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The dangers of ice
Last night's crash of flight 3407 from Newark, NJ to Buffalo, NY, killing the flight crew, all of the passengers, and a victim on the ground, shows that in addition to being dangerous to ground traffic, ice can be extremely dangerous to today's aircraft.
By the time that the flight crew realized that there was significant ice buildup on the aircraft during final approach to the Buffalo airport, it was too late.
Ice is one of the hidden dangers to airplanes and airliners of all shapes and sizes.
It's unwanted dead weight that can disrupt the flow of smooth air over the wings, and if severe enough, can also disable certain control surfaces like the ailerons and elevators. For some aircraft, the ice can build inside of the carburetor and greatly limit the amount of air going into the engine.
As it's stated in the news article, the flight crew was heard discussing the significant amount of ice buildup on the windshield and leading edge of the wings. After that, it was all over. One of the witnesses on the ground claimed to hear the engine sputtering moments before impact.
It's fairly easy to guess what most likely happened to the aircraft during its last few moments of the commuter flight.
As it was descending through the snowstorm, ice was rapidly developing on the aircraft, adding the extra weight and interfering with the airflow over the wing. The crew noticed that the ice was spreading across the nose of the aircraft as they descended. And of course, if there was ice there, then there was ice buildup on other parts including the wing and horizontal stabilizer on the tail of the aircraft.
The flight crew then most likely noticed that the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude once it reached its assigned altitude for that part of the approach. They probably added full power to try to recover, but the ice was also interfering with the engines and they couldn't reach maximum power. The ice was building up faster than ever as it was moving near its final approach speed and significant weight was added to the front nose. The elevator was most likely partially disabled by ice, and because of the weight of the ice up front and disruption of smooth airflow over the wing, the wing stalled, aircraft pitched over, and the crew was unable to recover in time. Because of the flight crew realizing the significant ice buildup too late and too low to the ground, they were basically out of options for those last few seconds of flight as the aircraft fell two thousand feet and exploded into a house.
The interesting catch to the story is that there's no mention as to whether or not the aircraft's anti-icing system was operational or not.
Most aircraft have anti-icing systems such as carburetor heat, which removes ice built up in the carburetor, or bleeding hot air from the engines to areas of the airplane such as the leading edge of the wing. Some aircraft have electrical heating devices to melt away ice, while others have thousands of tiny holes on the leading edge of the wing which release a special anti-icing fluid to prevent the development of ice.
It'll be interesting to see the final report and see if the flight crew had activated any of the deicing systems on the aircraft.
It's a very tragic story, especially when compared to the spectacular landing in the Hudson River that happened just a few weeks ago. In that example, the entire flight crew and all of the passengers survived the emergency crash landing, which was a very rare event.


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Why I chose to self-publish
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Janice, it's so understandable that us 'older' writers don't have the same patience 'younger' writers do for the long process of submissions. I self-published my first children's book also - I used BookSurge (taken over by CreateSpace). I personally think the PODs are a better option - you don't have to worry about minimum purchases.
Your book sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Karen Cioffi Writing and MarketingThanks Annie and Karen. The problem with PODs, at least with my first attempt at using Lulu.com, is that the book ends up being over-priced for the market if you try to sell it in stores that must double the price they have to pay to get it. I guess there is no denying that it helps to be independently wealthy - which I am NOT.
ReplyDeleteJanice, thanks for sharing your experience. As an older writer, I am looking forward to the release of my first published book by Revell/Baker in the States. Strength Renewed is now available for pre-order on Amazon and I admit now that it's got this far it's exciting, and good to know that I won't have hundreds of books in the garage! Still, self-publication is the most common way to go here in South Africa where I live.
Your book sounds fascinating. Well done!There are so many advantages to self publishing. Glad to see you found the right publishing route for your book and your personality. BTW, there are ways to publish where you don't have to order so many books upfront. I use Createspace.com for my how-to books. And poetry chapbooks. But I might not use it for fiction and I don't advise my clients who always dreamed of publishing traditionally to go the self-publish route until they have at least reached for their dream.
It's always lovely to hear from someone who has self-published and proud of it!
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As a retired professional librarian with 25 years of experience at public, school, college and university libraries in three states, I am appalled at the suggestion that four of the six public libraries in Hall County be closed to save money.
With all the talk of budget talks vs. increasing tax rates, being a 64-year-old independent truck driver, I have some comments and questions.
The damage that the Hall County Board of Commissioners is about to do to this county will not only hurt the quality of life in this county, but will cause irreparable damage to our local economy. How in the world could anyone with a rational brain possibly think that eliminating 77 county jobs or so, eliminating public parks and libraries and cutting two ambulances will help local business?
In dire economic times like now, something has to give in order bring budgets more in line with reality. As regards to the proposed closing of four library locations out of six in total, I would like to make the following remarks and suggestions.
Yes, Chairman Tom Oliver has proposed raising the millage rate to make up for revenue losses due to property values dropping drastically in the last few years. The county commission and school board probably read all of the evaluations during the housing bubble as they cut that same millage rate year after year.
Let me start off by saying that I would like to think the tax increase would not pass, but unfortunately, it's already too late. It's already passed.
I agree with Mr. Black's letter about the Chicopee Woods Ag Center. We were just there for JAKE's Day. It was wall to wall kids. All those families left there, bought gas and food elsewhere in the community.
