Grant For Research NNX17AE09G
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- This federal contract award with ID NNX16AT12G was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The $199,752.64 grant is for the application of retrieval algorithms to determine trace gas column amounts of O3, HCHO, and SO2 from GEOTASO spectra, as well as tropospheric ozone profile retrieval. This work will support the GEOTASO instrument and preparations for the future TEMPO...
- This five-year, $499,800 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) supports research related to the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) satellite instrument. As the Principal Investigator (PI) and Deputy PI for TEMPO, SAO will continue to collaborate with NASA on this project. The grant will fund activities such as instrument development, data processing, and scientific analysis to enhance the...
- This federal contract award, valued at $62,050.93, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The contract, which is not a set-aside, is for research into "What Drives the Dichotomy in the Radio Galaxy Population?" SAO, a non-profit organization, frequently collaborates with universities and other institutions on NASA and National Science Foundation (NSF)...
- The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), operating as a child entity of the Smithsonian Institution, received a definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract valued at $7.58 million from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, with an ultimate completion date of March 25, 2029. The contract supports NASA's Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) mission, tasking SAO with conducting research, developing algorithms, and delivering near real-time atmospheric monitoring products. Work...
- This federal contract award, valued at $78,017.00, was granted to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. The contract requires SAO to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. SAO will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's...
- This federal contract award was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Smithsonian Institution, acting through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division. The $373,016.09 grant funds research and development tasks to support NASA space missions and scientific research. Key objectives include modeling and prototyping a solar grating system, expanding software for full-sun unfolding, and improving the pointing system for...
- This federal contract award, valued at $3,944,685.00, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a non-profit research organization operating as a trust instrumentality of the United States government. The contract is for the development of a multi-wavelength infrared coronagraph and spectropolarimeter to be utilized in NASA's scientific balloon program and eventual space-based applications. The award does not...
- This federal contract award to the Smithsonian Institution's Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) has a total ceiling value of $1,466,244.00. The goal of the project is to advance the development of the HITRAN molecular spectroscopic database and associated software, in support of NASA's missions focused on characterizing the Earth's atmosphere using spectroscopic techniques. The contract, awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center, is a grant for research and does not have a set-aside designation....
- This federal contract award to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is aimed at advancing the capability of diffraction gratings for high-resolution imaging spectroscopy in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft X-ray wavelength range of 0.1-20 nanometers. The $94,488.00 grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will support research and development to address key science goals related to understanding the...
- This is a $136,004.87 grant contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The contract is for SAO to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. SAO will participate as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research in and around the Moon, Mars,...
This federal contract award to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, is for the GEOTASO instrument, which serves as a test bed for upcoming NASA and Korean geostationary air quality monitoring missions like TEMPO and GEMS. The $79,918.10 grant award from NASA is for GEOTASO's participation in air quality field campaigns, where it will act as a satellite analog for validation of these future missions. The contract has no set-aside designation. As a leading provider of scientific research and instrumentation development for federal agencies, SAO frequently partners with universities on NASA and NSF projects, both as a prime contractor and subcontractor, to deliver specialized aerospace systems and ground-based observational equipment in support of space exploration and scientific research efforts.
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| 1 | Funding Only Action | ($38) | 10/19/18 | |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $80.0k | 1/20/17 |