The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center offers a grant to assess using WorldView3 satellite data for waterfowl surveys. Collaborating with US FWS, Canadian Wildlife Service, and others, this project aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of bird population monitoring. By potentially reducing costs and increasing survey quality, the use of WV3 data could complement traditional aerial surveys. Additionally, the project explores utilizing cloud computing for data management. Applications close on February 21, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291639
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G17AS00036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain 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: | Feb 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 06, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000 |
| 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. CESUâ¿¿s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to test the feasibility of using WorldView3 (WV3) satellite data for assisting surveys of ducks, geese, swans, and cranes. The U.S. FWS, Canadian Wildlife Service, and various states and provinces collaborate through the Central Flyway Committee (as well as other Flyways across the continent) to monitor waterfowl populations using different techniques throughout the year. Of particular importance has been aerial surveys of birds staging during migration in the Southern Provinces and Northern States because of the regularity of their movements and sizeable percentage of populations that can be surveyed. If the utilization of WV3 proves viable, the approach will reduce the risk to biologists who are visually conducting the surveys, reduce the cost of such surveys, and potentially increase both the accuracy and precision of the surveys. Remotely sensed data will not replace aerial surveys, but will compliment them. The project also will provide an opportunity to explore the use of cloud computing resources to partially automate data acquisition, processing, analysis, and archiving. |
| 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 291639 Full Announcement-FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 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 | G17AS00036 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU | PKG00230674 | Feb 06, 2017 | Feb 21, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291639 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
291639 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291639 SF424A-1.0.pdf
291639 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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