Hall County officials are correct to propose deep cuts to fiscal year 2012 budgets and no tax increase should be considered. Hall County is no longer a boom town and the local government and its employees need to recognize this. The days of elite public sector employees riding piggyback on the peon taxpayers and insulated from the contractions in the economy are over.
In attending the North Hall budget meeting in Clermont, I came away with some good points that were made in the meeting and some views that were made in a state of emotion.
Why do so many politicians resort to sob stories and scare tactics when they are forced to get the government's financial house in order? Tom Oliver's antics are no different from the big government apologists in Congress; he simply raises the specter of slower emergency response and shuttered libraries instead of threatening Medicare cuts and the loss of cowboy poetry festivals.
As a Hall County resident and employee, I have tried to educate myself on the pending budget crisis as best as possible, but I can only speak from personal experience. I have to wonder how much longer residents and county officials can expect the budget to be balanced solely off the backs of the employees.
Why is it every time the budget needs to be cut, we look to public safety, parks and usually education? Surely there are other areas where efficiency can be instilled?
T. Boone Pickens says that "water is the new oil" and he should know, as he has put his money into major water infrastructure investments. Why is the Hall County Reservoirs issue important for everyone to understand? The reason is how much this will cost in property taxes.
In response to a recent headline, it is about time that we start taking some drastic steps to a drastic problem. Cutting these services is a great start. However, I would like to make two points.
I am compelled to write to you in support of the three letters published Saturday. Brandi Barnes, Neil Boykin, and Jean Hudson all seem to have the same idea in mind.
The National and Southeastern Corrugated Steel Pipe Associations are responding to the Oct. 12 Times article explaining code changes in Hall County for culverts and stormwater pipes that excludes all types of metal pipe from "live streams" (perennial) and "under county roads."
On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I am writing to congratulate Northeastern Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court Judge Mary R. Carden on her upcoming retirement next month and thank her for her 16 years of judicial service and nearly four decades as an active member of the State Bar.
A quote from our "constitutional scholar in chief" at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee event on Nov. 24: "The biggest barrier and impediment we have right now is a Congress, and in particular a House of Representatives, that is not focused on getting the job done for the American people."
I would like to applaud Gov. Nathan Deal for his planned cash infusion into the Department of Family and Children's Services. Case workers at DFCS have long been overworked and underpaid, resulting in their leaving. When they leave, cases that are not finished get passed on to a new caseworker. This slows down the process of getting a child into permanent placement. This is not good for children already in crisis.
Ever since John F. Kennedy became a prominent public figure, political pundits and rhetorical scholars have attempted to dissect why he captivated audiences so compellingly during his thousands of speeches, press conferences and interviews.
On Nov. 20, I locked my keys in my car on E.E. Butler Parkway. I called the Gainesville Police Department and they sent out an officer to help me. He wasn't able to get it unlocked, so they sent out another officer. He wasn't able to, either, but the third officer was finally able to unlock my door for me. Maj. Sherman, especially, was so helpful.
Having read George C. Kaulbach's letter of Nov. 15, I thought some real data would help him and others understand global changes. NASA has been measuring sea level using satellites. From 1994 through 2012, sea levels have risen over 2 and a quarter inches, not 1 or 2 inches over the last 100 years. A chart can be found here. The rate of increase is a constant and sharply define rise. ...
I read about the phone scams in particular that affect older people and think how on earth people decide who to tell what to and how much to tell.
With all the news about how much the Glades Reservoir project is going to cost, I have yet to see an explanation of how it adds one drop to our water supply in times of drought, which is the reason given for it being built.
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To the confusion and annoyance of some cash-seeking University of Tennessee students and faculty, plywood Tuesday afternoon covered up much of what used to make up the celebrated campus "money wall."
The single remaining ATM along the sidewalk on Phillip Fulmer Way will be removed today in preparation for closing the University Center parking garage Friday.
Garage demolition will begin Saturday, according to the university's website, http://conezone.utk.edu, which is tracking the project. Later this year, university plans call for construction to start on a new student center, with completion by 2016 at an estimated cost of $160 million.
Although the university alerted the UT community through electronic newsletters and website postings, many students and faculty were unaware Tuesday of plans to remove the ATMs, a campus presence for decades that drew heavy pedestrian traffic.
Erica Dahlgren, a UT junior, said the handy location of the money wall spared her from having to drive downtown.
Richard Redano, a UT adjunct professor of law, agreed: "When I'm on campus, typically if I need cash it's very convenient to walk across the street from the law school and go to the bank machine."
University officials announced three new ATMs will be placed inside the airlock of the Phillip Fulmer Way entrance to University Center.
Bank of America, SunTrust and First Tennessee will sponsor the ATMs, which are to be operational by the time students return March 26, after spring break. Visitors will be able to access the three machines around-the-clock.
They will be the only new ATMs on campus throughout construction of the student center. There's no plan to add machines to the single-machine locations at Volunteer Hall and Presidential Court according to Amy Blakely, assistant director of media and internal relations at UT.
Blakely said the planned Student Union building will have ATMs, but she's not sure if their number or convenience can compare to the previous layout.
"There can be no replacement for the 'money wall'," said Blakely
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Norman Illman's wife Shirley suffers from irritable bowel syndrome and often suffers from sickness and bouts of stomach cramps.
