathan, Atmospheric Analysis and Predic-

tion Division

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The following is a "want list" of back issue journals which are needed for theNCAR RL-6 library. Should you have any of these back issues which you would like todonate to the library, please contact Barb Summers, ext. 421.

WANT LIST OF BACK JOURNALS FOR THE RL-6 LIBRARY

Title Years/Volumes

Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics 1965-(translated from Russian)

Boundary Layer Meteorology 1975-

Bulletin AMS 1972, v.53; 1974, v.55; 1980, v.61

Dynamics of Atmosphere and Oceans 1977-

Journal of Applied Meteorology 1979- , v.18-

Journal of Geophysical Research 1974-5, v.79-80; 1978, v.83pt. C Oceans and Atmospheres

Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 1960-61, v.17-18; 1979- , v.36-

Journal Meteorolog. Society Japan 1960-66, v.28-44; 1971- , v.49-

Meteorolog. and Geoastrophys. Abst. 1970-

Monthly Weather Review 1960-1977, v.88-105; 1979-, v.107-

Pure and Applied Geophysics 1975-

Royal Meteorological Society 1960-64, v. 86-90Quarterly Journal

Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics 1975-

Tellus 1976, v.28; 1978-79, v.30-31

Weather 1970-

Weatherwise 1960-

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WORKSHOP, FEBRUARY 1979. National Research Council.RA591 N37 1977. DRINKING WATER AND HEALTH. National Research Council.TL570 M22 1980. AERODYNAMICS, AERONAUTICS, AND FLIGHT MECHANICS. McCormick, B.W.NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS

ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY1-9612. DATA ANALYSIS OF FILM FROM AFGL ROCKET A31.603. Chanberlain, M.T.Photonetrics, Inc. 1979.1-9617. NUMERICAL FORECASTS OF MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES. Renwick, J. New Zealand Meteorological Service

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METEOROLOGY1-9618. SINKING COOLING WATER PLUMES IN A NUMERICAL MODEL. Svensson, J. Sweden Meteorologiska OchHyrlgsa

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IN THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION SYSTEM. Boldt, T. D. 1980.ADA083908. ADDITION OF AN AEROSOL TRANSMISSION MODEL TO THE AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION INTRA-RED EMISSION

PREDICTION PROGRAM. McLellan A C 1979.ADA083863. SEVERE 5 CM RADAR ATTENUATION OF THE WICHITA FALLS STORM BY INTERVENING PRECIPITATION. Allen, R.H.

1980.ADA083925. WIND-SHEAR ENCOUNTERS DURING VISUAL APPROACHES AT NIGHT, A PILOTED SIMULATOR STUDY. Lisgood, P. L.

et. al. 1979.N8027866. HIGH RESOLUTION INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY TECHNIQUES FOR UPPER ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENTS. Murcray, D. C.

et. al. NASA. 1980.N8027733. ON CLIMATOLOGY, HYDROLOGY, ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH AND METEOROLOGY (CHARM) FROM SPACE. Guyenne, T. D. 1980.N8028965. NASA MSFC FY 80 ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES RESEARCH REVIEW. Tuner, R. E. 1980.N8028964. MAGNETIC OBSERVATIONS AT SANAE 1977. Magnetic Observatory. 1979.N8028963. ATMOSPHERIC LIDAR MULTI USER INSTRUMENT SYSTEM DEFINITION STUDY. Final Report. Greco, R.V. 1980.PB80209166. A REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS, BY THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON OCEANS AND

ATMOSPHERE, ANNUAL REPORT. 1979.PB80209141. AN EVALUATION OF THE ASTM (AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS) STANDARD METHOD FOR

DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF A WIND VANE. Finkelstein, P. L. 1980.PB80211196. MESOSCALE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TEXAS HIPLEX AREA DURING SUMMER 1978. FINAL REPORT. 1980.PB80214448. PORTABLE AIRBORNE DROPLET IMPACTOR SAMPLER AND METHOD. (PATENT APPLICATION) Cheng, L. et. al. 1979.PB80220320. PROTECTING VISIBILITY: AN EPA REPORT TO CONGRESS (FINAL REPORT). 1979.

