The Department of Earthquake Hazards Program is offering a grant to support UNAVCO, Inc. in incorporating real-time GNSS into ShakeAlert. This project aims to enhance telemetry, upgrade to multi-constellation GNSS, and improve the seismic and geodetic networks in high-risk areas of the U.S. The grant includes testing the system, refining seismic algorithms, expanding network coverage through new and upgraded stations, and fostering private-sector development of Early Earthquake Warning applications. UNAVCO’s expertise in geodetic data and early warning research makes them a key partner in advancing earthquake monitoring and reducing the impact of seismic events.
Opportunity ID: 318713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-FA-19-0287 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent: Incorporating Real-time GNSS into ShakeAlert: Improving telemetry and upgrading to multi-constellation GNSS with on-board positioning at existing NOTA stations |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Earthquake Early Warning |
| 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: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,496,100 |
| Award Floor: | $793,635 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Notice of Intent to award a cooperative agreement to UNAVCO, Inc. in support of the project entitled “Incorporation Real-Time GNSS into ShakeAlert: Improving Telemetery and Upgrading to Multi-Constellation GNSS with On-Board Positioning at Existing NOTA Stations”. The objective of this cooperative agreement is to continueand further the Earthquake Hazards Program’s collaborative research project tooperate, support, improve and expand the ability of seismic and geodetic networksin high-risk areas of the U.S. to provide warnings of earthquakes when strongshaking has begun, so that propertydamage, injury, and loss of life can be reduced in affected areas . Thisphase will support further testing ofthe system, improving seismic algorithms, completing integration of geodeticalgorithms, creation of tools to monitor the system and manage users, expandingnetwork coverage through building new stations and upgrading existing stationsand associated communications systems, encouraging private-sector creation ofEEW applications, and developing coordinated training and education. UNAVCO operates the Plate Boundary Observatory (PBO), whichis the geodetic component of the NSF funded EarthScope network. The PBO isincluded in the ShakeAlert system. UNAVCO has demonstrated ability tocontribute geodetic data for the ShakeAlert system and carry out and applyrelated geodetic early warning research and development.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Margaret Eastman
Contract Specialist Phone 703-648-7366 Email:mrussell@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 318713 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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