Satellite observations provide near global coverage of precipitation, but ground clutter results in a satellite radar blind zone, which makes retrievals of surface precipitation unreliable and…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21K1592
- Awardee
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University Of Wisconsin System UEI LCLSJAGTNZQ7 Part of University Of Wisconsin System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $100,445
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $100,444.80 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Madison, WI 53715, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$34,555 | |
| Funding Only Action | $45,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $45,000 | |
| Original award | $45,000 |
About this award
The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison), a division of the University of Wisconsin System, was awarded a $100,444.80 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on September 1, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2024. This non-set-aside grant addresses a critical limitation in satellite-based precipitation monitoring: the ground clutter radar blind zone that renders surface precipitation retrievals unreliable and causes underestimation of shallow precipitation events. The research initiative aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of near-global satellite observations for precipitation measurement, a capability essential for weather forecasting, climate modeling, and hydrological applications.
As a leading public research institution, UW-Madison brings substantial expertise in environmental science and remote sensing research to this project. The university's extensive track record of federal funding across agencies including NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Science Foundation demonstrates its capability to conduct sophisticated scientific research addressing complex atmospheric and climate-related challenges. This grant represents the university's contribution to enhancing satellite precipitation measurement methodologies, which supports broader federal priorities in improving weather and climate monitoring capabilities.
Description
Satellite observations provide near global coverage of precipitation, but ground clutter results in a satellite radar blind zone, which makes retrievals of surface precipitation unreliable and underestimates shallow precipitation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21K1592?
80NSSC21K1592 was awarded to University Of Wisconsin System by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21K1592 worth?
The government has obligated $100,445 on 80NSSC21K1592.
Was contract 80NSSC21K1592 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21K1592 was full and open competition.
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