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Vol. 16, No. 18

8 May 1981

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

NSF DIRECTOR JOHN SLAUGHTER VISITS NCAR

NSF director John Slaughter (left) nude a brief visit to the MesaLaboratory Monday, 4 May. During his visit he met with NCAR director BillHess (center right) and WAR president Robert White (right). He also madea brief tour of the building, including a stop in the High AltitudeObservatory's new addition, where Tim Brown (center left) showed him HAO'sdevice for measuring the solar diameter. (Photo by Robert Bumpas.) # SB

REPORT ON THE APRIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

The UCAR Board of Trustees met for its quarterlymeeting at NSF headquarters in Washington, D.C., on13-14 April, during which it heard reports on pro-jected budgets for NSF affecting UCAR, NCAR, andthe National Scientific Balloon Facility (NSBF).

NSF director John Slaughter welcomed the boardand expressed pleasure that UCAR was continuing tomeet at NSF once a year.

Eugene Bierly of NSF described the details ofthe Division of Atmospheric Sciences program for

fiscal years 1981-82, and noted that the principalimpact on NCAR of the proposed cut in its fiscalyear 1982 budget will be at NSBF. In order toalleviate projected budget reductions, NSF is work-ing with NASA to provide annual block grants or ar-range for charges for use of the facility. Thefiscal year 1983 program and budget was later pre-sented to the NSF director.

UCAR president Robert White discussed UCAR ac-tivities, including development of several Co-operative University Programs (CUPS). The board

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authorized a CUPS proposal on the second phase ofthe Ocean Climate Monitoring Project to be submit-ted to the National Oceanographic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA), a National Mesoscale Programto be submitted to NOAA, and a statement of quali-fications as a preliminary step toward submissionof a corporate proposal on Regional Air PollutionModeling to the Electric Power Research Institute.

The board also authorized UCAR management to ex-plore the possibilities of a corporate program con-cerning environmental and societal impacts ofenergy development in the Intermountain West and ofa program related to the climatic and water re-sources prospects of the Great Plains and the con-comitant social and economic implications. NoelHinners (Smithsonian Institution), trustee observeron the NSBF Advisory Panel, suggested ways that thepanel could be used more effectively, such as fol-lowing through on recommendations and involving thepanel more directly in long-range program and fi-nancial planning for NSBF. Hinners suggested thatUCAR organize a workshop for the ballooning com-munity to update the NSBF charter, discuss long-term needs, and identify future users. The boardagreed with the concept and will proceed witharrangements.

The board approved the conversion of the Spe-cial Scientific Programs Evaluation Committeeprocess, in which NCAR programs are evaluated regu-larly for quality and productivity, to a divisionalformat (rather than the former project-by-projectformat).

Personnel Committee chairman Roscoe Braham(University of Chicago) reported on his committee'srecommendations regarding scientific appointmentsand reviews at NCAR. The committee will continueto work with management to revise personnel poli-cies and is aware that management is now workingon possible modifications to the system of promo-tion of scientists. The board approved the newpolicies.

Agenda committee chairman Thomas Seliga (OhioState University) reported that a three-hour paneldiscussion on industry/university/government part-nerships in atmospheric science will be given atthe annual meeting of the UCAR Members' Representa-tives in October. The panel will be composed oftwo people from industry (energy and agriculture),one from government, one from the university

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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.

community, and one from UCAR. There will be about90 minutes of presentations and 90 minutes forgeneral discussion between the panel and assembledmembers' representatives. A report of the discus-sions will be presented to the members on the fol-

lowing day.

NCAR director Wilmot Hess presented NCAR manage-ment's report to the board and described work ontornado genesis being carried out at NCAR by JosephKlemp and colleagues. He also reported on results

of a meeting held recently at NCAR on future re-search in tropospheric chemistry.

Hess mentioned plans to mothball the NCARElectra aircraft after the completion of the AlpineExperiment in 1982. He also described plans forthe acquisition of a twin turboprop aircraft and

necessary new computing hardware for NCAR to helpmeet user demands. NCAR plans to enter into dis-cussions with NOAA regarding use of NOAA's P-3 air-craft in support of university and NCAR experi-ments. Hess also discussed possibilities for ajoint allocation system with agencies currently

obtaining additional computer capabilities.

A search committee, chaired by Norman Phillips(National Meteorological Center), has been ap-pointed to find a new director for the NCAR Atmo-spheric Analysis and Prediction Division. The com-mittee will provide nominations to the NCAR di-rector, who is expected to bring his recommendationto the board at its next meeting on 13-14 July, tobe held at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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6 May 1981

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

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

qualifications with the job requirements and assessing expected performance levels.

