Name: Dr. Herbert Jacobowitz

Q: Where in NOAA do you work now?
A: Office of Research and Applications/NESDIS

Q: When did you begin your work with NOAA?
A: 36 3/4 years ago (March5, 1963)

Q: Looking back, what events stand out as the most memorable during your time with NOAA?
A: Sent by NESDIS to MIT on a "University Assignment" to complete my education leading to a PhD degree in meteorology, Principal Investigator of the Nimbus-6 ERB experiment replacing Bill Smith when he left, Science Team Leader of the Nimbus-7 ERB experiment, Branch Chief of the Atmospherics Sciences Branch, co-chairperson of the Earth radiation Budget Product Oversight panel, Project Manager of the AVHRR Atmosphere Pathfinder (group earned a bronze medal), and the publication of research papers in recognized peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international meetings.

Q: From your point of view, what have been the most significant changes NOAA has experienced during the past 30 years?
A: Less use of mainframe computers and increasing use of personal computers in doing R&D, which were non-existent 30 years ago; rapid communication (email, fax, and overnight delivery), the coming into existence of Performance Plans; the rapid growth in the number of data products; the availability of data products online; the much greater use of on-site contractors; and the greater positive sensitivity to individual differences in sex, race, religion, and handicaps.

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