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April 14, 2000 I n s i d e Volume 30 Number 8

News Briefs ...... 2 AcrimSat begins measurem e n t s . .3

Special Events Calendar ...... 2 Unexplained Mars terrain . . . . . 3

Arctic ozone loss research . . . .3 Passings, Letters, Classifieds . . .4 Jet Propulsion Laboratory

uring an unplanned rendezvous, JPL’s spacecraft found itself gliding though the immense tail of Comet Hyakutake, d revealing that comet tails may be much, much longer than What are previously believed. “The odds that Ulysses’ flight path would intersect the comet tail were probably less likely than someone breaking the bank at Monte Carlo,” the odds? said Ulysses Project Scientist Dr. Edward Smith of JPL, the co-investi- gator for its magnetometer instrument. Before the unexpected encounter, Ulysses was hundreds of millions of kilometers, away Ulysses from Comet Hyakutake and far beyond the visible tail. “This tail extends half a billion kilometers (more than 300 million meets miles). That’s more than three times the distance from the Earth to the ” said Dr. Nathan Schwadron of the University of Michigan, a mem- ber of one of two Ulysses teams that made the discovery independently Hyakutake of one another. Findings from both teams appear in the April 6 issue of the journal Nature. “This makes it the longest comet tail ever rec o r ded,” said Dr. Geraint By Jane Platt Jones from Imperial College, London, of the Ulysses magnetometer team. Comet Hyakutake, one of the brightest comets of the 20th century, ized gases. While his team detected ions typically found in comets, the made a dazzling nighttime appearance in the spring of 1996, when it magnetometer team observed magnetic field directional changes like made a close pass by the Sun. While Ulysses was cruising through those associated with comet tails. space studying the on May 1, 1996, its data suddenly went Comets are of great interest, because they may be the frozen left- wild for a few hours. For example, the solar wind seemed to almost overs of the birth of our solar system. They could hold clues to the disappear and was replaced by gases not normally found in the solar formation of Earth and life, since one theory holds that comets “seed- wind, and the magnetic field in the solar wind was distorted. Since ed” Earth and other planets with the building blocks of life. Ulysses scientists were not looking for comets, they did not realize the Comets are made of dirty ice, and as they approach the Sun and heat significance of the data right away. up, they emit gas and dust, forming gas and dust tails. The gas slows The Ulysses spacecraft “The discovery was made quite by accident, a bit like finding a needle the solar wind and the portion of the magnetic field near the comet. unexpectedly passed in a haystack when you weren’t even looking for a needle in the first The parts of the magnetic field farther from the comet continue to place,” said Dr. George Gloeckler of the University of Maryland, princi- travel rapidly past it. Magnetic fields can be stretched like rubber through the tail of Comet pal investigator of the Ulysses solar-wind ion-composition spectrometer bands. The magnetic field is draped around the comet and stretches Hyakutake, above. team. The instrument studies the content and electrical charge of ion- out behind it in a hairpin shape.