When she fell ill on Sunday, Mr Illman had to wait for a doctor to call him back in the evening.
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Goodbye Bloom: 7 stores in Va, Md closing, 42 to be Food Lions
Seven Bloom stores are set to close in Virginia and Maryland and 42 others will be converted into Food Lion grocery stores.
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William Polk Carey, a Baltimore native who donated millions of dollars to help found a business school at the University of Maryland, has died at 81.
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Imaging Detroit is a collective event and a public assemblage. Between September 21st and 23rd, 2012 the Metropolitan Observatory for Digital Culture and Representation will host an unprecedented open assessment and contemporary anthology of Detroit as local and global image. This 48-hour long temporary screening, exhibition, and performance venue - in Detroit and on Detroit - will serve as a catalyst for the exploration of the city's manufactured meanings. Invited DJ's (discourse jockeys) will help mix the discussion for the occasion.
Imaging Detroit is free and open to the public.
We are delighted to extend an invitation for public participation.
Imaging Detroit casts its call widely. The project seeks to collect and juxtapose both an anthology of existing visual documentation on Detroit and alternative visions that have not been made public, or are yet to exist. Videos, films, slides, photographs, and performance proposals are welcome.
Detroit's image is not neutral. Layered, complex, and charged, it occupies an unparalleled locus in the global imaginary. And while this fact is not new, its power is unequivocal, situating Detroit as a symbolic test site for the reconfiguration of the collective urban experience. In this scenario, the cumulative image precedes the city, conditions our very perception of it, and suggests that the self-reflexive embrace of this effect may have transformative potential. Imaging Detroit is a platform for the exploration of the generative competencies of the city as representation, in all of its dissonance, hybridity, permissiveness, serendipity, mutable anatomy, and cultural possibility.
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Banff Springs Hotel And Banff National Park
Banff National Park is the oldest national park in Canada and is located in scenic Alberta. Among its landmarks is a very unusual building in the style of a grand Scottish baronial house. The Banff Springs Hotel was commissioned as a railway hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and opened its doors in 1888. The original construction was of wood and the hotel burned down in a fire in 1926, opening again two years later.
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts are the present owners of the gothic hotel and have recently completed a refurbishment program, expanding the amenities to include an exclusive spa, named the Willow Stream making it one on the best vacation spots in canada. The spa contains mineral spring pools, whirlpools, a steam room, sauna, hot tub and a fitness center. The holiday resort hotel has a brilliant background, above the Bow Falls in the Rocky Mountains. It is world famous for its championship 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses.
There is so much to do in this active vacation spots for guests. Banff Springs Hotels is an especially good base for skiing and snowboarding with ski resorts nearby. There are four main areas; Lake Louise Ski Area, Mount Norquay Ski Area, Sunshine Village and Nakiska, where the 1988 Winter Olympic Games were held in 1988. There is also dog sledding, snowmobile riding, cross country skiing and heli-skiing.
The hotel can assist guests to take part in diverse activities, such as mountain biking, water sports, tennis, backpacking and horseback riding. Many guests also like to go canoeing, kayaking or on a boat cruise. Sportfishing enthusiasts can rent a fishing boat with a guide on board or go ice fishing. There is a choice of heated outdoor or indoor swimming pools and an ice rink. There are also coach tours and excursions to the surrounding area.
Diners are spoilt for choice, with seven restaurants on site at the Banff Springs Hotel. The best of American and Canadian food, wines and locally brewed beer is available alongside an Italian restaurant and a sushi bar. There is also a restaurant with a Bavarian theme, offering a menu of German and Swiss dishes and informal dining areas that provide snacks.
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THE Azores are a tangle of myths, a tableau vivant of intersecting stories of creation and destruction. Tales of the lost remains of Atlantis, sea monsters attacking fishing towns, rich kingdoms destroyed by volcanic fire - these are some of the stories repeated by young and old alike. These nine Atlantic islands two-thirds of the way from New York to Lisbon were uninhabited by man or animal, lingering in the aftermath of volcanic flux, when the Portuguese colonized them in the 15th century.
Over the years, eruptions and earth tremors have imparted a fervent religiosity and fierceness of character to the Azoreans. Pious religious festivals and rituals - like the one in which groups of chanting men, called Romeiros, make Lenten pilgrimages on foot - are still vital markers of the seasons.
I arrived in the Azores in August, during the height of their tourist season. Or so I was told. As my companion and I strolled the black-and-white mosaic sidewalks lining Ponta Delgada's harbor, it was a little hard to believe. Where were all the foreigners? All around me I saw strong-boned, tanned Portuguese faces and heard the signature sh-sh-ing that makes Portuguese so seductive to the ear. The tourists, I soon realized, were Portuguese too, either from the mainland or from the United States and Canada returning to rediscover their homeland.


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Admin & Facilities Manager - Hilo, Hawaii
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
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- Job Code: ADM402P
The Administration and Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the functionality of all Gemini's outside-the-dome infrastructure, integrating these sites' processes and technology for the benefit of Gemini's operations and people, and for the delivery of high quality administrative services to the Gemini staff and user community. The infrastructure for which this role is responsible has a total footprint of 34,000 square feet and comprises the Observatory's staff and visitor offices, its principal instrument laboratories, its main computing rooms, base facility control rooms, lecture hall, conference rooms, kitchen facilities, restrooms and shower, landscaped gardens and the Observatory's vehicle fleet, in Hilo - Hawaii. The administrative areas for which the role is responsible includes support to the Operations and Development functional areas (telescope-related administrative tasks; tasks, meetings etc.); Directorate support; Visitor support; Fleet services; Building-related administrative services (conference room bookings, mail, etc.), interaction with shared services providers, and the AURA Corporate Travel Department, which provides in-house travel ticketing, hotel and rental car bookings etc.
