Investigation of the sources and effects of the large scale gravity waves observed by icon mighti in the quiet time thermosphere
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0274
- Awardee
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Northwest Research Associates, Inc. UEI CBP3W28RNZB3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $824,878
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $824,878.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 95% 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
- Seattle, WA 98105, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $249,943 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,986 | |
| Funding Only Action | $265,949 | |
| Original award | $59,000 |
About this award
Northwest Research Associates, Inc. (NWRA), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, was awarded an $824,878 grant on December 23, 2023, to conduct an investigation of large-scale gravity waves observed by NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) Missions Gravity waves and Tides (MIGHTI) instrument during quiet thermospheric conditions. This research initiative fulfills NASA's Heliophysics Science Plan objectives by advancing understanding of solar activity and its connections to Earth's weather and climate systems. The project employs advanced numerical simulation and modeling techniques alongside analysis of historical NASA spacecraft data, utilizing resources including the Mesospheric Extension of the Middle Atmosphere Program Model and High-Altitude SAO Coupled Model (MESORAC and HIAMCM), as well as publicly available meteorological datasets and satellite observations from sources such as GOES, MERRA-2, AIRS, SABER, and ground-based GPS/TEC measurements. The research team brings comprehensive expertise in gravity wave extraction from satellite data and atmospheric modeling required to execute the investigation.
The grant, funded through a civilian NASA shared services center, will be completed by December 22, 2026, and carries no set-aside designation. NWRA will conduct this work from its Seattle, Washington facility, leveraging the expertise of principal and co-investigator personnel who specialize in atmospheric modeling, satellite data analysis, and gravity wave characterization across multiple observational platforms. This award builds upon NWRA's established reputation as a key federal research partner in geophysical and space sciences, with extensive prior experience executing research grants and contracts across NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies focused on atmospheric dynamics, space physics, and climate research.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0274?
80NSSC24K0274 was awarded to Northwest Research Associates, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 23, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0274 worth?
The government has obligated $824,878 on 80NSSC24K0274.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0274 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0274 was full and open competition.
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