SPACE CENTER
June 29, 2001
VOL. 40, NO. 12 L YNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS Law of the land (and space) Astronaut James Reilly is sworn in as an Honorary U.S. Marshal
By Eric Raub carries the title of Hon- the hopes of being orary Marshal into able to tell the others Two down, two to go. space. what to do. Just-the-FACTS “All Honorary In his life, Reilly stronaut James Reilly now has Marshals have raised has received at least ❖ Astronaut James Reilly will be only to become a cowboy and a awareness of the two big phone the first U.S. Marshal to fly A fireman to realize the dreams of Marshals, but none will callsÐone from in space. many children. more than Mission NASA and one from ❖ Established in 1789, the U.S. Reilly, already one of the few who gets Specialist Jim Reilly,” the U.S. Marshal’s Marshal’s Service is America’s to travel in space, became an Honorary McKinney said. office. Both calls left oldest federal law enforcement U.S. Marshal at a special swearing-in He then told Reilly at him awestruck. agency. ceremony June 4. His selection makes the ceremony: “When “This is very similar ❖ him the only person who can list two of you were asked what to the day I got Marshals have done everything America’s most captivating occupations kind of astronaut you called to work here,” from taking the census and on his resume. wanted to be, you said, Reilly said. “I protecting federal officials, to “Our two agencies share something ‘law enforcement astronaut.’ Today you’re wasn’t sure they hadn’t made a mistake apprehending over half of all remarkable in going to be one.” in selecting me as an astronaut.” federal fugitives. commonÐboth have cap- Reilly is a While he is modest about his achieve- ❖ Today there are 95 Marshals in tured the imagination of Mission Specialist ments, Reilly is proud to be an astronaut 94 judicial districts. the American people,” for the upcoming and an Honorary Marshal. ❖ There are approximately 4,200 said Marshals Service STS-104 crew. One “As one of seven Honorary Marshals,” It is indeed an honor Deputy Marshals and employees Acting Director Louie of his first “official” he said, “it is indeed an honor for me to stationed in more than 350 McKinney. “Astronauts for me to represent the acts was to deputize represent the U.S. Marshals as the first locations. and Marshals have tack- the rest of his crew, Marshal in space.” ❖ led missions that seemed U.S. Marshals as the though he jokingly For more information on the U.S. Only seven people have impossible. Today they first Marshal in space. suggested he did it in Marshals Service please visit: been designated Honorary come together in one http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals/ U.S. Marshals. remarkable man.” - Astronaut James Reilly Reilly received the famous trappings of a U.S. Marshal, including the circular golden “America’s Star” badge and photographic identification Astronauts and Marshals credentials and display, complete with a have tackled missions carrying case for both. Only six other peo- ple have received these items as Honorary that seemed impossible. Marshals. However, none of them ever had Today they come together in the opportunity to wear the badge into space. one remarkable man. Honorary Marshals are chosen by the Director of the Marshals Service for the ÐMarshals Service attention and awareness they bring to Acting Director America’s oldest federal law enforcement Louie McKinney agency. Former President Ronald Reagan, actor James Arness, Sen. Robert Dole, Sen. John Warner, entertainer Bob Hope and Sony music executive Tommy Mottola all received “America’s Star” for their contribution to the U.S. Marshals Service. Reilly served as the keynote speaker at three Marshals Service management training conferences. According to infor- mation provided by the Marshals Service, his discussions on teamwork and leadership have become benchmarks for the agency. He will make a further contribution to the agency when he
Allison begins Volunteers Special hurricane needed for Hurricane season. Open House. section. Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 & 5 2 June 29, 2001 SPACE CENTER Roundup
Tropical storm Allison June 2001
• From June 7-15, Allison left enough rain to supply the water needs of the entire U. S. population for one year, according to the NOAA Web site. • Allison was far-reaching, dumping water and destruction from Houston to NASA JSC 2001e18553 photo by Rob Markowitz Bob Gaffney the New England states. • As of June 19, Allison’s total death toll was 47, including 22 people locally. • Thirty Texas counties were Fear is healthy, designated as disaster areas in the wake of Tropical The rain that Tropical Storm Allison preparation is brought to the area was just too much Storm Allison. for the roof of the InDyne exhibits ware- • Recent estimates indicate house. The InDyne, Inc. building is essential and located a block away from Space Center that Allison has caused Houston on Point Lookout Drive. Its more than $2 billion dollars neither may highbay warehouse houses the exhibits in damages, making it the used by NASA/JSC’s traveling exhibits most expensive tropical program and literature used by the ISC be enough. Library. Late Friday or early Saturday, storm in U.S. history. June 8 or 9, the roof succumbed to the • The highest storm total - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel unusual amount of rain and water build- reported from Texas was after Hurricane Andrew up and collapsed. Impact and water damage was being assessed at press 36.99 inches at the Port Right on cue! Emergency time as a demolition contractor was of Houston. planners and weather forecasters demolishing and removing the damaged part of the facility. For more information, couldn’t have asked for a better go to the Web site: opportunity to promote hurricane http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/pao/exhibits awareness than to have a tropical storm develop right off the upper Texas coast during the first week JSC Cooperative Education Students of hurricane season. held a flood relief drive for local flood The last time a tropical distur- bance hit JSC this early in the victims. Donations were given season was in 1989. Coincidentally, to the local Red Cross. that storm was also named Allison. She formed during the first week of the season and, after passing over Cooperative Education Students Wendy Stone, Houston/Galveston from south to Chris Ranieri, Maile Ceridon and Pooja Agrawal put boxes together as part of their effort to help flood