Education Required: Minimum: A business degree is required combined with excellent previous administrative/facility and supervisory experience. Further education qualifications [or equivalent experience] in facilities management, LEED training and certification, performance improvement methodologies (e.g. lean thinking, 6 Sigma), project management or information technology is very advantageous.
Experience Required: Previous successful supervisory experience [at least five years] ideally in a fast-moving business; ideally customer-facing environment; ideally in a high-tech sector. Previous facilities management, LEED, project management, performance improvement or web development experience would be very valuable
Skills Required: Good organizational and supervisory skills. High degree of professionalism, discretion. Sound business ethics. Cool head. Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD and facilities software a plus. A basic understanding of webpages and usability issues is highly desirable.
Good planning and organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent telephone etiquette and customer service skills. Sound business ethics. Meeting skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing demands with minimum of stress and frustration. Ability to remain calm in tense situations. Skilled at presenting best image of company at all times. Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office products e.g. Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Word required. An ability to communicate in Spanish a real plus.
Real Time Upgrade Software Engineer
- Location: La Serena, Chile
- Deadline for Application: 11/30/2013
- Job Code: OPE410T
Gemini Observatory is undertaking a major upgrade and standardization of its telescope control systems and is seeking a dedicated software engineer to assist with this work. Gemini telescope control systems are developed in C language running on the VxWorks real-time operating system within an EPICS control framework environment. This is a two year term position preferably based in the La Serena, Chile office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain real time C language control software to upgrade and standardize existing telescope systems and support code.
- Develop and maintain software simulators and test facilities.
- Work with instrument software specialists to understand, plan, and implement software upgrades.
- Follow a rigorous software development life cycle, including all phases: requirements gathering, design, documentation, development, testing, deployment.
- Provide clearly written documentation, both technical and user-oriented, including software interface control documents and user manuals.
- Ensure team members are informed of the progress of assigned tasks, and keep them abreast of issues that might impact deadlines.
Education Required:
BS or higher degree (CS, ECE, EE or similar); or 5+ years of experience if no degree.
Experience Required:
Must have a minimum two years of experience in design, implementation and testing of real-time C language software for both new and existing systems. Experience with VxWorks (Motorola VME based) and Linux operating systems is strongly preferred. Experience with the EPICS control system framework and associated tools, motion control, and system automation would be an asset. Previous experience in an astronomical research or scientific environment is highly desirable.
Skills Required:
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to solve problems and organize work. Must be able to work effectively as part of a widely distributed team. Must be able to rapidly read, understand and document existing and poorly documented code. Must have a rigorous approach to software development, documentation and testing. A good working level of English language is required for this position.
Systems Engineering Manager
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii or La Serena, Chile
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: 13-0063
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) operates several observatory centers (including the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, the National Solar Observatory, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and the Gemini Observatory) in the United States and Chile under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Gemini Observatory is recruiting for a Systems Engineering Manager. This position is key to both operations and development activities at Gemini Observatory. The position will lead a Systems Engineering Group(SEG) that supports the high priority, complex projects that cross functional boundaries. The Systems Engineering Manager designs and implements the SE infrastructure to support risk reduction activities such as Requirements Management, Change Management, Interface Management, Documentation Management, Quality Plans, and Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) efforts of systems into our continuing operations. The Systems Engineering Manager is expected to work closely with other groups and Project Managers to ensure that SEG support is provided for their projects in a timely and efficient manner. The Systems Engineering Manager also works as a Systems Engineer for Observatory operations and development projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage staff in the SEG, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, and coaching to ensure consistent Systems Engineering practice, processes and procedures. Conduct performance evaluations and ensure employees are held accountable for their commitments. Line management duties may change as Gemini evolves its organizational structure.
• Develop and manage a SEG budget that meets the Observatory needs and constraints, ensures the Observatory SE infrastructure is improved or maintained, and allows group members to have sufficient opportunities for training and professional development.
• Develop a strategic plan and necessary infrastructure to ensure the SEG projects are aligned with the Observatory's needs and mission.
• Develop and standardize life-cycle models for operations and development projects taken on by the observatory. Ensure project deliverables are integrated into operations.
• Coordinate and oversee the approach to change, interface, and documentation management at the observatory, making sure the overall operational performance of the associated system is maintained or improved when the inevitable change is required.
