Project Grant 2128347
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$916K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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