The goal of the proposed study is to determine what plasma and magnetic field conditions dominantly control whistler-mode wave growths in the earth s magnetosphere. Specifically, the proposed work…

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Contract number
80NSSC23K0410
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$518,744

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$518,744.00 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
Boston, MA 02215, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00003 $176,180
Funding Only Action P00002 $171,199
Funding Only Action P00001 · Variations of magnetospheric parameters controlling whistler mode wave growth $60,682
Original award $110,683

About this award

This is a $518,744 grant award to Trustees of Boston University by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to conduct research on plasma and magnetic field conditions that influence whistler-mode wave growth in the Earth's magnetosphere. The goal is to address three key science questions related to how cold plasma, hot plasma, and magnetic field modulations affect whistler-mode wave growth, and in what solar wind and geomagnetic conditions these parameters become important. This fundamental research is relevant to NASA's Heliophysics Research Program, which explores and characterizes physical processes in the space environment. The award is not set aside for a specific small business category. Boston University has an extensive track record of securing federal contracts and grants for advanced research across scientific domains, including space exploration, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and technological innovation.

Description

The goal of the proposed study is to determine what plasma and magnetic field conditions dominantly control whistler-mode wave growths in the earth s magnetosphere. Specifically, the proposed work will address the following three science questions: Q1: how much do cold plasma affect whistler-mode wave growth? Q2: how much do modulations of cold plasma, hot plasma, and magnetic field contribute to whistler-mode wave growth? Q3: in what solar wind and geomagnetic conditions and spatial regions do the plasma and magnetic field parameters become important for whistler-mode wave growth? The proposed work will address the fundamental properties of plasma waves in the earth s magnetosphere. Thus, the proposed work is relevant to one of the objectives of NASA s heliophysics research program explore and characterize the physical processes in the space environment from the sun to the heliopause and throughout the universe.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K0410?

80NSSC23K0410 was awarded to Trustees Of Boston University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2023.

How much is contract 80NSSC23K0410 worth?

The government has obligated $518,744 on 80NSSC23K0410.

Was contract 80NSSC23K0410 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K0410 was full and open competition.

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