victims. north, she looped back and passed over Houston again from northeast to southwest. Sound familiar? It can NASA JSC 2001-18745 photo by James Blair happen here and it will again...and again...and again. The warning is ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ clear: Now is the time to make preparations for your survival. Hurricane season for the Atlantic Human Resources works to improve its services to JSC forecast region, which includes the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, retreat designed to plan for future Desk - grows and adjusts services to meet started on June 1 and extends through By Jeannie Aquino improvements in their area. This experi- the needs of JSC employees and other Nov. 30. Although the prime period inding new ways to improve cus- ence gave the leadership team first-hand customers it welcomes input on its cur- for storm development tends to be tomer service is one of JSC Human knowledge about the desk’s many chal- rent services. Over the next few weeks a from the end of July through the end F Resources’ (HR) principle goals. lenges, and also reinforced their belief survey will be available online asking for of September, storms have been With the customer in mind, the organiza- that the desk is critical to the success of feedback about the HR Customer known to form earlier. tion put together its Human Resources the overall HR organization. JSC has once again reviewed and Customer Service Desk, which officially Becoming the quality organization that updated plans for preparing for and opened when it moved to its new Build- HR leadership envisions also means an responding to hurricanes. During ing 12 location last year. increased use of Internet services through hurricane season, all organizations The Customer Service Desk, which is the Human Resources People Web site across the center should review their supported by the HR Administrative Team, (http://jscpeople.jsc.nasa.gov/). state of readiness. is a “one-stop shopping” location for Services now available on the Internet This edition of the Space Center employees to inquire about benefits, train- include online benefits statements, Thrift Roundup features information about ing and other human resources issues. Savings Plan participation, health insurance preparing for severe weather and “We’re constantly searching for ways information, NET University and the specifically hurricanes. It includes to improve service to JSC’s employees online submission of job applications. information on lifesaving actions and retirees,” said Greg Hayes, Director “We are working to move our more that you can take. With this of Human Resources. “The knowledge routine tasks to the Internet, so that our Greg Hayes, Director of Human Resources, recently worked the Customer Service Desk. information, you can recognize about Human Resources that this team people can work on more substantive severe weather and develop a plan brings together in one place can only issues with JSC employees, such as Service Desk and its staff. The informa- to protect yourself and your loved improve the way we do business with our survey activities, stress management, tion that is gathered will be essential to ones when threatening weather customers.” change efforts, strategic management and the organization in its ongoing goal to approaches. RememberÐyour safety To show their support for this new and education outreach,” Hayes said. “We offer the most efficient and want to remain a people organization, complete services possible. is up to you! innovative facility, the Human Resources that’s important to us. And, we want to You are encouraged to complete the -Bob Gaffney, Leadership Team, including Hayes, find new and better ways to add value in survey. Please visit the Human Resources Emergency Preparedness recently took turns working the Customer Service Desk. Their support made it pos- helping the Center achieve its goals.” “People Online” Web site or go directly Manager sible for the members of the As Human ResourcesÐand specifically to http://hro.jsc.nasa.gov/surveys/hr_at/ Administrative Team to participate in a the Human Resources Customer Service hrdesk.htm. SPACE CENTER Roundup June 29, 2001 3 It’s coming! Fellowship program info available ach year NASA sponsors employees’ participation in various academically-based programs offered by universities such as Harvard, MIT, Carnegie-Mellon and Simmons. Volunteers EThe intent of these noncredit programs is to provide an intensive study of management and executive processes. Participants are selected from across the Agency on a competitive basis. The programs are targeted primarily for employees at the GS-13 to SES levels. are needed If you are interested in being nominated for any of these programs, your first step is to talk to your supervisor. Applications should be submitted to management and through each direc- torate/program office. Directorate/program offices will forward completed applications (items for Open 1-24) to the Human Resources Development Branch (AH3) by Monday, July 16, 2001. The Center’s NASA Fellowship Panel will choose JSC nominees and final selections will be made at NASA Headquarters. House 2001 In selecting candidates, Headquarters and JSC consider the following criteria: ❖ Pattern of significant recognition and accomplishments By Hazel Fipps-Mann ❖ Education and development record ❖ Demonstrated potential n Saturday, August 25, Johnson ❖ Purpose for participating in the program Space Center will throw open ❖ Plan for using knowledge gained in support of Center goals O its doors to the general public Final selections will also be based on the needs of the Center and the match of once again for the sixth annual Open individual needs with the program objectives.Visit http://jscpeople.jsc.nasa.gov/ House event. Training/dev/nasafellow.htm for more detailed descriptions of each of the university This increasingly popular event gives programs and how to apply. For general information on the NASA Fellowship program, visitors the opportunity to meet the peo- please contact Erica Vandersand (x31999) or Stacey Medina (x41069) in the Human ple, see the places and view the hardware Resources Development Branch. of the Human Space Flight program. ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ Last year’s Open House 2000 event was attended by more than 130,000 Human Test Subject Facility seeks volunteers guests. Though originally conceived for the benefit of the local community, Open The Human Test Subject Facility at Johnson Space Center is currently House now attracts visitors from all over recruiting post-menopausal or post-hysterectomy women up to the age of 65. the world. In fact, some families make Women must: Open House part of their vacation desti- ☛ Be non-smokers in good health nation. They come to experience a ☛ Have no medication allergies behind-the-scenes visit to the home of ☛ Not be taking any hormone replacement medications Human Space Flight excellence. ☛ Have no history of cardiovascular diseases Visitors are greeted by JSC’s workforce, ☛ Have no history of breast cancer who proudly display the tools of their ☛ Have no history of abnormal results from mammograms or pap smears trades and talk with guests about the many Volunteers will participate in a cardiovascular clinical study designed to determine parts they play in helping to create space the effects of estrogen on the heart and blood vessels. To qualify, volunteers must com- flight history. plete the required physical exam which includes a blood work-up, ECG, vision and One day out of the year may not be hearing screening, and a treadmill test. Volunteers may be compensated for their time enough to explore the many roles JSC (restrictions apply to NASA and contractor personnel). For additional details and initial takes in creating this history. Guests find screening, call Dr. Dominick D’Aunno at 281-483-5542. they must return to see and learn more each year with all of the technological advances that happen daily at JSC. Visi- EXPERIMENT tors love to learn about what is happening here, including construction of the most CORNER complex engineering project ever under- takenÐthe International Space Station. They enjoy learning more about how International Space Station Expedition II Science JSC also continues to provide support for Exhibit Trailers Docents flights of the Space Shuttle, as well as Benefits of Space Exhibit Experiments how we have ongoing research and train- Trailer Docents ing for long duration flights. Information booths EXPRESS Rack - EXpedite the Processing H- Reflex: Effects of Spaceflight on Events such as Open House foster Teague Auditorium children’s of Experiments to the Space Station Spinal Cord Excitability public awareness and participation, part activities The EXPRESS Rack is a standard- Measures the ability of the spinal cord of JSC’s philosophy to “give back to the Lost Child and Parents Center ized payload rack that is being used to respond to stimuli after being community” in as many ways as possible. Clinic to transport, store and support experi- exposed to microgravity. Two tests JSC is an active participant in the Cafeterias ments aboard the International Space were done on each Expedition Two community through education and Station. There are currently two such crewmember on their second and outreach programs. These programs help More than 400 volunteers are needed racks aboard the station. These racks seventh days in space. The third and make the public aware of the many from the JSC on-site and off-site work can be controlled by the crew or by final tests will be done shortly before spin-off benefits of the space program. forces to staff these positions. the Payload Operations Center at the crew comes home to look for To make Open House 2001 a MSFC. EXPRESS Rack 2 contains longer-term effects. The data will help success, we need your help. Volunteer To volunteer for staffing, contact CC de ARIS. Delivered aboard the Raffaello researchers determine if exercise staffing positions for Open House la Garza at X31033 or register online at cargo module during STS-100/6A in could be made more effective on 2001 include: http://www4.jsc.nasa.gov/scripts/open- April 2001. long-duration space flights. Similar house/index.cfm/ More Express Rack info: experiments have been flown aboard Expedition Two press kit, p. 15 eight previous shuttle flights. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/ More H-Reflex info: science/experiments/exprack.html Expedition Two press kit, p. 16 http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/ HRF - Human Research Facility Rack 1 - science/experiments/hreflex.html Destiny Lab E-Mail from Afar A laboratory rack that enables Interactions - Destiny Lab scientists to study the physiological, A questionnaire on a laptop computer This was recently received in Public Affairs: behavioral and chemical changes that that the crew and members of their I am writing to say that for human beings experience during ground support team complete once a the past week (June 2-6) I have long-duration space flights. Provides week. The data are being used to watched the International Space power, command and data handling, examine issues involving tension, Station as it passed over Ireland cooling air and water, pressurized cohesion and leadership roles in both with great enjoyment at this gases and vacuum. Delivered aboard the crew and their ground support the Leonardo cargo module during team. Delivered during STS-102/5A.1 amazing International Station in March 2001. Also flown on Mir. being built for all humanity to STS-102/5A.1 in March 2001. The second rack is scheduled for launch More Interactions info: share out in space. The people Expedition Two press kit, p. 18 at NASA should be very in 2002. More HRF info: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/ proud of their achievements. Expedition Two press kit, p. 17 science/experiments/hlf_inter.html Yours sincerely, http://hrf.jsc.nasa.gov/ For more details, please read the Bill Reddin http://hrf.jsc.nasa.gov/i2.htm Expedition Two press kit at: Republic of Ireland http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/ http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/ science/experiments/hrf.html crew/exp2/exp2_presskit.pdf 4 June 29, 2001 SPACE CENTER Roundup
Tips and suggestions for surviving a disastrous storm ❖ Questions Answered ❖
