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Institution-wide Summary report
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 Report date:  Wednesday, September 7, 2005 9:28 AM
 Start date:  May 3, 2005
 Stop date:  June 20, 2005
 Stored responses:  1353
 Completed responses:  651
 Number of invitees:  3572
 Invitees that responded:  1353
 Response rate:  38%
1.Discipline (indicate primary, secondary, tertiary if applicable by selecting one item in each row)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 123  
2Astronomy/solar physics13
1.24%
6
0.72%
14
2.18%
  
3Atmospheric chemistry57
5.42%
57
6.86%
48
7.48%
  
4Atmospheric science/meteorology589
56.04%
175
21.06%
66
10.28%
  
5Biological sciences17
1.62%
24
2.89%
7
1.09%
  
6Climate143
13.61%
215
25.87%
116
18.07%
  
7Computer science26
2.47%
68
8.18%
64
9.97%
  
8Engineering24
2.28%
30
3.61%
27
4.21%
  
9Geology/geophysics18
1.71%
12
1.44%
16
2.49%
  
10Hydrology20
1.9%
33
3.97%
53
8.26%
  
11Oceanography49
4.66%
52
6.26%
66
10.28%
  
12Physics13
1.24%
29
3.49%
35
5.45%
  
13Remote sensing38
3.62%
92
11.07%
75
11.68%
  
14Social sciences10
0.95%
6
0.72%
14
2.18%
  
15Solar-terrestrial1
0.1%
6
0.72%
8
1.25%
  
16Other33
3.14%
26
3.13%
33
5.14%
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Total responses: 1053

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2.Principal Employer (please select one)
OptionCountPercent
1. College or university66463.0%
2. Federal government22521.35%
3. Private sector, non profit434.08%
4. Private sector, for profit797.5%
5. Other434.08%
Total1054100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1054Maximum value:  5
3.Is your institution a (please check all that apply)
OptionCountPercent
1. Member of UCAR30926.52%
2. UCAR Academic Affiliate 574.89%
3. UCAR International Affiliate 171.46%
4. Unidata participant 796.78%
5. SuomiNet participant 403.43%
6. A sponsor of a UCAR activity or program 353.0%
7. None of above38432.96%
8. Don't know 24420.94%
Total1165100%
Median:  7.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1054Maximum value:  8
4.Position level (please select the most appropriate answer)
OptionCountPercent
1. Student 14814.04%
2. Entry level (e.g. Assistant professor, Instructor, Scientist I, Intern)21220.11%
3. Midlevel (e.g. Associate professor, Scientist II)27225.81%
4. Senior level (e.g. full professor, Scientist III or Senior Scientist, Meteorologist in charge, Scientific Operations Officer, Associate Director, Associate Vice President)29828.27%
5. Executive level (e.g. Director, President, Vice President, Chair of Department, Dean)777.31%
6. Not applicable (e.g. not employed or retired)80.76%
7. Other393.7%
Total1054100%
Median:  3.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1054Maximum value:  7
5.Please identify your relationship with UCAR. Include all relevant categories for the past ten years. (Please check all that apply.)
OptionCountPercent
1. Collaborator3209.87%
2. Visitor to UCAR/NCAR/UOP36911.38%
3. User of community model (e.g. MM5, WRF, WACCM, MOZART or the Community Climate System Model)66020.36%
4. User of a data set (e.g. from NCAR/SCD, UOP/JOSS) or data stream (e.g. from Unidata)56617.46%
5. User of an observational facility (e.g. NCAR aircraft or radars)1033.18%
6. User of a computational facility2357.25%
7. User of UCAR software (e.g. NCAR Graphics) 52116.07%
8. User of an educational facility or product (e.g. COMET modules)2046.29%
9. Participation as a member of an advisory committee of program1173.61%
10. Participation in UCAR government or advocacy activities (such as writing a letter to Congress)521.6%
11. Participation in SOARS (Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Sciences)230.71%
12. Sponsor of a UCAR program200.62%
13. Other521.6%
Total3242100%
Median:  4.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1054Maximum value:  13
6.Please indicate all UCAR-related positions in the list below that you have held in the past ten years:
OptionCountPercent
1. UCAR Member Representative 776.09%
2. UCAR Trustee 171.34%
3. Member of UCAR University Relations Committee 201.58%
4. Member of UCAR Nominating Committee 120.95%
5. Member of UCAR Membership Committee 181.42%
6. Member of UCAR Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee 70.55%
7. NCAR Post Doctorate appointment 141.11%
8. NCAR Affiliate Scientist 120.95%
9. Visitor to NCAR 28422.45%
10. Visitor to UCAR Office of Programs 312.45%
11. Visitor to another institution under the UCAR Visiting Scientist Program 131.03%
12. Member of at least one NCAR or UOP Advisory Committee 705.53%
13. Member of an NSF-appointed review panel of NCAR or UOP 201.58%
14. SOARS protégé 40.32%
15. Teacher, mentor, or advisor of a SOARS protégé 181.42%
16. None of the above 64851.23%
Total1265100%
Median:  16.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1054Maximum value:  16
Have you had any interaction with UCAR, NCAR or any UCAR programs over the past decade (since 1995)?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes71870.67%
2. No29829.33%
Total1016100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  1013Maximum value:  2
COMPUTATIONAL AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS LABORATORY (CISL)

