“It’s magic!” (see story pgs. 6-7) THE AMES

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AstrogramANDAstrogram SPACE ADMINISTRATION AMES RESEARCH CENTER, MOFFETT FIELD December 11, 1998 on-line@http://ccf.arc.nasa.gov/dx/

Season’s Greetings On behalf of the entire senior management staff at Ames, I extend season's greetings to all Center personnel and their families. May this magical holiday season prove to be a joyous and happy one for all of you.

December 11, 1998 Dr. Henry McDonald,The Ames Ames AstrogramCenter Director — 1 Safety News & Tips Holiday safety tips from Protective Services The holiday season is once again here. area, and ask for someone to call 9-1-1. Do mechanic. Always have the brakes, fluids, Unfortunately, more traffic accidents occur not confront the person yourself. This very tires, hoses and belts checked. Have worn with the increase in road traffic due to travel well could escalate the situation and be- belts and hoses replaced. But just in case, to visit family and friends. Also with holidy come physically dangerous to you or your you should carry some emergency items in celebrations and more inclement weather, loved ones. your car: the chances of accidents and othe rdriving If you have a breakdown on the road, •Road flares or reflectors. Make sure incidents rise. The NASA/Ames Protective stay with your car, raise the hood and put you know how to use these items before Service Office offers the following driving on your emergency flashers. Stay inside you must use them. Your local police tips to make your holidays safer: with the doors locked. Only open them for department will have tips on safely igniting •If you attend any celebrations, do not an emergency worker such as a police of- road flares and their placement. drink and drive. Have a designated driver, ficer or firefighter. •Tools. Carry at least two adjustable or call a taxi. You risk your health as well as In the event of an accident, do not move wrenches and a set of screwdrivers, and your freedom if you drink and drive. any injured victims, unless there is an know how to use them in case you have to •Always wear your seatbelts. Not only immediate threat of fire. Keep the victims make emergency repairs. are you safer, it’s the law! still, and try to keep them warm with a •Water and food. Carry some extra •When driving during inclement blanket or jackets until help arrives. Do not drinking water in case you get stranded. weather, slow down! Give yourself at least perform first aid unless you have been prop- Have some granola bars or other easy-to- 4 seconds between you and the car in front erly trained. carry food items for those emergencies or in of you. Make this reactionary gap longer Avoid using your cell-phone while driv- case you just get hungry! with wet or icy road conditions. ing. Telephoning can distract you from •Blankets. The lightweight, reflective •In the mountains, be aware of black ice operating your car safely. If you have to use emergency blankets work well and do not conditions. If you have an all-wheel or 4 the phone, pull off to the side of the road, take up much space. wheel drive vehicle, read the operator’s and make your call. •Flashlight and extra batteries. manual to learn the proper way of driving If you are tired, pull off the road, and With these few tips and items to carry, your vehicle. Even on sunny days, black ice take a quick nap, or get a cup of coffee. you will have the piece of mind you need to can be on the roadway in shady areas. There is no sense in trying to rush through make a safe and uneventful trip during the As always, use common sense and cour- a trip if the weather, traffic or your fatigue holidays. From the men and women at the tesy when driving. We’ve all heard about conspire against you to make it unsafe. A Protective Service Office and the NASA “road rage,” and some of us may have been large number of accidents every year are Safety Office, have a happy, joyous and safe victims of such actions. If you are con- caused by fatigued drivers. holiday season! fronted by such a situation, do not react, Before taking that trip, make sure you but rather, drive to a populated and well-lit have had your car checked by a competent BY LT. MARK TARTE, PROTECTIVE SERVICES Jetstream toastmasters at Ames Jetstream Toastmasters is one of many (DTM). There are also speechcraft programs Toastmasters International clubs worldwide. and contests on many levels. Through participation in the Toastmasters Except for federal holidays, Jetstream Communication and Leadership program, meets every Monday from noon to 1 p.m., people from all backgrounds learn to speak in Building 269, Room 179. Visitors are effectively, conduct meetings, manage a always welcome! department or business, lead, delegate and motivate in social, professional and leader- ship situations. Jetstream's membership is comprised mostly of civil servants and con- tractors who work at Ames. However, asso- ciation with NASA is not a requirement for membership. We also have members from off site. We are enthusiastic people who support each other while we all try to im- prove. New members joining Toastmasters begin with the Communication and leader- ship manual. There are ten assigned With NASA's recent announcement of speeches that cover a variety of skills--you the "Plain Language Initiative," what better choose your speech topics. After you com- reason than to hone your oral and written photo by Roger Brimmer plete these ten speeches, you earn your communication skills with Toastmasters to- Samson Cheung, Ames’ Jetstream competent toastmaster (CTM) rating. Then day! Toastmaster’s Club President. you work in either the Communication For more information, contact the au- track or the leadership track. Eventually, thor at ext. 4-2242. you can reach distinguished toastmaster ALEXANDRA SWANSON 2 — The Ames Astrogram December 11, 1998 Center Briefs/IT & Astrobiology Ames information technology Center Briefs expertise to shape NASA’s The universe "down under” is the target of Hubble’s latest deep-view Astrobiology Virtual Institute Turning its penetrating vision toward The NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) southern skies, NASA's Hubble Space Tele- is an ambitious effort to combine 11 mem- scope has peered down a 12 billion light- ber institutions in the U.S. and numerous year-long corridor loaded with a dazzling other affiliated organizations around the assortment of thousands of never-before- world into a single, cross-disciplinary re- seen galaxies. The observation, called the search institute whose mission is to study Hubble Deep Field South (HDF-S), doubles the origin, evolution, distribution and des- the number of far-flung galaxies available tiny of life in the universe. to astronomers for deciphering the his- As if the Institute’s mission were not tory of the universe. This new far-look challenging enough, developing the tools complements the original Hubble "deep and technological infrastructure to enable field" taken in late 1995, when Hubble the members of the ‘virtual institute’ to was aimed at a small patch of space near collaborate over great distances is a chal- the Big Dipper. The new region is in the constellation Tucana, near the south ce- lenge in itself. At the first general meeting lestial pole. of the NAI at Ames, November 5-7, attend- ees were introduced to the NAI Informa- TRMM completes one year of