22-CDAP22_2-0005 advanced backscatter modeling of titan's surface using integrated SAR and altimetry data
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K0216
- Awardee
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Cornell University UEI G56PUALJ3KT5 Part of Cornell University
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $322,978
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $322,978.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 96% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Ithaca, NY, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $164,782 | |
| Original award | $158,196 |
About this award
Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs has been awarded a $322,978 research grant to conduct advanced backscatter modeling of Titan's surface using integrated Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and altimetry data. The grant, issued on January 1, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026, represents a civilian research initiative supporting planetary science investigations. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting Cornell's broad competitive capabilities in advanced scientific research. The work will be performed at Cornell's Ithaca, New York campus.
This grant supports fundamental research in planetary science, likely contributing to NASA's broader objectives in understanding planetary geology and surface characterization through remote sensing technologies. Cornell University, a premier private land-grant research institution, maintains extensive experience executing federal research grants across multiple scientific disciplines including aerospace, climate science, and engineering. The university's Office of Sponsored Programs serves as the administrative vehicle for receiving and managing federal contract and grant awards, positioning it as a key research partner for agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. This Titan surface modeling research aligns with Cornell's demonstrated expertise in advanced research projects and supports the scientific community's understanding of Saturn's largest moon.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0216?
80NSSC23K0216 was awarded to Cornell University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K0216 worth?
The government has obligated $322,978 on 80NSSC23K0216.
Was contract 80NSSC23K0216 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0216 was full and open competition.
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