Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NESDIS NESDISPO 2020 2006307
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies is a NOAA NESDIS funding opportunity to create a single, nationally focused Cooperative Institute that advances satellite-based weather and environmental science and helps move new satellite products into real operational use. NOAA is looking to establish the institute at a research institution with a strong graduate program in NOAA-relevant sciences, with the expectation that the institute will work closely with federal scientists and staff in the NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), specifically the Advanced Satellite Products Branch located in Madison, Wisconsin. While the institute can include multiple member institutions and partners, NOAA will make only one cooperative agreement award to the lead institution where the Cooperative Institute is formally established, and that lead institution would be responsible for coordinating resources and collaboration across any non-governmental partners.
The scientific scope centers on satellite meteorology and the broader use of satellite observations for weather and environmental analysis. A major emphasis is on retrieving key geophysical variables from satellite measurements, including temperature and moisture profiles, precipitation, aerosols and clouds, trace gases, snow and ice, volcanic ash, fires and smoke, and winds. The work is expected to cover the full lifecycle of satellite product development and improvement, including calibration of satellite measurements, creation of new algorithms and derived products, validation and performance assessment of those products, and exploration of methods that blend satellite information with in situ observations. The institute is also expected to support the creation of satellite-derived climate data records and to strengthen the use of satellite data within numerical weather prediction and Earth system modeling through data assimilation research and development.
A defining feature of the opportunity is its focus on operational relevance and user engagement. NOAA is explicitly looking for an institute that not only conducts research but also works with end users to improve the practical application of satellite products in operational settings. Examples called out include numerical weather prediction and air quality prediction, ice analysis, volcanic hazard monitoring, and severe weather detection. In other words, success is tied to producing satellite products and techniques that can be trusted, validated, and integrated into real decision-making systems and operational workflows, not just demonstrated in research mode.
The opportunity also highlights a growing challenge and priority for NOAA: data stewardship and managing the coming surge of environmental data over the next decade. The Cooperative Institute is expected to develop and test improved approaches for storing, accessing, and disseminating experimental and demonstration datasets maintained by NOAA, with the goal of making these datasets more usable by the broader community. Because the satellite and in situ data volume will expand significantly, the institute is expected to contribute to better systems for data quality control, management, processing, large-scale analysis, assimilation, modeling, and overall availability. This includes adopting and advancing modern technical approaches such as cloud computing, machine learning, and other computational intelligence methods to make “big data” usable for NOAA mission outcomes. For that reason, NOAA indicates the institute should have strong facilities and expertise not only in atmospheric and satellite science but also in technology areas like information technology and systems engineering.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Department of Commerce under NOAA NESDIS, using a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning NOAA anticipates substantial involvement with the awardee during performance. The CFDA number is 11.432. NOAA expected to make one award, with an award ceiling listed as $150,000,000. The original posting dates indicate it was created on November 6, 2019 with an original closing date of January 8, 2020. The eligibility category is listed broadly as “Others,” with clarification referenced in the full eligibility text of the announcement. Overall, the opportunity is designed to build a long-term, workforce-developing partnership that strengthens satellite product science, accelerates transition to operations, and modernizes data stewardship and computational methods in support of NOAA’s weather and environmental mission.Apply for NOAA NESDIS NESDISPO 2020 2006307
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.432.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 06, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 08, 2020. (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 $150,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a NOAA NESDIS discretionary funding opportunity to create a single, nationally focused Cooperative Institute. The institute is intended to advance satellite-based weather and environmental science and speed the transition of new satellite products into real operational use.
Which NOAA organization is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under the Department of Commerce through NOAA NESDIS (National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service).
What is the purpose of establishing this Cooperative Institute?
The institute is designed to build a long-term partnership that strengthens satellite product science, accelerates transition to operations, supports workforce development, and modernizes data stewardship and computational methods to support NOAA's weather and environmental mission.
