1. Name. John W. Diercks.

2. Date of Birth. April 6, 1941.

3. Current Home Address. 1017 Crabapple Drive, State College, PA, 16801; telephone, 814-234-8775.

4. Academic Education:

• High School Diploma, Teaneck High School, Teaneck, NJ, 1959.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University, 1959-63, Graduate with High Distinction (GPA, 3.75), Evan Pugh Scholar.

• Master of Science Degree in Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University, 1963-64, degree awarded in 1967. Thesis title: A Study of the Tropopause Based on Numerical Integration of the Potential Vorticity Equation.

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University, 1971-74, degree awarded in 1975. Dissertation title: Generation, Propagation, and Maintenance of Spiral Bands in Linear and Nonlinear Hurricane Models.

6. Professional Military Education:

• Squadron Officer School in residence, 1969, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Distinguished Graduate.

• Air Command and Staff College by correspondence, 1976.

• Industrial College of the Armed Forces by correspondence, 1977.

• Army War College in residence, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA, 1978-79.

• The Foreign Affairs Interdepartmental Seminar, Foreign Service Institute, Washington, DC, 1983.

• American Meteorological Society.

• Chi Epsilon Pi

8. Publications:

• Diercks, J.W., R.C. Weir, and M.K. Kopper, 1982: Forecast Verification and Reconnaissance Data for Southern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclones (July 1980 through June 1982). Naval Oceanography Command Center/Joint Typhoon Warning Center Technical Note 82-1, 77pp.

• Huntley, J.E., and J.W. Diercks, 1981: The Occurrence of Vertical Tilt in Tropical Cyclones. Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 109, 1689-1700.

• Dunnavan, G.M., and J.W. Diercks, 1980: An Analysis of Super Typhoon Tip (October 1979). Monthly Weather Review, Vol. 108, 1915-1923.

• Diercks, J.W., and R.A. Anthes, 1976: A study of Spiral Bands in a Linear Model of a Cyclonic Vortex, Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, Vol. 33, 1714-1729.

• Diercks, J.W., and R.A. Anthes, 1976: Diagnostic Studies of Spiral Rainbands in a Nonlinear Hurricane Model. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, Vol. 33, 959-975.

• Barnum, D.C., and J.W. Diercks, 1969: The AWS Winter Trajectory Program. Journal of Applied Meteorology, Vol. 8, 3-14.

9. Current Position. Senior Research Associate; 50 percent of appointment with Department of Meteorology and 50 percent with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University.

a. Duty Description: Maintains and manages the expansion of communications media for the College high-speed computer network. Teaches undergraduate meteorology courses. Advises undergraduate meteorology students. Assists the Department of Meteorology with planning for the acquisition of educational computer systems. Provides various network services for College-wide use, including e-mail, netnews, and information servers. Supervises the College UNIX Administrator/Consultant. Serves on Department, College, and University committees.

b. Courses:

• Meteorology 414, Mesoscale Meteorology. A survey of forecast problems and techniques for mesoscale atmospheric features. Average student evaluation for 12 semesters: course, 6.07; instructor, 6.14.

• Meteorology 2, Weather and Society. Nontechnical treatment of fundamentals of modern meteorology; effect of weather and climate on society and its activities. Average student evaluation: course, 5.06; instructor, 5.37

• Meteorology 22, The Oceans. A survey of oceanic properties and processes, with emphasis on the mechanisms of tides, waves, and ocean currents. Average student evaluation for three semesters: course, 5.24; instructor, 5.61.

• Meteorology 418W, Topics in Mesoscale Meteorology. Topics in mesoscale meteorology are investigated in an independent study environment through computer- based modules, papers, and semester project. Average student evaluation for four semesters: course, 6.08; instructor, 6.45.

• Meteorology 201, Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting. A systematic, scientific introduction to the types of weather data available to the meteorologist and the public, the manner in which these data are collected, and some of the ways they are displayed. Average student evaluation for one semester: course, 5.15; instructor, 4.73.

• Meteorology 496, Undergraduate Independent Studies.

• Meteorology 480W, Undergraduate Research. Advised two students with the completion of requirements for this course.

c. Committees:

• Department of Meteorology Strategic Planning Committee for Academic Computing, 1992-93.