REGULAR, FULL-TIME

Computer Service Technician II - #2760

SCD - Maintenance GroupNon-exempt range 28: $1,264 - 1,642/monthDUTIES: Immediate responsibility will be

connection of users to the 10 satellite computer,via hardware communications in the mesa building,as well as modem hookup. Other responsibilitieswill include providing hardware support of datacommunications, debugging modem and datacommunications problems, maintaining terminals and

handling inventory of the spares system. Willalso assist senior personnel in the maintenance ofthe DICOMED D48 COM system.REQUIRES:

--Basic understanding of EIA-CITT RS232standard

--Limited understanding of data communicationshardware

--Skill in soldering techniques andfabrication of data communication cables

-- Skill in repairing various data terminals--Skill in use of scopes, digital multimeters

and data analyzers--Basic knowledge of computer architecture-- Elementary understanding of disk and taperecording

-- Basic DC power supply theory--Skill in logical approach to troubleshooting

Marsha Hanson, X517

Contracts Administrator - #2778

ADM- Procurement DepartmentExempt range 72: $18,132 - 27,204/year (1981)DUTIES: Will prepare requests for proposals,invitations and advertisement for bids; negotiatenon-technical aspects of government funded researchand development, architecture and engineering,construction, and non-standard equipment/systemssubcontracts, administers subcontracts throughacceptance to ensure compliance with subcontractterms and conditions; will negotiate, prepare andadminister leases, consulting and other agreements.. REQUIRES:

-- Demonstrated skills in writing clear andconcise work statements and other pertinent

compensation, delivery, etc. and ensuringcompliance with stated requirements

-- Demonstrated skills in interacting withtechnical/scientific personnel to ensureacquisition of needed support from outsidefirms/organizations

--Knowledge of government procurementregulations and demonstrated skill ininterpreting and applying these regulations toindividual procurements

-- Knowledge of and demonstrated skills toperform cost/price analysis with minimumsupervision

-- Minimum of 2 years experience in ContractsAdministration in either a government fundednon-profit research institution, or with theU.S. Government

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--B.S. or equivalent in business, physical

science or engineeringMargareta Domecki, X581

Head, Information Office

Director's Office

Exempt range 77: $29,220 - 43,836/year (19&1)DUTIES: Will be responsible for carrying out orsupervising all functions of the Information Officeincluding receiving the public (individuals andgroups), responding to requests for informationfrom the media, the public, and other organizationsand taking the initiative with the media, throughgeneral-distribution news releases, generation ofmaterial tailored to the interests of individualsin the media, and personal contacts. Will beresponsible for setting priorities and managingbudget within management guidelines, andrecommending additional activities that willadvance NCAR's mission.REQUIRES:

--Demonstrated skill in writing about science ina clear prose style that will be interesting tothe lay reader without unwarranted distortion ofthe science involved

--Demonstrated skill in judging and editing thework of others

-- Demonstrated skill in dealing effectively withnational media figures

--Demonstrated skill in administering an informa-tion function in a scientific setting

--Demonstrated knowledge of graphics,photographics and printing

--Demonstrated coordination skills such asrequired to arrange tours for public visitorsand community support

-- High level of energy enabling the individualto deal with deadlines and a varied workload

--Diplomatic skills required to deal smoothlywith scientific and administrative staffmembers and with UCAR and university officials

NOTE: A more detailed job description is availablefrom the Employment Office.

Margaret Domecki, X581

Ph.D. Scientist III or Senior Scientist -#2769

ACADExempt range 84: $34,446 - 51,624/year (1981)

or 85: $37,860- 56,796/year (1981)DUTIES: Will conduct original and independentresearch and manage group of experimentalscientists and engineers. Research likely toinclude marine measurements, tropospheric andstratospheric sampling, global chemical cycles andrelated scientific area.REQUIRES (Majority of the following):

--Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, oceanography,atmospheric science or a closely relateddiscipline or equivalent plus extensiveexperience with laboratory and/or fieldmeasurements relevant to atmosphericchemistry

--Outstanding skill and accomplishments inexperimental techniques used in gasmeasurements, e.g., optical, chromatographicor other advanced instrumentation

--Outstanding nationally and internationallyrecognized publicaion record anddemonstrated commitment to atmosphericchemistry and/or chemical oceanography

-- Demonstrated skill at leading andsupervising other experimental scientists,engineers and technicians in researchendeavors

