Strain on the saturnian satellites the mid-sized satellites of saturn exhibit a variety of tectonic features, which may hold a key to the history of their dynamical and interior evolution. As a…

Ended Grant For Research Awarded May 15, 2007 Last action Oct 17, 2011

Contract number: NNX07AJ70G
Awardee: Wheaton College UEI QMNKAZSELHR8
Awarding agency: Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Obligated: $45,604

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated: $45,604.08 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete: Oct 17, 2011 Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency: Headquarters National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NAICS code: Not on record
PSC: AR21 R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Basic Research)
Set-aside: No set-aside
Competition: Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Basic Research
Pricing: Other
Place of performance: Norton, MA 02766, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action	Obligated	Date
Funding Only Action 5	-$1,364	Oct 17, 2011
Other Administrative Action 4 · The mid-sized satellites of saturn exhibit a variety of tectonic features, which may hold a key to the history of their dynamical and interior evolution. As a…	$0	May 11, 2010
Funding Only Action 3	$10,859	May 29, 2009
Other Administrative Action 2	$0	Apr 7, 2009
Funding Only Action 1	$13,264	May 19, 2008
Original award	$22,845	Jun 21, 2007

Description

As the agency reported it.

Strain on the saturnian satellites the mid-sized satellites of saturn exhibit a variety of tectonic features, which may hold a key to the history of their dynamical and interior evolution. As a first step in understanding the strain history preserved on their surfaces, we will measure the amount of strain across tectonic features on their surfaces using data from the cassini ISS instrument. We will use techniques that we have developed to measure strain on the surface of jupiter's moon ganymede, and apply them to saturnian satellites, starting with enceladus and dione. Our primary method of strain analysis uses impact craters as strain markers, but we will corroborate these measurements with techniques which use the geometry of the faults themselves to estimate strain. Our strain measurements can be used to constrain the parameters of geophysical models that describe the evolution of the satellites, and will serve as a first step to understanding the diverse tectonic histories of these bodies.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract NNX07AJ70G?

NNX07AJ70G was awarded to Wheaton College by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 15, 2007.

How much is contract NNX07AJ70G worth?

The government has obligated $45,604 on NNX07AJ70G.

Which agency awarded contract NNX07AJ70G?

Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX07AJ70G, with funding from Headquarters (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Was contract NNX07AJ70G competed?

The extent of competition for NNX07AJ70G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.

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