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			 **   THE GEM MESSENGER   **
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						     Volume 5, Number 36
						     November 15, 1995

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1. UPDATE ON THE INTERNATIONAL AURORAL STUDY
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From: Cindy Cattell (cattell at belka.spa.umn.edu)

As I am sure you are all aware, the launch of the FAST satellite
was delayed again this summer by the failure of the Pegasus XL launch.
Another XL launch is scheduled for January, 1996. If this launch is
successful, FAST will probably be launched in August, 1996 by an XL.
Other launch options are also currently being explored.

Due to this delay in the launch of FAST, as well as delays in the
launches of Polar and MSX, the initial IAS campaign period has been
changed to approximately December, 1996 through February, 1997. This
delay has several advantages. The Polar spacecraft will be fully 
checked out and the extensive array of ground based instruments 
associated with Polar and Cluster will be operational and available.
In addition, there are several auroral rocket flights scheduled and
we anticipate that FAST and Interball-Aurora will be operational.

There will be no further delays in the first IAS campaign! We plan
to have a campaign next winter even if there are further delays in 
satellite launches.

An IAS Homepage is under development. We will send another message 
with the address when it is available.

For further information, contact C. Cattell (612-626-8918;
cattell at belka.spa.umn.edu).

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2. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - AERONOMY POSITION AT SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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From: rlink at obrien (Richard Link)

Aeronomy (Middle Atmosphere)
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas

Reference: US/TX/San Antonio/Aeronomer/SwRI/15541
Position Code - 15541

Job Description:

Serve as a member of the UARS Particle Environment Monitor science 
team.  Develop and validate energy deposition codes for particle 
data and their interface to global photochemical and general 
circulation models.  Conduct scientific data analysis and modeling.
Knowledge of TGCM models is preferred.  Interface directly with PEM
experiment and theory co-investigators.  Develop independent funding
sources to support research interests.  Requires a PhD in physics or
space physics with experience in satellite data analysis, 
ionospheric/thermospheric photochemical and dynamical modeling 
desirable.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.

Southwest Research Institute, founded in 1947 in San Antonio, Texas,
is an independent, applied engineering and physical sciences R&D 
organization.  Total revenue for 1994 was 243 million dollars.  
Currently 60% to 65% of our work is performed for private industrial
sponsors with the balance derived from research for various government
agencies.

The addition of staff members of high competence is essential to the
company's success.  Since technical ability is what the Institute 
has to offer, we look for people who measure success according to 
their contributions to the advancement of their chosen field of 
technology.  The opportunities for technical and professional growth
are excellent at the Institute because of the availability of a wide
variety of challenging technical assignments, and the fact that 
employees are evaluated on the basis of their performance in handling
such assignments.  Our company offers competitive salaries and a 
comprehensive benefits package.  San Antonio, the 9th largest city 
in the country and with a population of 935,933, has a cost of living
rated as one of the lowest among large U.S. cities.

Forward resume to:

BE SURE TO INDICATE POSITION CODE - 15541

Via Mail:  Professional Staffing,
           Southwest Research Institute,
           P.O.  Drawer 28510,
           San Antonio, Texas,
           78228-0510
Via Fax:   (210) 522-3990, Attention Professional Staffing Dept.
Via Email: personnel at swri.org

Southwest Research Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

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