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N8024647. RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF A DECOUPLING ALGORITHM FOR STRUCTURE ANALYSIS. Denman, E.D. 1980.N8025009. DESIGN OF A MODULAR DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEM. Hughes Aircraft Co. 1980.N8025016. DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM BASED ON THE RCA 1802 MICROCOMPUTER. Cerulli-Irelli, P. 1978.N8025021. A COMPUTER ALGORITHM FOR PERFORMING INTERACTIVE ALGEBRAIC COMPUTATION ON THE GE IMAGE 100 SYSTEM,

FINAL REPORT. Hart, W.D. et. al. 1979.N8025022. AN ALTRAN PROGRAM FOR FINDING A RECURSION FORMULA FOR THE GEGENBAUER MOMENTS OF A FUNCTION.

Robertson, N. 1979.N8025031. ALGOL 68 TRANSPUT. PART 2: AN IMPLEMENTATION MODEL. Vnavliet, J.D. 1979.N8025033. THE INSTALLATION OF ALICE ON THE PDP 11/45 UNDER UNIX. Boehm, A.P.W. 1978.N8025034. A W-GRAMMAR OF ALEPH. Glandorf, R. et. al. 1978.ORNLCSDTM103. SLIDES II: A PROGRAM TO DRAW TEXT SLIDES AND POSTERS. McCollough, D.H. et. al. 1980.ORNLTM7188. DOGS: A COLLECTION OF GRAPHICS FOR SUPPORT OF DISCRETE ORDINATES CODES. Ingersoll, D.T. et. al. 1980.PB80186240. DECSYSTEM 20, MODEL 2060 COBOL-74, VERSION 12B. (Validation Summary Report), Federal Compiler

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MATHEMATICSPB80223241. ACCURATE LEAST-SQUARES TECHNIQUES USING THE ORTHOGONAL FUNCTION APPROACH. (TECHNICAL REPORT)

Sullivan, J. 1980.SAND791229C. STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS BY SPECIAL FUNCTIONS. Amos, D.E. 1979.UCID18083. NOTE ON NORMALIZATION OF VARIABLES AND EQUATIONS. Mirin, A.A. 1979.

OCEANOGRAPHYPB80219850. TIDE TABLES, 1981. HIGH AND LOW WATER PREDICTIONS. EUROPE AND WEST COAST OF AFRICA INCLUDING

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PB80220791. THE USE OF DRIFTING BUOY DATA AT NMC. (TECHNICAL REPORT). Wright, D. 1980.

PB80220932. TIDE TABLES, 1981. HIGH AND LOW WATER PREDICTIONS. CENTRAL AND WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN AND INDIAN

OCEAN. NOAA, 1980.PB80223167. OBSERVATIONS FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE FERRY WALLA-WALLA OF NEAR SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND SALINITY

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* POLLUTIONPB80208382. REPORT OF THE PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANT PANEL TO THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON AIR QUALITY. (FINAL REPORT)

Shutler, N.D. 1980.PB80192461. METHODOLOGIES TO CONDUCT REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CARBON

MONOXIDE. (FINAL REPORT). Siddiqee, W. et. al. 1979.

