Dynamics and chemistry of summer stratosphere

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate awarded a Project Grant of $192,952.51 to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, operating as the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), under CFDA 43.001 (Science) on June 4, 2025. The award supports research on "Dynamics and Chemistry of Summer Stratosphere," with performance extending through June 3, 2026. NCAR, a nonprofit consortium of over 115 universities operating as a federally funded research and development center, will conduct this atmospheric science research at its primary facility in Boulder, Colorado.

The project focuses on advancing scientific understanding of atmospheric processes during summer months, leveraging NCAR's specialized expertise in atmospheric research, climate modeling, and Earth system science. As a prime research contractor for multiple federal agencies, NCAR will deliver research outputs and technical analysis that contribute to NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries in Earth science research. The award represents a component of NASA's competitive Science program portfolio, which evaluates proposals based on scientific quality, technical merit, personnel qualifications, and cost reasonableness.