dra- tion Technology Team, whose members presented an IT strategy for the next two matic weather observations years to enable the remote collaboration photo by Eric James The world's first space mission dedi- cated to observing and understanding that will make the virtual institute a reality. Members of the NASA Astrobiology Institute tropical rainfall has successfully completed Under the direction of virtual collabora- (NAI) gathered at Ames for a meeting and its first year of continuous data-gather- tion manager Bill Likens, the NAI IT team strategy session November 5 to 7. Highlights ing. Launched last fall, the Tropical Rain- will research, develop and make available of the meeting included addresses by NASA fall Measuring Mission (TRMM) space- the tools and technologies that will allow Astrobiology Associate Administrator Dr. craft continues to provide exciting new NAI participants or researchers to share Edward Weiler for the NASA Office of Space insight into cloud and precipitation sys- information, data, and access to scientific Science, Nobel Laureate Dr.Murray Gell-Man tems over the tropics. Changes in wind tools. But the establishment of a virtual and interim manager Scott Hubbard. The patterns generated by these tropical sys- institute calls for more than just pulling Institute has a cadre of 11 primary members tems spread across the globe to impact technology together. As team member Jon chosen from research organizations around weather patterns everywhere. TRMM is a Guice of Code IC said, “This is the largest the country. joint U.S.-Japanese mission that was virtual institute yet attempted. Yet the tech- launched on Nov. 27, 1997, from the nologies and work practices of virtual orga- for this effort will grow along with the National Space Development Agency at nizations are largely unknown. It is impor- virtual institute. The plan is to begin with Japan's Tanegashima Space Center. The tant that we understand the social and established information sharing tools as the TRMM satellite has produced continuous organizational issues involved.” In order to starting point and the basis for the eventual data since Dec. 8, 1997. assemble and develop this technological introduction of more interactive tools, real- infrastructure, the NAI IT team is organized time communication tools and advanced into three thrust areas. NASA awards precollege and teacher prototypes of new technologies. Operations, headed by Maryland and curriculum enhancement grants After the IT team strategy was outlined, Edwards of Code JT, will work closely with The NASA Office of Equal Opportu- eager crowds of conference attendees filled the members of the Institute to ensure ease nity Programs has selected 11 minority an adjoining conference room where sev- of use and successful collaboration. universities to receive Precollege Awards eral information sharing tools and projects The Technology thrust, headed by Vinod for Excellence in Mathematics, Science, were demonstrated. They included Postdoc, Baya of Code IC, will propose and develop Engineering, and Technology (PACE/ a cross-platform web-based document shar- MSET) grants, and nine minority universi- new technologies to meet the needs of the ing and collaboration tool, and ScienceDesk, ties to receive Minority University Math- Institute members as identified by user which provides remote access to scientific ematics, Science and Technology Awards studies. Baya’s team will also customize instruments and data collection. Both were for Teacher and Curriculum Enhancement and integrate adopted technologies, ad- developed by the Intelligent Collaboration Program (MASTAP) grants. The schools minister and maintain the development and Assistant Systems group at Ames. Also are located in Alabama, California, Dela- server and share help desk services and available to the Institute are ware, New Mexico, New York and Texas. training. videoconferencing and electronic The PACE grants provide opportunities The User Studies thrust, headed by Jon whiteboards, as well as Code IN’s Next for minority colleges and universities, in Guice, will conduct user studies to learn Generation Internet and NREN projects. collaboration with NASA and local school how researchers work together in a remote districts, to provide informal educational In addition to supporting the mission of collaborative setting, and how their work opportunities that will enhance the num- the Astrobiology Institute, the IT team ef- can best be supported by information tech- bers and percentages of students enrolled fort will contribute to the development of nology. in mathematics and science college pre- specifications for new information tech- “Our aim is to have tools designed with paratory courses. nologies to be used for future research scientists in mind, and specifically to sup- projects on Earth and in space. port the total life cycle of science projects,” Guice said. BY PAT KASPER Russ Wertenberg of Code JT said that the information technologies developed

December 11, 1998 The Ames Astrogram — 3 ISO 9001/Inspector General Information Wind tunnels and How to create or change a quality simulators pass system document Step-by-Step help to create or revise while you make document changes on- audit documents is now available on-line. line. The Ames major wind tunnels and simu- Suppose you need to develop Center- Now, all you have to do is follow this lators (the former AO Division) have suc- wide Quality System document e.g., a simple step-by-step, how-to, process. It's cessfully passed their first 6-month Surveil- Center-wide or Directorate level procedure easy! It quickly gets you to the correct on- lance Audit. The wind tunnels and simula- or work instruction. Don't panic! There is line form, the document change request, tors were recommended for certification by an on-line tool to walk you through the then assists the originator in completing it. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) after a formal process from beginning to end--from the When the DCR form is on your screen, it's audit last May as part of an effort started by origination of a document change request interactive; clicking on a square automati- the AO Division before the Center’s ISO (DCR) to submittal of the finished docu- cally places an X in the square, and the tab push. The formal certification was received ment to the center-wide document control key moves the cursor to allow you to input during the summer, and November’s audit administrator (CWDCA). This guide pro- information. The guide walks you through was part of a scheduled periodic review by vides step-by-step instructions and illustra- the several steps for the originator, the DNV to ensure continued adherence to ISO tions to make sure you complete the pro- responsible manager and author (subject procedures. cess in compliance with Ames procedure The surveillance audit focused on man- matter expert) to fulfill the request. Follow- agement review, quality system, internal 53.ARC.0005 and work instructions ing each step will advance the document audit procedures, corrective and preven- 53.ARC.0005.1 and 53.ARC.0005.2. from the originator to completion through tive actions, document control, process To get started, first visit the Ames ISO the center-wide document control admin- control and control of non-conforming web site: http://dqa.arc.nasa.gov/iso9000. istrator. When a new document or revision