This Project Grant award of $161,852.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of the Army Materiel Command Research Development and Engineering Command under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, operating through the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The award will fund research to design, develop, and evaluate spectrally selective Arctic eyewear for enhanced visual performance. Key research activities include designing specialized optical filters, manufacturing the filters to meet performance specifications, assisting with simulated search task testing in constructed and field environments, and collaborating on progress reporting and publications. The project also involves a $13,400 sub-award to Enchroma Inc. to contribute their expertise in filter design and manufacturing. This research aims to advance fundamental knowledge in areas such as optics, materials science, and human perception that are critical to long-term national security needs. The award was made on September 30, 2024 with a performance period through September 29, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $111.9k | 12/2/24 | ||
| Not listed | $50.0k | 9/26/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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UNR2543S | Enchroma Inc. | Project Grant W911NF2410328 | $85.6k | 2/6/25 |