On the role of the penetration electric fields in structuring the nighttime low latitude ionosphere a multi satellite investigation
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0563
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Dallas UEI EJCVPNN1WFS5 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $524,805
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $524,805.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 86% 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
- Richardson, TX 75080, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $178,102 | |
| Funding Only Action | $172,914 | |
| Original award | $173,789 |
About this award
The University of Texas at Dallas received a $524.8K research grant from the federal government for a multi-satellite investigation examining the role of penetration electric fields in structuring the nighttime low-latitude ionosphere. Awarded on April 1, 2024, with a completion date of March 31, 2027, this grant supports fundamental scientific research into ionospheric phenomena that affect space weather and satellite communications. The work will be conducted at UTD's Richardson, Texas campus, and no small business set-aside was applied to this award, indicating it was competitively awarded on an open basis. UTD is a subsidiary of the University of Texas System and has established itself as a key federal research partner with demonstrated expertise in space physics and advanced scientific research.
This research initiative aligns with broader federal priorities in space science and ionospheric research, traditionally supported by civilian agencies focused on understanding Earth's upper atmosphere and its interaction with solar-terrestrial processes. The multi-satellite approach suggests collaboration with existing space-based observation platforms to gather empirical data on how electric fields penetrate from the magnetosphere to the ionosphere and influence plasma structuring at low latitudes. UTD's established track record in space physics research, combined with its competitive federal research portfolio spanning agencies including NASA and the National Science Foundation, positions the university to deliver rigorous scientific analysis and novel insights into these critical ionospheric dynamics.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0563?
80NSSC24K0563 was awarded to University Of Texas At Dallas by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0563 worth?
The government has obligated $524,805 on 80NSSC24K0563.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0563 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0563 was full and open competition.
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