UCAR Members Meeting, 1974

2 reels. This audio recording documents the 1974 UCAR Forum, "The Atmospheric Implications of Energy Alternatives," held on October 8-9, 1974. Immediately preceding the forum is a ceremony recognizing Walter Orr Roberts' contributions to NCAR: UCAR Trustee Bill Golden gives remarks, and Walter Orr Roberts responds briefly. UCAR Forum begins. Part 1: 1) Keynote speaker Earl Cook, Texas A&M University, talk: "Energy, Environment, and the Exponential Imperative"; 2) John Kutzbach, University of Wisconsin and Stephen Schneider, Atmospheric Analysis and Prediction division (AAP), session: "Climatic Response to Thermal Pollution"; 3) Charles Hosler, Pennsylvania State University, talk: "Localized Releases of Heat and Moisture." (Note: Charles Hosler's talk continues in Part 2.) Part 2: 1) Charles Hosler, Pennsylvania State University, talk: "Localized Releases of Heat and Moisture"; 2) Steven Hanna, NOAA and James Deardorff, Atmospheric Analysis and Prediction division (AAP), session: "Boundary Layer Diffusion"; 3) Cecil (Chuck) Leith, talk, topic: combining statistical and dynamical methods of forecasting. Part 3: 1) Lester Machta, NOAA and John Gille, Atmospheric Quality and Modification division (AQM), session: "CO2 and Its Role in Global Energy Budget"; 2) John Winchester, Florida State University and Jim Coakley, NCAR Climate Project, session: "Atmospheric Particulates and Their Role in the Energy Budget." (Note: Audience questions and discussion are difficult to hear.)