Opportunity Information: Apply for 13 571
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Mobile Doppler Radar Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2013 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2013 Full Proposal Deadline(s) September 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 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).
- PI LimitThe PI should be a scientist with expertise in radar technology and applications of radar to atmospheric science research.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Mobile Doppler Radar Facility opportunity (NSF Publication 13-571, Funding Opportunity Number 13-571) is a National Science Foundation solicitation from the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) under its Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities (LAOF) program. The main purpose is to select one awardee to provide and operate a mobile Doppler radar capability that can be deployed to field campaigns studying the lower atmosphere. The facility is intended to support NSF-funded research that depends on radar observations of severe weather, storm evolution, and related in-cloud processes, and it is also expected to serve educational needs by enabling hands-on training and broader community use.
NSF is offering support through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial NSF involvement in oversight, coordination, and performance expectations compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the total estimated funding is about $4.5 million. NSF anticipates making a single award, meaning proposals are competing to become the community-facing provider and operator of this national mobile radar facility rather than funding multiple parallel efforts. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this solicitation.
The scope centers on delivering an operational, field-ready mobile Doppler radar facility and the associated services needed to make it useful to the atmospheric science community. In practical terms, this usually includes maintaining and upgrading the radar system, managing deployment logistics, collecting and quality-controlling data during campaigns, archiving and distributing data products to researchers, and supporting users so that the facility can be integrated effectively into diverse field projects. Because the solicitation explicitly mentions both research and educational purposes, proposals would be expected to address how the facility will be made accessible for training, student participation, and workforce development, in addition to meeting the technical requirements for high-quality scientific observations.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that the competition may be open to entities beyond standard academic institutions, depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement. NSF also specifies a principal investigator expectation: the PI should be a scientist with expertise in radar technology and in applying radar to atmospheric science research. That PI requirement is a strong cue that NSF is looking for a team that can handle both the engineering and operational realities of a deployable radar system and the scientific context needed to support a wide range of user-driven field studies.
Key dates show this was a time-limited competition. The opportunity was posted and created on July 9, 2013, with a full proposal deadline of September 25, 2013, and an archive date of October 25, 2013. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 47.050 (Geosciences). For applicants or interested parties who needed the complete announcement details, NSF pointed to the official NSF publication and offered standard support channels, including NSF grants.gov support for access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Mobile Doppler Radar Facility opportunity?
It is a National Science Foundation (NSF) solicitation titled "National Mobile Doppler Radar Facility" (NSF Publication 13-571; Funding Opportunity Number 13-571). The opportunity sits within NSF's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), under the Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities (LAOF) program.
What is the main goal of this solicitation?
The main purpose is to select one awardee to provide and operate a mobile Doppler radar capability that can be deployed to field campaigns studying the lower atmosphere. The selected organization would serve as the community-facing provider and operator of this national facility capability.
How many awards does NSF expect to make?
NSF anticipates making a single award. Proposals compete to become the provider/operator of the national mobile radar facility rather than supporting multiple parallel awards.
What kind of NSF support mechanism will be used?
NSF plans to support the effort through a cooperative agreement. This typically implies substantial NSF involvement in oversight, coordination, and performance expectations compared with a standard grant.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is about $4.5 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this solicitation.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What research does the facility primarily support?
The facility is intended to support NSF-funded research that depends on radar observations of severe weather, storm evolution, and related in-cloud processes, with an emphasis on field campaigns focused on the lower atmosphere.
Is the facility intended for education and training as well as research?
Yes. The solicitation states that the facility is also expected to serve educational needs by enabling hands-on training and broader community use. Proposals would be expected to address access for training, student participation, and workforce development alongside scientific and operational capabilities.
What does "mobile Doppler radar capability" mean in this context?
Based on the solicitation description, it refers to a Doppler radar system that is field-ready and deployable to different research campaigns, rather than a fixed-site instrument. The awardee is expected to provide and operate that deployable capability for the community.
What types of services and deliverables are within scope?
The scope centers on delivering an operational, field-ready mobile Doppler radar facility and the services needed to make it useful to the atmospheric science community. The description indicates this typically includes maintaining and upgrading the radar system, managing deployment logistics, collecting and quality-controlling data during campaigns, archiving and distributing data products to researchers, and supporting users so the facility can be integrated into diverse field projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which suggests the competition may be open to entities beyond standard academic institutions depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.
What are the expectations for the Principal Investigator (PI)?
NSF specifies that the PI should be a scientist with expertise in radar technology and in applying radar to atmospheric science research. This signals NSF is looking for leadership that can address both radar technical/operational realities and the scientific context needed to support user-driven field studies.
Which NSF unit and program are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is from NSF's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) and is under the Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities (LAOF) program.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 47.050 (Geosciences).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 9, 2013. The full proposal deadline was September 25, 2013. The archive date was October 25, 2013.
Is this still an active opportunity?
The solicitation shows an archive date of October 25, 2013, and includes a 2013 proposal deadline, indicating it was a time-limited competition rather than an open-ended program solicitation.
Where should applicants look for the full announcement details?
NSF pointed to the official NSF publication (NSF Publication 13-571) for complete announcement details.
What support channels were referenced for access or submission issues?
NSF referenced standard support channels, including NSF grants.gov support for access issues.
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