How can I decide if I need because of what we didn’t take the time to evacuate? to protect will inevitably cost us in the long run. Levels of preparedness If you have time, take a moment to Use your own judgment and consider items in and around your work communicate with your supervisor. area, especially office plants or perish- If you have a lengthy distance to Level 4 ables in the refrigerator, that might have travel from work to home, let your super- If a storm enters the Gulf of Mexico and is a threat to JSC, the cen- to be without power and light for a period visor know that you need to leave early. ter will initiate Level 4 preparations within 72 hours of predicted 59 of time. JSC has a “liberal leave policy,” mph winds at JSC. Level 4 preparations are basic activities that meaning that your supervisor is likely to begin securing the site. Will I get paid for time off let you go if a storm is approaching. Keep during a storm? in mind that if you decide you need to leave before the center closes, you will not receive administrative leave for the Level 3 Employees will receive time you miss. You will have to use some If there is a high probability that a storm will pose a threat to JSC administrative leave for normal of your own leave. within 48 hours, Level 3 activities will be initiated by the Director of business hours while JSC remains You know your situation best. Decide Center Operations. Level 3 activities prepare JSC to close down in closed. The Center Director authorizes how much time you’ll need, bank up your a timely manner. a formal Center Shut-Down and leave nowÐbefore another storm Evacuation typically when the storm comesÐand let your supervisor know if is roughly 36-48 hours away. you would need to go home well in advance of a storm’s arrival. Level 2 When a storm threatens JSC within 36 hours, the center will move How do I know when to come If I leave work, what do I do with to Level 2. Level 2 places the center in the final state of prepara- back to work? my office contents and what are tion. Many systems, including e-mail and other office computer my liabilities? operations, will be deactivated. Any of these are good resources Follow the instructions on the for employees: bright yellow “Hurricane Check Level 1 list,” which can be found in the The Center Director initiates activities when an imminent threat to JSC Center Status: vicinity of your desk. Be sure to take any the center exists within 24 hours. The center will likely be closed http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/pao/roundup/ of your personal valuables with you. centerstatus/index/ before Level 1. Only the Center Director is authorized to release Remember RAISE, COVER and JSC Emergency Operations Center CLOSE! Raise your blinds, cover employees or close the center. Hurricane Information Page: your computer and close the door when you leave. “The timelines for the different levels of activity have been coordinated to complete an http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/da/da5/ Your safety and your family should orderly shutdown of the center. But they also fit within the guidelines for employees to hurricane/ always come first. Use common sense, have adequate time to initiate their personal emergency plan with their family. Safety of JSC Employee News Service: and recognize that NASA will appreciate the employees is the center’s greatest concern.” 281-483-6765 anything you do to safeguard equipment. JSC Emergency Information Line: We are all taxpayers and the equipment -Bob Gaffney, Emergency Preparedness Manager or valuable information that is lost 281-483-3351 Toll free:1-877-283-1947 Did You Know? Hurricane Checklist
The Hurricane Ride-out Team has six members, but there are other elpful checklists are located tock up on batteries, medications, food, water and members of the support team. There are 45 operators and craftsmen that are under your desk. S first aid supplies. on site to ride-out the storm and be available for recovery efforts. There are H also representatives from Logistics, Medical, Safety, Public Affairs, Weather nplug all power strips and electric levate your belongings if you equipment from wall outlets. think your house may flood. and the Amateur Radio Club that support team members. Prime members: U E Bill Roeh - Manager, Emergency Operations Office (EOO), COD aise all window blinds12 to lways carry your driver’s Mike Scott - Acting Chief, Facilities Engineering Division (FED), COD 18 inches from the top of the license, birth certificate and windows. other identification. Reinhard Brueckner - Sr. Electrical Engineer, FED, COD R A Bob Gaffney - JSC Emergency Preparedness Manager (EOO), COD escue all personal valuables top by the ATM and gas station Dick McMinimy - Assistant to the Chief, Security Office, COD from a wet environment, before the storm. Bob Clark - Manager Maintenance and Operations, BRSP R S Alternate members: ncluding plants, pictures, ne good idea is to plan for Gary Wessels - Project Manager, COD radios and coffee mugs. one category higher than Dennis Perrin - COD Emergency Preparedness Manager, COD I O predicted and expect it to arrive Bill Cowart - Branch Chief, Mechanical Operations, FED, COD over your computer! 12 hours sooner than forecast. Chester Bennett - Project Manager, COD otify relatives of your plans and Capt. Ken Hill - Manager, Dispatch Operations, Security C help neighbors in need. Alton Costly - Maintenance Manager, BRSP ccumulate loose items, pictures, N The action center on the 2nd floor of Building 30M is the retreat if the weather papers and files and move to Did You Know? becomes too bad to stay in 30L. When 55 mph winds hit the center, the HRT A higher ground. JSC has a Backup Control Center concept where ISS hunkers down, monitors conditions and waits until the weather passes. ever leave without closing control could be handed over to Mission Control Cen- ter-Moscow (MCC-M) in the event power is lost in JSC’s tunnel system may be used in evacuating operators from the the door. Mission Control. Russians would command the Russian Central Heating and Cooling plant in Building 24 to Building 30M if the weather segment, and Americans in the Houston Support Group N would command the U.S. segment. becomes too bad. Normally at sustained winds of 55 mph, the plant will be xpect traffic on your way home If power was lost during a Shuttle mission, the ISS handover would be to MCC-M and a team would fly shut down and operators can safely make it to Building 30M. and out of town. to the Launch Control Center at KSC for a Shuttle E Operations handover.
BE INFORMED: Warnings will appear on the JSC internal Web site when there is any threat to the surrounding area. Another Web site to reference is the National Hurricane Center at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov. It provides in-depth information about hurricanes in general, as well as links to other informative Web sites. SPACE CENTER Roundup June 29, 2001 5
“Employee preparation can save lives and property when a disaster or torrential floods strike. The lessons of Tropical Storm Allison earlier this month need to be remembered by employees to prevent emergencies from becoming disasters for themselves and their loved ones.”
