Prediction of solar energetic particle radiation timing and dosage using physics-guided machine learning algorithms with remote observations of the solar photosphere, corona and interplanetary medium
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC20K0298
- Awardee
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Florida Institute Of Technology Inc. UEI WNN6VH618X58
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $548,078
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $548,078.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $185,037 | |
| Funding Only Action | $183,813 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $89,614 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $89,614 |
About this award
Florida Institute of Technology Inc. (Florida TECH), a private nonprofit university based in Melbourne, Florida, received a $548,078 research grant from a Civilian Shared Services Center federal agency, awarded on January 15, 2020, with a completion date of January 12, 2025. The grant supports research on the prediction of solar energetic particle radiation timing and dosage using physics-guided machine learning algorithms that incorporate remote observations of the solar photosphere, corona, and interplanetary medium. This contract type was awarded with no set-aside designation and represents Florida TECH's continued involvement in space science research and advanced computational development for federal agencies.
The award reflects Florida TECH's established expertise in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence methodologies to address complex scientific challenges in space weather prediction and solar physics. As a key federal research contractor, Florida TECH brings institutional capability in space sciences and computational modeling to support government priorities in understanding solar radiation hazards. This research contributes to broader federal efforts in space weather forecasting, which has direct applications for protecting satellites, communications infrastructure, and astronaut safety during extended space missions. The institution's track record of performing similar federally funded research across NASA, Department of Defense, and other civilian agencies demonstrates its capacity to execute technically sophisticated research initiatives within established timelines and budgets.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC20K0298?
80NSSC20K0298 was awarded to Florida Institute Of Technology Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 15, 2020.
How much is contract 80NSSC20K0298 worth?
The government has obligated $548,078 on 80NSSC20K0298.
Was contract 80NSSC20K0298 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC20K0298 was full and open competition.
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