-- Demonstrated skill at interactingproductively with colleagues engaged intheoretical studies

--High level skill and knowledge in gashandling and in measurements of atmosphericgases

--National reputation in obtaining fieldmeasurements of atmospheric constituentsusing aircraft, balloons and ships asobserving platforms or in laboratorymeasurements

--Willingness to manage group in waysconsistent with NCAR policy and affirmativeaction program goals

NOTE: Candidates may apply by submitting acurriculum vitae and list of publications. ThePh.D. Scientist III level will be a five year termappointment. Qualification at level III or SeniorScientist will be based o the degree to which theapplicant satisfies the requirements.Margareta Domecki, X581

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Scientist I or Ph.D. Scientist II -#2763

HAO - Solar Variability SectionExempt range 82: $23,904 - 35,856/year (1981)

or 83: $28,680 - 43,032/year (1981)DUTIES: As part of a group, develop theories orfluid dynamical and magneto-hydrodynamicalturbulence and apply them to problems of solar andstellar convection zones and atmospheres.Examples: turbulent transport of momentum andenergy, amplification and dissipation of magneticfields, turbulent convection. Part of time willbe spent developing theoretical parametrization ofturbulent processes which can be incorporated intoglobal models of solar convection and the solardynamo.REQUIRES (level I):

-- Ph.D. in physical science and strongtraining in fluid dynamics

--Demonstrated post-doctoral researchexperience in turbulence problems,preferably in a geophysical or astrophysicalcontext

-- Research level knowledge ofmagneto-hydrodynamics and MHD turbulence

--Willingness to apply turbulence theory tosolar and stellar problems

REQUIRES (level II):--Substantially more experience beyond the

Ph.D. degree in turbulence problems,preferably in a geophysical or astrophysicalcontext, which has resulted in significantindependent research contributions appearingin publications

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED (levels I and II):--Demonstrated research experience in MHDturbulence problems as evidenced by researchpublications

Application materials: Vita, publication list and

a discussion of relevant scientific background andhow the applicant would approach the solarturbulence problem.NOTE: This is a 3 year term appointment. Theclosing date is 1 August 1981. The position maybe occupied on 1 October 1981 or later.Margareta Domecki, X581

Scientist I or Ph.D. Scientist II or III - #2767

AAPExempt range 82: $21,588 - 33,408/year

or 83: $26,064 - 40,404/yearor 84: $31,440 - 48,744/year

DUTIES: Will carry out basic research studies insmall-scale or mesoscale meteorology, including butnot limited to boundary layers, buoyancy or shear-driven waves, turbulence, convective storm physicsand dynamics, and interactions of these with largescale phenomena. Ultimate goal is to improve theobservability, understanding and predictability ofimportant mesoscale meteorological phenomena.REQUIRES (level I) :

-- Ph.D. dissertation or equivalent researchcontribution in meteorology or related field

-- Demonstrated knowledge of/interest in small-scale or mesoscale meteorology

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- 1-2 years postdoctoral experience with

demonstrated research achievements in areasrelated to job description

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REQUIRES (level II):--Same as for level I--Substantial additional research experience and

research literature contributions to relevantareas of atmospheric sciences usuallyrequiring three or more years experiencebeyond postdoctoral level

REQUIRES (level III):--Same as for level I.--Strong publication record in the scientific

literature, widely acknowledged byprofessional peers. Usually requires 5-10years of research experience beyondpostdoctoral level at a major university orresearch institution

NOTE: Applicants desiring less than full-timeschedule are encouraged to apply. Allcandidates are encouraged to apply by 1 June1981.

Margareta Domecki, X581

Staff Scientist II - III - #2743

ATD - FOFExempt range 83: $26,064 - 40,404/year (level II)

or 84: $31,440 - 48,744/year (level III)DUTIES: Will engage in research and serviceactivities associated with immersion and remotesensors deployed by the FOF.REQUIRES (level II):

--Ph.D. or equivalent experience in relevantareas

--Ability to organize and conduct fieldexperiments utilizing meteorological remoteand immersion sensors. This includesdirection and supervision of all fieldtechnical specialists

--A demonstrated record of peer acceptance forresearch in cloud physics, cumulus dynamics,mesoscale research, boundary layer meteorologyor radar meteorology

--Understanding of meteorological Doppler radarliterature and willingness to pursue this areaof research

--Willingness to promote and conduct jointresearch with the user community includinguniversities, government laboratories andother institutions

