Upper Atmospheric Facilities
(UAF)
Description
The National Science Foundation supports four large incoherent-scatter radar facilities and the SuperDARN coherent scatter radar system. The incoherent-scatter radars are located along a longitudinal chain from Greenland to Peru. Each of the incoherent-scatter facilities is also equipped with powerful optical diagnostic instruments. The SuperDARN consists of a number of coherent-scatter HF radars in both the northern and southern hemispheres. See below for links to the homepages of each of the facilities.
The major goal of the Upper Atmospheric Facilities (UAF) is to promote basic research on the structure and dynamics of the Earth's upper atmosphere. Research efforts utilizing these facilities have strong links to the Aeronomy Program and the Magnetospheric Physics Program.
Due Dates
Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):
There are no deadlines or target dates for proposals sent in to any of the Upper Atmospheric Research Section (UARS) base programs. However, we recommend that PIs try to send in proposals early in the fiscal year. Certain special programs within UARS do have deadlines for proposal submissions.
Primary Program Contact
Robert
M.
Robinson
Program Manager
Rm. 775 S
Phone: (703) 292-8529,
Fax: (703) 292-9022,
Email: rmrobins@nsf.gov
Eligibility Information
Standard eligibility criteria as defined in the Grant Proposal Guide apply to this program. There are no additional limitations.
Award Information
Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
Proposal Preparation Instructions
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Full proposals:
Standard Preparation Guidelines
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Standard GPG Guidelines apply.
Budgetary Information
This program adheres to the budget definition and preparation instructions described in the Grant Proposal
Guide and has no additional requirements or limitations.
Cost Sharing is not required.
Proposal Review Information-
Merit Review Criteria:
National Science Board approved criteria apply.
Award Administration Information-
Award Conditions:
Standard NSF award conditions apply.
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Reporting Requirements:
Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.
Program Description Number:
PD 04-4202
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