This grant, offered by the US Geological Survey, is specifically designed to fund critical research aimed at developing innovative algorithms and software solutions. The core purpose of this initiative is to significantly automate the complex screening processes involved with Weather Surveillance Radar (WSR) data. This automation is vital for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of identifying various biological targets within the vast datasets. Moreover, the research will focus on creating robust methods to precisely quantify bird densities, an essential aspect for ecological studies and conservation efforts. Ultimately, this funding opportunity seeks to advance scientific capabilities in environmental monitoring through sophisticated data analysis tools.
Opportunity ID: 112935
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G11AS20077 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,700 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed CESU Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for research to develop algorithms and software to help automate the screening of WSR data, identify biological targets, and quantify bird densities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 112935 Full Announcement-1 -> cesu funding opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faith Graves, 703-648-7356 fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G11AS20077 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU | PKG00070692 | Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
112935 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
112935 Project-1.1.pdf
112935 SF424A-1.0.pdf
112935 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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