FY 2015 Joint Hurricane Testbed

 

The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is soliciting LOIs under the United States Weather Research Program (USWRP), as administrated by the USWRP Joint Hurricane Testbed (JHT). This notice also provides guidelines for the submission of full proposals. This notice describes opportunities and application procedures for the transfer of relevant research and technology advances into tropical cyclone analysis and forecast operations. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments; and Federal agencies. This notice calls for researchers to submit proposals to test and evaluate, and modify if necessary, in a (quasi-operational) experimental environment, their own scientific and technological research applications. The experimental test environment includes capabilities for real-time demonstration testing based on links to operational observational and model data streams. Projects satisfying metrics for success and operational constraints may be selected for operational implementation by the operational center(s) after the completion of the USWRP-funded work. The period of the award is from one to two years.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/05/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
NOAA-OAR-OWAQ-2015-2004200
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Commerce
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
6
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments; international organizations; state, local and Indian tribal governments; and Federal agencies.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Letters of Intent are due on 9/15/2014; Full Proposals are due on 12/5/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Dr. Chris Landsea, Director, Joint Hurricane Testbed, National Hurricane Center; 11691 SW. 17th Street, Miami, FL 33165; Telephone: 305-229-4446
E-mail Address
Chris.Landsea@noaa.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$700,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $150,000.00

 


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