product. During the next 2.5 years, all When the home page finishes loading, you is approved, the DCA will review the docu- sections of the ISO standard will be re- will see six round icons. Click on the link for ment only for format, and then post the viewed to ensure continued compliance. training (the one on the far right, with an approved document to the correct location Jim Hart, DNV Auditor, reported that apple symbol). When this page comes up, in the Centerwide ISO web site. only two minor findings had been uncov- you will see a training document titled Congratulations! You have successfully ered which required corrective action. Simi- "DCR Step-by-Step Training for the End completed your assignment. In addition, larly, Hart submitted four observations that User." Clicking on either the PDF or you can feel comfortable knowing that it could simplify and/or improve the imple- PowerPoint symbol for this document will meets Ames administrative document mentation of the ISO standard and the fetch a delightfully easy-to-follow, illustrated change requirements. “Division’s” quality system. The internal guide that walks you through the DCR BY JIM BRICKEN audit system and the corrective action sys- process. Hint: Printing this short guide tem received special accolades. gives you a quick-and-easy reference to use Herb Finger, wind tunnel and simulator management representative, was under- standably pleased with the results of the audit. Inspector General prosecutions “It is clear that our staff and our auditors have done an excellent job to maintain our The NASA Office of the Inspector Gen- Maryland District Court, Upper Marlboro, focus on delivering a quality product. Over eral wishes to alert all NASA employees, Maryland, to one count of grand theft. the next six months, we need to focus on contractors and others to the following The defendant was given an 18-month simplifying usage of our ISO system and recent prosecutions. suspended sentence to run concurrent improve access to the procedures and forms. On November 18, 1998, a former with 18 months probation and ordered We need to make ISO simple,” he said. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center em- to make $2,900 in restitution to NASA. ISO has had a positive effect on the ployee was convicted in U.S. District Court, Prosecution resulted when a NASA Greenbelt, Maryland, on a charge of theft efforts and products of the wind tunnels laptop computer and printer that was of Government property. The individual loaned to the defendant to do work at and simulators. The audit has confirmed was sentenced to three years probation, home was never returned and, instead, that ISO has been internalized to a great placed on six months home detention, reported stolen to NASA. The defendant extent throughout the organization. ordered to pay $12,465 in restitution, subsequently admitted that the equip- and assessed a $25 special assessment. ment was not stolen, but had been The punishment resulted from a Sep- pawned. tember 4, 1998, guilty plea to one count In each case, special agents of the of theft of Government funds. In pleading NASA Office of the Inspector General guilty, the defendant admitted falsifica- conducted the investigations. Appropri- tion of their NASA time card between July ate local authorities in the relevant juris- 1997 and March 1998, by adding hours dictions handled prosecution of these that had not been worked. As a result, the matters. defendant allegedly received approxi- 5 Months to mately $12,500 to which he/she was not Certification entitled. On November 19, a NASA Headquar- ters employee entered a guilty plea in Ames ISO Web-site address: http://dqa.arc.nasa.gov/iso9000 4 — The Ames Astrogram December 11, 1998 Ames Technology in the Community Miniaturized transmitter to be used in Moffett Field efforts to save babies model railroad Early next year, a NASA-developed "pill abdominal wall. club seeks transmitter" is expected to begin monitor- Normally, an endoscope is used to see ing mothers and their into the interior of a members babies following correc- body or hollow or- The Moffett Field Model Railroad Club tive fetal surgery. The gan. Endoscopic in- is looking for low-voltage electricians, scen- "pill" will monitor body struments are now ery builders and HO/HOn3 model railroad- temperature, pressure also used more fre- ing buffs. The club, which is located in and other vital signs in quently in surgeries building 126 at the south end of Hanger 1, the womb, radioing this requiring smaller in- is home to the Santa Clara, Gilroy and critical information to cisions. Fresno Rail Road (SCG & F RR). physicians. "This minimally The layout represents a railroad planned Ames is developing invasive method rep- but never built. The Southern Pacific Rail- the pill, which is about resents the future of road did survey the route--a route from the one third of an inch fetal surgery," said Santa Clara Valley to Gilroy, up and over the across and one-and-one- Michael Harrison, Pacheco Pass and across the San Joaquin third-inches long, in co- M.D., founding di- photo by Tom Trower Valley to Fresno. The Southern Pacific went operation with the Fetal rector of the Fetal so far as to have their surveyors pound in Treatment Center at the Miniaturized transmitter pill Treatment Center, the stakes that the construction crew were University of California, who in 1981 per- to follow. After the 1906 earthquake scat- San Francisco. Later, an formed the world's tered the stakes, the SP decided that Pacheco even smaller pill will be developed that can first corrective surgery on a fetus before Pass was not the place to build their line. be swallowed by astronauts so that NASA birth. SCG & F RR is an HO scale (1:87) rail- can track their vital signs during space travel. "Because there are no commercially road except for the branch line operating "Nearly every time doctors operate on a available sensor-transmitters small enough from the Pacheco Station through Tres fetus, the mother will later undergo pre- to fit through the tubes used in the new Pinos to Paicines which is HOn3. Trains are term labor that must be monitored," said endoscopic surgery technique, scientists operated representing the transition area Dr. Carsten Mundt, an electrical engineer and engineers on our team developed the when diesels were replacing steam. Most on the Sensors 2000 team at Ames. "Pre- pill-shaped device so that it can pass through of the buildings are reminiscent of the late term labor is a serious problem that is the tubes," said Ames team member Mike ’40s and early ’50s. The scenery and tracks difficult to predict and monitor with con- Skidmore. "Our first pill-shaped device can belong to the Club, while most locomo- ventional equipment, and often leads to the transmit temperatures as well as the pres- tives and rolling stock belong to the indi- death of the baby." sure of uterine contractions." vidual members. "But if you implant our pill, you can Ames scientists are testing a prototype The 30-plus miles of scale track are measure pressure changes in the uterus version of another pill that can measure divided into 224 operating blocks and have that result from contractions," Mundt said. and transmit pH, or acidity in the fetus, more then 90 turnouts (switches). All but "When doctors are able to monitor the according to Dr. Chris Somps, a scientist on six of these turnouts are