Crosslink Summer 2000 Contributors

Rockets and the Ozone Layer

Martin N. Ross (left), Environmental Systems Directorate, leads research on the stratospheric impact of Air Force launch vehicles. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles in Earth and planetary sciences and has been with Aerospace since 1989 (martin.n.ross@aero.org). Paul F. Zittel (right), Remote Sensing Department, leads research on the radiative and chemical properties of rocket plumes and has conducted basic research in the areas of laser-induced chemistry, vibrational energy transfer, and cryogenic spectroscopy. He holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley and has been with Aerospace since 1976 (paul.f.zittel@aero.org).

Water-Vapor Lidar Extends to the Tropopause

John Wessel (right), Photonics Technology Department, supports DMSP in the areas of meteorological lidar and microwave remote sensing and has conducted research in molecular, atomic, semiconductor, and surface spectroscopies. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Chicago and has been with Aerospace since 1974 (john.e.wessel@aero.org). Robert W. Farley (left), Photonics Technology Department, is responsible for the development and operation of a mobile lidar system that supports satellite programs. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Colorado and has been with Aerospace since August 1997 (u21670@paros.aero.org).

The Defense Support Program

Fred Simmons (left), consultant to the Space Based Infrared Systems program, has been the coordinator of various studies for SMC, BMDO, and DARPA. He holds a Ph.D. in aerospace science from the University of Michigan and has been with Aerospace since 1971 (frederick.s.simmons@aero.org). Jim Creswell (right), with 35 years of experience in space-based warning satellite development and operations, has been working as a consultant on satellite-related tasks since his retirement in 1994 from full-time employment at Aerospace. Among various appointments during his Aerospace career, he was director of the Mission Support Office of the Defense Support Program. Creswell holds an M.S. in systems engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles and has been with Aerospace since 1965 (james.c.creswell@aero.org).

Aerospace Photos Capture Launch Clouds

Robert N. Abernathy, Surveillance Technology Department, has been responsible for quantitative image processing in support of the Atmospheric Model Validation and the Rocket Impact on Stratospheric Ozone programs since 1995. He holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Pennsylvania State University and has been with Aerospace since 1980 (robert.n.abernathy@aero.org).

Cloud Cover Over Kosovo

John S. Bohlson (left), Systems Director, Sensors and Display Systems for DMSP, supports both DMSP and the National Polar Operational Environmental Satellite System in the areas of remote sensing, data exploitation, and user requirements. He holds an M.S. in meteorology from the University of Wisconsin and has been with Aerospace since 1988 (john.s.bohlson@aero.org). Leslie O. Belsma (right), Weather and Navigation Division, manages unique quality-control tasks for the Cloud Depiction and Forecast System II. A retired Air Force Weather officer with an M.S. in aeronomy from the University of Michigan, she joined Aerospace in September 1999 (leslie.o.belsma@aero.org). Bruce H. Thomas (center) is senior project leader for the DMSP Environmental Applications Center, Aerospace Omaha field office, at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. Thomas established an additional location of the Aerospace field office at the Air Force Weather Agency, extending the DMSP program office into the user community. He holds an M.S. in atmospheric science from Creighton University and has been with Aerospace since 1990 (mailto:bruce.h.thomas@aero.org).