This annual report details research and accomplishments associated with NCAR, encompassing the entire calendar year of 1977 and extending into early 1978. The report is divided into primary section headings pertaining to NCAR's primary divisions and programs. These categories are further divided ... Show moreThis annual report details research and accomplishments associated with NCAR, encompassing the entire calendar year of 1977 and extending into early 1978. The report is divided into primary section headings pertaining to NCAR's primary divisions and programs. These categories are further divided into appropriate subheadings that relate to the research each section presents. Each section states strategies and objectives for moving forward as well as summarizes research pursuits from the past year. The report focuses on NCAR's collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research. Topics of interest include research centered on climate, weather, and air quality. Show less