--Ability to interact with FOF users in bothscientific and service capacities

--Willingness to participate in the design anddevelopment of new hardware and software

--Willingness to cooperate with other ATDfacilities such as Research Aviation andResearch Systems

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Experience with multiple Doppler

experimentation and analysis-- Understanding of pulsed Doppler radar signal

theory-- Understanding of remote and immersion sensing

system hardware-- Ability to direct development of general user

software for analysis of meteorological dataREQUIRES (level III):

-- Experience level normally associated with 5-10*years relevant research

-- Publications record and peer acceptancenormally associated with the associateprofessorship level

-- Greater breadth and/or depth than implied bythe mimimum requirements


Support Scientist II - #2779 (term = 3 years)

ATDExempt range 81: $19,920 - 29,880/year (1981)DUTIES: Will provide for scientific planning andparticipation in the Joint Airport Weather Studies(JAWS) Project. Will engage in research tosynthesize convective storm structure utilizingmeteorological data from Doppler radar, aircraft,rawinsondes, surface stations, satellite, and towerdata. Will participate in mesoscale meteorologicalfield experiments, including travel within theexperiment area. Perform synthesis of multipleDoppler radar data. Analyze surface and upper airdata. Develop computer programs in FORTRANlanguage. Prepare scientific papers and presentresults at scientific meetings.REQUIRES:

-- M.S. in meteorology or equivalent--Knowledge of scientific requirements necessaryto conduct a meteorological field experiment

--Experience in convective storm research--Demonstrated skill to conduct independent

research--Skill in writing technical and scientific

reports--Skill in programming in a high level computer

languageNOTE: Funding subject to annual review by

sponsors.Margareta Domecki, X581

Systems Programmer III-IV - #2635

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

or 63: $27,300 - 42,288/year (level IV)DUTIES: Will perform measurements of networkperformance and network data flow. Will design andcode the necessary software to (1) performsimulations and analysis of data flow, (2) measurethe actual network data flow and performance, and(3) enhance the measurements methodology duringdevelopment and later production 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 yearsconcentrated in some of the following areas:computer communications, systems performancemeasurements, queuing theory applications andsystem analysis

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED-- Demonstrated skills in designing, writing and

integrating system level software packages,and connecting various network hardwarecomponents

Marsha Hanson, X517

Systems Programmer III-IV - #2695

SCD - SystemsExempt range 62: $22,584 - 35,016/year

or 63: $27,300 - 42,388/yearDUTIES: Will perform software maintenance anddevelopment of the CRAY 1 operating system.REQUIRES:

-- 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 systemsoftware on medium or large scale system andparticipation in file backup procedures

--Skill in assembly language programming andFORTRAN

Marsha Hanson, X517

CASUAL, STUDENT ASSISTANT

Student Assistant II - #2781

ATD - RSFFlat rate: $5.80/hourDUTIES: Will construct and test electroniccircuits, operate electronic test equipment,produce schematics and parts lists, and willproduce electronics schematic drawings. Will writeand debug computer programs in Z80 (or related)assembly language and BASIC.REQUIRES:

--Skill in writing computer programs in BASICand in assembly language (Z80 or related)

--Full-time student in physics, EE, or computerscience

--Ability/willingness to work 15 hours/weekduring school year and full-time during summer

--Skills in electronic assembly and testing--Skill in operation of model shop tools

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:--Familiarity with printed circuit layout--Ability to qualify for and obtain GSA driver's

license (no more than 2 moving violations inthe past 3 years to qualify)


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We would appreciate your comments as to whether the library should subscribe to them:

GEOABSTRACTS:GEOABSTRACTS: A - Landforms and the Quaternary. 1980-3. Bi-monthly.

B - Climatology and Hydrology. 1980-3. Bi-monthly.

C - Economic Geography. 1980-3. Bi-monthly.

D - Social and Historical Geography. 1980-3. Bi-monthly.

G - Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry and Cartography. 1980-3. Bi-monthly.

INFORMATIE. Amsterdam. January 1981. Monthly.