JPL Director Dr. Edward Stone and project manager for the NASA has announced the appointment Sc a t t e r ometer project. In addition, D i rectorates re o rg a n i z e ; Gavin named of Thomas Gavin to the position of he was program manager at NASA deputies named director for Space Science Flight Headquarters for the Advanced Concurrent with the appointments of Gavin and Naderi, three JPL Projects (400), and Dr. Firouz Communications Technology Satel- to head new managers have been named deputy directors. Naderi as manager of the newly lite program and at JPL for the La r r y Simmons, program manager for the Space Infrared Tel e s c o p e created Mars Program Office at Mobile Satellite prog r a m . d i re c t o r a t e ; Facility (SIRTF), retains that position and has been named deputy JPL. Of his new position, Naderi di r ector for Space and Earth Science Programs. Simmons will also Gavin has been the deputy direc- noted, “With a program of this Naderi will lead se r ve as acting manager of the Origins Prog r a m . tor for Space and Earth Science complexity, the challenge is half Chris Jones, former manager of the Mars Of- Programs since 1997. He received technical and half sociological. fice, has been named deputy director for Space Science Flight Pro- Mars pro g r a m his bachelor of science degree in My office will need to make sure jects, and Telecommunications and Mission Operations Directorate ch e m i s t r y from Villanova University the interfaces between JPL, NASA (TMOD) Program Manager Richard Coffin has been appointed deputy in 1961 and joined JPL the follow- Headquarters and outside industry director for TMOD. ing year to work on the Mariner work extraordinarily smoothly.” In light of the recent announcement that operations management Project. He was the mission assur- Within JPL, he stressed the need for space science missions will be carried out by TMOD, the follow- ance manager for both the Voy a g e r for cohesion between the Mars ing organizations have been transferred from the Space and Earth and Projects. In 1990, he program and other organizations, Science Programs Directorate to TMOD. was appointed spacecraft system particularly the new Space Science • Mars Surveyor Operations Office (707) is renumbered 907. manager for the Cassini mission Flight Projects Directorate. and remained in that position until Naderi noted the importance of • Project Office (755) is renumbered 908. the successful launch of the space- “s h a r ed expectations” with Scott • Deep Space One Project Office (756) is renumbered 909. craft in 1997. Hu b b a r d, the new Mars Prog r a m In addition, a number of organizations have been transferred from Gavin received NASA’s Excep- di r ector at NASA Headquarters. the Space and Earth Science Programs Directorate into the new Tom Gavin tional Service Medal in 1981 for Hu b b a r d will oversee the develop- Space Science Flight Projects Directorate (400). his work on Voy a g e r , NASA’s Medal ment and implementation of the • X2000/MDS Integrated First Delivery Project Office (751) is for Outstanding Leadership in long-term strategy for the rob o t i c renumbered 460. 1991 for Galileo, and NASA’s Out- exploration of Mars, as well as • Outer Planets/Solar Probe Project Office (752) is renumbered 470. standing Leadership Medal in for the prog r a m ’ s arch i t e c t u r e and • Mars Surveyor 2001 Project Office (754) is renumbered 410. 1999 for Cassini. In 1997, he management of related funding. • Mars Micromissions/Mars Network Project Office (757) is renum- received the Aviation Week and Na d e r i ’ s office will serve as the bered 440 and renamed Mars TeleSat Project. Space Technology magazine's single point of contact for NASA • Project Office (758) is renumbered 480. Laurels Award for outstanding Headquarters at JPL for all Mars • Project Office (759) is renumbered 490. achievement in the field of space. exploration efforts. Naderi had been the manager A native of Iran, Naderi holds • Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) Project Office (762) is of NA S A ’s Origins Program since three degrees in electrical engi- renumbered 450. 1996. He joined JPL in 1979 and neering: a bachelor’s from Iowa • Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) Project Office (768) is renum- Dr. Firouz Naderi has served as program manager for State University and a master’s bered 406. space science flight experiments and doctorate from USC. • Muses-CN Project Office (7961) is renumbered 405. 2 Educational Affairs manager named for launch in 2012. Over a five-year DR. PARVIN KASSAIE has been period, it will take a look at 250 stars named manager of JPL’s Educational to determine which ones may have Sp e c i a l Events Ca l e n d a r orbiting, life-sustaining planets. Affairs Office 185, a section of the Remote Access—Bill Vlahos of Office of Communications and Educa- S RTM astronauts to visit April 20 Ongoing Support Gro u p s Section 366 will discuss how to get tion (180). the most out of dial-in and Virtual Members of the astronaut crew that Kassaie will oversee the Educator Alcoholics Anonymous—Meeting Private Network access services to flew onboard Space Shuttle Endeavour Ne w s Resource Center, Learning Technolo- at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, the JPL network. The JPL remote for JPL’s Shuttle Radar Top o g r a p h y gies Project, pre-college and universi- Thursdays (women only) and Fridays. access service handles more than Mission (SRTM) are scheduled to visit ty programs, minority science and Call Occupational Health Services at 25,000 sessions and 1.5 million engineering initiatives, and a number the Lab April 20 to present a briefing ext. 4-3319. online minutes per month for its on the mission and meet JPL staff. Br i efs of other educational and outreach Codependents Anonymous—Meets at 2,700 users. Held at noon in von Astronauts DOMINIC GORIE, JANET efforts on Lab. noon every Wednesday. Call Occupa- Kármán Auditorium. KAVANDI, KEVIN KREGEL, GERHARD Previously, Kassaie worked for nine tional Health Services at ext. 4-3319. years at the UCLA Center for Experi- THIELE and JANICE VOSS will show a T h u r s d a y, April 20 ential Education and Service Learning, video presentation from 11 a.m. to Ga y , Lesbian and Bisexual Support where her work involved both K-12 noon in von Kármán Auditorium, and Gr oup—Meets the first and third JPL Astronomy Club—Meeting at and university activities. She has also will greet JPLers in the mall until Fridays of the month at noon in Build- noon in Building 198-109. 12:30 p.m. ing 111-117. Call employee assistance served as an advisor to government “The Importance of Fatherhood in Our officials involved in statewide Califor- counselor Cynthia Cooper at ext. 4- I m p rovements noted on ELIAS 3680 or Randy Herrera at ext. 3-0664. Cu l t u r e”—Rick Kidd, a Sierra Madre- nia educational issues regarding The Electronic Labwide Information based marriage and family counselor systemic educational reform. Access System (ELIAS), JPL's internal Parent Support Group—Meets the who specializes in the needs of She said in addition to continuing to Web site, is undergoing a redesign third Thursday of the month at noon school-age children, is the school focus on issues in California, her effort, some features of which are in Building 167-111. Call Greg counselor at St. Marks Elementary other goals include closer collabora- Hickey at ext. 4-0776. School in Altadena. He will speak at already in effect. tion with outreach, and creating new noon in Building 167-111. The site is available at http://elias. opportunities for researchers in social Senior Caregivers Support Grou p — jpl..gov or by clicking on the sciences and humanities to become Meets the second and fourth Wed n e s - Von Kármán Lecture Series—Dr. words "Jet Propulsion Laboratory" days of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Michael Shao will describe the Space engaged with JPL. on the external JPL home page the Senior Care Network, 837 S. Fair Interferometry Mission, whose scien- Kassaie holds a bachelor’s degree in (http://www. jpl.nasa.gov ), Oaks Ave., Pasadena, conferen c e tific goal is to find new planets that sociology and urban studies from Cal Dr. Parvin Kassaie The new “JPL Basics” section room #1. Call (626) 397-3110. are about the size of Earth and in an State Northridge and master’s and doc- toward the bottom of the home page orbit that can potentially support life. torate degrees in sociology from USC. offers the following features: Held at 7 p.m. in von Kármán Audito- S a t u rd a y, April 15 Lab trains teachers to train teachers • JPL Online Yellow Pages, with rium. Open to the public. Battlefield Band—The Scottish band JPL trained 33 educators from 22 search and update capabilities • JPL Online Phonebook: a direct will perform Celtic music using a states to inspire and educate other F r i d a y, April 21 link to employee phone numbers, e- blend of bagpipes, guitar, cittern, teachers to share the wonders of the synthesizer, fiddle and vocals. Held JPL Hiking Club—Meeting at noon in solar system with students during a mail addresses, locations, mail stops, badge numbers and organizations at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Audi- Building 303-209. Solar System Educators Institute on torium. Tickets are $25, $21 and • Interactive maps of JPL: zoom in Lab March 26 through 29. $17. Call (626) 395-4652. Von Kármán Lecture Series—Dr. The educators, taking part in the on a specific building or area of the Michael Shao will describe the Space Solar System Educator Fellows pro- Lab; printable maps are available Interferometry Mission, whose scien- gram, learned techniques for training • Timecard log-in: a feature useful S u n d a y, April 16 tific goal is to find new planets that for traveling JPLers other teachers to use current space Chamber Music—The Skampa are about the size of the Earth and in missions to help kids learn math and • JPL Conference Rooms: provides Quartet and baritone Christopheren an orbit that can potentially support science. in their home states, room number and capacity, as well as Nomura will perform at 3:30 p.m. life. Held at 7 p.m. in The Forum at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. each educator will train approximately a contact name for reservations in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Colorado Blvd. Open to the public. 200 additional colleagues. • Integrated Help Services: a portal Tickets are $25, $21, $17 and $13. NASA/JPL missions participating in to the services provided by all of JPL's Call (626) 395-4652. different groups and divisions, includ- The challenge of the institute include Cassini, Stardust, S a t u rd a y, April 22 Deep Impact, Galileo, the Mars Explo- ing contact names and phone num- Tu e s d a y, April 18 Irish Songs—Singer/songwriter ration Program, the Outer Planets/So- bers. Another new category is a collec- Help for Caregivers of the Elderly— Eileen McGann will appear at 8 p.m. finding habitable, lar Probe Program, and the Deep in Caltech’s Dabney Lounge. Tickets Space Network. tion of links called "JPL News," which Adria Emberson of the Huntington Hospital Senior Care Network will are $12 for adults, $4 for children Twenty-five additional educators includes recent news and announce- discuss how to assess, plan and under 12. Call (626) 395-4652. Earth-like planets will be selected to take part in anoth- ments from the Director's Office as manage the needs of an aging family er Solar System Educators Institute at well as an online version of This Week member; caregiver responsibilities; JPL Aug. 1–5. The Solar System and copies of recent e-mailings to all M o n d a y, April 24 “is like trying to personnel. family relationships and how to Educators Institute program is man- care for yourself while caring for “Women and Investing”—Certified aged by Space Explorers Inc., DePere, The ELIAS redesign effort, led by financial planners Sharon Sherbert JAYNE DUTRA of Section 389 under the senior in your life. To be held locate a firefly Wisc., and the Virginia Space Grant at 11:45 a.m. in von Kármán and Kenneth Marinace will conduct a the auspices of JPL’s Knowledge Consortium, Hampton, Va., as an Auditorium. The talk is hosted by seminar at noon in the Building 167 Management Project, also includes element of NASA's Office of Space JPL’s Employee Assistance Program, conference room. Sponsored by the renovations of the search engine and next to the beam Science Education and Public Out- which is also interested in starting a Director’s Advisory Council for user interface with the eventual goal reach Program. monthly senior caregivers’ support Women. of implementing a Labwide portal in group on Lab. Call ext. 4-3680. of a brilliant Planet Finder contracts award e d the fall. We d n e s d a y, April 26 JPL has awarded contracts to four For more information, call Dutra Investment Advice—Fidelity rep re s e n - searchlight." industrial-academic teams to design at ext. 4-6948 or customer service tative Jason Rasmussen will hold a JPL Toastmasters Club—Meeting at Terrestrial Planet Finder, an ambitious representative CHARLOTTE MARSH workshop on the basics of investing 5:30 p.m. in the Building 167 confer- mission in the Origins Program that at ext. 3-4504, or send an e-mail. from noon to 1 p.m. in the 167 ence room. Guests welcome. Call Dr. Charles Beichman will look for possible life-supporting cafeteria’s northeast corner. Included Mary Sue O’Brien at ext. 4-5090. will be a broad overview of the finan- planets around other stars. I n t e rnship deadline extended Terrestrial Planet Finder cial markets, basic investment build- The teams, which will spend the The deadline for applications to the ing blocks such as stocks, bonds, T h u r s d a y, April 27 project scientist next two years developing mission two-year JPL Architect Development mutual funds and annuities, basic Caltech Architectural Tour—The Cal- concepts, are led by Aerospace of Program internship has been extended terminology and concepts and hands- tech Women’s Club presents this free Bo u l d e r , Colo.; Lockheed Martin Space to Friday, April 21. on exercises. Ra s m u s s e n will also be service, which is open to the public. Systems of Sunnyvale; TRW of Redondo Those interested must submit a current resume and a one- or two- available for one-on one counseling. The tour begins at 11 a.m. and lasts Beach; and SVS, Inc. of Albuquerqu e , To schedule an appointment, contact page letter of interest, including why about 1 1/2 hours. Meet at the N.M. About 75 scientists from 30 Fidelity at (800) 642-7131. you should be considered for the class Athenaeum front hall, 551 S. Hill St. universities and res e a r ch institutions, Call Susan Lee at (626) 395-6327. 16 industrial firms, and two NASA of 2002. Concurrence by your division Retirement Information—Cindy centers are rep r esented on the teams. manager is required. Send to MARIA Wilson of TIAA/CREF will conduct JPL Golf Club—Meeting at noon in The challenge of finding habitable, RAYGOZA, HR Staffing, mail stop T- an information meeting for all Building 306-302. Earth-like planets “is like trying to 1720-C. employees who have completed or JPL Stories—Retiree Al Hibbs locate a firefly next to the beam of a For more information or to start the will soon complete their eligibility requirement for retirement plan will present “JPL and the Space brilliant searchlight," said Terrestrial application process, visit the ADP Web participation, or for new hires Program—How it Began and How Planet Finder Project Scientist DR. site at http://eis/adp, or contact BILL eligible to join the retirement plan. We (With the Help of the Russians) CHARLES BEICHMAN of JPL. CHRISTENSEN at ext. 4-2096. Assistance in completing applications Began It” at 4 p.m. in the customer Artist’s concept of the The solution depends on developing a Cyclists can join Caltech gro u p and investment option information services area of the Library, west whole suite of challenging technologies, Terrestrial Planet Finder JPL staff who bicycle to work are will be available. To be held at noon end of Building 111, room 104. For including those necessary to fly several invited to register at Caltech’s Cyclo- in Trailer 1720. questions about the story series or 3.5 meter (137-inch) telescopes in a participation information, call Teresa commuters Web site (http://www.its. formation so precise that their posi- Bailey at ext. 4-9233. caltech.edu/~cyclocom). tions will be known to a fraction of a We d n e s d a y, April 19 A random drawing is held monthly ce n t i m e t e r , even though the space JPL/Caltech Flying Club—The spring for a $30 gift certificate to a local bike S a t u rd a y, April 29 between them will span a few football st o r e, and long-distance riders can log membership meeting will be held at fields. The mission's success will also 7:30 p.m. in 269 Lauritsen Hall at Toying With Science—The scientific in their miles for a chance to win depend on the ability to cancel out a Caltech. Greg Feith of the National principles of gravity and leverage, additional prizes every six months. star's glare so that a planet 1 million- Transportation Safety Board will simple machines, human imagination The group will sponsor Commuter times fainter can be seen, and will give a presentation on accident inves- and more will be explored at 2 p.m. Fair Day on May 19, which will in- req u i r e instruments so sensitive that tigations. The meeting is open to any- in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. clude free bike tune-ups. they can identify the presence of life- one with an interest in aviation Pr esented in collaboration with For more information, contact Pa s a d e n a ’ s Kidspace Museum. Tic k e t s sustaining chemicals on a planet up to including those who want to learn to Cyclocommuter coordinator LAUREL ar e $10 for adults, $5 for children . 50 light years away from Earth. fl y . Call Bob Ferber at ext. 4-3463 or MARTIN at (626) 395-6868 or laurel@ For information, call (626) 395-4652. Terrestrial Planet Finder is planned Peter Gluck at ext. 4-9425. caltech.edu. Lab research 3 helps track arctic ozone loss By Mary Beth Murrill

The colorful appearance of these polar stratospheric clouds over Kiruna, Sweden, on Jan. 27 is due to the small size of their droplets and their high altitude, approximately 21,300 meters (70,000 feet). The small droplets in the clouds result in sepa- ration of light of different colors due to refraction of . Their high altitude allows for full solar illumination for up to 20 minutes following sunset at the ground. These clouds, which have long been called “Mother of Pearl” by Scandinavians, participate in a chain of events that leads to ozone depletion by human-produced chlorine.