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Applications Programmer I - II - #2712

HAO - SMMExempt range 60 (level I): $15,276 - 22,920/year

or 61 (level II): $18,660 - 27,996/yearDUTIES: Will perform the following tasks: (1) FORTRANprogramming for scientific analysis of the SMM data,(2) Image processing of data and (3) Production andmaintenance of the large SMM data base. Programming

and other tasks will involve usage of minicomputers(PDP 11/34 and 11/70) as well as large machines (CDC

7600 and CRAY-I).REQUIRES (level I):

--B.S. or equivalent in computer science, math,engineering or physical science

--Skill in FORTRAN programming--Basic knowledge of numerical methods

REQUIRES (level II):-- All requirements of level I--Advanced degree or B.S. and 2 years experiencein FORTRAN programming with progressively increas-ing responsibilities

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Experience using both interactive minicomputer

and large computer systems--Knowledge of image processing techniques

This project is funded by NASA on a yearly basis. Theanticipated duration is presently through Sept. 1983;extension beyond 9/83 is possible. The continuationof this position is contingent on continued funding.Margareta Domecki, X581

Division Director - #2697

AAPExempt range 92: $38,757 - 60,079/yearDUTIES: Is responsible for the overall scientificproductivity, creativity and excellence of the divi-sion; for the formulation and execution of bothlong-range and short-range plans, within the overallNCAR guidelines; for the quality of the scientificand support staffs; for personnel management,including meeting the goals of the affirmativeaction program; and for planning and management of

budgets and other resources. Will participate inmanagement deliberations, advising the Director ofNCAR on such matters as scientific goals andstandards, budgets, policies and programs and in thepursuit of budget and planning strategies.REQUIRES:

-- Ph.D. or equivalent in physical science, engi-neering or related field

-- Demonstrated high level scientific productivity,breadth of interest and leadership

--Demonstrated sound scientific judgment in broad

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range of topics within atmospheric dynamics andassociated disciplines--Demonstrated high level skills in techniques of

planning, organization and management of activities,staff and budgets and ability to make and putinto effect clear and incisive decisions

--Demonstrated effective scientific advocacy inorder to persuasively promote goals and strategies

--Willingness/ability to manage the division inways consistent with NCAR policies and affirma-tive action program goals

Prospective candidates may apply by submitting a letterof candidacy and a curriculum vitae to G. W. Curtis,Wilmot Hess or Ed Wolff. Applications should bereceived by 15 April 1981. NCAR would like to havethe selected individual assume this position by1 September 1981.Marsha Hanson, X517

Electronics Engineer II - III - #2681

ATD - RSFExempt range 57 (level II): $19,992 - 30,000/year

or 58 (level III): $24,384- 37,800/yearDUTIES: Will participate as a member of a team todesign, build and test new telecommunication systemsfor meteorological research programs. Some time willbe spent in theoretical analysis and a great deal oftime will be spent working in a lab setting.REQUIRES: (level II)

--B.S. in EE, communication engineering or physicsand at least 2 years of experience in RF designand applications

--Familiarity vi'th solid-state circuit design andsynthesis techniques as applied to receivers,transmitters, antennas, transmission lines,filters, modulators and the skill to assemblesuch designs

-- Good working knowledge of data communication andtelemetry systems

--Moderate skill in written and verbal communica-tion, including legible hand sketches of circuitsand assemblies

--Willingness/ability to travel (about 1 fieldtrip/year of approximately 1 week)

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Knowledge of current satellite techniques--Familiarity with a common engineering computer

languageREQUIRES: (level III)

-- B.S. and 4 years experience in RF design andapplications

--Broad range of knowledge in areas such as: spreadspectrum, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)

--All of level I requirements and desirable quali-fications

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIPED:-- M.S. in EE, communication engineering or physicsMarsha Hanson, X517

Electronics Technician II - III - #2693ATD - FOF

on-exempt range 28" $956 - 1,238/month (level II)30: $1156 - 1,498/month (level III)

UTIES- Responsible for construction, operation, and

maintenance of radar and digital systems used in meteor-ological remote sensing. Will travel with mobile radaror other remote sensing systems on field programsaway from Boulder. Level III technician will beexpected to contribute to design phase of project goals,maintain documentation, and on occasion, supervisetraining of personnel. The level III technician wouldbe expected to reach goals in shorter period of time,and function significantly more independently.REQUIRES: (for level II)