• Coordinate the approach to system-level modeling and engineering budgets for errors, performance, and other measures as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical discussions where functionality crosses group areas of responsibilities, and coordinate trade studies when needed. Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of systems engineering best practices and procedures as applied in a multidisciplinary observatory environment
• Knowledge of operational systems, the concepts behind the systems, and the stakeholders that interact with them
• Ability to apply systems engineering processes to operational and development activities under known technological constraints
• Ability to apply a holistic lifecycle view to any systems engineering process and at any stage of development, from cradle to grave
• Understanding of systems engineering management issues and how they apply to development efforts
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software applications (including, but not limited to project management, requirements management, system modeling, and word processing)
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, build and maintain high-performing teams, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Ability to recognize, handle, and resolve recurring problems
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential Education and Experience Required:
• BS degree or higher level with courses in engineering, physics, mathematics, or astronomy
• Experience of systems engineering in a scientific or industrial environment
• 5- 10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with telescope or aerospace systems is strongly preferred
• Experience with project management techniques.Must have some knowledge of optics, electronics, software design, cryogenic systems and mechanical design principles. Must have a good driving record and be able to drive 4-wheel drive vehicles. Must take and pass a high altitude physical to be able to work at 4300-meter (14,000 feet) elevation. Must be fluent in English. Some proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable. Some international travel may be required. The position is preferably based at the Gemini North Observatory.
Essential Job Functions:
Must possess – 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, horns or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
Safety & Health Manager
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: 13-0152
The Gemini Observatory is recruiting a Safety & Health Manager to promote the protection of people property and the environment by providing overall leadership, professional knowledge and experience in the administration and support of safety processes for all aspects of Gemini. This will include regulatory compliance, continuous development of safety policies and procedures, implementation of safety directives, and improvement of safety performance. The Safety Manager will identify and manage relevant training in an effective and timely manner.
Position Duties:
- Develop and audit observatory-wide policies, standards, procedures and practices within areas of responsibility
- Serves as, or supervise, the Laser Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with American National Standards Institute (NSI), Laser Institute of America (LIA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and Gemini Standards
- Supervise the maintenance of hazardous materials inventories and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) database. Develop relevant training and compliance programs across all Gemini groups, as to the proper handling, use, storage and transportation of these materials, in order to comply with all laws and regulations. Monitor the effectiveness of these programs, implementing action plans where necessary
- Interpret and advise management of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, affecting the operations of the facilities; including, but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Transportation (DOT), building codes, life safety codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), public safety laws, workers compensation, insurance and general liability, and environmental laws. Audit Gemini's compliance with all laws regulations and devise action plans where necessary, in order to reach a state of compliance
- Research information regarding new legislation, regulations, and statutes, and determine applicability to the organization
- Provide inspections, audits, investigations, consultation, and analysis within areas of responsibility
- Monitor and/or arrange for required employee training and maintenance of records within areas of responsibility
- Ensure necessary reporting requirements are met regarding risk management, safety, workers compensation, security, and environmental compliance
- Ensure proper review of plans and subcontract documents for facilities remodeling and new construction or fabrications, as appropriate
- Maintain a close working relationship with the Human Resources Manager in matters relating to employee safety specific disciplinary actions, as well as health and general safety, workers compensation, leaves of absence, physical requirements, etc.
- Provide direction to Safety Coordinators
- Authorize Hercules manual and other relevant documentation
- Provide direction for setting objectives and targets
- Oversee the tracking of Safety performance
- Support employee education and awareness
- Oversee the Safety Management auditing program
- Assist Associate Director for Safety (CFO)
Education Required: Bachelor's degree with Safety emphasis. Bachelor's degree in Safety with Engineering emphasis preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or comparable is desirable, not essential. CPR/first aid, First Responder, and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) training required.
Experience Required:Ten years of experience in field of safety and three to five years as Safety Coordinator or Safety leader with management experience. Strong background in safety training, and thorough Federal and State health regulatory and laser safety knowledge required, as is basic knowledge of engineering principles, especially structural or mechanical. Effective development, delivery, and evaluation of safety training programs.
Job Specifications: Must be able to take and pass high altitude physical for work at 14,000 feet; work efficiently at high altitude; obtain current, clean, and valid license to drive in the state of Hawaii; drive mountain, dirt, and gravel roads; travel internationally; have or obtain a valid passport; be willing to travel to Gemini South in Chile, as necessary.
Adaptive Optics Science Fellow
- Location: La Serena, Chile
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: 13-0197
Gemini has an opening for an Adaptive Optics (AO) Science Fellow position at Gemini South in La Serena, Chile. The ideal candidate will acquire significant training and experience in large ground-based telescope operations—becoming proficient both in state-of-the-art astronomical instrumentation and research, and in the techniques of modern, queue-based observing methods, pioneered by Gemini Observatory. The AO Science Fellow at Gemini should be actively involved in personal research projects. Up to twenty percent (20%) of the Science Fellow's time is available for independent research in the area of Adaptive Optics, supported by a personal research budget. In addition, the AO Science Fellow has access to reserved time on both Gemini North and South telescopes for successful peer-reviewed staff proposals. The AO Science Fellow will also support investigators in the community in preparing their AO observations.
The AO Science Fellow will participate in various areas of our AO facilities. Currently, the highest priority work for the successful applicant is expected to be supporting the Gemini MCAO System (GeMS) as it moves into regular queue operations. GeMS is one of the most advanced AO systems currently used for science. Utilizing a constellation of 5 laser guide stars, 3 tip/tilt stars, and 3 Deformable Mirrors, the GeMS system provides extremely stable image quality over a wide (85 arc second) field. Additionally, the AO Science Fellow will be involved in near-term upgrades to the GeMS system including the installation of a new Deformable Mirror to improve performance. The AO Science Fellow will have frequent interaction will many types of observatory personnel including engineers, technicians, and astronomers.