electrically con- magnitude and frequency of contractions, the Sensors 2000 team. "Plans also call for trolled. There are 90 structures ranging the physicians can identify the onset of pre- even smaller pills that will measure the from the six-foot long San Jose station to term labor early enough to prevent it from electrical activity of the fetal heart," he said. little crossing shanties, factories, homes becoming life threatening to the fetus." "These pills will transmit fetal heart data, as and stores, inhabited by 300 little people. Earlier, pediatric surgeons at the Fetal well as measurements of the baby's body The two-level mountain was constructed Treatment Center pioneered a cesarean chemicals including ionic calcium, carbon using 500 pounds of Hydrocal plaster. Ty- surgical approach to treat fetuses suffering dioxide and glucose." ing the layout together is almost 10,000 from various birth defects, including con- "We would also like to use this technol- feet of wiring! genital diaphragmatic hernia. In this condi- ogy to study what happens to astronauts The club is generally open to visitors on tion, a hole in the baby's diaphragm lets during space travel," said Skidmore. "Not Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. internal organs shift from inside the abdo- only could they swallow the smaller pill Work sessions are usually on Friday nights men into the chest cavity, leaving insuffi- transmitters we plan to develop, but we from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. cient room for lung development. Sixty to have a conceptual design of small, flat If you would like to visit during lunch, or 75 percent of babies born with this condi- transmitters that can be taped to the body would like more information, call the au- tion perish. During some of these earlier like plastic bandages." thor at home at (408) 282-2899. surgeries, physicians implanted larger sen- "There are many possible medical uses sor-transmitters to monitor mothers and for this technology; pills could monitor BY JOHN DONOVAN their fetuses. intestinal pressure changes, or stomach Recently, Fetal Treatment Center sur- acidity in ulcer patients," Mundt said. "The geons changed their technique from cesar- acid-base balance in the body is a basic ean to a less-intrusive endoscopic method measure of health." during which they make small incisions and insert tube-like devices through the mother's BY JOHN BLUCK December 11, 1998 The Ames Astrogram — 5 Ames Research Complex NASA launches Ames -- We’re on

With world-renowned researchers and strength of government, industry and tablishing these partnerships, we will also scientists and an array of state- academia working at its very best," Goldin strengthen the technological of-the-art national facilities, leadership of Silicon Valley and Ames Research Center is in an enhance the well-being of our enviable position. Add to the communities." mix Ames' agency-assigned According to Goldin, "NASA center missions in critical re- is sitting on hundreds of acres search areas such as astrobiol- of land which, in Silicon Valley, ogy and aviation systems, is like gold. So, if we can utilize safety and capacity. Toss in this land to have a research our unique geographic loca- park with industry, academia tion in the heart of Silicon Val- and NASA, everybody wins! - ley, and there's ample reason the companies, the American to smile and feel great about people, the university students, Ames' future. and the people who live here But now there is something who will have new jobs and new. Something that prom- products." ises to make Ames a focal point He explained that all par- for technological leadership, ties are essential to the success- not only within NASA, but in ful conduct of the partnerships. Silicon Valley and the entire "NASA does the long-term re- Information Technology com- search--things that will hap- munity. And this new devel- pen 10, 20, 30 years from now. opment is not on the distant Corporate America can't do horizon. It is right HERE, right that. The universities need to NOW! be involved because they're in- In fact on Dec. 8, NASA volved in long-term research. unveiled this visionary new Together, we'll do the long- concept -- the Ames Research term research, industry will do Complex, a world-class, the near-term product devel- shared-use campus featuring opment, we'll turn it over to 21st century research, devel- them and … then buy the prod- opment and education part- ucts back so we don't have to nerships. do product development," Ames will work with local Goldin said. "The taxpayer communities to create the The California Air & Space Center in historic saves money, and we create an Complex focusing on collabo- Hangar 1, an artist’s conception. incredible number of new jobs rations among government, in this area and around the academia, private industry and non-profit added. "Not from NASA alone, not from country. America gets the most competi- organizations in support of NASA's mission. Silicon Valley industry alone, and not from tive products, and the American taxpayers The new Complex will ultimately encom- our world-class universities alone will have a great space program for less money," pass the 2,000-acre property owned by tomorrow's required innovations emerge. Goldin concluded. Ames Research Center. They will come from all of us working to- The new Ames Research Complex will Asked about his vision for the Ames gether and making the most of the special feature partnerships in astrobiology, aero- Research Complex, NASA Administrator attributes that each of us brings to the table. space, information technology, education Daniel S. Goldin replied, "It's bringing the NASA is committed to do that here at and commercialization of NASA technol- best of the Bay Area together -- our NASA Ames," he said. ogy, primary elements of Ames' mission research facility, with the finest higher edu- "To become part of our development, within NASA. McDonald said that prelimi- cation institutions in the country, with in- any partnership must further the NASA nary negotiations with industry, govern- dustry. It's magic!" mission and enhance life in America in the ment and academia have begun and that "Integrated development of the Ames 21st Century," said Ames Center Director he hopes to finalize partnership agreements Research Complex will show the unified Henry McDonald. "We believe that, by es- with potential on-site research collabora- 6 — The Ames Astrogram December 11, 1998 Souvenir Edition Research Complex our way! --