How many awards does NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make one award.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which means NOAA anticipates substantial involvement with the awardee during performance.
What does "substantial involvement" imply for the awardee?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure described, NOAA expects to work closely with the recipient during the period of performance rather than providing funding with minimal federal engagement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 11.432.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $150,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting indicates it was created on November 6, 2019, with an original closing date of January 8, 2020.
Who is expected to lead the Cooperative Institute?
NOAA is looking to establish the institute at a research institution with a strong graduate program in NOAA-relevant sciences.
Can multiple institutions participate?
Yes. The institute can include multiple member institutions and partners. However, NOAA will make only one cooperative agreement award to the lead institution where the Cooperative Institute is formally established.
What responsibilities does the lead institution have if there are partners?
The lead institution would be responsible for coordinating resources and collaboration across any non-governmental partners.
Where is the primary NOAA operational collaboration expected to occur?
The institute is expected to work closely with federal scientists and staff in the NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), specifically the Advanced Satellite Products Branch located in Madison, Wisconsin.
What is the overall scientific scope of the institute?
The scope centers on satellite meteorology and the broader use of satellite observations for weather and environmental analysis, with a strong emphasis on creating and improving satellite-derived products for operational use.
Which geophysical variables and phenomena are highlighted as priorities for retrieval from satellite measurements?
The opportunity highlights retrieving key variables and products including temperature and moisture profiles, precipitation, aerosols and clouds, trace gases, snow and ice, volcanic ash, fires and smoke, and winds.
What stages of satellite product work are expected to be supported?
The expected work spans the full lifecycle of satellite product development and improvement, including calibration of satellite measurements, development of new algorithms and derived products, validation and performance assessment, and methods that blend satellite information with in situ observations.
Does the opportunity include climate-focused satellite work?
Yes. The institute is expected to support the creation of satellite-derived climate data records.
How does numerical weather prediction (NWP) fit into this opportunity?
The opportunity calls for strengthening the use of satellite data within numerical weather prediction and Earth system modeling, including data assimilation research and development.
What does NOAA mean by "operational relevance" in this opportunity?
Operational relevance is described as a defining feature. NOAA is looking for an institute that not only conducts research but also engages end users so that satellite products and techniques are trusted, validated, and integrated into real decision-making systems and operational workflows.
What are examples of operational applications mentioned in the announcement?
Examples include numerical weather prediction and air quality prediction, ice analysis, volcanic hazard monitoring, and severe weather detection.
What is meant by "transition to operations" for satellite products?
In this context, it refers to moving satellite products and techniques beyond research demonstrations so they can be integrated into operational systems used for routine monitoring, forecasting, and decision-making.
Why does the opportunity emphasize data stewardship?
NOAA identifies a growing challenge related to managing a coming surge of environmental data over the next decade. The institute is expected to help improve how NOAA stores, accesses, and disseminates experimental and demonstration datasets to make them more usable for the broader community.
What types of data management improvements are expected?
The announcement describes needs such as improved systems and approaches for data quality control, management, processing, large-scale analysis, assimilation, modeling, and overall data availability.
Are modern computing approaches encouraged?
Yes. The institute is expected to adopt and advance approaches such as cloud computing, machine learning, and other computational intelligence methods to help make "big data" usable for NOAA mission outcomes.
What kinds of institutional capabilities does NOAA expect from the host organization?
NOAA indicates the institute should have strong facilities and expertise not only in atmospheric and satellite science, but also in technology areas like information technology and systems engineering.
What is the eligibility category listed for this opportunity?
The eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others," with clarification referenced in the full eligibility text of the announcement.
Is this opportunity intended to be national in scope?
Yes. It is described as a single, nationally focused Cooperative Institute.
What is the intended long-term impact of the institute?
The opportunity is designed to strengthen satellite product science, accelerate operational adoption of satellite products, modernize data stewardship and computational methods, and support NOAA mission outcomes in weather and environmental analysis over the long term.
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