--Thorough working knowledge of Ohm's law and itsapplication

--Moderate knowledge of characteristics of commonelectrical components and their use

--Skill at electronic assembly using good wiringand layout techniques

--Skill in use of hand tools and basic machineshop equipment

--Good mechanical skill to work on electro-mechan-ical objects, antenna pedestals and componentsassociated with radar and data processing

--Skill in use of basic test equipment such asmultimeter, oscilloscopes, signal generators

--Familiarity with at least 1 common digitallogic family

--Skill reading standard resistor color codes--Skill in reading and generating legible schematics--Ability/willingness to travel for periods notusually exceeding 1 month, but sometimes total-

ing 120 days/year--Physical stamina to participate in field trips

and physical strength to lift up to 70 lbs--Ability to qualify for and obtain GSA driver's

licenseALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--Military electronics background and/or associatedegree in electronics

--Some knowledge of circuit theory--Working knowledge of radar systems-- Knowledge of micro-wave hardware-- Familiarity with servo-systems--Knowledge of micro-computers and micro-computer

interface hardware--Experience working with some mini- or micro-

computer system and familiarity with a program-ming language

REQUIRES: (for level III)-- All of the above requirements--A broader understanding of the electrical prop-

erties of components that influence theirperformance at high frequencies, or in harshoperating environments

--Demonstrated skill building functional prototypeequipment including component packaging andfront panel layout

-- Skill in the use of sophisticated electronictest equipment used in radar design and digitalhardware troubleshooting, such as spectrum"analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.

-- Skill in assembling cables and wiring equip-ment subjected to an outdoor environment

-- Skill in leading a technical team consistingof several technicians and/or students when onfield trips

Margareta Domecki, X581

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Engineer II - III - #2688

ATD - FOFExempt range 57 (level II): $19,992 - 30,000/year

or 58 (level III): $24,384- 37,800/yearDUTIES: Will perform hands-on design in the develop-ment of high speed radar digital signal processingsystems. Will coordinate real-time display andradar control functions.REQUIRES: (level II)

--B.S. or equivalent in computer science, elec-trical engineering, physics, or math anddirectly applicable experience in data pro-cessing digital hardware design

--Some knowledge of small computer hardware sys-tems (preferably DEC, Data General, or Motorola)

--High level skill in use of integrated circuitfamilies such as TTL, ECL or CMOS applied todigital logic design

--Skill in assembly language programming--Moderate skill in high level computing language

such as PASCAL or FORTRAN (preferably both)--Skill in making independent technical decisions

and providing technical leadership--Skill in working well as a member of a designteam as well as communicating effectively

--Willingness/ability to travel for periods notusually exceeding one month, but sometimestotalling 90 days/year

--Willingness/ability to manage the unit in waysconsistent with NCAR policies and AA programgoals

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Some knowledge of radar meteorology and/or

pulsed Doppler radar signal theory--Knowledge of analog electronic design, appli-

cable to television video and analog informationprocessing

LEVEL III: This person would be expected to reachgoals in shorter periods of time, function signifi-cantly more independently, have a greater depth ofknowledge and expertise and technically supervise2-4 technicians.Marsha Hanson, X517

Information Specialist - #2699

Information OfficeExempt range 72: $16,520 - 25,611/yearDUTIES: Will maintain positive working relationshipwith and provide information to the media, generalpublic and the specialized audiences in contact withNCAR. Will respond to inquiries (phone, mail or inperson), provide information support of NCAR programs/projects, maintain photographic collection on NCARresearch. Will develop/produce exhibits and writtenmaterial as well as compose releases or articles,attend meetings and give speeches.REQUIRES:

-- Skill in writing clearly and communicatingprecisely and effectively about scientific andgeneral subjects to semi-technical and non-technical large or small audiences

-- Skill in performing research, extracting perti-nent data and synthesizing it in a comprehensivewritten form