A team of JPL and other atmospheric researchers stratospheric clouds.” They play a unique role in atmos- as the amounts of stratospheric chlorine and bromine decline, just back from an international science expedition to study pheric ozone loss. The visually beautiful, opalescent clouds “the chemical depletion of Arctic ozone would still be prol o n g e d atmospheric ozone in the Arctic reports that ozone losses form only at the cold temperatures found at the poles. if temperatures in the Arctic continue to decline.” of more than 60 percent occurred in the Arctic stratos- These clouds help trigger the conversion of chlorine from The new findings bolster views that the ozone layer is sensi- phere this winter (1999-2000), one of the coldest winters relatively non-reactive forms into chlorine monoxide, tive to temperature as well as ozone-destroying chemicals. on record. which, in combination with sunlight, destroys ozone. The U.S. portion of the effort involved a high-altitude balloon The NASA-sponsored SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation The buildup of greenhouse gases in the lower atmos- from JPL and two aircraft from NASA/Dryden Flight Research Experiment (SOLVE) was motivated in part by concerns phere acts like a blanket that traps heat nearer to Earth’s Center in California, including a DC-8 and an ER-2—the civil- that the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases might surface and can lead to colder conditions in the upper ian variant of Lockheed’s U2 reconnaissance aircraft. lead to a cooling of the polar lower stratosphere, which atmosphere. Long-term temperature records show (The flight over Russian territory during the experiment was could lead to more frequent polar stratospheric clouds and evidence of cooling of the stratosphere at mid-latitudes. the first flight over the former USSR by a such an aircraft since enhanced ozone depletion. Data collected by the research However, computer simulations suggest this cooling U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers’ U-2 was downed during the team will greatly improve scientific understanding of the mechanism should only have a small effect on the polar Cold War.) role of global temperature change in the destruction of stratosphere. The U.S.-sponsored team joined with a European Union- ozone. Recently, however, scientists have become concerned sponsored Third European Stratospheric Experiment on Ozone The Earth’s ozone layer protects Earth’s life from the that circulation changes in the stratosphere, perhaps to obtain measurements of ozone and other atmospheric gases harmful effects of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Chemi- related to the build-up of greenhouse gases, may be and particles using satellites, airplanes, balloons and ground- cals used in refrigerants, aerosol propellants and plastic responsible for the recent spate of cold Arctic winters. based instruments. JPL and Caltech instruments were used on foams were discovered in the 1970s to be destroying “The polar stratospheric clouds covered a larger area, each of the high-altitude balloon and aircraft platforms. Earth’s ozone layer. Since that time, production of the and persisted for a longer period of time, than for any Most of the measurements were made near Kiruna, Sweden most harmful chemicals has been limited or halted in other Arctic winter during the past 20 years. These condi- with additional measurements made from a network of stations an effort to stop the destruction of the ozone layer. tions heighten our concern regarding possible couplings at mid- and high- northern latitudes. Observations obtained High-altitude clouds (at about 18 kilometers or between climate change and stratospheric ozone deple- from JPL’s satellite instrument pro- 70,000 feet) that exist only at the poles are called “polar tion,” said JPL ozone res e a r cher Dr. Ross Salawitch. Even vided a global perspective.

