The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lake – Northern Forest CESU, is offering this grant for research into advanced digital map analysis and viewing. This grant aims to explore methods for modifying electronic map files to enable multi-layered viewing and analysis. Key objectives include evaluating optimal transparency and design combinations, necessary color adjustments for various map types, and the feasibility of developing non-proprietary online and offline viewing software. The recipient will develop and test software that provides user controls for adjusting and viewing map layers. This research will also investigate the scientific processes for georeferenced image adjustments and assess the potential of utilizing historic map collections for fundamental and advanced geographic research.
Opportunity ID: 47754
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 09HQPA0040 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lake – Northern Forest 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: | Jun 03, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| 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 Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lake – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Recipient must have expertise in geographic analysis and digital cartographic manipulation of map, especially as applied to multiple map layers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | This grant seeks research into modification of electronic map files viewing of maps as unique layers for analysis. These electronic map images will supplement and enhance the generation map graphics products by: Studying, evaluating, and determining best combinations of transparency/design of how the images will work when viewed as multiple layers Evaluating color adjustments/corrections necessary, especially for USGS topographic maps Researching feasibility of on-line viewing as well as an off-line viewer, focusing on a non-proprietary approach Developing and testing non-proprietary software for viewing the map bundle and providing controls to the user to adjust and view the map layers Document any testing of procedures and results The award recipient will research the scientific process and methods for image adjustments of georeferenced digital files. This includes requirements to view specific information of one map versus another, select which of the one or more maps is the fixed image and which is the one to adjust transparency or if adjusting both is required. The research will determine the feasibility of using major historic collections of maps for basic and advanced geographic research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FAITH GRAVES
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47754 Full Announcement-1 -> announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FAITH GRAVES Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7356 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 | 09HQPA0040 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lake – Northern Forest CESU | PKG00012439 | Jun 03, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47754 SF424-2.0.pdf
47754 Project-1.1.pdf
47754 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47754 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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