This federal contract award, with ID NNX16AG51G, was granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The $472,223.72 grant is funding the continuing development of the Molecular Spectroscopic Line Lists, which will aid current and future studies of planetary atmospheres. This supports the HITRAN database, a U.S. national treasure maintained by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for...
This federal contract award, valued at $1,798,357.00, was granted to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, a non-profit research and educational organization. The goal of this project is to advance the development of the High-resolution Transmission (HITRAN) molecular spectroscopic database compilation and associated software, which is critical for NASA's remote-sensing missions that characterize the atmosphere. The contract aims to improve...
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 is a grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, for a project titled "Accurate High-Resolution Spectroscopic Reference Parameters Are Crucial When Interpreting Planetary Spectra Recorded With Groundbased and Satellite-Based Spectrometers, Including Those on Board Numerous Past, Current and Future Space Missions." The award, valued at...
This federal contract award to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is for a project titled "Enhancing Capabilities of the HITRAN and HITEMP Molecular Spectroscopic Databases for Studies of Planetary Atmospheres." The $793,889.00 grant will be used to further develop the HITRAN and HITEMP databases by improving the quality of current parameters, adding new molecular species/isotopologues, broadening parameters for planetary research, and...
This is a $830,544.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, for a research project titled "Intra-Seasonal Variability of the Tropical Cloud Belt and the Associated Atmospheric Waves." The grant supports scientific research and has a period of performance from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The Smithsonian Institution is a non-profit organization that...
This is a $125,718.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, a non-profit research organization. The grant is for executing a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. It will enable SAO to participate as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on,...
The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, has been awarded a $492,467.00 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support research on the processes that drive planet formation and evolution. This grant, with a period of performance ending on January 20, 2026, is part of NASA's Science (CFDA 43.001) program and does not have a set-aside designation. The SAO, a leading provider of scientific research and...
This is a $497,395.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division. The grant, which has a performance period ending January 31, 2023, supports a laboratory program that studies highly reactive polyatomic molecular ions in low density regions and photo-dissociation regions (PDRs). This research aims to advance understanding of the chemistry beyond light ions observed in these...
This is a $76,323 grant award to the Smithsonian Institution's Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to execute a balanced science program. The award is focused on the Smithsonian's role as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiatives, conducting scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, Lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The work scope also includes advancing discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting...
This is a $1,527,566.24 federal grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution. The grant's goal is to advance the development of the HITRAN (High-Resolution Transmission) molecular spectroscopic database and associated software to support NASA's atmospheric remote-sensing missions, including instruments on the Aura, Terra, Aqua, and other satellite platforms. The work will improve the accuracy and consistency of the spectroscopic parameters in the HITRAN database, which is critical for modeling and analyzing atmospheric data from NASA's Earth observation programs. This grant does not have a set-aside designation. The Smithsonian Institution, as a non-profit organization, frequently collaborates with NASA and the National Science Foundation on research and development projects related to astrophysics, solar physics, and other space science initiatives.