tors within the next 12 months. Discussions The CASC will be a key feature of the of the teacher institute, as have California have already led to agreements with the new Complex, developed by an indepen- education officials. cities of Mountain View and Sunnyvale for dent, non-profit foundation board estab- "The CASC demonstrates the critical importance that NASA places upon education, inspiring America's chil- dren, and developing the next-gen- "It's bringing the best of the Bay Area together -- our eration of engineers and scientists," NASA research facility, with the finest higher educa- said McDonald. "It will also serve as an tion institutions in the country, with industry. It's exciting centerpiece for the other part- nerships, enhance the ambience of an MAGIC! R&D campus and allow for large-scale -- Daniel S. Goldin, NASA Administrator events." "We want to invite our partners in to help because we have seen over and over again the benefits of NASA's the California Air and Space Center (CASC), lished by the partnership between Ames long-term, high-risk research," said Goldin. and with Stanford University and the Uni- and the cities of Mountain View and Sunny- "If you are willing to work on revolutionary versity of Cali- technology leaps that are fornia at Santa both critical to our mis- Cruz on re- sions and will be produc- search partner- tive for your universities, ship planning. or profitable for your com- Initial devel- panies, we'll provide the opment of the land here to do it at Ames, Complex will in the new Ames Research focus on a 160- Complex," he stated. acre parcel on Asked about the prob- the west side of ability that the Ames Re- the airfield. In search Complex will go the near future, forward, Goldin replied, all of the east "There's absolutely no side will be de- doubt in my mind. We voted to the have talked to a number military resi- of companies. We have dent agencies, talked to a number of uni- such as the Cali- versities. The excitement fornia Air Na- is there! It is GOING to tional Guard. happen. I gave the chal- The west side lenge in June of this year will be "opened and here we are in De- up" by moving cember and we are into gates and the next phase of the plan. fences to allow By June 1999, we will have public access. signed up our first com- Ames will provide opportunities for collabo- vale. The CASC will convert historic Hangar panies and first universities and we will rative research and education facilities, with 1 into a dynamic science and technology already be working." the added benefit of no security badging learning center supported by futuristic BY DAVID MORSE and easy traffic access. This will facilitate a NASA technologies. It will showcase Silicon public area designated for two separate Valley cutting-edge technologies and NASA independent non-profit education partners, missions along with a teacher institute. A the CASC and the Computer History Mu- number of Bay Area universities have ex- seum. pressed interest in partnering in the design December 11, 1998 The Ames Astrogram — 7 Quality Awards Nominations Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition Award Program QASAR Awards are presented annually nominated persons must meet one of the elements and tips on nomination justifica- by NASA Headquarters to recognize people following criteria: tion contained in the QASAR Award Pro- who have displayed exemplary performance 1. Identify or implement significant gram booklet. A very limited number of in contributing to safety and quality in quality or safety improvements to NASA these booklets have been provided to each products, services and processes for NASA. products, services or processes. Ames director and should be reviewed by Each field center and Headquarters may 2. Institute continuous or safety im- people who prepare nominations. The submit one nominee for each of four cat- provements through NASA or contractor nomination form is reproduced below. egories: action teams. Because of the wide variety of impor- 1. Most significant safety and mission 3. Identify potential quality or safety tant activities taking place at Ames, there assurance contribution from within Code problems, providing recommended cor- are likely to be many people whose accom- Q, the SMA organization. rective action to preclude mishaps or major plishments deserve QASAR Award level of 2. Most significant safety or quality system impacts. recognition This is a prestigious award and improvement, service improvement or ini- 4. Advance the quality and safety wide participation from each Ames direc- tiative from a NASA employee external to profession through other significant ac- torate is encouraged. the SMA organization. complishments. The QASAR award board, composed of 3. Most significant safety or quality Any NASA or NASA contract employee representatives from each Center and Head- improvement, service improvement or ini- may nominate an eligible individual to quarters, will select the one person judged tiative from a Government (non-NASA) receive a QASAR Award. Submit nomina- "Best of the Best" in meeting the award employee. tions to Ken Zander, the designated QASAR criteria in each category from the total 4. Most significant safety or quality representative for Ames, at M/S 218-7 or submitted throughout the Agency. These improvement, service improvement or ini- FAX to ext. 4-6508 before Jan. 6, 1999. award winners will receive a plaque and a tiative from a NASA prime or subcontract Ken can be reached at ext. 4-5604. There cash bonus at a NASA conference in Alex- employee. are additional supplemental award criteria andria, Virginia on April 29, 1999. To be eligible to receive a QASAR Award, ARC/AFEU sign SAMPLE QASAR AWARD NOMINATION FORM negotiated agreement QASAR CATEGORY NASA Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) NASA (outside SMA Organization) Government (outside NASA) NASA Prime or Subcontractor NOMINEE ______ORGANIZATION ______JUSTIFICATION (Describe the specific events or actions which justify the nomination) ______CITATION (Write a brief description summarizing the justification for the award, to be used in award memo) photo by Roger Brimmer ______From left to right: Bill Berry, Dr. Henry McDonald, Diane Kanally (Chief ______Negotiator for Management) Marc Cohen, Marianne Mosher (Chief Negotiator for the Union) Mike Williams (NFFE National VP for Region 6). ______SIGNATURES In a ceremony on October 26, Center Director Dr. Henry McDonald ______and Union President Marc Cohen signed the new Negotiated Agree- * Center SMA Director ment between the Ames Federal Employees Union (affiliated with the ______National Federation of Federal Employees as NFFE Local 997) and Ames * Center Director or Associate Administrator Research Center. Printed copies of the contract will be distributed to all employees in the near future. It is posted on the Human Resources Send completed forms to Ken Zander, QS, by 1/3/98. Division website at http://huminfo.arc.nasa.gov or at the AFEU website M/S 218-7 or FAX 4-6508 at http://www.geocities.com~ames-fed-union. Orientation and train- * N/A for initial submittal. Code QS will obtain ing modules are being developed for supervisors, managers and em- signatures for nominations forwarded to HQ. ployees on the specific terms and obligations in the contract. Training is anticipated to be in January 1999.