M a r s ’ Sun energy studies begin south polar The Active Cavity Irradiance Moni- performance of the spacecraft’s atti- tor Satellite on April 3 began taking tude-control subsystem, which gov- l a y e re d raw science measurements of the erns its orientation in space, was Sun’s total energy output following adjusted through changes to flight successful pointing of the spacecraft software to improve attitude stability. t e rr a i n and its instrument. The prog r a m ’ s next milestone is a The satellite, launched Dec. 20, review of spacecraft operations. The 1999, is in a Sun-synchronous orbit ma n u f a c t u r er of the spacecraft, Or- u n e x p l a i n e d at an altitude of about 695 kilometers bital Sciences Corp., McLean, Va., (429 miles). It measures “solar irradi- is currently operating the satellite. ance,” or the total amount of the Sun’s Following a successful “hand-over” en e r gy that enters Earth’s atmos- review, satellite operations will be ph e r e-ocean system. The mission is taken over by JPL for the five-year New images from JPL’s may help scientists part of a multi-decade effort to under- mission. understand what materials make up the exotic, multi-layers of the stand variations in the Sun’s output Pr evious measurements have and resulting effects on Earth. demonstrated that the total radiant South Pole. Scientists theorize that the thickness and the composi- “All systems are go and operating en e r gy from the Sun was not a con- tion of the layers in Mars’ south polar region could hold a re c o rd within specifications,” said Project stant. However, the solar variability of climate change in a way that is similar to how years of dro u g h t Manager Ron Zenone of JPL. “We was so slight (0.1 percent) that look forward to extending the scientif - continuous monitoring by state-of- and years of plentiful rain change the width of rings in a tree tru n k ic database on solar measurements.” the-art instrumentation is necessary. on Earth. 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[email protected]. ’96 HONDA Accord EX, exc. cond., 5-spd., $2,500. 626/584-6526, Fred. Services were private. Memorial 4 dr., dark green, 64K mi., new tire s / DESK, lg., 59"x30"x30", 2 dr. & 2 file brakes, all pwr., sunroof, orig. owner, contributions are requested to the cabinets, $80. 626/564-8483, Chris. 6-disk CD w/ prem. sound, $13,500/obo, Real Estate theatre group Fabulous Monsters, EXERCISER, Nordik Track, unused, orig. 6 2 6 / 8 3 6 - 9 2 5 4 . Robert Prior, Director, 4401-1/2 $900, $500/obo. 957-3022, eves. ’94 HONDA Civic DX coupe, red, air, alarm, LA CANADA, 4 bd., 2 ba., c/a, LC schools, Westdale, Los Angeles, 90041. FILING CABINET, lg., 2 dr., oak, tint, 5 spd., exc. cond., 121K mi., $5,500. 1996 remodel, laundry rm., walk-in closets, 37"Wx23"Dx28"H, $75. 548-8454, Molly. 626/445-0052. newly painted, move-in ready, $435K. 952- 2581. ROBERT HAGOOD, 53, a senior FUTON, wooden, bi-fold, w/thick qn.-sz. ’83 HONDA dirt bike, new tires/tubes/fork mattress, exc. cond., $200. 550-1405. seals, runs gd., current reg., $500. LA CRESCENTA, 4 bd., 4 ba., 2,150 sq. ft. engineering assistant on long-term house, upstairs master suite, f/p, c/a, 2-car GLASS INSERTS, 4, leaded table-tops, for 626/744-5378. disability from Section 382 since gar., lemon & plum trees, quiet nbhd., 5 coffee & end table, 20"x24" w/14"x18" ’82 HONDA motorcycle, CT110, $900. 790- mi./JPL, gd. nearby schools, photos at 1991, died of complications from beveled glass, $10 ea. 626/303-1927. 7220. home.earthlink.net/~lydlar, seek 7/1 multiple sclerosis Jan. 8. LAWNMOWER, Craftsman rotary, $50. ’90 KAWASAKI, Jet Ski JS650-A4 650SX closing, $425K. 957-3022 eves. Hagood joined the Lab in 1977. He 626/303-1927. w/trailer, 2-cyl., $1,200. 661/255-8216. LAKE ISABELLA-area weekend cabin,one is survived by his wife, Susan, of LAWNMOWER, Honda, commercial snapper, ’86 TIOGA motor home, sleeps 6, roof air, room with woodburning stove, refrig, electric range, microwave, fully carpeted, Section 312 and cousin Judi (Hagood) 5 hp gas eng., rear bag, $300/obo. TV antenna, 2 eating areas, clean in & out, 626/584-3204 day, 909/592-0780 under 30K mi., exc. cond., $13,500/obo. electricity, telephone, security shutters, Dedmon of Section 644. eve/weekend. 353-0267. plus 10x12 storage bldg or bunkhouse, on Services will occur in space from 3/4 acre high above Kelso Creek, panoramic MISC. tools: gardening equip., sawing mac., TIRES, Good Year Wranglers, less than 100 view, $27,000. (760) 379-7602 Vandenberg Air Force Base by Celestis furn., antique stove, refrigerator, stove, mi., LT 245 / 75R16, $200. 626/395-6142, PASADENA bungalow home, nr JPL/ Inc. of Houston. Cabot & Sons of misc. clothes, 2 chest of drawers, black Terry. leather suit, coat, skirt, jacket, toys, brick- Caltech, f/p, wood flr., nice kitch., lots of Pasadena handled arrangements. ’00 TOYOTA Corolla LX, 4 dr., forest green, storage, master bd., full ba., laundry rm., a-brac, etc. 626/794-0455, Oli. auto, cc, air, pwr./win./locks, daytime run- Editor huge gar. w/working shop area, huge back- MOVING SALE, sacrificed prices; TV tbl, ning lights, 8K mi., medical emerg. necess. yard w/fruit trees/flowers, see to Mark Whalen wht., $15; bookshelves, black, easy to selling this wonderful, new car, $15,455, or appreciate, as is, $185,000. 626/794- disassemble, $20; lamp, desk, $8; bed & assume lease, $255/mo. 249-4561. 0455, Ollie or Bill. matt., qn. sz., $40; vacuum cleaner, $30; ’96 TOYOTA Celica GT liftback 3 dr., exc. Design & Layout table, wht., $30; chairs, 4, black, $5 ea.; cond., one owner, loaded, auto, a/c, phone, 9 mo. old, $10; all VG cond. pwr./win./ dr./steer., tilt whl., cc, am/fm/ Vacation Rentals Adriane Jach 626/683-3451. cass, 12-CD, 8-spkr. w/amp, ABS, Le t t e r s POOL, Doughboy, 16' dia., great cond., lad- moonroof, rear spoiler, alloy whls., alarm, BIG BEAR cabin, quiet area near village, 2 Audrey Riethle/ der, pump, cover, acces., $1,500/obo. 249- sports pkg., very clean, low mi., must see, bd., sleeps 8, F/P, TV, VCP, completely furn., Design Services Thank you for the plants. Your expres - 9534. $14,600. klochko_v@hotmail. com, 989- $75/nt. 249-8515. sion of sympathy brought us comfort. PUPPIES, Jack Russell Terrier, long & short 6152. BIG BEAR LAKEFRONT lux. townhome, 2 coats, white/black & tri colored, M/F, vacci- ’91 TOYOTA pickup, std. bed, 5 spd., 4 cyl., decks, tennis, pool/spa, near skiing, beaut. Chief Photographer Please accept our heartfelt thanks. Richey Martin & family nations & dewormed, exc. line, received exc. cond., am/fm/cass., bedliner, rebuilt master bd. suite, sleeps 6. 949/786-6548. Bob /Photo Lab best care, $500-550. 626/796-7941. engine still under warr., orig. owner CAMBRIA ocean front house, sleeps up to PUPPIES, Springador Retrievers, great for w/maint. records, 217,000 miles, 4, exc. view. 248-8853. Love begins with a smile, grows with $3,950/obo. 909/865-8782. whole family, hunting fanatics too, blk., w/ HAWAII, Kona, on 166 ft. of ocean front on white markings, mother is Springer ’87 TOYOTA Camry, 4-dr. sedan, dk. grey, Universe is published a kiss, ends with a tear. The sudden Keauhou Bay, priv. house & guest house, Spaniel (akc), father is Labrador Retriever new trans/brakes/water pump/timing belt/ loss of my younger brother has left comfortably sleeps 6, 3 bd., 2 ba., rustic, every other Friday by the (fence jumper), March 6, ready for wheel bearings, more, great cond., retired relaxing & beaut., swim, snorkel, fish, spec- me with a heavy heart. Through the E a s t e r, $30 ea. to cover declaw educator, Santa Monica, 93K mi., $4,550. tac. views, near restaur., golf courses, oth- Office of Communications removal/first shots, health papers incl., in 310/393-1951, Nadiamusicdoc@.com kindness of my friends and co-workers er attractions. 626/584-9632. and Education of the Jet at JPL, the burden of loss has been Barstow off I-15, open to delivery. ’87 TOYOTA pickup, unusual, 1-ton cap. 760/252-2792, leave msg. H AWAII, Maui condo, NW coast, on beach eased. A special thanks to Section 262 compact, std. trans., a/c, bedliner, ~188K Propulsion Laboratory, SKATEBOARD, Deck, Blind, model: 9 Lives, mi., gd. body, very gd. int., great engine, w/ocean vw., 25 ft. fr. surf, 1 bd. w/loft, for the cards and letters, to Section 1/2 price, $25; SNAKE, pet, beautiful red- $2,000/obo. 772-7611, Amy or Steve. compl. furn., phone, color TV, VCR, California Institute of m i c ro w v., d/w, pool, priv. lanai, slps. 4, 265 for the beautiful bouquet, to the tailed boa, price negotiable to good home. ’91 VW Jetta, white, 4 dr., auto, Wolfsburg Te c h n o l o g y, 4800 Oak 952-8455. 4/15-12/14 rate $100/nite/2, 12/15-4/14 ERC for the lovely plant: a living Ed., a/c, upgraded Pioneer speakers, Sony rate $115/nite/2, $10/nite add'l. person. Grove Drive, Pasadena, reminder of my brother Rick. SEWING MACHINE, older Kenmore in cabi- pull-out cass/am/fm, 149K mi., exc. cond., 9 4 9 / 3 4 8 - 8 0 4 7 . net, gd. cond., $40. 951-3467. super-clean, $3,200/obo. 714/903-8888. CA 91 1 09. Take a moment each and every day HAWAII, W. Maui luxury condo, just N. of SOFA, 90"x36", dark green plaid, hrdwd. ’90 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta, 4-dr. sedan, 5 to express your love to family and Kaanapasi bch., ocean-front loc., fully furn. For change of address, trim, 3 cushions, 2 pillows, exc. cond., spd., a/c, sunroof, pwr. locks, tilt steer. new lv. rm., 2 bd., kitch., $140/day/2. 805/646- friends. I loved my brother and didn't $200/obo. 626/358-0443. tires/batt., metallic green ext., gray int., contact your section office 0810. tell him often enough. SOFA, black leather, 85", $295; LOVE SEAT, well maint., 80K mi., $3,500. 626/577- LAKE TAHOE, west shore @ Homewood in (on-Lab personnel) or 63", black leather, $195; BUREAU, 5 drwr., 9105. Cindy Stewart Chamberlands, close to northern ski are a s : rock maple, 50x33x19, $125; COMFORTER, S q u a w, Alpine Meadows, etc., assn. pool/ Xerox Business Services at qn. sz., Sheridan, duvet cover w/match. pil- (626) 844-41 0 2 (for JPL To all our friends at JPL . . . my lows/shams, $150; BED SKIRTS, 2, Wanted tennis, private beach, 3 bd. + loft, 2 ba., ecru, $25; TV CART w/2 drawers, $20; slps. 8, linens provided, full kitch. & family and I thank you for all your HOUSE/DOG SITTER, Altadena for vacation- l a u n d ry, TV/ VCR, wood stove, 2 day min., retirees and others). COMPUTER/PRINTER, Mac Powerbook ing retirees in June/July, 2 Dobermans need good wishes and great send-off at my 145B, $95, Mac Laserwriter 300, $195. JPL disc., $75 cleaning fee. 626/585-0321, recent retirement. Your thoughtfulness walk-ing daily, 4 mi. to JPL. 626/797-0294, Bob or Nicole. Notice to Advert i s e r s 626/793-3561. Angie. is truly appreciated. SOFA & LOVE SEAT, white, camel back, like OCEANSIDE, on the sand, charming 1-bd. No more than two ads SNOWBOARD for child about 4’6" tall, condo, panoramic view, walk to pier & har- John Ashlock new, $200; BIRD CAGE, round, on pedestal, boots, about sz. 4 or 5. 952-8455. $30. 909/596-9007. bor, pool/spa, game rm., sleeps 4. 949/786- of up to 60 words each SPACE INFORMATION/memorabilia from 6548. TABLE, kitch., lg., wooden, formica-topped will be published for each U.S. & other countries, past & present. MAMMOTH, Chamonix condo, at lifts 7, w/butcher-block pattern, useful for lg. fami - 790-8523, Marc Rayman. a d v e r t i s e r. Items may be ly, 55" across top, matching Lazy Susan for 8, 16, 17; walk to Warming Hut, 2 bd., kitch. dining, you p/u, $25. 909/981-7492, TO RENT bachelor apt. or guest house 2 full ba., sleeps 6, fully equip. elec. combined within one Jim or Darlene. in La Canada/Pas. area to responsible, qui- kitch. w/mcrowv.& extras, f/p & wood, et 18 y.o. male, up to $650. 800/733-3380 color TV, VCR, cable, FM stereo, o/d TELEPHONE, cellular, StarTac 7000g, s u b m i s s i o n . x114 days. 909/823-4711 eves, Bill Jacuzzis, sauna, game, rec. & laundr y 1.9pcs, in box w/instr., extra batt., $275. Osmond. Ads must be submitted C l a s s i f i e d s 548-8454, Molly. rms; convenient to lifts/shops/events, TO RENT, near Pas., 1 or 2 bd. house/guest special midweek rates, summer rates begin on ad cards, available at TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE, GE, home/apt.; stable, friendly JPL’r & student; May. 249-8524. black, single microcass., voice time/day the ERC and the Universe prefer cent. air/heat, patio, closet space, PACIFIC GROVE house, 3 bd., 2 ba., f/p, ca- For Sale stamp, hardly used, $20/obo, 626/844- under $800. 626/796-5046. 4383. ble tv/vcr, stereo/CD, well-eqpd. kitch. office, Bldg. 186-118, o r AIR COMPRESSOR, Dayton Speedaire, TO RENT, small house or townhouse in or w/microwv, beaut. furn., close to golf, via e-mail to universe@ industrial duty, 1 h/p, exc. cond., $250. YARD SALE: Sat., 4/22, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 236 near Pasadena, one clean, responsible per- bches., 17 Mile Dr, Aquarium, Cannery 626/398-0921. E. Palm Ave., Monrovia;. microwave, gas son plus dog & cat. 353-9404. Row, JPL disc. 626/441-3265. j p l . n a s a . g o v. lawnmower (nds minor rep.), new AVIATION EQUIP., all lightly used; headsets, whitewash pine coffee tbl & 2 side tbls, ROSARITO BEACH condo, modern, 2 bd., 2 Ads are due at 2 p.m. Telex ANR 4000 active noise cancelling, comp. equip., books, furnishings, no junk. ba., ocean view, full kitch., pool, tennis, $225; AvComm & Softcomm passive noise Lost & Found short walk to beach on priv. rd., 18-hole cancelling, $35/ea.; radio, Sporty's 760 ch., on the Monday after Lost: Silver loop earring w/freshwater golf course 6 mi. away, priv. secure handheld, VOR capability, headset, a/c Vehicles / Accessories pearl, btwn. east lot & Bldg. 168 on 3/28. parking. 626/794-3906. publication for the follow- adapt., $150; flight case, lg., Jeppesen, 4 Ext. 4-1147. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE KEYS waterfront, 4 binders, $50; jacks, aircraft, pr., PA-28 or ’95 ACURA Legend LS coupe, 2 dr., black, ing issue. bd., 3 ba., 1 bd. & liv. rm. upstairs, hcp. PA-24, $200. 772-7611, Steve, 10am–7pm auto, 104K mi., mint cond., black leather, Lost: Diamond earring, in Bldgs. 241, 171 All housing and vehicle only. sunroof, heated seats, alloy wheels, CD or 202 on 3/29. Ext. 4-4359, 626/357- access fair, slps. 12+, f/p’s, decks, gourmet 3904. kitch., boats, TV’s, VCR, stereo, assn. in & CAMERA, Sony Mavica, dig., 10X zoom, new changer, remote keyless entry, advertisements require $17,000/obo. outdoor pools, beach, tennis, 10 min./ cond., orig. $499 + tx., sell $339; REMOTE, ski/casinos/ golf; wine country, 3-day min., that the qualifying per- new, for all Sony components incl. big ’93 ACURA Vigor GS sedan, white/black Free $1,195/wk. [1 June-15 Sept; 22 Nov- 1 son(s) placing the ad be screen, $19; SHARING DEVICE, Belkin, lthr, auto, sunroof, $10,500/obo. 626/793- April], $595/wk. low seas., + $90 cleaning. 4 to 1 peripheral w/gold IEEE cable, orig., 3561. DOG, rescued, beaut. black lab/chow mix, 9 4 9 / 5 1 5 - 5 8 1 2 . $99, sell $49; CABLE, new, high speed, listed as an owner on the ’91 BUICK Century, limited ed.; 130K mi.; 2-3 yr. old male, trained, healthy/shots, for ATA66 HD, orig., $20, sell $7; CDs, gd. cond. a/c, pwr./win./steer./seat/dr. locks, needs loving family, grt companion. ownership documents. new, HP, recordable, $2. 366-6134. 661/257-5817. April 28, 2000 I n s i d e Volume 30 Number 9