-Bob Gaffney Tropical Storm Allison proves Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale hurricanes are not Category Sustained Examples of hurricanes Scale # Winds (MPH) Damage affecting the Houston area the only threat Category 1 Winds: 74-95 mph Mainly to trees, shrubbery, Hurricane Bonnie - June 1986 unanchored mobile homes, boats Hurricane Jerry - Oct. 1989 n an ironic twist of Mother Nature’s fury, two tropical storms with the Category 2 Winds: 96-110 mph Considerable amount to trees, August 1940 Hurricane I same name hit the Houston/Galveston some roofs, windows,doors, Hurricane Edith - Sept. 1971 area 12 years apart. The elder Allison entire marinas, minor building developed in 1989 from the remnants of damage Eastern Pacific Hurricane Cosme and a tropical wave. The most recent Allison Category 3 Winds: 111-130 mph Destruction of large trees, some August 1915 Hurricane began as a tropical wave off the coast of structural damage inland, damage Hurricane Alicia - Aug. 1983 Africa on May 21, 2001. of small buildings on coast The National Weather Service recently stated: “More memorable however was the Category 4 Winds: 131-155 mph Major damage to lower floors Great Storm of 1900 - first, and somewhat less devastating, Tropi- and buildings near coast, September 1900 cal Storm Allison. Allison of 1989 also extensive structural and Hurricane Audrey - June 1957 stalled in Southeast Texas, bringing roof damage inland Hurricane Carla- Sept. 1961 repeated heavy rains to the region during late June and early July. Oddly, both Category 5 Winds: Above 155 mph Destruction of many roofs, None recorded for the local Allisons made landfall near the west end of residences and industries area, though experts Galveston Island, headed into East Texas, Many small buildings disagree on whether or not moved back to the southwestÐbringing blown over or away the Great Storm of 1900 torrential rains to the Houston areaÐbefore was a Category 4 or 5
finally drifting off to the east.” ✂ CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE ✂ Emergency Numbers Hurricane Evacuation Routes
JSC Emergency Information Line . . x33351 El Lago ...... 281-326-1951 (toll free) ...... 1-877-283-1947 Friendswood ...... 281-996-3335 JSC Employee News Service . . . . . x36765 Galveston (city) ...... 409-766-2102 Emergency ...... 911 Galveston County (north) . 281-534-2531 x102 Harris County Flood Control Galveston County (south) . 409-762-8621 x102 (river levels) ...... 713-881-3100 Harris County ...... 713-881-3100 National Weather Service . . . 281-337-7895 Hitchcock ...... 409-986-5559 Texas Highway Department Lyndon B. Johnson (road closures) ...... 1-800-452-9292 Houston (city) ...... 713-881-3045 Space Center LaMarque ...... 409-938-9269 Emergency Management Offices League City ...... 281-338-4836 American Red Cross ...... 713-526-8300 Nassau Bay ...... 281-333-4200 Galveston County ...... 409-763-5971 Pasadena ...... 281-475-5588 Pasadena ...... 713-943-7000 Santa Fe ...... 409-925-2000 Clear Lake Office ...... 281-282-6039 Baytown ...... 1-281-420-6556 Seabrook ...... 281-291-5610 Clear Lake Shores ...... 281-334-1034 Taylor Lake Village ...... 281-326-2843 Deer Park ...... 281-478-7298 Texas City ...... 409-643-5707 Dickinson ...... 281-337-2489 x261 Webster ...... 281-333-2712
CLIP AND SAVE—Keep this handy reference in daily planners by cutting the page on Emergency Supply Kit the dotted line. By keeping these references close at hand, you should be able to • Flashlight • First-Aid Kit minimize the effects of a storm to your office and personal property. • Tissues • Medicines • Radio • Rubbing Alcohol • Pocket Knife • First-Aid Handbook • Sanitary Supplies • Towels Toothbrush • Blankets T here are more than 800,000 people who may Soap • Paper Towels choose to evacuate the coastal areas around Shampoo • Toilet Paper Sponge • Candles Galveston County in the event of a major storm. Cleanser • Matches To ensure that you have the ability to evacuate, you Bleach • Can Opener • Batteries • Peanut Butter should plan your evacuation route ahead of time • Pencils • Crackers • Drinks/Juices • Dried Beans and prepare your emergency supply kit in advance. • Nuts • Change of Clothing When the time comes to evacuate, you can collect • Rice – Pasta • Foul Weather Gear • Soups • Sterno, Stove, Fuel your important papers, load the family and your • Canned Foods • Garbage Bags emergency supply kit into the car quickly and be on • Water • Cooking Utensils (1 gal per person Cooking Pot the road before your unprepared neighbor gets back per day) Plastic Dishes Silverware from the grocery store. 30-gallon trash barrel Aluminum Foil -Bob Gaffney 6 June 29, 2001 SPACE CENTER Roundup Ripped American Heritage Week celebration postponed from the The American Heritage Week celebration ROUNDUP has been postponed. Tropical Storm Allison
Ripped straight from the pages of impacted several of the scheduled old Space News Roundups, here’s what happened at JSC on this date: performers. The celebration has been 1971 moved to Aug. 6-10, with the grand finale
he 12-day Apollo 15 mission, at the Gilruth Center on Aug. 10. scheduled for launch on July T 26 to carry out the fourth United States manned explo- ration of the Moon, will: For more information contact ¥ Double the time and extend tenfold the range of lunar the EOPO at x30601 or visit: surface exploration as compared http://www4.jsc.nasa.gov/EOPO/ with earlier missions; ¥ Deploy the third in a network of automatic scientific stations; ¥ Conduct a new group of experiments in lunar orbit; and Equal Opportunity Counselors recently appointed ¥ Return to Earth a variety of lunar rock and soil samples. he Equal Opportunity Programs Juanita Gibson (X30513) may request anonymity if they desire. Scientists expect the results will greatly Office (EOPO) recently announced International Space Station Program increase man’s knowledge both of the Through interviews and inquiries, the T the appointment of new Equal Office counselor’s vital role is to attempt to Moon’s history and composition and of Opportunity Counselors at JSC, effective resolve EEO-related problems at the the evolution and dynamic interaction June 1, 2001. The employees listed below John Villegas (505) 524-5189 of the Sun-Earth system. lowest possible level and in the shortest will serve a two-year term in this collat- White Sands Test Facility period of time. eral duty assignment. The term will The counselor must also advise employ- 1976 expire May 30, 2003. Theodore (Tico) Foley (X32996) ees of formal complaint procedures and Employees may contact either the Space and Life Sciences Directorate mong the flood victims of timelines. The complaint process is EOPO or any listed counselor to discuss shown in the flow chart below. Houston’s downpour June 15 concerns or issues based on race, color, Counseling is a basic step in the A and 16 were the famed and national origin, sex, religion, disability Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Any questions concerning this diverse institutions comprising