Dropsonde: A Research Project (2 Copies), 1971
Scope and Contents
2 copies. ; Film Specifications - 16mm ; Description - Film depicts scientists and technicians in the field, laboratories and aircraft analyzing weather and its patterns with dropsonde equipment. Includes animations and simulations. ; http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d73r0rkc ; This NCAR-produced film explores in detail the role of the dropsonde in gathering data for one part of NCAR's hail research program. Documents the instrument's calibration in the laboratory, its use in field experiments and the analysis of the data from the sondes in NCAR's laboratory. ; Location - Colorado ; Color ; Sound ; Date - 1971 ; Reel Size - 10.5 " ; Approx Film Length - 675' ; Approx. Running Time - 18 min. ; Condition - Leader came off beginning of film when first projected. Sound garbled in places. ; Opening Credits - None ; Ending Credits - Directed and edited by Marshall Lovrien, Produced by W.J.D. Kennedy, Sound by G.J.Collenberger, Cinematography by Marshall Lovrien, Charles Semmer, Narration Script by Ronald Cox, Elmer Armstrong, Narrator, Don Roberts, Production Assistance by Ginger Wadleigh, Art Direction by Bob L. Wyatt, Special Appreciation to ; Colorado Air National Guard, Colorado State University, NOAA, NCAR is sponsored by The National Science Foundation.
Dates
- Creation: 1971
Creator
- From the Collection: Lansford, Henry (Lansford, Henry, 1929-) (Person)
- From the Collection: Frisch, Joan (Person)
- From the Collection: Johnson, Diane (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 40.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository
