Grant For Research NNX15AN08G
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- The Catholic University of America (CUA) was awarded a $149,988 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on self-consistent temperature and carbon dioxide data derived from observations made by the SABER instrument. This research aims to improve the understanding of nighttime atmospheric conditions in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere, which is relevant to NASA's space science and exploration programs. The award does not have a set-aside...
- This is a $262,885.50 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) to study the nighttime physical mechanisms of excitation and quenching of carbon dioxide (CO2) molecular vibrations in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere. The goal is to utilize nighttime limb observations of the CO2 4.3 and 15 micron emissions and hydroxyl (OH) 1.6 and 2 micron emissions collected by the Sounding of the Atmosphere using Broadband...
- This is a $421,504 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) for a research project titled "The Solar Atmospheres Response to Impulsive Energy Input." The grant is a civilian, non-set-aside contract with a completion date of April 30, 2027. As a private, non-profit research university, CUA has a history of conducting scientific research for various federal agencies, including NASA, the Department of Defense,...
- The Catholic University of America (CUA) received a $222,090.60 research grant from NASA's Shared Services Center, a civilian federal agency, to support scientific research on the lunar exosphere. The project, which commenced on September 1, 2020, and concluded on August 31, 2024, focuses on understanding the thin, collisionless atmosphere produced when meteoroids, solar wind, and photons interact with the lunar surface, utilizing data from NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer...
- This is a $415,653.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) to study ion velocity distributions and kinetic wave activity observed in the solar wind acceleration region. The research will involve theory, modeling, and machine learning approaches. This grant award is not associated with any set-aside program. As a private research university, CUA has a history of conducting scientific research for various federal...
- This is a $435,367 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) for research on the "Origins and Effects of Accelerated Electron Populations at Mars." The grant has a period of performance through June 30, 2026. CUA is a private, non-profit research university that has a strong track record of federal contract and grant awards, particularly in the areas of space science, physics, and atmospheric research. This...
- This is a $178,109.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) for research on the "Ambipolar Electric Field of Venus." The grant, with a period of performance through November 24, 2023, supports CUA's scientific expertise in space science, atmospheric research, and plasma phenomena. CUA has a long history of collaborating with NASA and other federal agencies on various research initiatives. The university has...
- The Catholic University of America (CUA) has been awarded a $149,140 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) funding opportunity. The award supports CUA's execution of a balanced science program, focused on discipline-specific guidance, administration priorities, and congressional direction. Key objectives include participating as a partner in NASA's exploration initiatives, advancing discovery in...
- This is a $789,042 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) to conduct research on extreme high-latitude geomagnetic variations and their drivers. The grant is for a period of approximately 3 years, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. CUA is a private, non-profit research university that has a long history of collaborating with federal agencies like NASA on scientific research projects. This grant is not...
- The Catholic University of America (CUA) received a $72,461 research grant from NASA's Shared Services Center with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2027. This civilian agency award, issued on April 1, 2026, supports CUA's execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The grant was awarded without a set-aside designation through...
This is a $350,905.45 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Catholic University of America (CUA) to continue research on planetary atmospheres, satellite observations of the Earth's mesosphere and lower thermosphere, and self-consistent retrieval of atmospheric parameters from SABER/TIMED satellite data. The grant builds upon previous research conducted under prior NASA grants to CUA. The research involves developing new models and algorithms for analyzing infrared carbon dioxide emissions and temperature/density profiles in the Earth's upper atmosphere. There is no set-aside designation for this grant, which is being performed by CUA as the prime awardee. CUA has a history of conducting scientific research for NASA and other federal agencies through both grants and contracts.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | ($105) | 7/11/19 | ||
| 5 | Funding Only Action | ($105) | 7/11/19 | |
| 4 | Funding Only Action | $9.0k | 9/18/17 | |
| Not listed | $9.0k | 9/18/17 | ||
| 3 | Funding Only Action | $65.0k | 7/11/17 |