NEW BOOKSP98 T8 1979. TEXT PROCESSING: ALGORITHMS, LANGUAGES, AND APPLICATIONS. Tucker A. B.QA76.9 D3A9 1980. DATA BASE: STRUCTURED TECHNIQUES FOR DESIGN, PERFORMANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, WITH CASE

STUDIES. Atre S.QA76.9 D3U44 1980. PRINCIPLES OF DATABASE SYSTEMS. Ullman J. D.QA276 S848 1980. APPLIED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES. Stoodley K. D. C.O QA370 F34 1979. FALL CONFERENCE ON DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (8th 1979, Oklahoma State University). Ahmad S.QA377 L33 1980. ELEMENTS OF SOLITON THEORY. Lamb G. L.QC871 R45 1980. REMOTE SENSING OF ATMOSPHERES AND OCEANS. Deepak A.QC981 T648 1980. THE EARTH'S PROBLEM CLIMATES, 2nd ed. Trewartha G. T.QH91.8 P5R38 1979. PLANKTON AND PRODUCTIVITY IN THE OCEANS, 2nd ed. Vol. 1. Phytoplankton. Raymont J. E. G.QK89.7 K47 1978. KETTERING INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NITROGEN FIXATION (3rd 1978, Madison, Wis.). Vol. 1 -

Free-living systems and chemical models. Vol. 2 - Symbiotic associations and cyanobacteria.TS156.8 E93 1979. REAL-TIME DATA HANDLING AND PROCESS CONTROL; REAL-TIME DATA PROCESSING AND RELATED

STANDARDS & COMMON PRACTICES; INTRODUCTION, PRESENT APPLICATIONS AND RELEVANCE OF STANDARDS,FUTURE REQUIREMENTS AND TRENDS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEM STRUCTURES. Proceedings ofthe first European Symposium held in Berlin (West), 23-25 October 1979. Meyer H.

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NEW MICROFICHEATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE

DOEEV028912. BASELINE STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS. SouthDakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City.

CONF8004741. MODELING THE PROSPECTS FOR CLIMATIC CHANGE: CURRENT STATE-OF-THE-ART AND IMPLICATIONS.Kellogg W. M. 1980.

CONF8003095. AEROSOLS AND CLIMATE. Kellogg W. W. 1980.CEGBRDBN4624. A COMPARISON OF THE GAUSSIAN PLUME DIFFUSION MODEL WITH EXPERIMENTAL DATA FROM TILBURY AND

NORTHFLEET. Barker C. D. 1979.ADA086248. LIDAR VISIBILITY MEASUREMENTS. Air Force Geophysics Lab. Hanscom AFB, MA. 1980.ADA086222. HIGH-LATITUDE SCINTILLATION MORPHOLOGY, ALASKAN SECTOR. Matthews S. J., et. al. 1979.

PB80204050. ON SURFACE GRAVITY WAVE SPECTRA OBSERVED IN A MOVING FRAME OF REFERENCE. Long R. B. 1979.PB80204027. NATIONAL HURRICANE OPERATIONS PLAN. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin., Washington, D. C.

1980.PB80202310. ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY LABORATORY COLLECTED REPRINTS 1974-75. National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Admin., Boulder, CO. 1976.PB80201130. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL CLIMATE DIAGNOSTICS WORKSHOP (4th) HELD AT MADISON, WISCONSIN ON

OCTOBER 16-18, 1979. Winston J. S. 1980.PB80200041. SOUTH CAROLINA TORNADOES 1977-79. Purvis J. C. 1980.PB80199136. SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS SERVICES AND PUBLICATIONS 1980. National Geophysical and Solar-

Terrestrial Data Center, Boulder, CO. 1980.PB80196942. EXPERIMENTS ON STABLY AND NEUTRALLY STRATIFIED FLOW OVER A MODEL THREE-DIMENSIONAL HILL. Hunt

J. C. R., et. al. 1980.N8027149. METHODS FOR ESTIMATING SPECTRA. Kuik W. 1980.ADA087526. INVESTIGATION OF MAGNETIC FIELD PHENOMENA IN THE IONOSPHERE. Devane J. F., et. al. 1980.PB80200025. SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PREDICTIONS PROCEEDINGS. Volume IV. Prediction of terrestrial effects of

solar activity. Donnelly R. F. 1980.N8026638. A 94 183 GHz AIRCRAFT RADIOMETER SYSTEM FOR PROJECT STORM FURY. Gagliano J. A., et. al. 1980.ADA088215. ATMOSPHERIC TRANSMITTANCE/RADIANCE: COMPUTER CODE LOWTRAN 5. Kneizys F. X. 1980.ADA088295. BMD RECONFIGURABLE TOPOLOGY STUDY DDP EMULATION STUDY. Krutz R. L. 1980.ADA088336. ATMOSPHERIC EXTINCTION MODEL MODIFICATION ANALYSIS. Miller A., et. al. 1979.ADA088534. A PROGRADE JET DRIVEN BY ROSSBY WAVES. Thompson R. 0. Florida State Univ. Tallahassee. 1979.CONF79120439. ASSESSMENT OF THE ATMOSPHERIC EFFECTS OF A SATELLITE POWER SYSTEM. Rote D. M., et. al. 1979.N8029972. SOUNDING ROCKET PROGRAM IN AERONOMY. Haujokat B., et. al. 1979.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

