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<br />8.0 METHODS OF EVALUATION <br /> <br />Although the scope and design of the p~oposed operational <br />program does not make provisions for extensive evaluation of <br />seeding results, storm and operating data will be retained in <br />a form suitable for later analysis, <br /> <br />B.l Data Used to Monitor Day to Day Operations <br /> <br />Contoured radar echoes of significant storms will <br />be digitally stored in the computer system. <br /> <br />Seeder aircraft track and seeding locations will <br />be recorded for later correlation with storm tracks. <br /> <br />Daily convective cloud model predictions will be <br />compared with observed cloud characteristics. <br /> <br />Hail reports collected in selected areas will be <br />used to verify model and radar estimated rainfall. <br /> <br />B.2 Data Collected for Research Analysis <br /> <br />Contoured radar echoes of significant storms will <br />be digitally stored in the computer system where <br />they can be electronically displayed and reproduced <br />on paper for later study. <br /> <br />Seeding locations and amounts will be recorded for <br />later correlation with the radar echo data. <br /> <br />Cloud model calculations will be retained for com- <br />parison with radar reflectivity measurements, <br />precipitation data and cloud base measurements. <br /> <br />B.3 Other Reports'Used to Monitor Seeding Effects <br /> <br />One of the important functions of the Policy Board <br />members is to make continuing assessments of fueimpact of the <br />seeding program in their respective local community. The <br />licensee, Project Director, will of course be responsive to any <br />benefits or disbenefits disclosed through the county board <br />members, <br />