-- Skill in using good judgment, tact and diplomacyin communicating and interacting with a widerange of people

--Skill in working under pressure, with time dead-lines and accomplishing various projects simul-taneously with minimal supervision

--Typing skill to handle own correspondence-- Skill in proofreading and editing

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Interviewing skills--Familiarity with graphics, composition and

layout techniques--Skill in preparation of films, slide shows

and other audio-visual informationMargareta Domecki, X581

Machinist/Instrument Maker III - #2698- 2710

ATD - RSFNon-exempt 31: $1,539 - 1,993/monthDUTIES: To machine scientific instrument parts outof a variety of materials to include stainless steel,aluminum, brass, steel and plastics, from formal,informal or verbal instructions. Will contributesolutions and ideas to problems encountered in thedevelopment of experimental equipment.REQUIRES:

--High level skill in machine operation (lathes,mills, drill presses, surface and cylindergrinders)

--Skill in interpreting formal drawings, informalsketches and verbal instructions

-- Skill in prototype machining to include R&D work--Skill in some of the following: sheet metal

and plastics fabrication, molding and forming,welding, brazing, precision grinding, lapping,pattern development and casting, tool and diemaking

--Physical strength to occasionally lift 100 lbsto 3 feet height

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Tool grinding experience--Skill in developing ideas and contributing ona design level

Marsha Hanson, X517

Ph.D. Scientist I - II - #2610(Ist or 2nd 3- year appointment)

HAO - Coronal/Interplanetary and Solar Atmosphereand Magnetic Fields Section

Exempt range 82: $21,588 - 33,408/year(1st 3-year appointment)

or 83: $26,064 - 40,404/year(2nd 3-year appointment)

DUTIES: To carry out, in cooperation with otherscientists at HAO, theoretical and interpretiveresearch in solar physics with primary emphasis ondescriptions of the magnetized plasma in thesolar atmosphere. Attention will be directedparticularly toward development of theories andphysical models of plasma and hydromagneticphenomena of the photosphere, chromosphere,corona, and interplanetary medium including time-dependent phenomena related to solar activity.REQUIRES (for level I):

--- Ph.D. or equivalent with training in magneto- Vhydrodynamics or plasma physics

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--Skill in working effectively with otherscientists in collaborative projects

--Willingness to use a variety of techniques,both analytical and computer modeling, asneeded in solving specific problems

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED (for level I):--At least one year post-Ph.D. experience incarrying out independent research at a highlevel of creativity as demonstrated by pub-lished papers in the areas of MHD and plasmaphysics as applied to problems in astrophysicsor space physics

REQUIRES (for level II):-- All requirements of level I plus at least

three years of experience on the staff of arecognized research institution or university,in a position beyond the post-doctorate level

--A record of independent scientific researchat a high level of creativity as demonstratedby published papers in the areas of MHD andplasma physics

Margareta Domecki, X581

Ph.D. Scientist I - II - #2673(1st or 2nd 3-year appointment)

HAO - Solar Atmosphere & Magnetic FieldsExempt range 82: $21,588 - 33,408

83: $26,064 - 40,404DUTIES: To conduct theoretical and interpretiveresearch on subjects common to solar and stellaratmospheres, including, for example, chromospheres,coronae, activity, winds and dynamos. Will beexpected to evaluate and/or analyze a wide varietyof stellar and solar data (ground and space) inorder to formulate physical models and relationships.It is expected that cooperation and collaboration withother scientists within HAO and elsewhere will benecessary to achieve these goals.REQUIRES (for level I):

-- Ph.D. in astrophysics--Training in the physics of solar/stellar atmos-

pheres including non-LTE radiative transfer,MHD/plasma and atomic processes

-- Interest in and some knowledge of both theoreti-cal and observational aspects of solar-likephenomena in stars

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED (for level I):--At least one year post doctoral experience inastrophysics with publications demonstratingresearch ability