UCRL84317. MASS STORAGE IN MULTIPLE HOST SYSTEMS. Fletcher J. G. 1980.UCRL84095. COMPARING THE FLOATING POINT SYSTEMS, INC. AP-190L. California Univ., Livermore Ca. 1980.UCRL83791. VERIFICATION OF TIMING CONSTRAINTS- IN LARGE DIGITAL SYSTEMS. McWilliams T. M. 1979.UCID18620. IMPROVED MONOTONE PIECEWISE CUBIC INTERPOLATION ALGORITHM. Fritsch F. N. 1980.UCID18617. SEPLOT: A POST-PROCESSOR PROGRAM FOR STATE ESTIMATION CODES. Lager D. L., et. al. 1980.TUINF05578. CAMAC-PARAMETEREINGABE-MODUL TYP 1240. Weidhase F., et. al. Technische Univ. Dresden,

German Democratic Republic. 1978.TUINF052878. ANWENDUNGSMOEGLICHKEITEN UND KONZEPTION DES SERIELLEN LINK-MODULS 1471. Weidhase F., et. al.

Technische Univ., Dresden, German Democratic Republic,Sektion Physik. 1978.SAND801031C. USER EXPERIENCE WITH MEMORY MANAGEMENT. Lane G. L. 1980.SAND800654. USER/PROGRAMMER GUIDE FOR UCMD 99: COMPONENT ADDITION FROM MAGNETIC TAPE COORDINATE DATA.

Whittet B. C. 1980.SAND800438C. WHICH GRIDS ARE HAMILTONIAN? Hedetniemi S. M., et. al. 1980.

POLLUTION

ANLEESTM89. NONATTAINMENT OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. Argonne National Lab., Il. 1979.FE27627. FORMATION AND CONTROL OF FUEL-NITROGEN POLLUTANTS IN CATALYTIC COMBUSTION. Princeton Univ. N.J. 1979.FE201814. FUNDAMENTALS OF NITRIC OXIDE FORMATION IN FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION. Western Michigan Univ.,

Kalamazoo. Dept. of Chemistry. 1980.

EPRIEAl394. INVENTORY OF ORGANIC EMISSIONS FROM FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION FOR POWER GENERATION. GCA Corp.,

Bedford Ma. 1980.

CONF8006491. FOREST MODELS: THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS FOR AIR POLLUTION EFFECTS RESEARCH.

Oak Ridge National Lab., Tn. 1980.PB80196306. NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN AMBIENT AIR

COLLECTED ON GLASS-FIBER FILTERS. (JOURNAL ARTICLE.) Lambert J. P. F., et. al. 1979.

PB80195993. COMPOSITION OF SIZE-FRACTIONATED AEROSOL IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA (JOURNAL ARTICLE.)

Lewis C. W., et. al. 1979.PB80195332. DEVELOPMENT OF A QUANTITATIVE AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR DIETHYLCARBAMOYL CHLORIDE.

(RESEARCH REPT. 1978-1979.) Glaser R. A. 1980.PB80194665. ENGINEERING REFERENCE MANUAL FOR CODING NEDS (NATIONAL EMISSIONS DATA SYSTEM) AND EIS/P AND

R (EMISSION INVENTORY SUBSYSTEM/PERMITS AND REGISTRATION) FORMS. E.P.A. Research Triangle Park,N. C. 1980.

N8025392. POLLUTANT EMISSIONS FROM FLAT FLAME BURNERS AT HIGH PRESSURES. Maahs H. G., et. al. N.A.S.A. 1980.


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VDTS NOT A HEALTH HAZARD

Does staring at your video display screen giveyou headaches? Do you suffer from nausea afterworking with your word processor all day? Accord-ing to the FDA Consumer, the official monthlypub-lication of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),video display terminals (VDTs) are NOT directly re-sponsible for reported health proTms among VDToperators.

Various media have reported health complaintsassociated with VDT use. The complaints range fromeyestrain, blurred vision, sore necks, headaches,and nausea to serious injuries such as cataractsand possibly even birth defects. The range of pos-sible hazards from VDTs prompted the FDA's Bureauof Radiological Health to test a representativecross-section of VDT models from all knownmanufacturers.