The next few years will see a number of significant and exciting new capabilities at Gemini South in the field of AO, including routine operations with GeMS, commissioning of the Gemini Planet Imager (GPI), and potential use of AO with a near-IR multi-object spectrograph and imager (Flamingos-2) and use of AO with the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS). More information about present and future instrumentation at Gemini can be found on the Gemini web pages.
Gemini offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefit package. The duration of the position is two years, with a possible one-year extension assuming a partnership with a Chilean-based University can be forged. The majority of the successful applicant's time is spent at the Gemini South base facility in La Serena, Chile. La Serena is a beachside city with a population of about 150,000 people, including a substantial international astronomical community supporting many observatories.
Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or related discipline, or advanced engineering degree in a related discipline (optics, control, electronics). Previous experience and/or knowledge of Adaptive Optics and high spatial resolution imaging is required. Experimental and hands-on skills working on optics or technical hardware are required. Must be proficient with PC and Linux computer systems and their environment. Must possess programming skills and experience in scientific-oriented languages like Yorick, Python, IDL and Matlab. Significant optical/infrared observational, data analysis and/or instrumentation experience is highly desirable. The ability to work in a team environment is critical as are strong communication skills. A working knowledge of optics is desirable. Must be safety conscious; possess or be able to obtain a valid passport; willing and able to travel internationally; possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record; and be able to drive 4WD vehicles. Applicants must be able to work nights at the altitude of the Cerro Pachón summit, 2,700 meters.
Applicants should submit the following application materials to the Gemini website: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume / Curriculum Vitae, (3) a statement of work describing their previous technical expertise with Adaptive Optics and future plans related to Gemini, not to exceed 3 pages, and (4) a statement of Research detailing their past and future research plans, not to exceed 3 pages.
Expected start date is January 1, 2014 or as soon as is practical. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Head of Science Operations
- Location: La Serena, Chile
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: DOP103P
Gemini Observatory announces an opening for the position of Head of Science Operations at Gemini South, in La Serena, Chile. This is a full-time, regular position, available immediately. The start date is negotiable, however a start date before February 2014 is highly desirable.The Head of Science operations is responsible for delivery of science operations for users of Gemini South, and manages the Science Operations group at the site. The Science Operations group performs the core duties which comprise science operations at Gemini. These include the following: supporting the time allocation process carried out by the international partners and the ITAC; maintaining the telescope schedule, supporting the National Gemini Offices in their work with Principal Investigators on observation preparation; carrying out queue observing and supporting classical observing, providing scientific support for instrumentation, maintaining user information on the Gemini web pages, and conducting astronomical research. Within the science operations group there are the research staff: scientists, astronomers and Science Fellows with support duties; the non-research Science Operations Specialists group (whose duties are detailed elsewhere); and the Data Processing Development group. The Head of Science Operations, of which there is one at each site, is a research astronomer, responsible for oversight and direction of all of these activities, either directly or via intermediate managers; identifies and implements organizational improvements; and performs staff management and scheduling for most members of the group. The Head of Science Operations is also involved in strategic planning at the Observatory level, in reporting to various governance bodies. They carry out a program of personal research in an agreed fraction of their total time.
Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or related discipline. Significant optical and/or infrared observational, data analysis and/or instrumentation experience is highly desirable, as well as a desire to facilitate scientific research for others. Candidates must have strong understanding of observatory operations in all aspects: instrumentation, data collection and analysis, PI needs and support. Must be familiar with observatory systems and instruments, including computer systems, software tools, communication systems. Must possess leadership, organizational and communication skills and be able to manage a multidisciplinary group. Must be fluent in English. The post requires a significantly above-average level of personal initiative. Requires outstanding judgment and ability to communicate firmly when issues of safety of personnel or the telescope are apparent. Must possess the ability to work productively in a multinational team. Previous experience of staff management would be an advantage.
Must be safety conscious; possess or be able to obtain a valid passport; willing and able to travel internationally; possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record; and be able to drive 4WD vehicles. Applicants must be able to work nights at the altitude of the Cerro Pachon summit, 2700 m.Send a cover letter relating your experience and education to the requirements of the position, your resume, and a research statement. The names and email addresses of three professional references must also be provided. All documents are required in order to be considered for the position.
Gemini Science Fellows
- Location: Hilo/La Serena
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: OPS204P
Gemini has an opening for one Science Fellow at each of Gemini North, Hilo, Hawaii, and Gemini South, La Serena, Chile. These Science Fellow positions are for fixed three-year terms, with half of the Fellow's time spent on personal research, and half on Observatory support duties. The Observatory expects to fill one position at each site annually, advertising in the 4th quarter for positions beginning in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of the following year.
The successful Science Fellow will propose a 3-year research program in which Gemini observations figure prominently. Individual scientific research is supported by a research budget, and a fraction of the time available on both Gemini telescopes is used for successful peer-reviewed staff proposals. Information on current and future instruments at each telescope can be found on the Gemini web pages. Fellows are members of the Gemini Research Faculty, actively and independently contributing to the research environment at the Observatory; collaboration with other Gemini staff is also encouraged.
