(FOA)-ROSES2020:
B.7 Space Weather Science Applications Operations 2 Research
(NNH20ZDA001N-SWO2R); December 16, 2020
Agency
National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Description
In
response to the need to advance and coordinate the Nation’s space weather
research and operations capabilities, NASA has established the Heliophysics
Space Weather Science Applications program, of which this operations-to-research
(O2R) call is a part. NASA is supporting this funding opportunity in
coordination with DOC/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to
promote O2R activities. For this call, the objective of O2R efforts is
broadly defined as the joint pursuit of improvements of operational capabilities
and advancements in related fundamental research.
The
primary goal of this solicitation is to support research to improve numerical
models and/or data utilization techniques that could advance forecasting and/or
specification capabilities and which could also lead to improved scientific
understanding. Effective utilization of available data is encouraged. Employing
advanced techniques for data assimilation, ensemble, and/or machine-learning is
also encouraged. Improved neutral density specification and forecast
capabilities could include, for example, effects of forcing from below, effects
of variations in solar EUV flux, effects of heating from particle precipitation
and joule dissipation, assimilation of satellite drag data, and regional
variations in density. Improved neutral density specification and forecasts can
support numerous applications, including satellite drag and orbit propagation,
meeting Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP), and planning
satellite mega-constellation operations. Improved forecasting and specification
of the ionosphere could include the dynamics of total electron content, ionospheric scintillation, and electron density
structure.
There
are two focus areas for this opportunity:
·
Satellite
Drag: Improve the specification and forecast of neutral density in the
thermosphere as it pertains to satellite drag and orbital
operations.
·
Ionospheric
Disturbances: Improve forecasts and/or specifications of ionospheric disturbances that impact: 1. positioning,
navigation, and timing (PNT) derived from the Global Navigation Satellite
System, and/or 2. radio
communication.
Announcement
Number:
NNH20ZDA001N-SWO2R
Closing
Date:
Step-1
proposals: December 16, 2020
Step-2
proposals: February 17, 2021
Link
to Full Announcement
Contact
Information
James
Spann
(202)
358-0574