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Special Events Calendar ...... 2 Passings, Letters ...... 4

SRTM astronauts visit Lab . . . . .3 Classifieds ...... 4 Jet Propulsion Laboratory

fter a picture-perfect launch into space Two JPL a last December, NASA’s premier satellite, , has complet- ed on-orbit checkout and verification and is instruments “open for business.” Two of the Terra instruments—the Multiangle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) and the help Terra Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)—are managed by JPL. monitor Terra, an international mission and part of NA S A ’s Earth Sciences Enterprise, is opening a Earth new window to the Earth and is providing daily information on the health of the planet. The first images from the five instruments aboard Terra were released April 19, and can be Do w n w a r d-looking view of the eastern United States, MISR. As the slant angle increases, the line-of-sight through viewed at http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/ new stretching from Lake Ontario to northern Georgia and the atmosphere grows longer, and a pall of haze over and ht t p : / / w w w . jpl.nasa.gov/ pictures/terra . spanning the Appalachian Mountains, as imaged by the Appalachians becomes progressively more apparent. Terra is the first satellite to monitor daily— and on a global scale—how the Earth’s atmos- Center at NASA's Langley Research Center unrest and to map damage” during its eruption. phere, lands, oceans, solar radiation and life (http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov), where sample ASTER consists of three separate subsys- influence each other. Terra’s wide array of data have been posted so far. The first in-flight tems, measuring in the infrared in the visible, measurements will give a comprehensive evalu- calibration of the instrument’s data is expected shortwave and thermal spectral regions. Its ation of the Earth as a system and will estab- to be completed around that time. spatial resolution of 15 meters (49 feet) and its lish a new basis for long-term monitoring of Among the new data MISR will provide for stereo imaging allows scientists to determine the Earth’s climate changes. Earth scientists are partitioning of energy and elevation with an accuracy of 10 meters (33 “Terra is measuring and documenting the carbon between the land surface and the at- feet). The ASTER science team is composed of Earth’s vital signs, many of them for the first mosphere, and the regional and global impacts members from the United States, Japan, time,” said Dr. Yoram Kaufman, Terra project of different types of atmospheric particles and France and Australia. scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Cen- clouds on climate. “Terra data, along with other measurements On April 3, JPL’s ASTER ter, Greenbelt, Md. ASTER, a cooperative effort between NASA from surface-based and aircraft instruments, MISR Principal Investigator Dr. David J. Diner instrument captured this and Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and provide much-needed inputs for Earth science of JPL noted that the unique capabilities of the In d u s t r y, serves as Ter r a ’ s “zoom lens” and will models,” Kaufman said. “This ultimately will visible-to-infrared image of the instrument include nine onboard cameras, obtain high-spatial-resolution global, reg i o n a l enable scientists to more accurately predict which provide forwa r d, downward and aftward currently active Mt. Usu volcano and local images of the Earth in 14 colors, or future climate change.” views of the Earth. He said it takes seven min- spectral bands. Its primary goals are to charac- Many scientists believe that to successfully in Japan, which lies on the south utes for any area to be imaged at all angles. terize the Earth’s surface; study processes that build predictive computer models of complex shore of Lake Toya. The three “The quality of the MISR images has been influence habitability at human scales, such as Earth interactions they must clearly under- stunning,” Diner said. “The images have a lot dark streaks starting on the urbanization and desertification; and to monitor stand global climatic processes and parame- of detail, and I and the rest of the team are just dynamic events, such as volcanic eruptions and ters. The Terra team estimates that the northwest flank of the volcano thrilled at what we’ve seen. JPL has done a advances or ret r eats of glaciers. scientific community will complete the first terrific job.” are ash deposits from the In that regard, Dr. Ann Kahle of JPL, the Earth-system models making full use of Terra MISR’s digital cameras capture images to a plume three days earlier. U.S. ASTER science team leader, noted that data by 2005. resolution as small as 275 meters (900 feet), the instrument has imaged the currently active The Earth Observing System series space- or “about the size of a sports stadium,” he Mt. Usu volcano in Japan. Dark streaks from the craft are the cornerstone of NASA’s Earth said. The instrument produces images in four April 3 image indicate ash deposits from the Science Enterprise, a long-term, coordinated colors at every angle. plume three days earlier. She said the ASTER research effort to study the Earth as a global Beginning at the end of May, Diner said, team “will continually monitor the volcano at system and the effects of natural and human- routine postings of data and images will be every opportunity to look for further signs of induced changes on the global environment. released by the Atmospheric Sciences Data

