Facilities for atmospheric research was a publication of the NCAR Facilities Laboratory produced by the NCAR publications and graphic arts staff. This issue contains articles on scientific ballooning, research aviation, computing, design and prototype development, and comprehensive programs, spec... Show moreFacilities for atmospheric research was a publication of the NCAR Facilities Laboratory produced by the NCAR publications and graphic arts staff. This issue contains articles on scientific ballooning, research aviation, computing, design and prototype development, and comprehensive programs, specifically: information on balloon flight facilities, on the strength of high altitude balloons, statistical study of balloon performance, scientific ballooning standards committee, balloon publications available, thunderstorm observations from aircraft and mountaintop, computer graphics for large data presentations, a new electronic barometer, laser standards committee. Show less