8 — The Ames Astrogram December 11, 1998 Ames Technology at Work/Safety Cameras aid San Francisco airport weather reports New digital video cameras installed by "The live pictures allow us to better influences on the formation and dissipation NASA at the San Carlos, CA, airport control serve the needs of the Federal Aviation of clouds and fog in and around San Fran- tower, are helping to better report current Administration's (FAA) Air Traffic Manage- cisco International Airport," Strach said. weather conditions for aircraft landing at ment Specialists, here at the Oakland Air The Monterey weather office issues avia- San Francisco International Airport, some Route Traffic Control Center in Fremont, tion, public and marine forecasts for the 10 miles away. CA; the Oakland Bay TRACON (Terminal entire San Francisco Bay Area. Installed by engineers from Ames, the Radar Approach Control Facility) at the The high-speed video cameras operate airport approach zone camera system en- Oakland International Airport; and at the 24 hours a day and provide a 220-degree ables air traffic controllers and weather fore- air traffic control system command center field of view with rotation, zoom and tilt casters to track real-time onset and dissipa- in Washington, DC," said Walt Strach, na- capabilities. The cameras are remotely tion of fog and low clouds in the airport's tional weather service meteorologist in controlled by personnel at the National approach zone, particularly during the late charge of the Fremont facility. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration morning. Since many aircraft arrive at that The airport approach zone camera sys- (NOAA) weather center located at the Oak- time, the precise timing of the improved tem will significantly reduce telephone calls land air route traffic control center and are visibility will improve the airport's ability to between the FAA Oakland Center meteo- accessible via a secure web site. Ames operate at, or close to, full capacity. rologist and the San Francisco air traffic engineers will install similar cameras at the "The big problem with arrivals at San control tower. San Francisco International Airport control Francisco International Airport is that the "This should translate into more effi- tower in the near future. runways are only 750 feet apart; when you cient procedures for flow control when The airport approach zone camera sys- can't use both runways at the same time, weather is a factor in landing aircraft at San tem is a joint effort between Ames, the FAA you can only land 30 aircraft an hour," said Francisco International Airport," Strach said. and NOAA. The project is managed by the Yuri Gawdiak, an Ames aerospace engineer "The airport approach zone camera sys- aviation safety monitoring office at Ames and the project leader. San Francisco Inter- tem is allowing meteorologists, both in my and funded by NASA's aviation safety pro- national Airport is one of the nation's busi- office and at the national weather service gram. est, with 600-700 landings on a typical day. forecast office in Monterey, CA, to better BY MICHAEL MEWHINNEY With both runways operating simulta- see and understand the local effects of neously, 60 aircraft an hour can land. wind currents, and terrain, ocean and bay Holiday crime prevention tips from the Protective Services Office With the holidays upon us, another sea- such as a mall lot, park in a lighted area and looking target presents itself, the criminal sonal phenomena is here: crime. This time remember where you parked. Write it will take this opportunity to strike rather of year sees an increase in the number of down if you have to. Try to avoid parking than the person who looks prepared and thefts and other crimes. Here are some tips next to a vehicle that will block your view of alert. to avoid becoming a holiday crime victim: the store front. If you are out of view of the If you are confronted by an robber, do • When you have presents in your car, store and you are accosted, chances are no not resist. This increases your chances of always store them out of sight. Put them one will see what is happening. being hurt or worse. Give up money or into the trunk or cover them so they are not • If you are in a situation that makes you presents. They are not worth your life. visible from outside of the vehicle. feel uncomfortable, leave. Don't worry Personal protection weapons such as pep- • Always be aware of your surroundings, about hurting someone's feelings; your per spray or a gun must be a personal especially if you are shopping alone. If you safety is your only concern. choice. Before you decide to carry any such feel uncomfortable or believe you are being • At home, leave the curtains closed items, always check local and state law followed, ask a store employee or store when you are not at home. This prevents about the requirements to purchase, carry security to escort you to your car. Many anyone from seeing what you may have and use such an item. malls provide free escorts. If you are not displayed. You bear a great deal of responsibility if sure, ask the store management if they • Make sure all of your deadbolts and you carry any weapons for protection and provide this service.. other locks are in good working order. you must know not only how to use them, • Do not carry more packages than you Have a one-way door viewer installed if you but when you can use them legally. You can handle when you are walking to your don't have one,. bear the responsibility to know the law and car. Have your door and ignition key out • If you leave for any trips, use randomly abide by it in these situations. and in your hand. Visually check the interior programmed light timers. Also put a timer It is always a good idea to practice these of your car before you get in. Criminals on a radio or TV. You want to make it look tips any time of the year, but especially sometimes hide in the back seat compart- like someone is home. Arrange with a neigh- around the holiday season. If you need any ments of cars waiting for the drivers. bor to pick up your papers and mail, or other information, you can contact the • If you can, shop with another person. contact the paper delivery service to have Protective Services Office or your local po- Pairing with someone makes shopping delivery stopped while you are away. Have lice department for other crime prevention quicker and makes the experience more the post office do the same. Burglars will tips. The Moffett Field Protective Services enjoyable. Criminals are reluctant to con- usually avoid a house they believe is occu- Office wishes all Ames staff a happy and safe front more than one person, and the “buddy pied. holiday season. system” gives you an extra set of eyes to be Criminals usually strike a "target of op- BY LT. MARK TARTE, on the look out. portunity." This means simply, if an easy PROTECTIVE SERVICES • When you go to a large parking lot,

December 11, 1998 The Ames Astrogram — 9 Ames Clubs & Visitors Communication Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management Focus Team (C/AFT) visits Ames On Thursday, November 19, Ames members then participated in simulations simulators. Team members also saw a hosted forty members of the Communica- of free flight and trajectory negotiation Surface Movement Advisor (SMA) software tion, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traf- between the aircraft and CTAS in the Crew demonstration and toured the new Surface fic Management Focus Team (C/AFT). The Vehicle Systems Research Facility (CVSRF) Demonstration and Tower Facility (SDTF). C/AFT is an airline-driven forum of NASA encourages a closer rela- airlines, air traffic service providers, tionship with this type of group, so as government agencies and airline to meet the Pillar One goals of Global manufacturers formed to develop Civil Aviation. Visitors represented methodologies for economic, tech- U.S. organizations, such as American nical and risk analysis of CNS/ATM Trans Air, Boeing, Continental Airlines, infrastructure investments. Delta Airlines, The Federal Aviation The visit was organized by Rose Administration, Honeywell, The MI- Ashford, manager of the Terminal TRE Corporation, Rockwell Collins, Area Productivity project. The group TRW, United Airlines and United Par- was greeted by Dr. J. Victor