REQUIRES (for level II):--All requirements of level I plus a minimum of

three years research experience in astrophysicsbeyond the postdoctoral level at a recognizedresearch institution, including publicationsdemonstrating independence in research beyondthe thesis level

Margareta Domecki, X581

Ph.D. Scientist II - III - #2642(2nd 3-year appointment or 5-year appointment)

HAO - Solar Atmosphere and Magnetic Fields SectionExempt range 83: $26,064 - 40,404/year

*or 84: $31,440 - 48,744/yearDUTIES: To carry out, in cooperation with other sci-entists at HAO, research related to magnetic fieldstructures in the solar atmosphere based, in part,upon analysis of line profile data from HAO's Stokes

Polarimeter, and to develop physical understanding ofand improved diagnostic procedures for Stokes polari-metric profiles using quantum mechanical and radiativetransfer theory.REQUIRES (for level II):

--Ph.D. or equivalent and a minimum of three yearsresearch experience beyond the postdoctoral levelat a recognized research institution

--Advanced knowledge of the theory of formationand transfer of polarized radiation in non-localthermodynamic equilibrium atmospheres for suffi-ciently strong magnetic fields to produce crossingof atomic energy levels, as demonstrated bypublished papers

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Demonstrable research experience in solar

physics or related astrophysical areasREQUIRED (for level III):

-- All requirements of level II plus a nationalreputation as an independent researcher of highscientific competence and productivity in solarphysics or astrophysics, as demonstrated by asustained level of contribution to professionaljournals and active participation at scientificmeetings

Margareta Domecki, X581

Sailplane Pilot (II) / Support Scientist (II-III),Staff Scientist (I-II) - #2655

CSD - MicrophysicsExempt range 54: $22,184 - 34,442/year

81/82: $17,820 - 26,748/year or$21,588 - 33,408/year

82/83: $21,588 - 33,408/year or$26,064 - 40,404/year

(respectively for the above combinations)DUTIES: One-third (1/3) time: To fly an instrumentedsailplane in cumulus congestus and isolated flankingturrets attached to cumulonimbus clouds in coordinatedflights with other research aircraft. Will also main-tain the weight and balance and other records andschedule maintenance and FAA inspections.Up to two-thirds (2/3) time: Either one of the followingareas:

1. Support Scientist: Assist with routine calibra-tion of instrument systems, diagnosing non-routineproblems with instruments, production of dataanalysis.

2. Staff Scientist: Has general responsibility forconduct of sailplane operation and flight plansand for integrity of scientific data from theflights assists in setting scientific goals formissions and in the data analysis. Most researchis collaborative but opportunity for independentresearch also exists.

REQUIRES: (for Sailplane Pilot portion only)

-- Possession of Commercial Pilot's License withboth glider and instrument ratings with at least300 hours time in gliders and ability to obtainIFR certification prior to 1 May 1981

-- Considerable recent experience in thermalling,high altitude and cross-country flying

-- Good skills in communicating effectively withpeople both from the aircraft (over the radio)and on the ground

-- Skill and demonstrated initiative in independentwork

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--Willingness to work cooperatively with othersALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--B.S. in physical science or engineering--200 hours flying time in a Schweizer 2-32sailplane

NOTE: The other job descriptions and requirementsfor the combinations mentioned above are avail-able upon request in the Employment Office.Applicants wishing to be considered for onlyfull-time pilot's position from about 1 Aprilto 7 August 1981 will also be given consider-ation (job #2711),

Marsha Hanson, X517

Staff Scientist I - II - #2676(term = 2 years)

AAO = Large-Scale Dynamics SectionExempt range 82: $21,588 - 33,408/year (level I)

or 83: $26,064 - 40,404/year (level II)DUTIES: Will conduct research on theoretical models,numerical and physical aspects of modeling, objectiveanalysis and data initialization and diagnostic studiesleading to a better understanding of large-scale atmos-pheric motions and to improvements in the accuracy anduseful range of numerical weather forecasts.REQUIRES:

