The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity. This grant is for universities with expertise in ground-based LiDAR data collection, processing, and analysis. Its primary purpose is to assess LiDAR’s effectiveness in detecting vegetation and geomorphic changes crucial for riparian monitoring along large rivers of the Colorado Plateau. Key activities involve collecting ground-based LiDAR data at Dinosaur National Monument in 2010-2011, evaluating it against existing airborne imagery and traditional monitoring methods. Recipients will process data, submit annual progress reports by October 30, and collaborate with USGS and National Park Service on peer-reviewed publications comparing LiDAR with traditional monitoring techniques throughout the two-year agreement.
Opportunity ID: 49844
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 10HQPA0013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, California 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: | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $58,000 |
| 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 California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The U.S. Geological Surveys is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to universities that have the ability to collect, process, and analyze ground-based LiDAR data that meet the objectives listed below. The objectives are to assess the effectiveness of ground-based LiDAR in detecting vegetation and geomorphic change for use in riparian monitoring along large rivers of the Colorado Plateau. In 2010-2011 research will include the following: 1. Collect, process, and analyze ground-based LiDAR data at two locations within Dinosaur National Monument, in conjunction with traditional transect- and plot-based data used to detect channel cross-section and vegetation change. Ground-based LiDAR data also will be used to evaluate the accuracy of existing airborne LiDAR imagery. Data are to be collected at these locations between late July and the end of August in 2010 and 2011. 2. LiDAR data will be processed, analyzed and a short progress report written at the end of each field season (Due by 30 October of each year). 3. Peer-reviewed publications comparing and contrasting ground-based LiDAR monitoring with traditional methods, will be prepared in conjunction with USGS and National Park Service collaborators, throughout the 2 year life of the agreement. |
| 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 49844 Full Announcement-1 -> annoucement.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 | 10HQPA0013 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, California CESU | PKG00014249 | Oct 13, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
49844 SF424-2.0.pdf
49844 Project-1.1.pdf
49844 SF424B-1.1.pdf
49844 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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