Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 19 FA 0176
This Notice of Intent is a discretionary research funding opportunity from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) focused on improving how Landsat thermal data are calibrated and validated, along with the higher-level products that are derived from those thermal measurements. Landsat thermal observations are widely used for applications such as land surface temperature estimation, water and energy balance studies, drought monitoring, agricultural water use assessment, urban heat analysis, and many other Earth science and resource-management needs. Because these applications often depend on small differences in temperature and consistent performance over long time periods, the opportunity is centered on developing improved strategies that strengthen confidence in the accuracy, stability, and traceability of Landsat thermal data products.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the performance of the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, indicating the work is intended to be technical, method-oriented, and directly supportive of improving the quality of a national remote sensing data record. The assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity is 15.808.
Eligibility is limited to private institutions of higher education, so the intended applicants are private universities and similar academic entities with the expertise and facilities to carry out thermal remote sensing calibration and validation research. The opportunity anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), suggesting a fairly focused project scope with one lead organization rather than a large multi-award program.
From a funding standpoint, the award ceiling is $251,402, which sets the maximum amount available under this opportunity. The opportunity was created on September 6, 2019, and the original closing date is September 19, 2019, indicating a short response window typical of some notices of intent or targeted research solicitations.
In practical terms, a project under this Notice of Intent would be expected to propose and demonstrate improved approaches for verifying and refining Landsat thermal calibration and validation. That could include better use of ground-based reference measurements, cross-comparisons with other well-characterized sensors, improved characterization of atmospheric effects that influence thermal retrievals, refined uncertainty estimation, and methods to assess performance across varying surface types and environmental conditions. The end goal is to enhance the reliability and usability of Landsat thermal data and the higher-level thermal products that users depend on, especially for long-term monitoring where calibration consistency and defensible validation are essential.
Key identifiers for reference are Funding Opportunity Number USGS 19 FA 0176, titled "Notice of Intent" for "Improved Strategies to Enhance Calibration and Validation of Landsat Thermal Data and Their Associated Higher-Level Products," offered by the U.S. Geological Survey within the Department of the Interior.Apply for USGS 19 FA 0176
- The Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 06, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $251,402.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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