-- Ph.D. or equivalent in atmospheric science--Minimum of 1-3 years research experiemce post

Ph.D. in any of the areas listed above, includingextensive use of high-speed computers

-- Demonstrated capability in originating andcarrying out creative research of high quality,as evidenced by specific research experience orpublications

This position is expected to last for 2 years with thepossibility of an extension.Interested and qualified applicants should submit letterof intent, vita, salary history and requirements, publi-cations list and four references (including addressesand phone numbers).Marsha Hanson, X517

Support Scientist II - #2706

ACAD - ISPHOM ProjectExempt range 81: $19,920 - 29,880/year (1981)DUTIES: To support the ACA Division Director inaccomplishing experimental atmospheric chemistryresearch. Will assemble, maintain and use scienti-fic instruments for trace gas analysis, includinggas chromatographs and high vacuum systems; willprepare gas analysis equipment for field measure-ments and perform field measurements; will analyzelaboratory and field samples and compile, interpret,and present the results of analyses and contributeto scientific reports.REQUIRES:

-- Demonstrated skill and academic knowledgelevel as commonly associated with a B.S. inchemistry, biology or physics

-- High level skills in operating two or more ofthe following gas chromatographic detectors:electron-capture, flame-ionization, and flame-photometric

-- High level skills in building, trouble shooting,and maintaining high vacuum systems

-- Skill in the logistics and operations occuringduring field programs utilizing aircraft,balloons or ships as observing platforms

--High level skills in gas chromatographic analysisof trace gases

--Thorough knowledge of and appropriate skills insafe laboratory practices for handling highpressure and high vacuum apparatus and toxic gases

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Interest in atmospheric chemistry

Margareta Domecki, X581

Support Scientist II - #2677(term = 2 years)

AAP - Large-Scale Dynamics SectionExempt range 81: $19,920 - 2 9 ,880/year (1981)DUTIES: Will support and contribute to research indiagnosis of large-scale motions in the earth'satmosphere through the analysis of data collectedduring the Global Weather Experiment. Will partici-pate in one or more of several program activities toassemble necessary data and to assist in handling theobservational and model-generated data.REQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in atmospheric science,computer science or engineering

--Demonstrated skill in handling observationaland model-generated data

--Strong background in numerical weather prediction--Experience in working with high-speed computers

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Strong background in synoptic meteorologyand/or numerical modeling

This position is expected to last for 2 years withthe possibility of extension.Marsha Hanson, X517

Systems Programmer III-IV - #2635

SCD - SystemsExempt range 62: $22,584 35,016/year (level III)

63: $27,300 42,288/year (level IV)DUTIES: Will perform measurements of network perform-ance and network data flow. Will design and code thenecessary software to (1) perform simulations andanalysis of data flow, (2) measure the actual networkdata flow and performance, and (3) enhance the measure-ments methodology during development and later produc-tion states.REQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in computer science, math,or engineering

--5-9 years (level III) or more than 9 years(level IV) in systems programming on medium tolarge system with the last 4-5 years concentratedin some of the following areas: computer communi-cations, systems performance measurements, queuingtheory applications and system analysisALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

-- Demonstrated skills in designing, writing andintegrating system level software packages, andconnecting various network hardware components

Marsha Hanson, X517

Systems Programmer III-IV - #2695

SCD - SystemsExempt range 62: $22,584 - 35,016/year (level III)

or 63: $27,300 - 42,388/year (level IV)DUTIES: Will perform software maintenance and

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development of the CRAY 1 operating system.EQUIRES:

--M.S. or equivalent in computer science orrelated field

-- 5-9 years (level III) or more than 9 years(level IV) in system programming where dutiesincluded maintenance of operating system soft-ware on medium or large scale system andparticipation in file backup procedures

--Skill in assembly language programming andFORTRAN

Marsha Hanson, X517

REGULAR, PART-TIME

Library Technician - #2689 (half-time)

