Optical constants are fundamental input parameters in radiative transfer and light scattering codes used for the quantitative analysis of planetary spectral remote sensing data. They are needed to…

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Contract number
80NSSC21K0877
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$559,145

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$559,145.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00004 $0
Funding Only Action P00003 · 20-PDART20_2-0009, reference database of ultraviolet through mid-infrared optical constants of minerals and glasses for planetary exploration $185,393
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Funding Only Action P00001 · Reference database of ultraviolet through mid-infrared optical constants of minerals and glasses for planetary exploration $183,897
Original award $189,855

About this award

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $559,145.00 grant for research to the Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization based in Tucson, Arizona. The grant, contract number 80NSSC21K0877, is for research related to optical constants, which are fundamental input parameters used in radiative transfer and light scattering models for analyzing planetary spectral remote sensing data. The grant has an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026. PSI frequently receives federal contract awards and grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation to conduct research in planetary science, space physics, Earth science, and astronomy. This grant is awarded without any set-aside designation, reflecting PSI's competitive capabilities in these research areas.

Description

Optical constants are fundamental input parameters in radiative transfer and light scattering codes used for the quantitative analysis of planetary spectral remote sensing data. They are needed to directly model how light interacts with particulate s

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K0877?

80NSSC21K0877 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 1, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21K0877 worth?

The government has obligated $559,145 on 80NSSC21K0877.

Was contract 80NSSC21K0877 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K0877 was full and open competition.

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