Support for modis land surface downward shortwave radiation (DSR) and photosynthetically active radiation products (MCD18)
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1431
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $142,000
Award facts
- Contract value 66% obligated
- $214,764.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 79% 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
- College Park, MD 20742, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $101,076 | |
| Original award | $40,924 |
About this award
The University of Maryland, College Park has been awarded a $214,764 research grant by a civilian Shared Services Center to support the development and maintenance of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Land Surface Downward Shortwave Radiation (DSR) and Photosynthetically Active Radiation Products (MCD18). The award, issued on June 17, 2024, will support research activities conducted at the university's College Park, Maryland campus through June 16, 2027. This grant supports critical Earth observation science by advancing satellite-based radiation measurement products that are essential for climate modeling, agricultural monitoring, and environmental assessment applications.
As a research-intensive institution and 1862 land grant university, UMD possesses extensive capabilities in satellite remote sensing, climate science, and data product development through its established partnerships with federal agencies including NASA and NOAA. The MCD18 products represent a collaborative effort to provide validated radiation data derived from MODIS instruments, with applications spanning climate research, vegetation dynamics analysis, and renewable energy resource assessment. This award reflects UMD's recognized expertise in Earth system science and its role as a key research partner in advancing the nation's Earth observation capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1431?
80NSSC24K1431 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 17, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1431 worth?
The government has obligated $142,000 on 80NSSC24K1431. Its current value, with exercised options, is $214,764.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1431 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1431 was full and open competition.
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