Science Fellows at Gemini acquire significant training and experience in large ground-based telescope operations—becoming proficient both in state-of-the-art astronomical instrumentation and research, and in the techniques of modern, queue-based observing methods. Fellows train as queue-scheduled observers and support external investigators in the preparation of their observations. Additional Observatory duties include support of Gemini instrumentation, employing queue planning tools to construct nightly observing plans, and/or working on Observatory development projects, depending on the Fellow's interests.
Gemini offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefit package. The majority of the successful applicants' time is spent at the base facilities in Hilo, Hawaii, or La Serena, Chile. Hilo is a town with a very diverse population of about 43,000 people, a tropical climate, and a substantial international astronomical community supporting the observatories on Mauna Kea. La Serena is a mid-sized city on the ocean, with a population of about 400,000 in the metropolitan area, also supporting a number of professional astronomical facilities. It is a popular tourist destination in the (Chilean) summer.
Requirements: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or related discipline. Observational, data analysis and/or instrumentation experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: near-IR spectroscopy and imaging; optical and multi-object and IFU spectroscopy; adaptive optics and high spatial resolution imaging. Must be safety conscious; possess or be able to obtain a valid passport; willing and able to travel internationally; possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record; and be able to drive 4WD vehicles. Applicants must be able to work nights at the altitude of the Cerro Pachon (2900 m) or Mauna Kea (4200 m) summit.
Send a cover letter relating your experience and education to the requirements of the position, your curriculum vitae, a research statement that provides a summary of your most important contributions to research in astronomy and describes your future plans, and a statement of observatory support interests. The names and email addresses of three professional references must also be provided. All documents are required in order to be considered for the position. Application materials should be submitted online through the Gemini web site: www.gemini.edu/jobs. Please include the AAS Job Register number in your cover letter. Applications received by December 1, 2013 will receive full consideration. The starting date is negotiable but is expected to be between April and August 2014. For further information about the positions please contact Dr. Sandy Leggett, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations (firstname.lastname@example.com), Dr. Bernadette Rodgers, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations (email@example.com) or Dr. Nancy Levenson, Deputy Director and Head of Science (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Science Operations Specialist - GN
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Deadline for Application:
- Job Code: 13-0203
Gemini Observatory has an immediate opening for one Science Operations Specialists at Gemini North, Hilo, Hawaii. This is a non-research position within the scientific staff and is 100% operations support. A Science Operations Specialist covers a range of essential operational duties in three areas divided between daytime and night time work.
- Telescope operations - operates the telescope, instruments and computer systems ; works with engineers and science teams during instrument commissioning at night; troubleshooting to a first order; is the duty officer responsible for the safety of equipment and people at 14,000 feet.
- Queue observing - executes observational programs in queue mode depending on weather conditions and priorities; may also be ask to take engineering data; exams image quality on-the-fly; works remotely with PIs when eavesdropping.
- Data quality assessment and instrument calibrations - provides essential operational, technical and archival support for data handling; morning calibrations; afternoon instrument calibrations, software testing, preparing the telescope and instruments for nighttime operations, troubleshooting faults with the engineering team, and reporting status at daily.
In addition the Science Operations Specialist also performs independent or collaborative projects related to improving the Observatory systems and operation efficiency.
The typical schedule is a combination of day and nighttime work. Current staff in this group spends an average of 5-10 nights per month on the summit; this number is subject to change and varies by person within the group based on their responsibilities. The specific duties of the successful applicants will depend on their skills and interests, and the needs of the Observatory.
The applicant must be safety conscious and willing to participate in safety training; may be required to assume responsibility for safety of personnel and equipment while on nighttime duty at the summit. Must possess good communication skills, knowledge of software and hardware systems, and be familiar with Unix/Linux. Must have a good understanding of observational astronomy. Previous experience in operation of ground-based telescopes and instruments, knowledge of astronomical instruments and optical and infrared observing techniques, and/or astronomical data processing is strongly preferred. A good working knowledge of PyRAF/IRAF, as well as experience with high-level scripting in Unix/Linux command shell and Python/Perl is preferred. Bachelor in science, engineering, astronomy, or computer science required. Master's in astronomy or physics desirable. Requires valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to drive 4WD vehicles. Applicants must be capable of working in a remote location at an elevation of 2900 meters (8,900 ft) for Gemini South and 4200 meters (14,000 ft) for Gemini North. International travel is expected. Gemini offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefit package.
The Gemini North base facility is located in Hilo, Hawaii, a town with a very diverse population of about 43,000 people, a tropical climate, and a large international astronomical community supporting the observatories on Mauna Kea.
The Gemini Observatory mission is exploring the universe and sharing its wonders. Come join our international team operating two of the world's leading ground-based 8m telescopes, located in Hawaii & Chile.