will come into approximate align- and mass—but especially dis- five naked-eye planets will be ment with the sun on May 5. The tance,” said John Mosley, an as- aligned in the direction of the Sun, Saturn R a re planetary celestial phenomenon is expected tronomer at the Griffith making them impossible to see to take place at 1:08 a.m. PDT. Observatory. “If all the planets through the sun’s glare. a l i g n m e n t Jupiter Ac c o r ding to JPL astronomer Dr. were to align perfectly, their gravi- However, the , Mars and Don Yeomans, the same planets ty would raise the ocean tides by Venus may be bright enough and coming in May, and the Sun (but not the moon) are one twenty-fifth of one millimeter.” far enough away from the sun to Mars expected to become even closer on Tidal effects do not automatically be detected in the sky. If so, Venus but will be Venus May 17 at 3:30 a.m. PDT. multiply with a precise geometri- could be seen in the eastern Mercury Although it has been rumored cal configuration. sky and the moon and Mars in the tough to see that planetary tidal forces will Yeomans added, “A baseball held western sky right after sunset. cause Earthly disasters as a result at arm’s length would have a tidal Although planetary alignments By Gia Scafidi of the proximity of the cosmic effect millions of times stron g e r are unusual, they are not unheard bodies, there is no scientific evi- than does Mars at its closest.” of. Studies shows that various Moon Earth dence to back such claims. In fact, Unfortunately, due to the Earth’s planetary groupings have taken scientists and researchers are position, we will not be able to see place in 1962 and 1988. However, certain that the alignment will the planetary alignment. The Earth scientists believe that the next Graphic shows the expected For the first time in 38 years, have no discernible effect on the and the moon happen to be on the alignment comparable to the up- the Earth, the moon and all five alignment of planets on May 5. world whatsoever. opposite side of the Sun from the coming May 5 event will not hap- naked-eye planets (Mercury, “Tidal force depends on distance other planets. Consequently, the pen again until March 20, 2675. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn) 2 Standish honored for astro n o m y The computer will display a “proc e - JPL astronomer DR. E. MYLES du r es” prompt so the operator can STANDISH has received the American di r ect the caller on what to do until Sp e c i a l Events Ca l e n d a r Astronomical Society's Award help arrives. It also gives emerge n c y Refreshments and dance practice for excellence in dynamical astronomy. staff instant connection to outside help. Ongoing Support Gro u p s time are provided after class.Call The award cited Standish leading Other information that can be Don at 626/791-3103. the development of the JPL planetary displayed to the operator about the Alcoholics Anonymous—Meeting ephemerides, which provide interna- caller’s location includes, for example, at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, “Images of the Early Universe”— Ne w s Thursdays (women only) and tional standards for spacecraft naviga- whether the area contains flight Caltech physics professor Dr. tion, almanacs, historical astronomy, hardware or hazardous materials. The Fridays. Call Occupational Health Andrew Lange will give this free solar system tests of gravity theories, caller may also want rescue staff to Services at ext. 4-3319. lecture at 8 p.m. in the campus’ Br i efs pulsar timing and quantitative studies know in advance of the victim’s med- Codependents Anonymous—Meeting Beckman Auditorium. For of long-term solar system dynamics. ical conditions such as heart disease, at noon every Wednesday. Call information, call (626) 395-4652. Standish, who came to JPL in 1972, diabetes, etc. More information on Occupational Health Services at JPL Bicycle Club—Meeting at noon has provided the planetary ephem- this feature will be available soon. ext. 4-3319. in the Building 167 cafeteria. erides to all JPL flight projects since “This 911 system is the latest in the 1973 flight of Pioneer 10 to high-tech emergency systems and will Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Support Jupiter. The JPL planetary ephem- greatly assist in on-Lab emergencies,” Group—Meets the first and third T h u r s d a y, May 4 erides are used in the Astronomical Fuller said, adding that the dispatch Fridays of the month at noon in Building 111-117. Call employee Almanac, a widely used reference center has redundant systems in case JPL Gun Club—Meeting at noon in assistance counselor Cynthia work for astronomers. of failure. Building 183-328. Cooper at ext. 4-3680 or Randy Standish earned bachelor’s (1960) There will be a Lab-wide distribu- Herrera at ext. 3-0664. and master’s (1962) degrees from tion of 911 stickers to be placed on F r i d a y, May 5 Wesleyan University and a doctorate all telephones. For those who need Parent Support Group—Meets the from Yale University in 1967, where he stickers, contact Fuller at ext. 4-1091. third Thursday of the month at noon National Anxiety Disorders taught until joining JPL. The old 3-3333 emergency system in Building 167-111. Call Greg Screening Day—Licensed Clinical The award, the highest possible number will still work but will not Hickey at ext. 4-0776. Social Worker Jane Berwick will achievement for work in this area, display caller address and will be present a seminar designed to help Senior Caregivers Support Grou p — honors Standish’s career achieve- removed sometime in the near future. employees deal with issues such as Meets the second and fourth ments and was recently bestowed by fear, anxiety, stress, nervousness, Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 worry and feeling overwhelmed. To the society’s Division of Dynamical Non-polluting chip-stripper developed Dr. Myles Standish JPL has co-developed a new robotic p.m. at the Senior Care Network, be held at noon in the Building Astronomy. He will be honored at the 837 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, device that safely strips paint from the 167 conference room. division’s next meeting in spring 2001. co n f e r ence room #1. Call (626) hulls of ships without polluting the 39 7 - 3 1 1 0 . New Jupiter moon images re l e a s e d environment. Lava flows, cliffs and depressions The system could revolutionize Fri., May 5–Sat., May 6 from collapsed volcanic eruptions are paint removal in the shipping industry. Capitol Steps—This group of curren t S a t u rd a y, April 29 seen in new images of Jupiter's moon Current sandblasting methods poten- and former congressional staffers Io, taken during the Galileo space- tially can contaminate waters sur - Toying With that performs musical satire on craft’s most recent flyby on Feb. 22. rounding harbors. Science— issues of the day will appear at 8 The scientific A trio of newly released Galileo JPL developed the new technology p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditori- principles images of three of Jupiter’s small as a partner in the National Robotics um. Tickets are $32, $28 and $24. of gravity are also available online. Engineering Consortium, a NASA, For information, call (626) 395-4652. and lever- All of the new moon images can be industry and university partnership to age, simple found at http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/pic - develop new industrial products and machines, Sa t u rd a y , May 6 tures/jovianmoons. services from technologies that help human imagi- The new Io pictures give scientists solve key problems and reinvigorate nation and Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—A more information to help them in their the U.S. robotics industry. more will free mid-term ballroom dance party ongoing quest to understand the Dr. NEVILLE MARZWELL, who be explored with refreshments will be held from rampant, fiery volcanic activity on Io heads Advanced Concepts and Tech- at 2 p.m. 8 p.m. until midnight in the dining and its similarities to past and present nology Innovations at JPL, manages in Caltech’s area of Center. Call Don at volcanism on Earth. the Lab’s efforts in the consortium. Beckman 626/791-3103. Images of Thebe, Amalthea and Other partners are Carnegie Mellon Auditorium. Me t i s — t h r ee of the planet's four inner- University in Pittsburgh and UltraStrip Presented in Tu e s d a y, May 9 most moons—show very irreg u l a r Systems, Inc., Stuart, Fla. collaboration shapes on those bodies, indicating The technology consists of an auto- with Pasadena’s JPL Stamp Club—Meeting at noon they’ve been bombarded by comets and mated robotic device that is magnetized Kidspace Museum. in Building 183-328. as t e r oids. When these tiny moons are to the ship, a set of high-pres s u r e jet Tickets are $10 for adults, hit, dust is kicked off their surface, st r eams, and a controller that helps the $5 for children. For information, which ultimately contributes to the robot navigate along the surface of the call (626) 395-4652. We d n e s d a y, May 10 formation of the rings around Jupiter. ship. The water is filtered and then AFS Quick Start Session for reused, while the paint residue is Windows NT—Jeff Sachs of Section Solar system’s largest volcano shown collected in a container and can then S u n d a y, April 30 366 will provide an overview of A new image from JPL’s Mars be disposed of safely. Using this Chamber Music—The Coleman the benefits of using the AFS distrib- Global Surveyor spacecraft shows a method, no toxic dust or paint flakes Chamber Ensemble Competition uted file system to manage your close-up view across the summit of ar e generated to pollute nearby area s Winners Concert will be performed computer files, including setting Olympus Mons, the largest volcano or to be inhaled by system operators. at 3:30 p.m. in Caltech’s Ramo up group space, accessing data, known in our solar system. “Robotics technology developed at Auditorium. Tickets are $10. For publishing Web pages, and more. Olympus Mons is not an active the various NASA centers has resulted information, call (626) 395-4652. At noon in the Building 167 volcano and the image shows that the in new products ranging from auto- co n f e r ence roo m . area around the summit is covered by mated harvesting, coal mining, earth JPL Toastmasters Club—Meeting fine dust and pocked by small impact M o n d a y, May 1 moving, and material transport to at 5:30 p.m. in the Building craters. It is roughly the height of robotic inspection and repair for gas Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The 167 conference room. Guests three Mount Everests and is nearly pipelines, and agricultural spraying, to first of a five-session class in begin- welcome. Call Mary Sue O’Brien 550 kilometers (340 miles) across. name a few,” said Marzwell. ning nightclub two-step will be held at ext. 4-5090. Despite its great height, the slopes of from 7:30 to 9 pm in the campus’ this volcano are only a few degrees— Next blood drive coming in May Winnett Lounge. Cost: $30. Refresh- JPL 2000 Lecture Series—Shuttle a person would not really climb Olym- The next JPL/Red Cross blood drive ments and dance practice time are Radar Topography Mission Project pus Mons, but simply walk uphill will be held in von Kármán Auditorium provided after class.Call Don at Scientist Dr. Mike Kobrick toward its summit. May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 626/791-3103. will speak at 11 a.m. in von Kármán Auditorium. The Global Surveyor image is avail- May 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. JPL 2000 Lecture Series—Ken able at http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/ mgs . Sign-up sheets will be available at Jezek, director of the Polar Music on the Mall— Occupational Health Services, Build- 911 is now JPL’s emergency number Research Center at Ohio State The Jimmy ing 310 and online at http://eis/ University, will discuss the Antarctic Owens Jazz JPL’s new emergency phone number medical/blood_form.html. Mapping Mission at noon in von Ensemble is 911. Dialing the number connects If you have not signed up ahead of Kármán Auditorium. will perform Laboratory staff with the new dispatch time, or wish to change your appoint- beginning 911 center located in Building 310, the ment, call the Pasadena Red Cross at at noon. Emergency Services Facility, and will (626) 799-0841, ext. 630. Tu e s d a y, May 2 alert emergency response to medical/ JPL Gamers Club—Meeting at noon ambulance, fire/rescue, security viola- in Building 301-227. F r i d a y, May 12 tions and hazardous materials calls. Finland: Land of Contrasts—This JPL Emergency Preparedness C l a r i f i c a t i o n JPL Genealogy Club—Meeting at travel film will be shown at 8 p.m. in Administrator ERIC FULLER noted the An article in the April 14 issue noon in Building 301-169. Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Tick- features of the new computerized of Universe on the Ulysses mis- ets are $9 and $7. For information, system: call (626) 395-4652. • Emergency dispatch operators sion should have stated that JPL We d n e s d a y, May 3 have taken an intensive, three-week manages the mission, and that it Associated Retirees of JPL/Caltech state-certified 911 dispatch course. is a joint venture between NASA Board—Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Fri., May 12–Sat., May 13 • The 911 operator instantly re- and the European Space Agency. Caltech Credit Union, 528 Foothill Spring Concert—The combined ceives the phone number, building and Blvd., La Cañada. Caltech Glee Clubs and the Caltech- room number of the caller, and can The spacecraft was built by Dornier Systems for the European Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The Occidental Chamber Orchestra will simultaneously dispatch the needed perform a program to be deter- resources while talking to the caller Space Agency. The suite of instru- first of a five-session class in begin- ning salsa will be held from 7:30 to mined at 8 p.m. in Ramo Audito- about the nature of the emergency. ments is evenly divided between rium. For information, call (626) • To assist callers, the operator has 9 pm in the campus’ Winnett NASA-funded and ESA member Lounge. Cost: $1 per lesson. 395-4652. an electronic library of emerge n c y states–funded investigators. situations; for example, “chest pains.” SRTM 3 astronauts salute Lab mission to map Earth in 3-D By Mark Whalen

Shuttle Radar Topography Mission astronauts

Janice Voss, left, and Gerhard Thiele sign

autographs for JPL staff and visitors during

their April 20 visit to the Laboratory.

