WMOD00424

• Project Name: 1978 Delaware Rain Augmentation Project
• Title: 1978 Delaware Rain Augmentation Project - Condensed Report
• Prepared For: Secretary of Agriculture, State of Delaware
• Prepared By: Dr. Larry G. Davis, Lawrence B. Youngren
• Date: 12/1/1978
• State: DE
• Country: United States
• Weather Modification - Doc Type: Report

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1. 3. 2 Radar Meteorologist
The radar meteorologist was responsible
for preparing a morning forecast. The forecast was used by the
Project Director to determine whether the day was "GO", "NO-GO",
or "STANDBY" for seeding operations. He prepared special fore-
casts for the Secretary of Agriculture and other interested persons.
During seeding operations the radar meteorologist was required to
collect various radar, voice tape, and film data, record rain and
sky conditions, assist the pilot as required, and prepare a summary
of radar operations.

1. 3. 3 Radar Teclmician
The radar technician was responsible for
maintenance of all electronic systems; the radar and airborn.e com-
puter. He also maintained the silver iodide (AgI) seeding system.
During the long weather watch periods he would relieve the meteoro-
logist or Project Director of monitoring duties. During seeding and
surveillance missions the technician fulfilled the responsibiUties of
a co-pilot while operating the aircraft's computer and data collection
system. He recorded seeding information and assisted the pilot in
navigation and communications with the radar site and ATe facilities.
He kept an inventory of seeding material and cooperated in preparing
the mission flight log.

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