Opportunity Information: Apply for 09HQPA0040
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lake Northern Forest CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2009 and posted on Jun 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lake Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Recipient must have expertise in geographic analysis and digital cartographic manipulation of map, especially as applied to multiple map layers.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0040) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement focused on research and development methods for improving how georeferenced digital map images can be viewed and analyzed as stacked, interactive layers. The central idea is to take electronic map files, including historic and USGS topographic map images, and make them more useful for geographic analysis by treating each map as a distinct layer that can be combined with others in a controlled, visually readable way. The project is meant to support the creation of better map graphic products and, more broadly, to test whether large historic map collections can be used effectively for both basic and advanced geographic research when presented in a modern, layered viewing environment.
A major portion of the work involves studying and determining the best design approaches for multi-layer viewing, especially how transparency should be applied when two or more map images overlap. This includes evaluating different combinations of transparency settings and visual design choices so that important information from each map remains legible when layered together. The award recipient is expected to look at practical viewing requirements, such as deciding which map in a pair (or bundle) should be treated as the fixed reference layer and which map should be adjusted for transparency, as well as situations where adjusting both layers might be necessary to reveal specific features. In parallel, the project calls for evaluation of color adjustments and corrections, with specific emphasis on USGS topographic maps, where color balance, contrast, and other corrections may be needed to make layered viewing clearer and more consistent across different map sources and vintages.
Another key requirement is exploring the feasibility of both online and offline viewing solutions, with an emphasis on non-proprietary approaches. Rather than relying on closed or vendor-locked tools, the project aims to assess and develop ways to view bundles of layered map images using open, non-proprietary software. The recipient is expected to develop and test such software or software components that allow users to load the map bundle and interactively control layer visibility and transparency. This implies a practical, user-facing toolset with controls that let analysts and researchers turn layers on and off, adjust transparency, and compare maps in a way that supports analysis rather than just static display.
The opportunity also places strong emphasis on documentation and defensible methods. The recipient must document testing procedures and results, capturing what was evaluated, how it was tested, what worked, what did not, and what conclusions can be drawn about best practices for image adjustment of georeferenced digital files. The research is framed as a scientific process, meaning the deliverables should go beyond a simple prototype and include repeatable methods or guidance for image correction and multi-layer visualization. Overall, the intended outcome is a clearer understanding of how to adjust and present georeferenced map imagery so that multiple maps can be used together effectively, thereby increasing the research value of major historic map collections.
Administratively, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, tied to CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection). The estimated total funding is $20,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The agency expected to make one award. The posting date and creation date were June 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2009, and an archive date of July 15, 2009. Eligibility is limited to organizations that are participating partners of the Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU Program, and applicants must have expertise in geographic analysis and digital cartographic manipulation of maps, particularly as applied to working with multiple map layers. The listed contact for access issues is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
FAQs: CESU Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU (USGS) Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number 09HQPA0040)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a US Geological Survey (USGS) discretionary cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU Program. It focuses on research and development methods to improve how georeferenced digital map images can be viewed and analyzed as stacked, interactive layers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 09HQPA0040.
Which agency is offering the award?
The offering agency is the US Geological Survey (USGS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to make electronic map files (including historic map files and USGS topographic map images) more useful for geographic analysis by treating each map as a distinct layer. These layers should be combinable in a controlled, visually readable way so users can compare and analyze multiple maps together.
What types of map data are specifically mentioned?
The description specifically mentions electronic map files, including historic map images and USGS topographic map images.
What does "stacked, interactive layers" mean in this project context?
It refers to presenting multiple georeferenced map images together in a layered viewing environment where users can control layer visibility and transparency, enabling side-by-side style comparison through interactive overlay rather than static viewing of a single map image.
What are the key technical challenges the project is expected to address?
A major technical focus is determining the best design approaches for multi-layer viewing, especially how transparency should be applied when two or more georeferenced map images overlap. The work includes evaluating combinations of transparency settings and visual design choices so important information from each map remains legible when layered.
What does the opportunity say about transparency requirements?
The recipient is expected to study and determine best design approaches for multi-layer viewing, including practical decisions such as which map should serve as the fixed reference layer and which should be adjusted for transparency, plus situations where adjusting both layers may be necessary to reveal specific features.
Does the project require work on color adjustments or corrections?
Yes. The project calls for evaluation of color adjustments and corrections, with a specific emphasis on USGS topographic maps. This includes attention to color balance, contrast, and other corrections to improve clarity and consistency across different map sources and vintages when layered together.
Is the project limited to online tools, or are offline solutions included?
Both online and offline viewing solutions are included. The opportunity requires exploring the feasibility of both approaches.
Are proprietary tools allowed?
The opportunity emphasizes non-proprietary approaches and avoiding closed or vendor-locked tools. The intent is to assess and develop ways to view bundles of layered map images using open, non-proprietary software.
What kind of software capability is the award recipient expected to develop or test?
The recipient is expected to develop and test software or software components that allow users to load a bundle of map layers and interactively control layer visibility and transparency. The toolset is expected to support analysis by letting users turn layers on and off, adjust transparency, and compare maps interactively.
Is documentation required as part of the deliverables?
Yes. The opportunity places strong emphasis on documentation and defensible methods. The recipient must document testing procedures and results, including what was evaluated, how it was tested, what worked, what did not, and the conclusions that can be drawn about best practices.
Is the work described as scientific research or mainly a software prototype?
The work is framed as a scientific process. Deliverables are expected to go beyond a simple prototype and include repeatable methods or guidance for image correction and multi-layer visualization.
What broader outcome is the project trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is a clearer understanding of how to adjust and present georeferenced map imagery so multiple maps can be used together effectively, increasing the research value of major historic map collections for both basic and advanced geographic research.
What is the activity category for this award?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.808 (USGS Research and Data Collection).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency expects to make one award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is June 3, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is June 15, 2009.
When was (or will) the opportunity be archived?
The archive date is July 15, 2009.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are participating partners of the Great Lake - Northern Forest CESU Program.
What expertise is expected from applicants?
Applicants must have expertise in geographic analysis and digital cartographic manipulation of maps, particularly as applied to working with multiple map layers.
Who should be contacted for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues is Faith Graves, Contract Specialist, at 703-648-7356.
Does the opportunity specify the intended user experience of the viewing environment?
Yes. The opportunity implies a practical, user-facing toolset with controls enabling analysts and researchers to interactively manage layers (turn layers on/off and adjust transparency) to support geographic analysis rather than static display.
What is meant by a "bundle" of layered map images?
In this context, a bundle refers to a set of georeferenced digital map images intended to be loaded together so they can be viewed as multiple interactive layers with controls for visibility and transparency.
Does the opportunity mention how to handle overlapping layers for readability?
Yes. A core requirement is evaluating overlapping maps with different transparency settings and visual design choices to ensure important content remains legible, including decisions about which layer remains fixed and which layer is adjusted.
Are historic map collections explicitly part of the project scope?
Yes. The project is intended in part to test whether large historic map collections can be used effectively for research when presented in a modern, layered viewing environment.
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