or age. discrimination complaint process and is announcement should be directed to the Texas Medical Center. Medical The new Equal Opportunity available to JSC employees. Employees the EOPO at ext. 30601. records for a large number of the Counselors are: hospitals and teaching schools were kept in the basements of the build- ✓ Rochelle Brown (X39417) ings. These same basements were inundated with as much as six feet of Command, Control, & Planning water, covering file cabinets Systems Development and Incident containing the records. Operations Branch James McLane Jr., chief Space ✓ Sarah Buie (X30684) Environment Test Division, and Complainant may make initial contact EVA, Robotics and Crew with either EOPO or counselor. others in the division were thinking Informal Systems Operations Counselor must be about the problems caused by the Complaint contacted within 45 flooding and decided that JSC’s calendar days. ✓ Space Environment Simulation Cham- Howard Hu (X38154) Aerospace and Flight ber B, Building 32, could be used to EOPO Counselor dry the records. Center management Mechanics Division concurred in this suggestion. ✓ Kim Grayton (X38276) Counselor has 30 calendar days to work the complaint Dynamic Systems Test Branch Alternative and issue final report. 1986 Dispute Resolution ✓ Patricia Kolkmeier (X33131) Complainant must file formal complaint he first flight of the Shuttle within 15 calendar days after receiving Center Operations Directorate notification of right to file. following the Challenger T accident is now scheduled for ✓ Keith Combs (X38217) Counselor’s Final Report Notice of Final Interview sometime in the first quarter ✓ Debbie Gatti (X47869) Notification of Right to File of 1988, NASA reported July 14. ✓ Steve Leathers (X47011) In a detailed report to President Space Shuttle Resources Management Office Reagan, NASA Administrator Dr. Formal James Fletcher provided the Agency’s Resolution Complaint responses to the nine major recom- ✓ Clarence Ross (X45095) mendations of the Presidential Space Station Resources To NASA Headquarters, Office of Equal Opportunity Commission on the Space Shuttle Management Office/Space Programs, for further Challenger accident. Station Division processing. Calling the Commission’s findings “a road to recovery,” Fletcher said the Agency has responded favorably to the ❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖❖ report in every area. In consideration of the number, complexity, and interrelationships The Teague Auditorium is reopened between the many activities leading to the next flight, the Space Shuttle Program Manager at JSC has By Eric Raub astronauts sat in the auditorium to tell a a somber side. It has hosted memorial initiated a series of formal he Teague Auditorium is open for full house about the mission they just services for former astronauts Alan Program Management business again. It reopened June 24 completed. Shepherd and Donald “Deke” Slayton, Reviews for the Space T after being closed several months In recent history, the Teague once and its west corridor has become a Shuttle program. ago for a sprinkler system installation to played host to visitors on a regular basis. memorial area of sorts. Plans are in protect its main auditorium. Before the construction of Space Center the works to include an area with The Teague Auditorium was dedicated Houston, the Teague regaled tourists with photographs of all the deceased in 1981 to the memory of U.S. Rep. Olin its photos and memorabilia of the space astronauts and noted JSC personalities, E. “Tiger” Teague, an avid supporter of program. The Teague still serves as a such as Dr. Robert Gilruth, whose the space program. During its life the major attraction on days like JSC’s Open memorial service in the Teague Teague has hosted receptions, confer- House (see page 3). Auditorium marked an unofficial start ences and special presentations. Many The Teague’s colorful history also has to the memorial area idea. SPACE CENTER Roundup June 29, 2001 7 GOOD NEWS Davison, Bird presented Secretarial Excellence Awards
Marilyn Davison of the Engineering it involves preparing correspondence, example and demon- Directorate and Theresa Bird of the arranging for travel, arranging meet- strates an exceptional International Space Station (ISS) ings, handling the telephones, amount of integrity.” Program Office recently received the interacting with visitors and maintain- Her main objectives Marilyn J. Bockting Secretarial ing the Deputy Director’s calendar,” were to put in place Excellence Award. according to her nomination form. effective and efficient On her own initiative, she took the office practices, establish Marilyn Davison necessary training and is now the a rapport with all of the Davison was recognized in April for her curator of the Engineering Directorate secretaries, build a contributions as secretary to the Deputy Web page. She also offers assistance secretarial team that can Director of Engineering; Bird was recog- to those in the office, including the work together and serve nized in May for her contributions as lead Directorate’s Executive Assistant. The as their mentor. She nomination form stated has also conducted that any task Davison is secretarial meetings to given is attended to in a NASA JSC 2001e18228 photo by Rob Markowitz relay policy changes and professional and expedi- Theresa Bird — May address issues. tious manner. At times, She was the only secre- Davison must step out of “Her sense of responsibility and dedication tary for the entire office for a period of time her normal role as the to her profession contributes significantly during the last program reorganization. Ms. secretary for the Deputy to her excellent performance.” Bird worked all of the logistics and admin- Director and serve as the istrative details with the ISS move directorate secretary. Theresa Bird coordinator, her management and others “Ms. Davison has “Ms. Bird is a dedicated, enthusiastic around the center to resolve any issues and applied her excellent employee who is a tremendous asset difficult situations that arose. skills to achieving an to the program,” according to her “This was a tremendous effort that NASA JSC 2001e18227 photo by Rob Markowitz exceptionally high level nomination form. “She handles multiple required an enormous amount of Marilyn Davison – April of service to the Deputy requirements simultaneously and dedication and coordination,” said her secretary for the ISS Mission Director, and is invaluable in indepen- coordinates activities for an office in nomination form. “She did whatever was Integration and Operations Office. dently disposing of routine matters and which everyone’s requests are the ‘most’ required to ensure the job was completed “Ms. Davison’s job in support of the in anticipating work that needs to be important.... Ms. Bird always maintains successfully and with the least amount of Deputy Director can be demanding since done,” according to the nomination. a friendly, helpful attitude. She leads by impact to the employees involved.”
