The solar energetic particles (seps) are regarded as a major component of space weather forecast and modelling. A primary goal of the upcoming interstellar mapping and acceleration probe (imap)…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K0119
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9 Part of State Of Arizona
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $792,619
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $792,619.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $204,585 | |
| Funding Only Action | $197,578 | |
| Funding Only Action | $290,699 | |
| Original award | $99,757 |
About this award
The University of Arizona, operating as the Arizona Board of Regents, was awarded a $792.6K research grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to investigate solar energetic particles (SEPs) and their role in space weather forecasting and modeling. This research supports NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission by analyzing data from the Parker Solar Probe, Advanced Composition Explorer, Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory, and Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution missions to understand how shock-accelerated ions and electrons evolve across varying distances from the sun. The project combines data analysis and interpretation of interplanetary shocks with theoretical and numerical simulations to advance understanding of diffusive shock acceleration theory and improve predictions for SEP detector observations aboard IMAP.
The research effort, which commenced on January 1, 2021 and extends through October 31, 2026, will be conducted at the University of Arizona's Tucson, Arizona campus. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. The project addresses key knowledge gaps in how time profiles and momentum spectra of shock-accelerated particles change at various distances between the sun's surface and Mars orbit, with findings expected to enhance space weather prediction capabilities and support broader NASA heliophysics research objectives. The award reflects the University of Arizona's established research capabilities in astrophysics and planetary science.
Description
The solar energetic particles (seps) are regarded as a major component of space weather forecast and modelling. A primary goal of the upcoming interstellar mapping and acceleration probe (imap) mission is to connect seps measured at 1 AU with those
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0119?
80NSSC21K0119 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K0119 worth?
The government has obligated $792,619 on 80NSSC21K0119.
Was contract 80NSSC21K0119 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0119 was full and open competition.
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