Project Grant 2431970
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$215K
Federal Agency
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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