• Department of Meteorology National Weather Service Coordination Committee, 1991-1994.

• Department of Meteorology Weather Station Users Group, 1993-1994.

• College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Down to Earth Staff Newsletter Committee, 1990-1994.

• University Security Policy Committee, 1992-present.

• University Technical Network Committee, 1989-present.

• University Center for Academic Computing Faculty Advisory Committee, 1992-present.

• University Faculty Advisory Committee on Information Technology, 1992- present.

• Department of Meteorology Undergraduate Academic Program Committee, 1994-1998.

• Department of Meteorology Computer Committee, 1997-present.

• University Advisory Group for the Integrated Backbone, 1997-present.

• College Computer Committee, 1997-present.

• Department of Meteorology Staffing Committee, 1999-present.

• College Year 2000 Officer, 1998-present.

d. Significant Accomplishments in Present Position:

• Managed expansion of College network from approximately 25 to more than 1250 nodes and from 4 to 11 buildings over a 9-year period.

• Installed a College modem service for connections to College computers.

• Provided network services, such as e-mail, netnews, and information servers, for College faculty and staff.

• Hired a College-level instructor in instructional technology to assist faculty with the use of technology in the classroom.

• Hired a College-level UNIX Administrator/Consultant to assist departments and centers in the administration, networking, and security of UNIX workstations.

• Received a salary award for participation as part of a College faculty group instrumental in bringing computer and visualization technology into the classroom. An article in the October 22, 1992 issue of the Intercom stated "Faculty in all disciplines at the University now have access to a seminar on how to integrate computer technologies into the classroom because of the pioneering efforts of a technology- based teaching team in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences."

• Prepared a study on computer life-cycle funding costs within the College for Dean Dutton's input to the Information Resources and Services Committee of CADS.

• Participated actively in Department of Meteorology strategic planning for academic computing. Prepared plans in 1990 and 1991 which were used extensively for input to the Departmental Strategic Plan for Academic Computing completed in April 1993.

• Participated actively with Dr. Forbes in planning for renovation of Department of Meteorology space in Rider II Building.

• Participated in Department of Meteorology planning for collaborative research with the National Weather Service State College Office.

• Acquired and setup three Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education, and Training (COMET) workstations for computer-based learning in mesoscale meteorology.

• Managed an in-depth undergraduate student evaluation of the first two COMET computer-based learning modules (Workshop on Doppler Radar Interpretation and Boundary Detection and Convection Initiation).

• Established a writing intensive course (now Meteo 418W ) for undergraduate students structured around the COMET modules. The 3-credit course involves completion of four COMET modules, three papers in mesoscale meteorology, and a semester undergraduate research project in mesoscale meteorology.

• Developed a computer applications option that provides meteorology undergraduate students with the fundamental skills and background to pursue professional employment that combines meteorology and computer skills.

• Prepared an NSF proposal and received funding from the Instrumentation & Laboratory Improvement Program ($133K) in 1992 for an undergraduate mesoscale meteorology laboratory. Ten high-resolution color workstations and satellite reception and processing equipment were the centerpieces of this laboratory.

• Authored a paper titled "Proposed 1996-97 Network Upgrade - Strategic Plan." The basic recommendation was that the College should pursue a course of action designed to lay the groundwork for future growth built around a high-performance Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) backbone with switched ethernet to the desktop. The plan was approved by the Dean and $64K provided for phase I of the upgrade.

• Installed switched ethernet equipment into the College network in Steidle and Hosler Buildings. This equipment increased bandwidth and provided improved problem control in these buildings. This action was part of phase I of the 1996-97 Network Upgrade Plan.

• Integrated fast ethernet (100 Mbits per second) and OC-3 ATM (155 Mbits per second) into the College network. This equipment increased bandwidth and improved throughput in congested segments of the College network. This action completed phase I in the 1996-97 Network Upgrade Plan. Coordinated the upgrade of the campus backbone connection for Deike, Hosler, Steidle, and Walker Buildings from 10 MBits per second to OC-3 ATM speed.

• Authored an NSF proposal titled Collaborative Undergraduate Mesoscale Meteorology Laboratory. This proposal was fully funded in 1998 with $23,050 from NSF and $23,050 in matching funds from the University, College, and Department. Workstations and peripheral equipment purchased with these funds were installed in Rider II Building collocated with the State College National Weather Service (NWS) Office. The workstations largely support students in Meteorology 418W (Topics in Mesoscale Meteorology). These undergraduate students conduct collaborative research with a NWS mentor.