The testing was done under "worst-case" condi-tions: the machines were adjusted to produce themost radiation possible and safety circuits de-signed to protect against X-ray leakage were pur-posely made to fail. The bureau then tested theVDTs for radiofrequency and microwave emissionlevels, ultraviolet and infrared emission levels,and X-ray leakage. The results of this testingwere reported in an article entitled "VDT's PassMedical Tests," appearing in the April 1981 editionof the FDA Consumer. According to this report:microwave emissions were 100 times lower than maxi-mum allowable levels; radio frequencies were alsoat acceptable levels with ultrasound emissions fourtimes below the maximum allowable level set inEngland (the United States has set no standards inthis category); infrared emissions were two timeslower than standards set for laser technology;

ultraviolet emissions were 200 times lower than oc-cupational exposure guidelines; and X-ray emissions

from all but eight of the the VDTs tested were nohigher than 0.4 milliroentgens per hour (which isbelow the 0.5 milliroentgens per hour permitted bythe FDA's standard for televisions; manufacturersof the eight problem units were notified of thefindings and either corrected the problem or tookthe model off the market).

These findings have led the National Institutefor Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to lookat working conditions as the source of many of the

VDT-related health complaints. NIOSH now recom-mends that VDT equipment should be adjustable,allowing the user to vary keyboard, screen, and/orbackrest height, adjust the screen's brightness andcontrast, and adjust room lighting levels and

viewing distance. Glare on the screen should becontrolled by using drapes or blinds on windows,hoods and glare shields over screens, and byproperly positioning the machines with respect toroom lighting. Workers should take rest breaks ofat least 15 minutes every two hours. And usersshould undergo a complete eye exam before theybegin working with VDTs and they should havelimited eye exams periodically thereafter.

A copy of the FDA's report has been left at thecirculation desk of the library in the Mesa Labora-tory. Blair Smallwood (Operations and Safetyofficer, ext. 543) has the April issue of the FDAConsumer. SB

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY ART EXHIBIT

A group of Navajo sand paintings by JosephPowell is May's exhibit in the second floor gallery

of the Mesa Laboratory.

Powell, a native of Boulder, was first exposedto the Navajo religion while teaching emergencymedical technician courses on the reservationduring the summer and fall of 1978. During hisstay in Arizona, Powell worked with a medicine manwho was concerned with coordinating Navajoreligious practices with modern medicine to accom-

modate elderly tribal members. From his work withthe medicine man, Powell learned parts of theShooting Chant, which the exhibit depicts.

The paintings are done with special sands col-lected from the banks of the Dolores River insouthern Colorado and the Pojoaque River in NewMexico. Each of the ten paintings constitutes asection of a story and is accompanied by a separatedescri ption.

Powell has previously exhibited his works at theFiske Planetarium and the Boulder Arts '80 show.


NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Julia Bertin: Clerk-typist with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Ruth Buckalew: Housekeeper with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Roger Cole: Applications programmer II with theHigh Altitude Observatory. ML room 598, ext. 548.

Elizabeth Coolbaugh: Student assistant II with theAtmospheric Analysis and Prediction Division.RL-6 room W175, ext. 77-613.

Timothy Douglas: Student assistant II with theConvective Storms Division. RL-6 room C140,ext. 77-718.

Donald Ferguson: Research assistant II with theScientific Computing Division. ML room 4B,ext. 470.

Teresa Frank: Offset pressperson I with theAdministration Division. ML room 36, ext. 270.

George Gray: Research assistant with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Leslie James: General maintenance and backup driverwith the Convective Storms Division, Miles City,Montana.

Paul Lawson: Sailplane pilot with the ConvectiveStorms Division. RL-6 room C139, ext. 77-183.

Nanette Martin: Housekeeper with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Stefano Migliuolo: Scientist I with the HighAltitude Observatory. ML room 563, ext. 289.

Paul Salazar: Custodian with the AdministrationDivision. ML room 027, ext. 343.

Dixie St. Germain: Shuttle bus/carpool driver withthe Convective Storms Division, Miles City,Montana.

Erich Thanhardt: Research assistant II with theScientific Computing Division. ML room 4B,ext. 470.

Betty Thompson: Administrative secretary with theScientific Computing Division. ML room 120,ext. 657.

Lillian Toogood: Housekeeper with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Linda Watters: Head housekeeper with the ConvectiveStorms Division, Miles City, Montana.

Kimbra Williams: Student assistant II with theAtmospheric Analysis and Prediction Division.ML room 314, ext. 476.