Five of the astronauts from the space shuttle Kregel, the mission commander, presented JPL miles), roughly the land surface area of India. crew that carried JPL’s Shuttle Radar Topography Director Dr. Edward Stone with a plaque of recogni- Two copies of each of the data tapes are now be- Mission (SRTM) came to the Laboratory April 20 to tion. Later, he thanked JPL for the opportunity to fly ing copied for the mission archives. revisit the highly successful project and salute those the mission, telling the audience, “If it weren’t for The mission used a 60-meter long (200-foot) who made it happen. the smart people here thinking up missions like this, antenna boom—the largest structure ever extended After attending SRTM science briefings, Endeavour we wouldn’t have a job.” from the shuttle—to gather mapping data over astronauts Dominic Gorie, Janet Kavandi, Kevin The astronauts shared many breathtaking images almost 80 percent of the total land mass of the Kregel, Gerhard Thiele and Janice Voss met with from their journey, in which they witnessed Earth. The mis- and signed autographs for first-grade students from 16 sunrises and sunsets daily. Included sion covered Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Altadena, who were sharp images of land fea- 99.96 per- followed the mission from start to finish. The crew tures such as an impact cent of the then presented an overflow audience in von Kármán crater in Quebec and target area, be- Auditorium with a slide show and video of their Alaska’s Aleutian tween 60 degrees 11-day flight in February, and later signed auto- Islands, as well as north latitude (the south- graphs for JPL staff in the mall. human structures ern tip of Greenland) and (The sixth crew member, Mamoru Mohri of the such as the Egyptian 54 degrees south latitude (the Japanese Space Agency, has returned to Japan and pyramids. southern tip of South America. did not attend.) SRTM Project Scientist The project last week also released a The huge amount of data returned from the mis- Dr. Mike Kobrick called the new computer-animated 3-D flyover of the Los sion represents a giant leap forward in our knowl- SRTM data “a national treasure.” Angeles area. The video takes viewers zooming edge of Earth’s surface. The mission has produced He noted that data from the mis- along a 90-mile stretch of the San Andreas fault unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth’s surface, sion filled 330 tapes, each of which to the intersection of the Mojave Desert’s Garlock which will be used for a wide variety of ecological, took half an hour to complete. He said a fault, one of the region’s greatest quake hazards. geological, meteorological, sociological and civil single tape would hold enough data to map Stills from the video are online at http://www.jpl. engineering projects affecting the lives of hundreds 3 million square kilometers (1.16 million square nasa.gov/pictures/srtm . of millions of people for decades to come.

Mission finds fault in radar image

This 3-D image created with data from JPL’s Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

p rominently shows the San Andreas Fault at lower right. The data will be used

by geologists studying fault dynamics and landforms resulting from active

tectonics. This segment of the fault lies west of the city of Palmdale. Quail Lake

R e s e r voir sits in the topographic depression created by past movement along

the fault, which is the active tectonic boundary between the North American

plate on the right and the Pacific plate on the left. Relative to each other, the

