Tropical Cloud Systems and Processes (TCSP), release date April 1, 2004.
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits investigations of tropical cloud systems and their environmental feedback which contribute to a unified approach to study variations in the Earth's climate system. The announcement seeks innovative investigations that utilize NASA's observational data for investigations of tropical cyclones, the impact of cirrus clouds on atmospheric cycles of water and energy, and related feedbacks on the radiative, compositional and dynamic attributes of the upper troposphere/lower stratosphere. It also seeks proposals that utilize this knowledge in facilitating the development and evaluation of models and data assimilation systems that include representations of tropical cloud processes and their impact on Earth's climate system.
This NRA is open to all scientific investigators who submit proposals that respond to the objectives of the program. Awards will be for the period of 3 years. It is anticipated that approximately $7M per year will be available, with individual awards depending on the range of activities proposed and the total number of team members selected. Participation in the program is open to all categories of institutions, including educational, industrial, non-profit organizations, NASA centers and other US agencies.
The complete NRA will be available electronically on the release date, via the Internet at the Research Opportunities Web Page at http://research.nasa.gov under "Office of Earth Science (Code Y)". A paper copy will be available to those who do not have access to Internet by calling (202) 358-3552 and leaving a voice mail message.
This announcement will be open through July 1, 2004, and proposals may be submitted at any time throughout this period.
Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, Grants.gov, or at both sites, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement.