TREES MISSING

Several small trees (in large planters), whichwere part of an Atmospheric Chemistry and AeronomyDivision (ACAD) experiment in biosphere-atmosphereinteractions, disappeared from the area adjacent tothe gas pumps on the south side of Shipping andReceiving last week. If you know anything thatcould lead to their recovery, ACAD would be deeplygrateful if you would call Med Medrud at ext. 254or Pat Zimmerman at ext. 333.

FALSE ALARMS POSSIBLE

The fire alarmbe connected andMonday, 11 May, at

system in the HAO addition willtested by the contractor on6:00 p.m.

NCAR staff should be advised that for a periodof two to three hours the building will be subjectto false alarms. If you are working that evening,please make certain that you have signed in withthe security guards so that if any emergency doesarise they can contact you and get you out of thebuilding.

CPR COURSE REMINDER

A course in multimedia/first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation will be given on 11, 12,and 14 May. The classes will be held from 1:00 to5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in theDamon Room of the Mesa Laboratory. Enrollment willbe limited to 12 people, and family members of NCARemployees or visitors are welcome. To enroll inthis course, contact Lois Smythe (ext. 543). Theinstructors for the course will be Ann Gayton, DanAnderson, and Joe Choy.

CU PARKING PERMITS

Parking permits for Lot 436 (formerly known asS-lot) for NCAR staff members in summer session atCU are available from Naomi LaPointe (ext. 235) inML room 202. As in the past, an NCAR parking per-mit (available from the NCAR receptionist) is alsorequired.

PHONE AND ROOM CHANGES

Richard Carbone

Robert Dickinson

Joan Frisch

Lynn Post

Kathryn Shaw

Warren Washington

Ext.

674

261

381

420

Room

RL-3 A222

ML 400

ML 202

491 ML 300A


DEPARTURES

Francis Boruff

Terry Kelly

Susan SolQomon

1 April

12 April

12 April

CAFETERIA NEWS

The "special special" for next Wednesday,13 May, will be baked lasagna and fresh fruitsalad, apple nut cake, and coffee or tea, all for$2.

Thebacon,butter,

breakfast speciala scrambled egg,and coffee or tea,

for next week will bea hot jelly roll withall for $1.10.

This week's winner of the free luncheon is:

BRUCE K.

Walter Braun, Federal Institute of Technology,Zurich, Switzerland. Field of interest: Ozone inthe stratosphere. 4 May-4 July. ML room 385,ext. 257.--John Gille, Atmospheric Chemistry and Aeronomy

Division

Edward Edelson, New York Daily News. Field ofinterest: Carbon dioxide and climate. 11 May.-- Joan Frisch, Information Office

Lois Ember, Chemical and Engineering News. Fieldof interest: Acid rain. 4 May.-- 4oan Frisch, Information Office

Anthony Hollingsworth, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, Reading, England. Field ofinterest: Numerical weather forecasting. 11-15 May.ML room 420A, ext. 208.--David Williamson, Atmospheric Analysis and

Prediction Division

VISITORS

May 11 through May 18, 1981

MONDAY, May 11

* Class -- CPR/Multi-Media First Aid

1:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Damon Room

TUESDAY, May 12



* AAP Seminar -- Cloud Radiative Processes andAtmospheric General Circulation: Experimentswith the Community Climate Model, V.Ramanathan, AAP

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

WEDNESDAY, May 13

* ISIG Seminar -- Tour and Discussion of theGlobal Atmospheric Measurements Program

12:00 noonRL/6 Seminar Room

* AAP Special Seminar -- Recent Activities inData Assimilation at ECMWF, A Hollingsworth,European Centre for Medium Range WeatherForecasts


* ATD Seminar -- Real-Time Mathematical Analysisof PAM Data, F. Wesley Wilson, Universityof Colorado

3:30 p.m.RL/6 Seminar Room

THURSDAY, May 14



THURSDAY, May 14 (continued)

* ACAD Seminar -- The Determination of HeavyMetals in Human Hair by Differential PulseAnordic Stripping Voltammery and AtomicAbsorption Spectroscopy, S.O. Wandiga,University of Nairobi, Kenya


* HA0 Seminar -- Ionization State of the SolarWind, Stan Owocki, HAO


FRIDAY, May 15

* MRS Seminar -- The Evolution of Stratus-Covered Atmospheric and Oceanic Mixed Layers,Eric Kraus, CIRES

10:00 a.m.RL/6 Seminar Room

MONDAY, May 18

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.

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