ISS Supplier wins Kellogg Scholarship Scientist receives national medal
Ed Muniz, owner and chief executive officer of Muniz for Antarctic Research Engineering (MEI) in Houston, is congratulated by Mary Simmerman, Boeing Vice By Jerry Wagstaff President, Space and Communi- cations, Supplier Management, Procurement, for being selected r. John T. Lisle, a Lockheed Martin to attend the Advanced Manage- Senior Scientist in the NASA ment Education Program at D Astrobiology Institute for Biomark- Northwestern University’s presti- ers, received the Antarctic Service Medal gious Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Evanston, from the National Science Foundation Illinois. He was nominated to for his part in recent scientific expeditions attend the program by Boeing’s to Antarctica. International Space Station team. Dr. Lisle received the award in MEI provides engineering and recognition of valuable contributions to related technical services to Boeing in support of the ISS exploration and scientific achievement in Houston. under the U.S. Antarctic Research Program. Astronaut Ken Reightler presented the award at a June 14 ceremony in the Earth Science and Solar System Dr. John Charles wins Exploration Division. “This award is symbolic of not only a once-in-a-life time opportunity, but also of months of research in one of the Space Medicine Award most extreme environments on Earth,” Dr. John T. Lisle in Antarctica By Catherine Watson cardiovascular Lisle said. “It also reminds me of the system, leading encouragement and support that Science Foundation and the University of ohn Charles, Ph.D., of the Flight to better protec- individuals at the National Science Houston at Clear Lake. Dr. Lisle supports Projects Division has been awarded tive measures Foundation, NASA, Lockheed Martin and, the Astrobiology Project within the JSC J the 2001 Hubertus Strughold Award for astronauts. most importantly, my wife and children Astrobiology Institute. He also supports by the Space Medicine Branch of the Charles was have offered during these trips.” the Mars Advanced Curation Project, Aerospace Medical Association. Charles also noted for The Antarctic Service Medal is awarded which is preparing to receive future received the award at the association’s his efforts to members of Antarctic expeditions, samples returned from Mars. The Dry annual meeting in Reno, Nev., on May 10. in documenting, personnel of the permanent Antarctic Valleys of Antarctica are considered to The Hubertus Strughold Award, named understanding stations or those who service in contiguous be the best examples of Martian surface for the widely renowned “Father of Space and reducing waters. It is awarded to officers, enlisted environments on Earth. Medicine,” is presented each year for all of the military personnel and deserving “Doing research in the field in excellence in and/or sustained contribu- human risks of civiliansÐsuch as scientists and polar Antarctica is beyond description for me. tions in the field of Space Medicine. Most shortÐ and John Charles, Ph.D. experts. Even though the temperature and awardees have been physicians and flight long-duration A microbiologist specializing in weather can be uncomfortable at times, surgeons, but some have been scientists space flights. microbial ecology, Dr. Lisle studied the the excitement of being there and seeing who were not medical doctors. “The list of previous recipients interactions between bacteria and viruses these areas and potential for new discover- “I am surprised and very honored to includes most of my role models and living in lakes in the Taylor and Wright ies with each experiment make these mentors,” Charles added, “so I am hon- receive this prestigious award because I Valleys, Queen Victoria Land, Antarctica. discomforts hardly noticeable,” he said. am just one of many space life science ored to be among them.” These lakes are permanently covered “What has made it even more researchers, both here at JSC and around The Space Medicine Branch, a con- with ice, but the water in the lakes is so rewarding for me is the opportunity to the world,” Charles said. “Anything I stituent organization of the Aerospace saturated with dissolved minerals that collaborate with world-class scientists accomplished was made possible by the Medical Association, is composed of like Drs. John Priscu (Montana State work of many others, and this award is a nearly 300 international members. Its even at six degrees below zero Celsius tribute to all of their efforts.” members are primarily physicians and the water under the ice remains liquid. University) and Gordon McFeters Charles was chosen for the award scientists involved in the fields of He collected samples from the Antarc- (Montana State University). Collectively, because of his work in understanding the medicine and physiology related to the tic lakes to return to JSC for further study this has been an experience that I will effects of space flight on the human study of the space environment. in conjunction with NASA, the National remember for the rest of my life.” 8 June 29, 2001 SPACE CENTER Roundup NASA BRIEFS NASA SELECTS FIRST MARS SCOUT CONCEPTS FOR FURTHER STUDY Human Resources reports the following Sheryl Nazario joins the Administration Office, White Sands Test personnel changes: Facility, as a Program Analyst. The ten most promising mission Constance Whorton joins the Medical Operations Branch, concepts of the 43 proposed to NASA for possible launch to Mars in 2007 Key Personnel Assignments Medical Sciences Division, Space and Life Sciences Directorate, were selected today to receive funding Milt Heflin was named Chief, Flight Director Office, Mission as a Clinical Nurse. for six months of continued studies. Operations Directorate. Included in the ten concepts selected Promotions for study are missions to return Additions to the Workforce Janie Perez was selected as a Financial Management samples of Martian atmospheric dust Arturo Sanchez joins the Education and Student Programs and gas, networks of small landers, Specialist in the Financial Services Branch, Financial orbiting constellations of small craft, Branch, Human Resources Office, as an Education Program Management Division, Office of the Chief Financial Officer. and a rover that would attempt to Specialist. Linda Crotts was selected as a Directorate Secretary in the establish absolute surface ages of rocks and soils. Cynthia Maclean joins the Space Shuttle Procurement Office, Space and Life Sciences Directorate. Office of Procurement, as a Contract Specialist. NASA plans to evaluate the ten innovative concepts using rapid Quincy Harp joins the Robotics Operations Branch, EVA, Reassignments to Other Directorates six-month studies as a means for Robotics and Crew Systems Operations Division, Mission Kathy Weisskopf moves from the International Space Station