[Geysers] Streaming Webcam Volunteer Opportunity

[David Monteith]

The National Park Service is looking for experienced geyser gazers to point 
the Old Faithful streaming web camera.  

This is a volunteer in the park (VIP) job.  It requires people with knowledge 
of the geyser basin.  The primary goal is to catch all eruptions of Old 
Faithful.  Secondarily, the operator is expected to try to catch other 
eruptions within view of the camera.  This means the operator needs to have a 
good feeling for what is likely to erupt during their shift.  Lastly, the 
operator should try to capture other items of interest to the general public, 
for example large animals in the basin.

This is a job.  To be meaningful, the NPS is  looking for volunteers that can 
devote at least one four hour block per week.  Carolyn Aaronson will be 
coordinating the schedule.  Carolyn is currently the primary webcam operator.  
She is particularly looking for help in the evenings but any help would be 
appreciated.

Requirements are:
1) Your time and commitment to the job , at least 4 hours per week 
2) A good knowledge of the Upper Geyser Basin within view of the webcam
3) A broadband Internet connection to view and control the webcam
4) A computer capable of running Microsoft Windows applications

Please contact me if you are interested and I will send you NPS contact 
information.  As this is a VIP job, the NPS has a formal process for all 
prospective volunteers.

Dave Monteith
dmonteit at comcast.net
david.h.monteith at boeing.com

PS  Comcast sometimes blocks unknown email.  Please feel free in this instance 
to also reply to my work email address.