Project Grant 2429602
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Awarding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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