Scientific Computing Division (SCD)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes28143.03%
2. No37256.97%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Institute for Mathematical Applications in the Geosciences (IMAGe)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes243.68%
2. No62996.32%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
EARTH OBSERVING LABORATORY (EOL)

Atmospheric Technology Division (ATD)
HIAPER (High-Performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Research)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes10415.93%
2. No54984.07%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
RESEARCH APPLICATIONS LABORATORY (RAL)

• Research Applications Program
Development Testbed Center
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes7511.49%
2. No57888.51%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
EARTH AND SUN SYSTEMS LABORATORY (ESSL)

Atmospheric Chemistry Division (ACD)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes8412.86%
2. No56987.14%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Climate and Global Dynamics Division (CGD)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes24337.21%
2. No41062.79%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
High Altitude Observatory (HAO)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes121.84%
2. No64198.16%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes33351.0%
2. No32049.0%
Total653100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
The Institute for Multidisciplinary Earth Studies (TIMES)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes223.37%
2. No63196.63%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
SOCIETAL-ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL LABORATORY (SERE)

The Advanced Study Program (ASP)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes7211.03%
2. No58188.97%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
The Institute for the Study of Society and the Environment (ISSE-formerly ESIG)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes8012.25%
2. No57387.75%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
COMET (Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology Education and Training)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes19229.4%
2. No46170.6%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
COSMIC (Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere & Climate)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes538.12%
2. No60091.88%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
DLESE (Digital Library for Earth System Education) Program Center

