Sham lesion is the name given to a control procedure during a lesion experiment. In a sham lesion, an animal may be placed in a stereotaxic apparatus and electrodes inserted as in the experimental condition, but no current is passed, and therefore damage to the tissue should be minimal.
Meteorologists often work eight to 12-hour rotating shifts so that they can cover any meteorological event. The quintessential 9 to 5 work schedule is not common for meteorologists unless they are working in an administrative position, or at a facility with limited hours.
Pay for Meteorologists in the United States sits in the ballpark of $51K annually. Total cash compensation for Meteorologists runs from $32K to $103K depending on bonuses that can occasionally exceed $10K and profit sharing that can reach almost $43K.