ADM - LibraryNon-exempt range 24: $432 - 561/month (1981) (=1/2)DUTIES: Will keypunch and/or verify unrecorded,unformatted source data representing books, journal,microfiche, technical reports and other librarymaterials. Will prepare library statistics. Willtype correspondence and manuals used in the automationsection. Will provide support in other routinelibrary activities.REQUIRES:

--Skill in keypunching accurately on IBM 029 orequivalent

--Skill in doing repetitious tasks with attention toto details

--Basic knowledge of office procedures, such asfiling

-- Skill in arithmetic--Skill in prioritizing and organizing own work--Skill in cooperating and interacting effectivelywith other members of staff

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Interest in/knowledge of library operations--Some knowledge of computer operations-- Typing skill

NOTE: Keypunch test will be given to final applicantsMargareta Domecki, X581

--Skill in organizing work and setting priorities--Skill in performing tasks with accuracy and

speed--Ability/willingness to work approximately ten

(10) hours about 3 days/weekALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

--Knowledge of general and/or local libraryoperations

Margareta Domecki, X581

Student Assistant - #2709

CSDHire-in salary :$5.80/hour (1981)DUTIES: Will run, modify, maintain and write FORTRANprograms of varying difficulties on the CDC 7600 andVAX 11/780 (a large interactive mini-computer). Willalso perform data reduction including the tabulationand plotting of aircraft and radar data pertinent toobservational studies of convective clouds.REQUIRES:

--Full-time student status in engineering, physicalscience, computer science or math, preferably atthe junior level or higher

--Demonstrated proficiency in FORTRAN programming(high level skill shown in at least 2 programmingclasses, 1 of which dealt with FORTRAN)

--Demonstrated high level skill in math throughcalculus (at least 1 semester and preferably 2 or

--Willingness/ability to do tecious and detail workaccurately (i.e., tabulations, plotting graphs,digitizing)

--Skill in working independently and reliably--Willingness/ability to work 15-20 hours/week during

the academic year and full-time during summers andvacations (majority of hours should be between8-5, Monday-Friday)

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Knowledge of how to run jobs on NCAR's CDC 7600--Knowledge of problems to be handled in modifying

and writing programs using magnetic tapes--Knowledge of VMS operating system on VAX 11/780

Marsha Hanson, X517

CASUAL, ON-CALL AS NEEDED

Courier/Library Asistant I - #2704

ADM - LibraryNon-exempt range 23: $4.14 - 5.37/hourDUTIES: Will pick up and deliver library meterialand photocopies needed for inter-library loan betweenthe NCAR and HAO libraries and other local libraries(CU, NOAA, Boulder public libraries, etc.). Willperform photocopying using NCAR and other librariesphotocopy equipment when necessary. Will on occasionhelp with routine activities in the library such asshelving of books and binding.REQUIRES:

--Use of dependable automobile and valid. driver's license--Skill at following oral and written directions-- Skill in oral and written communication and in

interacting effectively with a wide range of people

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February 23 through March 2, 1981

MONDAY, February 23

Open

TUESDAY, February 24

* CSD Seminar -- "Egads - Interactive GraphicsAnalysis Software System Design", GinnyHayden, ATD and Russell Rew, SCD

1:30 p.m.RL/3 Seminar Room

WEDNESDAY, February 25

* MONEX Special Seminar -- MONEX: Report on theMonsoon Project (1) The Onset Mechanism ofthe Indian Monsoon (2) MONEX Film (firstshowing at NCAR), Joachim P. Kuettner andM. S. Unninayar, USMPO

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

THURSDAY, February 26

* HAO Seminar -- Understanding Comets as SolarWind Probes and the 1985-1986 Return ofHalley's Comet, J.C. Brandt, NASA/GSFC

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

FRIDAY, February 27

Open

MONDAY, March 2

Open

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.