OptionCountPercent
1. Yes6610.11%
2. No58789.89%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes487.35%
2. No60592.65%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes14822.66%
2. No50577.34%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Unidata
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes27542.11%
2. No37857.89%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
VSP (Visiting Scientist Programs)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes8112.4%
2. No57287.6%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
UCAR Office of Government Affairs
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes467.04%
2. No60792.96%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Education and Outreach (including SOARS)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes7110.87%
2. No58289.13%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
Communications (includes web and print publications, news releases etc.)
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes16825.73%
2. No48574.27%
Total653100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  653Maximum value:  2
1.Please check which of the following ATD or university systems you or your project have used in gathering observational data (please check all that apply):
OptionCountPercent
1. NSF/NCAR C-1302411.48%
2. NSF-supported university aircraft (e.g. U. Wyoming)2813.4%
3. EOL Lidars (SABL, REAL)115.26%
4. EOL Radars (SPOL, ELDORA)2110.05%
5. NSF-supported university radars (e.g. Colorado State University)115.26%
6. Sounding systems3617.22%
7. Wind profilers2210.53%
8. Surface systems2813.4%
9. None of the above2311.0%
10. Other:52.39%
Total209100%
Median:  6.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  88Maximum value:  10
2.If you did not have personal involvement in a field program gathering data, but still used observational data, did those data come from (please check all that apply):
OptionCountPercent
1. NSF/NCAR C-1301814.52%
2. Other NSF-supported aircraft129.68%
3. EOL Lidars (SABL, REAL)54.03%
4. EOL Radars (SPOL, ELDORA)108.06%
5. Other NSF-supported university radars64.84%
6. Sounding systems2116.94%
7. Wind profilers1612.9%
8. Surface systems1814.52%
9. Don't know64.84%
10. I have not used observational data from ATD (please skip the next question)118.87%
11. Other:10.81%
Total124100%
Median:  6.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  63Maximum value:  11
3.Did the data from the ATD observational systems (please select one):
OptionCountPercent
1. Play an essential role in your research4456.41%
2. Play a supplemental role in your research3443.59%
Total78100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  78Maximum value:  2
4.Do you use or intend to use EOL/ATD systems or data from EOL/ATD systems (please check all that apply):
OptionCountPercent
1. As part of research leading to a graduate thesis3020.83%
2. As part of training in observations or instrumentation for graduate students2315.97%
3. As part of undergraduate or graduate teaching2215.28%
4. As part of your research6545.14%
5. Other:42.78%
Total144100%
Median:  3.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  76Maximum value:  5
2.Please indicate, on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the highest), how important you think the following goals of the ASP selection process for postdoctoral fellows should be:
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 12345
2Seek applicants who show originality, creativity, and overall high scientific potential9
16.67%
  0  2
1.72%
4
3.31%
43
44.33%
3Strive for a match between the applicant’s interests and current research at NCAR6
11.11%
10
17.54%
18
15.52%
15
12.4%
6
6.19%
4Select applicants whose interests lie in research areas that are growing in prominence5
9.26%
5
8.77%
20
17.24%
19
15.7%
6
6.19%
5Strive to match applicants to scientists with whom the applicants might work3
5.56%
8
14.04%
21
18.1%
17
14.05%
7
7.22%
6Maintain an equitable distribution among various universities10
18.52%
11
19.3%
16
13.79%
9
7.44%
8
8.25%
7Maintain an equitable distribution among various research areas6
11.11%
7
12.28%
20
17.24%
11
9.09%
11
11.34%
8Select some applicants outside areas emphasized by NCAR, to promote broadening of the NCAR scientific program7
12.96%
9
15.79%
10
8.62%
23
19.01%
6
6.19%
9Select some applicants with degrees outside atmospheric science or solar physics, to bring new talent to the field from areas like physics, chemistry and engineering8
14.81%
7
12.28%
9
7.76%
23
19.01%
10
10.31%
10Other     
Total responses: 56
3.In the ASP postdoctoral fellowship program, how much emphasis should we place on the following objectives (1-5, with 5 being the highest)?
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 12345
2Provide opportunities for fellows to develop independence and creativity (and avoid close supervision in order to accomplish this)5
17.24%
1
2.78%
9
13.24%
13
18.84%
29
37.66%
3Foster close collaborative relationships with scientists who can serve as mentors and role models7
24.14%
4
11.11%
10
14.71%
13
18.84%
22
28.57%
4Ensure that the fellows contribute to research programs at NCAR and in the community, even if this requires close supervision and direction8
27.59%
12
33.33%
23
33.82%
7
10.14%
6
7.79%
5Broaden perspectives among the fellows through programs designed for this purpose (like obligatory introductory-level seminars)5
17.24%
9
25.0%
12
17.65%
21
30.43%
8
10.39%
6Provide training programs designed to help prepare fellows for academic careers (like proposal-writing workshops, teaching opportunities, and training in communication skills)4
13.79%
10
27.78%
14
20.59%
15
21.74%
12
15.58%
Total responses: 55

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4.NCAR scientists now do most of the work of organizing the ASP summer colloquia (designed to cover an emerging area of research at the graduate-student level). How should these colloquia be developed and hosted?
OptionCountPercent
1. Internally, by NCAR, with community coordination and partnership1121.15%
2. With more early input from the community, and/or UCAR members, perhaps through an annual invitation to universities to submit topics through the appropriate NCAR science division(s)4178.85%
Total52100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  52Maximum value:  2
5.How should ASP prioritize the following activities? (Which ones should receive priority when there are budget conflicts?) Please rate on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the highest)
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 12345
2Postdoctoral fellowship program5
11.11%
1
2.17%
7
8.33%
11
12.64%
33
47.14%
3Summer colloquium for graduate students4
8.89%
6
13.04%
7
8.33%
25
28.74%
13
18.57%
4Junior Faculty Forum3
6.67%
9
19.57%
19
22.62%
15
17.24%
8
11.43%
5Very limited graduate fellowship program (4 positions or fewer)19
42.22%
13
28.26%
15
17.86%
8
9.2%
1
1.43%
6More extensive graduate fellowship program11
24.44%
7
15.22%
15
17.86%
15
17.24%
7
10.0%
7Faculty exchange program3
6.67%
10
21.74%
21
25.0%
13
14.94%
8
11.43%
Total responses: 56

