We propose to continue optical monitoring of blazars observed by fermi that will provide a comprehensive public data archive that includes high-quality spectropolarimetry throughout its entire planned…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX15AU81G
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $510,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $510,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $136,388 | |
| Funding Only Action | $190,009 | |
| Original award | $183,603 |
About this award
This is a $510,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Arizona, doing business as the Arizona Board of Regents, for a research project titled "The Gamma-Ray/Optical Connection in Blazars During the Fermi Era." The grant supports the continuation of optical monitoring and spectropolarimetry observations of gamma-ray-bright blazars observed by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The data collected will be compiled into a comprehensive public archive that provides direct information on the magnetic fields within the blazar emission regions. This grant does not have a set-aside designation. The University of Arizona is the prime awardee and will leverage its expertise in astrophysics and planetary science to deliver this 10-year research program in support of NASA's Fermi mission.
Description
We propose to continue optical monitoring of blazars observed by fermi that will provide a comprehensive public data archive that includes high-quality spectropolarimetry throughout its entire planned 10-YR mission. These data are particularly important, as they yield direct information on the magnetic field within the source of the continuum emission. Our data have been successfully used to help constrain the location of the gamma-RAY and optical emission from blazars. We have delivered a public archive of nearly 8000 observations of around 60 blazars (available at http://james.as.arizona.EDU/~psmith/fermi). Support for this program will enable continued spectropolarimetry and spectrophotometry of gamma-RAY-bright blazars during monthly week-long campaigns.
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Who was awarded contract NNX15AU81G?
NNX15AU81G was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 1, 2015.
How much is contract NNX15AU81G worth?
The government has obligated $510,000 on NNX15AU81G.
Was contract NNX15AU81G competed?
The extent of competition for NNX15AU81G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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