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University of Utah Department of Meteorology records, 1948-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Utah. Dept. of Meteorology
- Title
- University of Utah Department of Meteorology records
- Dates
- 1948-1984 (inclusive)19481984
1974-1982 (bulk)19741982 - Quantity
- 1.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Acc0459
- Summary
- The Department of Meteorology at the University of Utah is one of the oldest active meteorology departments in the United States. Organization of the department began in 1946 with the first Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology being awarded in June 1948. Currently the department awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The collection contains memoranda, reports, budgets, and meeting minutes related to general departmental administration. Also included are correspondence and reports related to research projects in meteorology funded by various federal government agencies.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains memoranda, reports, budgets, and meeting minutes related to general departmental administration. Also included are correspondence and reports related to research projects in meteorology funded by various federal government agencies.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: University of Utah Department of Meteorology records, Acc. 459, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Acc. 459.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Cooperative Education Agreement to Policy and ProceduresReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Cooperative Education Agreement between University of Utah and Dugway Proving Ground |
1978 |
| 2 | Department History and Expansion |
1948-1949; 1955; 1960-1961; 1971-1972 |
| 3 | Departmental Budgets |
1974-1979 |
| 4 | Departmental Business |
1980-1981 |
| 5 | Faculty Photograph |
1966 |
| 6 | Final Report: " The Description of the Discrete-Ordinate Method for the Transfer of Infrared Radiation in Cloudy Atmospheres" |
undated |
| 7 | Final Report: " The Description of the Transfer of Spectral Infrared Radiation in Cloudy Atmospheres: Applications to Nimbus VI Infrared Channels" |
undated |
| 8 | Former Faculty: Hales, J. Vern |
1960-1964 |
| 9 | Former Faculty: Ketcham, Warren M. |
1973 |
| 10 | Former Faculty: Zdunkowski, Wilford G. |
1975-1977 |
| 11 | Mineral Leasing Funds |
1981-1982 |
| 12 | National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - Computer Terminal and Computer Services |
1977-1980 |
| 13 | National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - Correspondence |
1973-1981 |
| 14 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Correspondence |
1974-1980 |
| 15 | Newspaper Clippings |
1974-1976; 1980 |
| 16 | Plans for Department Growth |
1970-1977 |
| 17 | Policy and Procedures |
1973; 1978; 1980 |
Quarterly Report to Staff MeetingsReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Quarterly Report on Research Contract F19628-78-C-0130 - " Analyze, Calculate and Develop Techniques for Weather Satellite Imagery Data" |
1979-1980 |
| 2 | Quarterly Report on Research Contract F19628-75-C-0107 - " Evaluation of Cirrus Cloud Composition from Satellites" |
1975-1977 |
| 3 | Quaterly Report on Research Contract F19628-81-K-0042 - " Radiative Transfer Programs for Global Dynamic Models" |
1981-1984 |
| 4 | Quinney Meteorological Research Center |
1974; 1976 |
| 5 | Quinney Meteorological Research Center - Photographs |
1970 |
| 6 | Research Proposals - " Applications of the University of Utah Radiative Transfer and Satellite Sensing Program to DMSP Block 5D Satellite SSM/T and SSH Channels" |
1977-1978 |
| 7 | Research Proposal - " Experimental Evaluation of Angular Scattering and Absorption Properties of Ice Clouds at 10.6 um CO2 Laser Line" |
1979-1980 |
| 8 | Research Proposal - " Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer by Ice Clouds" |
1979-1982 |
| 9 | Research Proposal - " Linear and Nonlinear Interactions of the Large-Scale Atmospheric Waves" |
1977 |
| 10 | Research Proposal - " Radiative Transfer Programs for Global Dynamic Models" |
1981-1984 |
| 11 | Research Proposal - " Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Light Scattering and Absorption Properties of Ice Clouds for Visible and Infrared Laser Wavelengths" |
1980-1981 |
| 12 | Research Propsal - " Use of the DMSP SSM/T and SSH Data for the Study of Forward Radiative Transfer and Inversion Problems" |
1980 |
| 13 | Research Support - University Research Committee: " Proposal on Light Scattering Experiment on Ice Crystal Clouds" |
1975 |
| 14 | Revision of Graduate Information |
1981 |
| 15 | Special Funds and Monies Available - Memoranda Concerning |
1982 |
| 16-18 | Staff Meetings |
1971-1977 |
Staff Meetings to WorkshopReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1-4 | Staff Meetings |
1977-1982 |
| 5 | Weather Phenomena Photographs |
1970 |
| 6 | Workshop on Global NWP Cloud Modeling - Massachusetts |
1983 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Meteorology--Research--Utah
- Meteorology--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
- Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Dickson, Don R.
- Geisler, John E.
- Hales, J. Vern
- Kao, Shih-Kung, 1918-
- Paegle, Jan
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Archives
- University of Utah--Faculty
Form or Genre Terms
- Budgets
- Correspondence
- Memorandums
- Minutes
- Reports
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