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2.Are you aware of the ISSE/ESIG website?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes4669.7%
2. No2030.3%
Total66100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  66Maximum value:  2
If you are aware of it (the ISSE/ESIG website), approximately how often have you visited it?
OptionCountPercent
1. A few times4086.96%
2. More than 30 times510.87%
3. More than 100 times12.17%
Total46100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  46Maximum value:  3
What were you looking for when you visited the ESIG site? (Please check all that apply.)
OptionCountPercent
1. Climate-related impacts Network Newsletter2017.54%
2. ENSO Signal1513.16%
3. Information on the ISSE program (e.g., Annual Scientific Report, Strategic Plan) 2219.3%
4. Workshop information or reports2622.81%
5. Publications2925.44%
6. Other (please specify here):21.75%
Total114100%
Median:  3.5Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  47Maximum value:  6
1.Have you used any ACD numerical models, such as WACCM, TUV, MOZART, SOCRATES, ROSE, GENLN, MEGAN, CCSM-Chem, WRF-Chem?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes3043.48%
2. No3956.52%
Total69100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  69Maximum value:  2
2.Do you plan to use space-based data from ACD-led experiments such as MOPITT, HIRDLS?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes1622.86%
2. No3651.43%
3. Maybe1825.71%
Total70100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  70Maximum value:  3
3.Have you participated, or do you plan to participate, in any ACD-led field campaigns (MLOPEX, EXPRESSO, STERAO, TOPSE, CELTIC, MIRAGE-Mex)?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes1622.86%
2. No5477.14%
Total70100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  70Maximum value:  2
4.Have you participated in any model/data/instrument intercomparison studies conducted by ACD?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes1622.86%
2. No5477.14%
Total70100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  70Maximum value:  2
5.Have you used data from any field campaign provided by an ACD experiment or instrument including the C130 Community Chemistry Instruments measuring CO, CO2, O3, water vapor? Have you used gas standards prepared by ACD?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes1521.74%
2. No5478.26%
Total69100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  69Maximum value:  2
6.Should the community instruments supported by ACD be expanded?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes3252.46%
2. No2947.54%
Total61100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  61Maximum value:  2
If yes, which measurements would be of highest priority?
OptionCountPercent
1. Photolysis Frequency measurements37.69%
2. NO/NOy512.82%
3. HO/HO2410.26%
4. Particulate composition1128.21%
5. Oxygenated VOC37.69%
6. Biogenic gases1025.64%
7. FTIR37.69%
Total39100%
Median:  4.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  39Maximum value:  7
If yes which platforms should be of highest priority?
OptionCountPercent
1. C1301850.0%
2. G-V (HIAPER)925.0%
3. Groundbased925.0%
Total36100%
Median:  1.5Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  36Maximum value:  3
7.ACD will be moving into new laboratory space in the near future. What type of community facilities should be developed in this new space? (Please check all that apply.)
OptionCountPercent
1. Aerosol chamber2526.32%
2. Plant growth and development chamber1010.53%
3. Aircraft instrument test facility2223.16%
4. Gas standards preparation facility1818.95%
5. Instrument Calibration facility1920.0%
6. Other (please describe):11.05%
Total95100%
Median:  3.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  43Maximum value:  6
1.Have you attended a CCSM (Community Climate System Model) workshop or a CCSM Working Group meeting?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes12259.8%
2. No8240.2%
Total204100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  204Maximum value:  2
If yes, please rate the quality of the workshop/meetings and the value to your teaching and research on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest quality and greatest value.
Lowest quality12345Highest qualityTotal
Count25459554201
Percent1.0%2.49%22.39%47.26%26.87%100%
Average:  3.97Minimum value:  1Variance:  0.68
Median:  4.0Maximum value:  5Std. deviation:  0.83
2.Have you used any data sets generated by the CCSM, any of the component models of the CCSM, or other community models supported by CGD (e.g. atmosphere, ocean, land, sea ice or others)?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes17848.5%
2. No18951.5%
Total367100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  367Maximum value:  2
If yes, please rate the quality of data or model access and user support on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest:
Lowest12345HighestTotal
Count264110054203
Percent0.99%2.96%20.2%49.26%26.6%100%
Average:  3.98Minimum value:  1Variance:  0.68
Median:  4.0Maximum value:  5Std. deviation:  0.82
If yes, how did you use the data sets or model(s)? (Please check all that apply.)
OptionCountPercent
1. For research18860.26%
2. For educational purposes3410.9%
3. For a graduate student's research project4915.71%
4. As a starting point for developing your own model3310.58%
5. Other (please specify here):82.56%
Total312100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  204Maximum value:  5
3.Have you used any of the community data sets, such as the global atmospheric
analyses and reanalyses from ECMWF or NCEP, prepared by the Climate
Analysis Section
?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes21758.49%
2. No15441.51%
Total371100%
Median:  1.0Minimum value:  1
Total responses:  371Maximum value:  2
Please rate the quality of the documentation and user support on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest:
Lowest12345HighestTotal
Count184811170238
Percent0.42%3.36%20.17%46.64%29.41%100%
Average:  4.01Minimum value:  1Variance:  0.67
Median:  4.0Maximum value:  5Std. deviation:  0.82
4.Have you collaborated with a CGD scientist(s) in the past five years?
OptionCountPercent
1. Yes11531.17%
2. No25468.83%
Total369100%
Median:  2.0Minimum value:  1
Total respo