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<br />,. <br /> <br />(~ OJ8755 <br />'~ <br /> <br />,~ <br />, <br /> <br />-10- <br /> <br />GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS <br /> <br />As we have indicated in the preceding section, emphasis <br />will be placed on the basic research necessary for understanding <br />the cause of large scale changes in atmospheric circulation. We <br />cannot predict the chances of a direct application of the results <br />of this type of a research program to streamf'low forecasting. But <br />we are optimistic that important new light can bashed on the value <br />of long-term weather forecasting in predicting streamflow. It also <br />seems likeJy that the usefulness of statistical analyses of <br />precipitation, temperature, and other weather factors will be <br />demonstrated in developing a pictlU'e of possible streamf'low varia- <br />tions which might be expected. <br /> <br />FACILITIES <br /> <br />.All the research facilities at the High Altitude Observatory <br />will be available for use in the proposed research. In addition, we <br />have f'u11 access to observations and data fromSacremento Peak Obser- <br />vatory and the use of all data sources of the United States Weather <br />Bureau. We may also use the IGY data available from the fUes of the <br />Data Center here at the High Altitude Observatory and the Cen'j;ral <br />Radio Propagation Laboratories of the National Bureau of Standards <br />in Boulder. <br /> <br />PERSONNEL <br /> <br />Dr. Walter Orr Roberts, director of the High Altitude <br />Observatory and Mr. Norman J. Macdonald, staff meteorologist at <br />the High Altitude Observatory, will supervise the over-all progr81ll. <br />A:. professional meteorologist will be employed to spend i'ull t1me <br />on the project. In addition, several members of the research staff <br />will be available to participate in related aspects of the research <br />work and to provide general scientif'ic direction of the project. <br /> <br />November 14, 1958 <br />