• Coordinated University-wide, state-funded $15.8M upgrade of cabling for high speed communications in Academic Projects, Deike, Hosler, and Walker Buildings. Moved machines in Academic Projects, Hosler, and Walker buildings to the new upgraded communications cabling. Also installed new network equipment in these buildings to take advantage of the cabling upgrade.

• Volunteered to teach the basic freshmen course for meteorology majors (Meteo 201, Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting) in Fall 98 when the Department found itself short of instructors. This course required substantial preparation to teach for the first time.

10. Chronological History of Air Force Assignments:

a. 1986-89: Commander, Air Force Global Weather Central, Offutt Air Force Base, NE.

(1) Duty Description: Commanded a weather wing with over 1000 officer, enlisted, and civilian personnel at a large centralized production facility at Offutt Air Force Base; in a specialized squadron providing applied climatological support to Air Force and Army operations, designated agencies of the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies; and in 5 subordinate units. Responsible for building and applying the largest environmental database in the free world to support the President, the National Command Authorities, highest priority classified programs, and the Unified and Specified Commands. Managed an annual budget of $8.9 million and computer equipment valued at $150 million.

b. 1985-86: Commander, 7th Weather Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

(1) Duty Description: Commanded a weather wing with 3 squadrons and 25 geographically-separated detachments with over 560 personnel. Served as Staff Weather Officer to the Commander in Chief, Military Airlift Command and the Commander, Air Force Communications Command. Established wing policies, procedures, and techniques required to meet weather needs of supported commands in both peacetime and wartime. Managed an annual budget of $1.3 million.

c. 1983-85: Assistant Chief and Chief, Command and Control Systems Division, Assistant Chief of Staff/Information Systems, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC.

(1) Duty Description: Managed and supervised a 22-person Air Staff division responsible for $10 billion of programs in the Five-Year Defense Program. Developed, coordinated, advocated, and determined programmatic feasibility of future tactical and strategic information systems. Oversaw development of combat information systems doctrine and employment in support of contingency operations. Represented the Assistant Chief of Staff/Information Systems on the Force Structure Committee of the air Force Board Structure. Had day-to-day contact with general officers and senior civilian officials in the Air Staff, Air Force Secretariat, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

d. 1981-83: Commander, 30th Weather Squadron, Yongsan Army Installation, Seoul, Korea.

(1) Duty Description: Commanded a weather squadron with 15 geographically- separated detachments and operating locations with 130 personnel in the Republic of Korea. Served as Staff Weather Officer to the Commanding General, Combined Forces Command and the Commanding General, United States Forces Korea. Established policies, procedures, and techniques required to meet weather needs of supported Air Force and Army units in both peacetime and wartime.

e. 1979-81: Commander, Detachment 1, 1st Weather Wing and Director, Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), Nimitz Hill, Guam.

(1) Duty Description: Directed a joint Air Force/Navy organization which provides tropical cyclone warning service for the western Pacific and Indian Oceans north and south of the equator from the International Dateline west to the east coast of Africa. Managed operation of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program at Nimitz Hill, Guam. Coordinated weather satellite support for JTWC from five Pacific sites and Air Force Global Weather Central at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. Tasked Air Force weather reconnaissance aircraft support to JTWC.

f. 1978-79: Student, US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA.

g. 1974-78: Operations Staff Officer, Operations Division; Production Control Officer, Production Division; and Chief, Mission Applications Section, Automation Division, Air Force Global Weather Central, Offutt Air Force Base, NE.

h. 1971-74: Student, Air Force Institute of Technology with duty at The Pennsylvania State University for a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Meteorology.

i. 1967-71: Assistant Chief, Technical Services Division, Deputy Chief of Staff/Aerospace Sciences, Headquarters Air Weather Service, Scott Air Force Base, IL.

j. 1964-67: Weather Analyst-Forecaster, Detachment 40, 28th Weather Squadron, High Wycombe Air Station, England.

k. 1963-64: Student, Air Force Institute of Technology with duty at The Pennsylvania State University for a Master of Science Degree in Meteorology.