Pacific plate is moving away from the viewer and the North American plate is

moving toward the viewer along what geologists call a right lateral strike-slip

fault. This area is at the junction of two large mountain ranges, the San

Gabriel Mountains on the left and the Tehachapi Mountains on the right. Inter-

state 5 is the prominent linear feature starting at the left edge of the image

and continuing into the fault zone, passing eventually over Tejon Pass into the

Central Va l l e y. 4 The following em - 25 years: Peyton Bates, Robert The following employees were ployees were first Carlson, Roger Diehl, Michele Fowler, N O VA award s awarded NOVAs in March: Fr ed Hammer, Lawrence Hawley, Section 252: Mary Romejko. quarter 2000 The following employees were awarded Michael Jahan, Ter r y Linick, Daniel Section 333: Richard Cirillo Jr. recipients of JPL’s Notable Organizational Value-Added Service Awards McCleese, Stephen Slobin, Stephen Section 344: Annie Aroyan, Nanor (NOVA) awards in February: Avedikian, Didier Keymeulen for 20 or more Synnott, Harry Woo . 20 years: Juan Ayon, Janis Chodas, Section 261: Mary Johnson, Kirk Bilby, Alan Lee, Mohammad Mojarradi, years of employment. Elaine Corl, Cindy Cornish, Marga re t Joseph Kelley, Wendelin Donahue, Lori Slayton, Karl Strauss, Richard S e rv i c e Stephen Mitchell, Patricia Parrett, Dan 40 years: Robert Ea s t e r , Donald Ebbeler, Fischer, Williamson, Ricardo Zebulum. Sven Gren a n d e r , Gaylord Hammerwo l d , Low, Virginia Trester, Leslie Berridge. Section 366: David Childs, Tommy Freeland, Anthony Section 262: Michele Schneider, Robert a w a rd s Pearson, William Spuck III. Walter Hoffman, Ann Ibaven, Wil l i a m Dearmond, David Gilliam, Robert Imbriale, Robert Jarnot, Quiesup Kim, Bertsch. Lubold, Ralph Ridley, William Seixas, 35 years: Kenneth Bartos, Stephen Section 263: James Curtis. Bridges, Gerald Humphrey , Donald Violet Kitts, Anita Lacroix, Robert Thomas Wolfe, Kaythya Zamora-Diaz. Leland, Todd Litwin, Mario Loo, Greg o r y Section 265: Steve Simpson. Section 380: Jennifer Jubilado, Ro y e r , Larry Simmons. Section 314: Weni Chang, Paul Fieseler, 30 years: Thomas Bicknell, Richard Lyzenga, Jan Magee, Larry Meeks, Arthur Lane. Stephen Mitch-ell, Phillip Morton, Jerod Gross, Taifun O’Reilly, Jeanne Section 383: Alireza Azizi, Stephen Reminder Brace, Geraldine Bridges, Philip Rademacher, Kathryn Schimmels, John Callahan, Ver onica Carter, Luis Robert Nelson, Michael Nieto, Edith Nir, Guiwits, Peter Halverson, Philip The Award for Excellence Ca r ol Oken, Charles Pres l e y , Phuong Sisino, Reid Thomas, Steven Wissler. Irwin, Denise Jones, Jennifer Logan, Constenla, Elaine Dobinson, Arthur Section 344: Greg Pixler. Fre i l e y , Gene Goltz, Dimitri Re d e r , Betty Rippey, Socorro Shiraishi, Elizabeth McKenney, Robert Spero. Ceremony will be held on Robert Spero, Jean Wal k e r , Linda Section 368: Joseph Witt, Harry Woo. Section 387: Michael Brenner. Papanastassiou, Robert White. Section 387: Sunant Katanyoutanant, May 11 at 2 p.m. in the mall. Wor r el, Thomas Wynne. Section 388: Robert Deen, Janet Steve Labrecque, Enrique Villegas. Fung. All employees are invited, but seating is limited. 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BEDROOM SET, match. solid pine cargo 6-dr. pets, util. pd., $565. 626/792-9053, Marilyn. chest, 2 side tables, king headboard, desk & ’85 CADILLAC, 2-dr. hrdtop., 90K mi., clean, SYLMAR, dream rent/buy option, 4 bd., 3 1/2 Universe online shelf unit, $500; SOFA, 7.5 ft., quality orig. owner, must sell, $3,500. 909/593-7550 ba., 11 rms., 2,500 sq. ft., f/p, Jacuzzi tub in RAYMOND HUMMEL, 82, a retired upholstery, off white, 12 decorator pillows, or 909/732-4482. master ba., comm. pool, 20 mi. from JPL, use h t t p:/ / u n i v e r s e . j p l . n a s a . g o v security guard in Section 613, died of $600; TABLE, oak drop-leaf w/4 chairs, $125; '95 CHEVROLET truck, 5 spd., 2 dr., V6, std. 3 mos. rent to pay closing, $2,500. 626/584- leukemia March 30. 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March 31. cond., $5,500/obo. 957-5592. ft. house, upstairs master suite, f/p, c/a, Editor CAGE, rabbit, conn. to winter quarters, water Portis joined the Lab in 1966 and ’95 FORD Mustang, 3.8L V6, 5 spd. manual, 2-car gar., lemon/plum trees, quiet nbhd., btls./food/misc, $25. 952-8032. 5 mi./JPL, gd. nearby schools, photos at Mark Whalen retired in 1979. He is survived by his 52K mi., silver, a/c, pwr. everything, cc, CAMERA, Leica Z2X compact, silver, date stereo, CD/cass., dual airbags, no wrecks, home.earthlink.net/~lydlar, seek 7/1 closing, daughter Marylyn, four grandchildren stamp, $275. 626/795-8340. $8,300/obo. 249-0038. $425K. 957-3022 eves. Design & Layout and four great grandchildren. COUCH, beaut. mint green, white rattan arm- ‘83 HONDA dirt bike, model CR80R, new LA CRESCENTA, 2-story, 5 bd., 2.75 ba., Services were private. rests, camel back, exc. cond.,like new, match. tires/tubes/fork seals, runs gd., current reg., mtn./city vw, h/w flr., marble f/p, 2,196 sq. ft. 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I will cherish the memories of $35; fan, standing, $10; evaporative cooler, a/c, auto, pwr. w/l/s, am/fm, cc, $5,499. BIG BEAR LAKE cabin, nr. lake, shops, village, Grove Drive, Pasadena, mobile, $20; exercise climber, Precor 730e 626/579-7403. forest trails, 2 bd., slps. up to 6, f/p, TV, VCR, our picnics on the lawn outside Building dual-action, $100; lawnmower, B&D elect. ro- CA 91 1 09. ’82 VOLKSWAGEN camper, rebuilt eng., 1 phone, micrwv., BBQ, more, JPL disc. from 126; his 2 o’clock calls to see how my tary, $20; tree trimmer, Wen elect., $20; yard owner, $4,800. 626/281-8954. $65/nt. 909/210-9182. day was going; his practical jokes that trimmer, B&D elect., bump-feed, moving, $15. For change of address, 626/564-0168. BIG BEAR LAKEFRONT, lux. townhome, 2 he’d play on Facilities personnel; and decks, tennis, pool/spa, near skiing, beaut. contact your section office MISC.: Refrigerator, stove, table, chairs, sofa, Wa n t e d master bd. suite, sleeps 6. 949/786-6548. his love for the work he did at JPL. misc. tools, garden. equip, old Singer sawing BABYSITTER to care for 20 mo. old toddler at (on-Lab personnel) or mac., 2 antique cooking stoves, furn., misc. HAWAII, Maui condo, NW coast, on beach Again, my sincerest thanks to all. his Altadena home, M/W/F only, 8:30 a.m.-6 clothes, leather skirt, suit, coat jacket sz. 7, w/ocean vw., 25 ft. fr. surf, 1 bd. w/loft, compl. Xerox Business Services at p.m. 626/791-0585, Ulvi or Ayse. Susan Gilbert-Hagood beaut. 6 pc. French antique bedrm. set, head furn., phone, color TV, VCR, microwv., d/w, (626) 844-41 0 2 (for JPL & foot board, 2 side night tables, vanity GRADUATES, Belmont H.S., L.A., yrs. ‘57-‘62. pool, priv. lanai, slps. 4, 4/15-12/14 rate Bob Hagood was my friend and my w/folding mirrors, armoir w/mirror, must see, 956-1744, Barbara. $100/nite/2, 12/15-4/14 rate $115/nite/2, retirees and others). ROOMMATE for charming old Tujunga house, $10/nite add'l. person. 949/348-8047. cousin. He truly enjoyed his work at JPL sacrifice. 626/794-0455, Oli. MONITOR, 14" CTX VL400, max. res. 2 lg. bd. (hardwd. flrs.), lg. closets, 1 lg. ba., LAKE TAHOE, north shore, 2 bd., 2-1/2 ba., Notice to Advert i s e r s and the people who worked with him. 1024x768, .28mm, new in box, $100/obo. access to rest of house incl. kitch., laundry, sleeps 6-7, private sandy beach, pool, great Thank you to all who have supported 909/489-8305. offst. prking, yd.; seek prof., non-smoker, no loc., all amenities, hike/golf/fish, 2 mi. to casi- No more than two ads pets; $500 incl. util. 353-3568, Lorianne. nos, JPL disc. summer wkly rate, $650. Susan and me through this very trying MOVING SALE: washer & dryer, Whirpool, SECURITY GATES, toddler, or light umbrella 626/355-3886, Rosemary or Ed. of up to 60 words each time. We miss him very much. $300/pr.; refrigerator, side-by-side, 3 drs. access to ice/water/ice cubes, $200; sofa, stroller. 626/794-2196. MAMMOTH, Chamonix condo, at lifts 7, 8, 16, will be published for each Judi (Hagood) Dedmon chairs, beds, etc. 409-9249. SPACE INFORMATION/memorabilia from U.S. 17; walk to Warming Hut, 2 bd., 2 full ba., sleeps 6, fully equip. elec. kitch. w/mcrowv.& a d v e r t i s e r. Items may be OPERA TICKETS, 2, Founders Circle, to & other countries, past & present. 790-8523, Marc Rayman. extras, f/p & wood, color TV, VCR, cable, FM Dear JPL friends: I wish to express my Britten's Budd, @ the L.A. Opera, Sat., stereo, pool & sun area, o/d Jacuzzis, sauna, combined within one TO RENT furn., 1 bd./studio from end of June 3, 7:30 p.m., $137/ea. 323/724-4365. game, rec. & laundry rms, play & BBQ areas, thanks and appreciation for your the May to end of July, summer grad. student ORGAN, Yamaha 415 elect. console, 13 convenient to hiking, slopes/lifts/shops/ s u b m i s s i o n . kind words and thoughts given by my co- researcher. 303/492-8274, Moriba.Jah@ pedals, 3 keyboards, 144 rhythm patterns, pd. events, summer rates begin May. 249-8524. Ads must be submitted Colorado.edu. workers and friends on the passing of $7,500, sacrifice $3,000; DIET TAPES, Jenny MAMMOTH, Snowcreek, 2 bd., 2 ba., + loft, VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS, coed, all levels of my grandmother. I would also like to Craig, set of 14, $50; POWER CONTROL CEN- sleeps 6-8, fully equip. kitch. incl. mcrwv., on ad cards, available at play, Tues. nts., 8-10, Eagle Rock H.S., $3/nt. TER for computer, 5 pwr. + 1 master switch, 5 d/w, cable TV, VCR, phone, balcony w/view to thank the ERC for the thoughtful plant 956-1744, Barbara. the ERC and the Universe surge-protected outlets + 2 modem/fax/phone mtns., Jacuzzi, sauna, streams, fishponds, sent in her memory. Your sympathy and jacks, new, $20; SPRINK-LER VALVE office, Bldg. 186-118, o r close to Mammoth Creek, JPL disc. 626/798- kindness is deeply appreciated. ADAPTERS, Lawn Genie, model 756LG 3/4, 9222 or 626/794-0455. new, $10 ea. 790-3899. F re e via e-mail to universe@ Tracy Feehan OCEANSIDE, on the sand, charming 1-bd. con- PIANO, bench, Wurlitzer, beaut., med. oak, CAT, female calico, 8 mo. old, fixed, all shots, do, panoramic view, walk to pier/harbor, j p l . n a s a . g o v. full keyboard, living rm. qual., perfect cond., friendly, playful. 626/614-1012, 626/287- pool/spa, game rm., sleeps 4. 949/786-6548. 10 yrs. old, $1,800. 805/527-7017. 9433. Ads are due at 2 p.m. PACIFIC GROVE house, 3 bd., 2 ba., f/p, cable POOL, Doughboy, 16' dia., great cond., ladder, DOG, German shepard, 5 yr. old neutered TV/VCR, ster./CD, well-eqpd. kitch. w/microw v , on the Monday after pump, cover, acces., $1,500/obo. 249-9534. male needs gd. home, obedience trained, loves beaut. furn., close to golf, bches., 17 Mile Dr, publication for the follow- C lassifieds SOFA BED, $150; TABLE, coffee, $75; TV, col- people/children, dislikes cats, requires very Aq u a r ., Cannery Row, JPL disc. 626/441-3265. secure yard. 626/798-6248. or, $75; AIR COMPRESSOR, $100; FLOOR ROSARITO BEACH condo, 2 bd., 2 ba., ocean ing issue. JACK, $25, all exc. cond. 626/793-7879. DOG, Lab mix puppy, black, female, 8 mo. old, view, pool, tennis, short walk to beach on priv. SOFA & LOVE SEAT, qn. sleeper, $200; found abandoned in apt., cat friendly, all rd., 18-hole golf course 6 mi. away, priv. All housing and vehicle For Sale TABLES, coffee/sofa & end, matching, shots, house trained, smart, great family pet, secure parking. 626/794-3906. advertisements require AMPLIFIER, Fender Blues deluxe tweed series, oak/glass, $100. 367-0969. to gd. home. 626/614-1012, 626/287-9433. SAN FRAN., Nob Hill honeymoon suite, slps. 2 less than 1 hr. playtime, w/cover, $375. 249- SOFA, slip-covered, exc. cond., oatmeal back- HAMSTER, female, 3 mos. old, brown/white, max., full kitch., maid serv., concierge; $125/ that the qualifying per- 2357. ground w/pale pink roses, 2 cush., 4 pillows, cage incl. 790-7934. nt.; $750/wk., reserve early. 626/254-1550. son(s) placing the ad be AQUARIUM, seasoned saltwater, 30 gal., $200. 626/794-8720 Andy or Lisa. S. LAKE TAHOE KEYS waterfront, 4 bd., 3 ba., 1 Eclypse II sys., black stand, heater, ther- SPEAKERS, vintage, JBL signature series, 12" bd. & liv. rm. upstairs, hcp. access fair, slps. 12+, listed as an owner on the mometer, filter, lights, $400 as is, except for mod. D131, 1-recone, 1-orig., $180/pr. firm. For Rent f/ p ’ s, decks, gourmet kitch., boats, TVs, VCR, ownership documents. livestock, ready to go, substrate & live rock, or 249-2357. AL TADENA condo lease, 2 bd., 1 3/4 ba., st e r eo, in & o/d pools, bch., tennis, 10 min./ski/ convert to fresh water. 583-4717, Gaby. STEREO, Honda stock, digital am/fm receiver, mins./JPL, nice closets w/organizers, f/p, c/a, casinos/golf; wine co., 3-day min., $1,195/wk. [1 BABY ITEMS: 3 car seats, basinette, clothes, memory resets, cass./CD player compatible, comm. pool, storage rm., 2 car gar., carport, June-15 Sept; 22 Nov- 1 April], $595/wk. low etc.; FURNITURE: pics., stools, curtains, rugs, $15. 248-8103, Mike. seas., + $90 clean fee. 949/515-5812.