Grant For Research 80NSSC17K0064
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- This is a $987,185 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, to facilitate implementation of the WMO Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS). The IG3IS is a global greenhouse gas monitoring framework that aims to leverage Earth observation data to inform climate policy and decision-making. This grant will support the WMO's efforts to coordinate...
- This federal contract award to the American Meteorological Society, Inc. (AMS) is for a 3-year project focused on enhancing the use of Earth observations and Earth science data for societal benefit. The award, valued at $401,421, was made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and is categorized under the "Enhanced Earth Observations and Science: Opportunities in the Weather Focus Area" program. The project aims to facilitate collaboration across federal...
- This is a $584,814.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Northwest Research Associates, Inc. (Nwra), a for-profit scientific research organization. The grant is for a focused study on high-resolution Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) modeling, validation, and analysis to investigate atmospheric waves and their influences on winds in the upper troposphere and stratosphere. This research aims to inform improved methods for simulating small-scale wave...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $550,144.25 grant to the Conservation International Foundation, a non-profit organization, to strengthen the technical capacities of indigenous organizations in the Americas to utilize earth observation (EO) data for enhanced sustainable land management across indigenous lands. The project aligns with the ongoing Group on Earth Observations (GEO) AmeriGEOSS initiative to increase regional capacity for sustainable land use...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $663,831.74 grant to the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a nonprofit organization, to conduct research on using data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) and the Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) to improve the assimilation of hyperspectral sensor data in NASA's Global Earth Observing System (GEOS-5) global data assimilation and forecasting system, with a focus on understanding and predicting tropical...
- This is a $300,000.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Open Geospatial Consortium Inc. (OGC), a non-profit organization that develops open standards for geospatial content, services, and data. The grant, titled "COLLABORATIVE MULTI-HAZARD DISASTER AWARENESS FOR WILDFIRES AND DROUGHT," supports research and development activities related to geospatial data standards and technologies that can aid in disaster response and environmental...
- This is a $1,739,811.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the American Geophysical Union (AGU), a non-profit scientific organization, for the AGU TOPS MVP MOOC V0 PLUS PROGRAM SUPPORT. The grant is for research and does not have a set-aside designation. The contract has an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2023. AGU is the prime contractor and there are no subcontractors mentioned. This award supports AGU's work in organizing scientific...
- This is a $300,369 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of Utah for research to assimilate data from the NASA Global Precipitation Mission (GPM) satellite and the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) into the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) new-generation non-hydrostatic global forecast model. The goal is to improve the prediction of tropical convection and associated weather phenomena. The research...
- This is a $1,619,471.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a private non-profit research organization, for a project titled "ADVANCING REMOTE SENSING INSIGHT INTO COASTAL SEA ICE ECOSYSTEMS". The grant, which has no set-aside designation, supports WHOI's research on using remote sensing techniques to study coastal sea ice ecosystems. The project has an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2025....
- This federal grant award to the American Meteorological Society, Inc. (AMS) is for a project that will leverage NASA Earth Science Disaster Program resources to enhance the weather-based natural disasters risk and resilience content of the AMS Project Atmosphere science literacy program. The $35,799.94 grant, awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center, will fund research, curriculum development, workshops, and public outreach efforts to broaden the program's focus on atmospheric science related to...
This is a $1,750,000.00 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, to support the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) initiative. GEO is a global partnership focused on leveraging coordinated and sustained Earth observation data to address societal and environmental challenges. The grant will enable the WMO to convene key stakeholders, identify Earth observation needs, and accelerate innovation in the use of Earth observations to support economic growth. As a non-profit organization, the WMO will leverage its broad expertise and international partnerships to develop standardized frameworks, deliver climate information products, and coordinate global climate research programs. This award aligns with NASA's goals of promoting the use of Earth observation data for informed policymaking and decision-making. There is no set-aside designation for this grant, which has a period of performance ending on July 30, 2022.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00005 | Funding Only Action | $250.0k | 4/22/21 | |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/28/20 | ||
| P00004 | Funding Only Action | $250.0k | 7/28/20 | |
| Not listed | $250.0k | 8/5/19 |