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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The investigations discussed in this report were jointly supported by the Arizona Department of Water Resources; Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region; Central Arizona Project Association; Central Arizona Water Conservation District; Maricopa Water District; and Salt River Project. Several other agencies provided substantial assistance in conduct of the project. Significant contributions were made by the Federal Aviation Administration: Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center, Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office, and Prescott Flight Service Station; U.S. Forest Service; Apache, Coconino, Prescott, and Sitgreaves National Forests; and U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Aircraft Services. Don Griffith, John Thompson, Bill Hauze, Rich Benner, George Wilkerson, and Marty Thorp of North American Weather Consultants made substantial contributions to the 1987 field program. Wayne Sand and George Bershinski of the University of Wyoming capably managed the research aircraft program and provided their skills as pilots. John Lease provided direction for the Bureau of Reclamation's Water Augmentation Group. Others from this group who made significant contributions include Mike Collins and Glenn Cascino who provided electronics expertise and, in particular, Bruce Boe who accomplished substantial software development and preliminary analysis in support of this work, including section 5.8. Mary Ann Trujillo made significant editing and organizational contributions to the final report. As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. This includes fostering the wisest use of our land and water resources, protecting our fish and wildlife, preserving the environmental and cultural values of our national parks and historical places, and providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. The Department assesses our energy and mineral resources and works to assure that their developm~nt is in the best interests of all our people. The Department also has a major responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who live in Island Territories under U.S. Administration. The information contained in this report regarding commercial products or firms may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any , product or firm by the Bureau of Reclamation. The information contained in this report was developed for the Bureau of Reclamation; no warranty as to the accuracy, usefulness, or completeness is expressed or implied. ii