The recipient proposes to develop advanced methods (e.g. radiative transfer models quantum mechanical models data-processing algorithms) for the interpretation of high-resolution planetary spectra…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded American University a $591,426.66 cooperative agreement on May 1, 2026, under the NASA Science program (CFDA 43.001) to develop advanced methods for interpreting high-resolution planetary spectra of planetary atmospheres.

The recipient will create radiative transfer models, quantum mechanical models, and data-processing algorithms to enable interpretation of high-resolution infrared spectrometer observations and radiotelescope data from planetary sources. These analytical methods will support exploration of planetary atmospheric kinematics, composition, and thermal structure with enhanced precision.

Performance runs through April 30, 2029, with work conducted at American University's Washington, D.C. location.

The recipient proposes to develop advanced methods (e.g. radiative transfer models quantum mechanical models data-processing algorithms) for the interpretation of high-resolution planetary spectra of planetary atmospheres.