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Special Issue "Governing Forest Restoration: Social, Environmental and Institutional Dimensions"
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Staglands Wildlife Park is located about 17km out of town on the Akatarawa road that links Upper Hutt with Waikanae.It is one of the best wildlife parks in NZ in my view. Lovely setting, and there is a strong conservation element to it as well.It's a great place to have a picnic, relax, look at and feed the animals and birds. Many of the birds are...
moreThis is a great little place with Steam Train rides, and I am surprised it took me so long to actually come and have a visit.It operates on Sundays between 11am and 4pm as it is run solely by volunteers. It's a great opportunity to take a ride on a steam train and get a feel for how train travel was in times gone by.Adults $12 for unlimited steam...
moreThis is quite a sprawling park in the north of Upper Hutt, with plenty of space, and great for kids, with two playground areas, a flying fox, and a wading pool for the kids in summer.Often too various events are held here, and there is a holiday park next door.
moreI very seldom go to the races as it's not really my thing, but if you are in the Wellington area and are into your horse racing, then by all means check to see if there are races on.Wellington Cup day is of course the big one, but any of the other race days seem to also draw the crowds.
moreThis cottage was built by the Golder family, one of the first settlers in the area. The family occupied the place up until 1985, and the property was purchased by the Upper Hutt city council in 1987 and restored. It's interesting to wander about the cottage and see how people lived back in the day. It's only open on Saturday afternoons and...
moreExpressions is a place to go along and have a look at an exhibition, take in a concert or play, and have a cup of coffee at cafe Cibo. Check out their website to see what's on.
moreThis is a very popular little place on Main Street, busy with both people dining in and takeaways.It does some good pizza, excellent steaks, and you can wash down your meal with some local craft beer. Portion sizes are generous, and the owner does his best to make you feel at home.Recommended.It does get pretty busy, so reservations are...
moreI had an excellent and good value meal at this restaurant. They don't have a liquor licence, so I won't ever go there for an evening meal, but the lunch I had there was fantastic, and good value at $13.50 for a mains.A good option.
moreUpper Hutt has no shortage of Indian restaurants, however my meal at Yatra was possibly the best Indian meal I have had in NZ at least, and it was excellent value.The location itself is a little bit unlikely really, not being in the centre of town, but being in a pretty residential area, it is a good option for locals, in my case the restaurant...
moreGood coffee and excellent food. The best cafe/bakery in Upper Hutt.Hot cross buns are a specialty there, and their hot cross buns do well in national competitions.Now that I am back in Upper Hutt, it's great to see that nothing has changed and that Buttercup Bakery is as good as ever.UPDATE: April 2013. This cafe seems to have closed. A great...
moreThis restaurant is about 1km from the city centre, and is very close to the Hawk's Inn Motel so a good option for people staying there.It's a smallish family run restaurant with good, reasonably priced food and drinks. Not a bad option and they do takeaways as well.
moreThis place is pretty good and the service the last time we went there was excellent. Food portions are a good size and good value for money. We had a great meal out.The lunch special for $8 is excellent value, and I totally recommend it.They do both Indian and Malaysian food, although the Indian menu is more extensive than the Malaysian one.
moreUpper Hutt has a number of restaurants, but this is the only European option of note, and I thoroughly recommend it.The restaurant is owned by a German, and is authentic with good and well presented food with plenty in the way of volume. All the beer is imported German stuff of a high quality.Greatly enjoyed.
moreThis place does excellent Thai food, and I've been there numerous times. They have just got their liquor licence which is a bonus.The price is good, and the taste is good. Plenty of variety on the menu as well. Recommended, although I think the owners have rested on their laurels a bit in recent times.
moreLittle India is a welcome addition to the Upper Hutt dining scene, and offers good quality Indian fare at reasonable prices. Much recommended.Lunch from $11 with rice and naan accompanying a main dish.For dinner for 2 with drinks it cost us around $100 which is not too bad, although possibly a bit on the expensive side for Upper Hutt.
moreNot too bad allround, with good food in good quantities. The service itself was a bit all over the place, but I went home full, having had a good meal.
moreThis particular cafe is actually built out of straw, hence the name, but it is an interesting, family friendly place to visit in the countryside.There's a large play area for kids, and the coffee and food are pretty good as well. Recommended.
moreChina City is a good value restaurant with the full range of Chinese cuisine at a reasonable price. The quality of each dish is excellent.I would recommend it as a good place to have a meal in UH.
UH doesn't have much nightlife to speak of, but the Hut is one place to venture to for a few drinks and a game of pool.
Edit Dec 2011
Unless my brother is pulling my leg, this place is now closed for business.
The airport flyer will take you all the way from Wellington airport to Upper Hutt train station for $14.50.It is comfortable and has racks for baggage. Departures are reasonably frequent.See the website for timetables. It takes around 90 minutes and there are limited stops between Upper Hutt and Wellington.Update Nov. 2012, looks like the service...
moreThe train goes right out to Upper Hutt from Wellington on the Hutt Valley line. Takes 40-45 minutes and costs $8.50 one-way. Frequencies range from every 20 minutes in peak time to 1 hour in late evenings.
moreThis park is yet another nice place to get away to, have a picnic and do some good, if not too strenous bushwalking.Lord of the Rings fans will also be interested in this area, as it is one of the places that was used to shoot the movie Lord of the Rings.
moreThis place just out of Upper Hutt is a great place to relax, have a picnic, throw a ball or frisbee about and to do some bushwalking. There are different walks, varying from 1 hour to 4 hours in length.It's at the end of Plateau road off State Highway 2 North of Upper Hutt


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Smolic and his team have now found an efficient way, later to change the disparity. With a Smolic developed algorithm, individual picture elements for a balanced depth to be recalculated. With non-linear operations, researchers can also change at individual levels in the image limit or deep structure of a film scene on the basis of individual objects change. In addition, the algorithms include a time component, as our three-dimensional perception of the temporal relationship between the two frames for the right and the left eye also depends.
Looks promising, but I would love to see some more information about the details of the algorithm.
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