Lebacqz, cel Service Airlines. International or- director, aviation system capacity ganizations included Airbus, the Civil program. Air Attaché of the British Embassy, The group received demonstra- Eurocontrol, Lufthansa German Air- tions of the Center TRACON Auto- lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the mation System (CTAS), data ex- International Society of Aeronautic change between CTAS and the air- photo by Tom Trower Telecommunications, Canada (SITA) craft, and between CTAS and the C/AFT Team visitors at the advanced concepts flight simulator. and the National Air Traffic Services, airline operation centers. Group U.K. BY ANGELA BOYLE Ames Sailing Club completes a remarkable first year Begun in late 1997 by a handful of Ames and international sailing regattas and events. sailing enthusiasts, the Ames Sailing Club For those interested in sailing instruc- has surpassed all expectations and grown tion, the Club offers informal coaching and into a fun, active, organization. The Club workshops as well as informative discus- was organized to get Moffett Federal Air- sions at meetings. We also assist members field resident agency employees and their in finding formal programs of instruction at families interested, and involved, in the art several locations in the San Francisco and and sport of sailing. The effort Monterey Bay areas. succeeded. San Francisco Bay No sailing experience is neces- has some of the best sailing in sary to join or to participate in the world, and our members are most club activities. General meet- taking full advantage of the Bay. ings will resume in February 1999 Geared towards people of all with what promises to be a great ages and experience levels, the series of speakers and presenta- Club provided a wide range of tions. Meetings are held the sec- activities throughout the year. ond Thursday of the month from Highlights include: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Bldg. and Saturday fun races, cruising and racing N262, room 100. Hope to see you there! on Monterey Bay, picnic sails to Angel Is- For the most up-to-date news and infor- land and Treasure Island and Friday evening mation, an interactive calendar, photo al- "Attitude Adjustment Sails." Not wanting bum, and an on-line gift shop, please visit to let winter stand in the way, a number of the Ames Sailing Club website at http:// enthusiastic members are participating in sail.arc.nasa.gov. POC: Greg Sherwood at photo by Dominic Hart the Jack Frost mid-winter series. ext. 4-0429 or Stan Phillips at ext. 4-3530. Greg Sherwood (JIT), ASC President (dark In addition to the above, several new BY GREG SHERWOOD blue shirt), Safdar Nawaz (OPM) (white events are planned for 1999. These include: hat). Doug Atler (FO) (no hat). Behind Mothers’ day and Fathers’ day brunch sails, Doug is Gil McCoy (non-ARC). whale-watching trips on Monterey Bay, a San Diego to Catalina cruise and opportu- nities to participate in various local, national

10 — The Ames Astrogram December 11, 1998 Events & Classifieds

Hispanic Advisory Committee for Employees, Jan 7, NFFE Local 997 Union General Meeting, Jan 20, Calendar 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., N-239/Rm. 177. POC: Carlos 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bldg. 19/Rm. 2017. Guests Torrez at ext. 4-5797. welcome. POC: Marianne Mosher at ext. 4-4055. Jetstream Toastmasters, Mondays, 12 noon to 1 p.m., N-269/Rm. 179. Guests welcome. POC: Jenny Environmental, Health & Safety Monthly Information Ames Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Kahn at ext. 4-6987 or Pam Walatka at ext. 4-4461. Forum, Jan 7, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Bldg. 19/Rm. 1078. Group Meeting, Jan 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., N-241/Rm. POC: Linda Vrabel at ext. 4-0924. B2. POC: Daryl Wong at ext. 4-6889 or Brett Vu at ext. 4- Ames Bowling League meets at Palo Alto Bowl 0911. every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The league is in need of Ames African American Advisory Group Meeting, substitute bowlers. POC: Mina Cappuccio at ext. Jan 7, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., N-241/Rm. 237. POC: Mary Ames Amateur Radio Club, Jan 21, 12 noon, 4-1313. Buford Howard at ext. 4-5095. N-260/Conf. Rm. POC: Walt Miller, AJ6T at ext. 4-4558. Ames Child Care Center Board of Directors Nat’l Association of Retired Federal Employees, S.J. Native American Advisory Committee Meeting, Meeting, Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1 p.m., N-213/Rm. Chapter #50, Meeting, Jan 8, at the Elk’s Club, 44 W. Alma Jan 26, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Ames Café. POC: Mike Liu at 204. POC: Debbie Wood at ext. 4-0256. Avenue, San Jose. Social hour: 10:30 a.m. Prog. & bus. mtg. ext. 4-1132. follow lunch at 11:30 a.m. POCs: Mrs. Leona Peery, Pres., Ames Multicultural Leadership Council Meeting, Ames Sailing Club Meeting, No meetings in Dec/ (650) 967-9418 or Earl Keener, Public Relations, (408) 241- Jan, Next meeting Feb 11, 1999, POC: Greg Sherwood, ext Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Galileo Room of 4459. the Ames Cafe. POC: David Morse at ext. 4-4724 or 4-0429. Web site: http://sail.arc.nasa.gov Southbay FEW Chapter Meeting Jan 12, 11:30 a.m. to Sheila Johnson at ext. 4-5054. Model HO/HOn3 Railroad Train Club at Moffett 12:30 p.m., Bldg. 241, Rm B2. POC: Christine Munroe at ext. Field invites train buffs to visit and join the club in Bldg. Ames Ballroom Dance Club, No lessons in 4-4695. December; will resume January 5 with Beginning and 126, across from the south end of Hanger One. The club Intermediate East Coast Swing, Tuesday's from 5:15-6:30. Professional Administrative Council (PAC) Meeting, is in particular need of low voltage electricians and scenery Moffet Training and Conference Center, Bldg. 3 in the Jan 14, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Location TBD. POC: Janette builders & maintainers. Work nights are usually on Friday Showroom. POC: Deb Narasaki at email: Rocha, ext. 4-3371. nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Play time is Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call John Donovan at [email protected]. New ABDC website: http:// Java User Group, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bldg (408) 735-4954 (work) or (408) 281-2899 (home). arcapps.arc.nasa.gov/Info/BallroomDance/Welcome.Htm 258, Rm 127. Topic is 'Java as a Cycle-Stealing Computational Ames Contractor Council Meeting, Jan 6, 11 a.m., Engine' presented by Al Globus from NAS Nanotechnology N-200/Comm. Rm. POC: Greg Marshall at ext. 4-4673. (Code IN). POC: Sharon Marcacci (4-1059), http:// jug.arc.nasa.gov. Transportation Ames Classifieds '73 Volkswagen Beetle. $800. Dave (650) 588-5692. Ames Retirements Ads for the next issue should be sent to [email protected] by the Monday follow- '84 Corvette, black, 4 speed, looks/runs great, new Name Code Date ZR tires, chrome wheels, 89K mls, $8,800. Call (650) ing publication of the present issue and must be Michael Fritz D 12/3/98 resubmitted for each issue. Ads must involve personal 969-0420 needs or items; no commercial/third-party ads and will '92 Colt, great commute car (30+ MPG), Mech. run on space-available basis only. First-time ads are sound, very responsive pwr. + handling, plus extras (4 Sofa, matching chair, and antique dresser. See them given priority. Ads must include home phone num- spkr. stereo cas., racks, side molding). gd.cond. $3,500/ all at: www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Foothills/1384.; bers; however, Ames extensions will be accepted for B/O. Tony (831) 338-4551. Dolby ProLogic surround sound processor w/ powered carpool and lost and found ads only. '92 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer edition; V8 5.8 Liter, rear channels. $45. Call (408) 295-2160. Housing automatic, 4x4, A/C, power windows & locks, tilt wheel, Full sound DJ system, $5,000 orig. price, selling for cruise control, am/fm cassette, cd changer, alarm, $3,000. Call (408) 246-4508. 