New directions in giant planet formation the proposed research will explore the limits of the core accretion mechanism for forming giant planets, both in terms of timescale and orbital distance.…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX16AB26G
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9 Part of State Of Arizona
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $326,862
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $326,861.69 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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.
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| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Funding Only Action | -$93 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $86,583 | |
| Funding Only Action | $28,879 | |
| Funding Only Action | $115,789 | |
| Original award | $95,704 |
About this award
This federal contract award, NNX16AB26G, was granted by NASA to the University of Arizona for research on "New Directions in Giant Planet Formation." The $326,861.69 grant will fund theoretical research to explore the limits of the core accretion mechanism for forming giant planets, examining the effects of radiogenic heating and aerodynamic accretion. The research aims to refine model predictions for exoplanet searches across a range of stellar ages and distances. This grant does not have a set-aside designation. The University of Arizona, as a state-run public research institution, is leveraging its expertise in astrophysics, planetary science, and modeling to support NASA's goals in this area. The University has a history of providing scientific research, data analysis, and technical support to federal agencies through both contracts and grants.
Description
New directions in giant planet formation the proposed research will explore the limits of the core accretion mechanism for forming giant planets, both in terms of timescale and orbital distance. This theoretical research will be useful in interpreting the results of ongoing exoplanet searches. The effects of radiogenic heating and aerodynamic accretion of pebbles and boulders will be included in time-dependent models of atmospheric structure and growth. To investigate these issues, we will develop and publicly share a protoplanet atmospheric evolution code as an extension of the mesa stellar evolution code. By focusing on relevant processes in the early stages of giant planet formation, we can refine model predictions for exoplanet searches at a wide range of stellar ages and distances from the host star.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX16AB26G?
NNX16AB26G was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 20, 2015.
How much is contract NNX16AB26G worth?
The government has obligated $326,862 on NNX16AB26G.
Was contract NNX16AB26G competed?
The extent of competition for NNX16AB26G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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