jump-starting the identification of new Operations Directorate, as a Robotics Controller/Trainer. Program to the Public Affairs Office. Mars Scout missions that will compete for a possible launch in 2007. The Tammy Flowers joins the Electrical Systems Branch, Systems Bob Ess moves from the International Space Station proposals were submitted to NASA’s Division, Mission Operations Directorate, as a Flight Controller. Program to the Space Shuttle Program. Mars Exploration Program in the Office Quin Kroll and Gregory Lin join the Avionics Test and Analysis Robert Galvez moves from the International Space Station of Space Science in Washington, DC, in response to a call for proposals in Branch, Avionic Systems Division, Engineering Directorate, as Program to the Space Shuttle Program. March 2001. Those selected will Electronics Engineers. James McDede moves from the Mission Operations receive up to $150,000 each for the Jennifer Lestourgeon joins the Customer Support Office, Infor- Directorate to the Space Shuttle Program. study. mation Systems Directorate, as a Computer Engineer. Pat Watson moves from the Space Shuttle Program to the Dr. Ed Weiler, Associate Administrator Ann Hill joins the Financial Management Division, Office of the International Space Station Program. for Space Science selected the ten winners on the basis of overall Chief Financial Officer, as an Accountant. Bridget Johnson moves from the Mission Operations scientific merit and potential for imple- Georgia Roberts joins the Financial Management Division, Office Directorate to the EVA Project Office. mentation under a total mission cost of the Chief Financial Officer, as an Internal Review Analyst. cap of $300 million. Patricia Colston joins the Space Station Resources Retirements Next year, NASA plans to initiate a competition for small “Scout” missions Management Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, George Richeson of the Mission Operations Directorate. to the Red Planet to broadly involve as a Program Analyst. Frank Svejcar of the Mission Operations Directorate. the scientific and aerospace communi- Darryl Gaines joins the Avionics and Software Office, James Stanley of the Center Operations Directorate. ties in the Mars Exploration Program. International Space Station Program, as Lead of the Station Joseph Loftus of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate. Management and Control Program Note Team. SATELLITES REVEAL HAWAII’S Ryan Landon joins the Mission Support Office, Mission Resignations LONG TAIL OF WIND AND WATER Integration and Operations Office, International Space Station Glen Van Zandt of the Human Resources Office. Program, as an Increment Engineer. Jeff Bantle of the Mission Operations Directorate. The Hawaiian Islands trigger an Kevin Meehan joins the On-Orbit Engineering Office, Vehicle Ken Crouse of the Engineering Directorate. extraordinary interaction between Office, International Space Station Program, as a Mission Steve Mai of the Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance Office. wind and ocean that extends thou- sands of miles. This island effect is Evaluation Room Manager. much larger than has ever been observed by scientists before. Using data from Earth-observing satellites, researchers discovered a narrow, eastward-flowing ocean current that extends nearly 5,000 July 2 sales experience and is able to advise on how to get a good miles from Asia to Hawaii. While CLA-NSS meets: The Clear Lake area chapter of the National contract and negotiate a better deal. The seminar will be scientists have known of an eastward Space Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Parker Williams held at 5:30 p.m. at the Friendswood Friends Church - 502 S current off Asia for some years, this Branch of the Harris County Library at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Friendswood Drive (FM 518), Friendswood, TX 77546. Cost is new research shows such a current For more information contact Murray Clark at 281-367-2227. $12, which includes dinner. Please contact Jackie Almanza at could possibly have aided the NSBE meets: The National Society of Black Engineers [email protected] or at x47274 for more information and to islands’ early settlers, thought to meets at 6:30 p.m. at Texas Southern University, School of register for the seminar. have sailed from the Far East. Technology, first floor. For more information contact Kimberly In their paper, “Far-Reaching Effects Topps at 281-280-2917. July 11 of the Hawaiian Islands on the Pacific MAES meets: The Society of Mexican-American Engineers Ocean-Atmosphere,” the authors and Scientists meets at 11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 16, Rm. 111. July 3 describe a chain of events that For details contact Margaret C. Delgado at 713-643-6097 Quality Society meets: The Bay Area Section of the begins when the steady westward or [email protected]. American Society for Quality meets at 6 p.m. at the Franco’s trade winds and North equatorial Spaceland Toastmasters meet: The Spaceland Restaurant. For details contact Ann Dorris at x38620. current encounter the volcanically Toastmasters meets on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. formed Hawaiian Islands standing at the House of Prayer Lutheran Church 1515 Bay Area Blvd July 5 tall in the middle of the Pacific Communicators meet: The Clear Lake Communicators, at Reseda. Other meetings will be held on July 18 and 25. Ocean. The islands force the winds a Toastmasters International Club, meets at 11:30 a.m. at Wyle For more information, contact Ava Sloan at 713-768-6336 or to split, creating areas of weak Laboratories, 1100 Hercules, Suite 305. Other meetings will be [email protected] winds behind the islands and strong held July 12, 19 and 26. For more information contact Allen Spaceteam Toastmasters meet: The Spaceteam winds on the islands’ flanks. Individ- Prescott at 281-282-3281or Richard Lehman at 281-280-6557. Toastmasters meet at 11:30 a.m. at United Space Alliance, ual wakes form behind the islands, Warning System Test: The site-wide Employee Warning 600 Gemini. Other meetings will be held on July 18 and 25. but these merge into a broader System performs its monthly audio test at noon. For more For details contact Patricia Blackwell at 281-280-6863. wake about 150 miles to the west. information contact Bob Gaffney at x34249. The study shows that the surface July 10 Correction: Viewing Shuttle launches winds react to sea-surface tempera- ture variations as small as a few Aero Club meets: The Bay Area Aero Club meets at 7 p.m. at JSC area civil servant and contractor employees can request a KSC the Houston Gulf Airport clubhouse at 2750 FM 1266 in League Causeway Pass for a Shuttle launch by sending a written request via tenths of one degree, indicating City. 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