1990 model, 1120 sq. ft., 2 bdrm/2 ba, mobile leather, towing package, all terrain tires, $13,000. Call home in Community of Older Persons, 55+, New Frontier (408) 885-0989, #2. Macintosh fax/modem--external 33.6 Kbps TelePort mobile home park in Mt. View. Conveniently close to model by Global Village; Internet edition; power supply, Ames. Vaulted ceilings in livingroom, dining room, '94 Honda Civic EX, exc. cond., 5 spd manual, serial cable and phone line included--ready to go! Used 2 ceiling fan in livingroom, skylight in kitchen, pantry, moonroof, all power, ABS, 6 spk. stereo, nearly new tires, months, like new in box. $75 or B/O. Dave (510) 471- dishwasher, disposal, laundry room, large storage shed. 57K mls, $9,000. Call (408) 730-4557. 3466. $89,900. Call (650) 966-8426 evenings (lv msg). '94 Saturn SC2, AT, A/C, 57k, midnight blue, alarm, Organ, Thomas, exc. cond., $250. Call (408) 272- Housemate needed to share 2 bedroom/2 bath Pioneer CD receiver, premium sound, great bass sound, 3893 eves. apt.in Mt View. 85/ElCamino. Available Jan 15. $700/mo. new batt, well maintained with the best quality parts. on month to month basis. Dave (650) 964-3543. $7,800 or B/O. Email at: [email protected] Vacation rental Room for rent - available now. Furnished room w/ Miscellaneous Lake Tahoe-Squaw Valley Townhse, 3bd/2ba, View of phone. Open space with running creek on east, large slopes, close to lifts. Wkend $400, midwk $150 night. Childcare: Parents may sign up for the wait list at lawn on west, park on north, wilderness on south - Includes linens, firewd, cleaning service. Call (650) 968- the Menlo Survey Daycare Center, aka GeoKids, a parent walking distance from Castro Street. Share: bath/kitchen/ 4155, [email protected] cooperative federal childcare center in Menlo Park. For garden/laundry. Easy transport: bus/train + El Camino + info visit GeoKids' website at http://geokids.wr.usgs.gov, Lost & Found highways H101 + 237 + 85 + Cent Expy. Rent: $560/mo. or call (650) 329-4236. Call (650) 969-3932 or email at: [email protected] Moffett Field Lost and Found may be reached via Panasonic Omni Series 19" color TV tuner & TV ext. 4-5416 at any time. Residents and employees at Temporary space available or for part time use. Ideal monitor, $100; Stereosonic 300 AM/FM tuner/amp 125 Ames may also use Internet browser at: http://ccf/ for Interns. Bed + closet in a home in rustic & natural watts, $50; Riedell Silver Star ladies ice skates, size 6 1/2 arc.nasa.gov/codejp/lostFound.html to view a list of area near Castro Street in Mountain View. Weekly: $100 AA, $50. Call (408) 736-7584, lv. msg. found property and obtain specific instructions for (+ one month dep.) Call (650) 969-3932 Lv msg., or reporting lost or found property and how to recover email at: [email protected] Sharks Jacket: Boys medium, brand new, still has found property. You may also contact Moffett Field tags on. Teal, with gray sleeves. Baseball style. $65 or Roommate needed to share 2bd/2ba apt. 5 min Security Police Investigations Section at ext. 4-1359 or B/O. Call (650) 961-7971. from Ames @ H85/ElCamino. 1/2 rent and utils. $700/ email at: [email protected]. month. All ammenities. Dave (650) 964-3543. Treadmill, Pro-Form 385, 1 year new, rairly used, pd. $400, sell $200, need the space. Call (650) 233-9745. Santa Clara 2-story TH, 2bd/1.5ba, spa/pool, patio, Astrogram deadlines carport, completely remodeled. $1,450. Call (408) 248- Men's Italian hiking boots, new, sz. 10 med., leather 1516. tops w/lining, $30. Call (408) 255-6917 after 6 p.m. All Ames employees are invited to sub- mit articles relating to Ames projects and Owner seeks responsible adult(s), max of three in Go-kart for sale. Hardly used. Yellow, fast, perfect house, to share large 4bd/2.5ba home in Milpitas. Christmas present. $400. Call 650-941-3396 or email at: activities for publication in the Astrogram. Several possibilties exist. Spacious master bdrm & priv. [email protected], subject = GoKART. When submitting stories or ads for publi- bath avail. for sgl. ($725) or couple ($1,000) + portion Electric scooter, Pace Saver Model 31004. Good cation, submit your material, along with of utils or two other rooms available from choice of three condition. $2,000. Call (408) 395-3356. ($650, $550, $450) + 1/3 utils. Includes cable, W/D, any questions, in MS word by e-mail to fireplace, pool & spa. 20 min from Ames. Easy access to Free to good home: 2 cats, 1 1/2 years old, one [email protected] on or be- H680/237/880. N/S. No alcohol/pets/kids. First/last black & white, the other gray. Loving & friendly. Spayed fore the deadline. and $400 security dep. Avail: Feb ‘99. Carina (408) & all shots current. Call (408) 274-3169. 262-5269 Lv msg. DEADLINE PUBLICATION Telescope, 56x-250x, with tripod, In original box, Room for rent in Sunnyvale. Available 1/1/99. 2 bd/ opened but not used, $55; TV, mini B&W portable, D MON, JAN 4, ‘99 FRI, JAN 15 1ba apartment near El Camino off Mary. Shared batteries or power cord, $40.; Bed frame (queen head, MON, JAN 18 FRI, JAN 29 expenses. Barrie (408) 736-8961. foot, and side rails), can be four poster or canopy Ethan Allen (Georgian Line)/dark solid wood and very nice, MON, FEB 1FRI, FEB 12 $350. Call (650) 941-2784. December 11, 1998 The Ames Astrogram — 11 Emergency Preparedness Drills Exercise ’98-- preparation for possible future emergencies On December 3-5, Ames Research Center participated in a major emer- gency response exercise, along with the cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View, the County of Santa Clara and numerous resident agencies on the photo by Dominic Hart Ames/Moffett Complex. This drill was dubbed Exercise '98, and featured a major earthquake on the Hayward fault, and a real building fire. The Ames/Moffett Emergency Operations Center coordinated the response ef- forts to this exercise and training drill. photo by Lisa Coyle This was a functional exercise that involved the various emergency re- sponse groups performing tasks that they may be called upon to perform in a true disaster. Everyone who participated in the Ames/ Moffett Exercise '98 has been training for photo by Tom Trower months, in some cases years, to respond to protect lives, the environment and prop- THE AMES erty in the event of a major disaster that may affect NASA Ames and local communities. Astrogram Exercise ‘98 proved invaluable for train- The Ames ASTROGRAM is an official ing emergency personnel, for identifying publication of the Ames Research Center, coordination and communication issues, National Aeronautics and Space and as a source of important “lessons Administration. learned.” Managing Editor...... David Morse photo by Cesar Acosta Editor...... Astrid Terlep

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