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<br />in the early 1960's, and whose continued contact has helped maintain a <br />persDective fro~ the larger mesoscale-synoptic point of view. Thanks <br />also go to Dr. Robert White, who, because of his interest in developing <br />a young meteorologist's capability, permitted me to work in the National <br />Environmental Satellite Service with Vincent Oliver in 1964. <br /> <br />Sincere appreciation is expressed to Drs. Archie M. Kahan and <br />Bernard A. Silverman who encouraged and permitted my pursuit of a <br />doctoral degree while employed by the Bureau of Recl&~ation. Special <br />thanks also go to Dr. Arnett Dennis for his guidance, encouragement and <br />nany helpful suggestions. <br /> <br />The author expresses his sincere appreciation to Dr. William Cotton <br />whose guidance as chairman of my doctoral research committee provided <br />many valuable suggestions and encouragement. Special thanks also go to <br />Dr. Thomas Vander Haar and Professors Lewis O. Grant and Paul Mielke <br />whose guidance and advice were most helpful as members of the committee. <br /> <br />Many thanks go to my colleagues in the Bureau who provided numerous <br />services and software which made this research possible. Messrs. Fran <br />Politte and Doug Hale developed the Environmental Data Network (EON) <br />which made all rawinsonde and rainfall data readily available for <br />analysis. Messrs. Randy Feuerstein and Robert Pritchard developed <br />software that was used to initially process cloud physics aircraft data <br />and SkYNater radar data, respectively. Ms. Judy Bonds provided much <br />help in data management. Special thanks go to Dr. Don Jensen of the <br />Flood Section, Hydrology Branch, Division of Planning and Technical <br />Services, for advice and software used in processing rain gage and <br />satellite data. Special graditude is expressed to ~r. Leon Osborne <br /> <br />vii <br />