$49,499,955
to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
THIS PROPOSAL IS FOR THE FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR SATELLITE EARTH SYSTEM STUDIES (CISESS). THE COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE IS FORMED THROUGH A NATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF ACADEMIC, NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH LEADERSHIP FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK (UMCP) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA (UNC) SYSTEM. OVER THE COURSE OF THE FIVE-YEAR AWARD, THE RESEARCH PROPOSES TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING THREE THEMES: I. SATELLITE SERVICES II. EARTH SYSTEM OBSERVATIONS AND SERVICES III. EARTH SYSTEM RESEARCH
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What the model surfaced from this award
Five-year renewal funding for cooperative institute conducting satellite earth system research, observations, and services.
Strengthens U.S. capacity in satellite-based earth monitoring critical for climate, weather, and environmental decision-making.
Supports domestic academic research infrastructure for satellite data processing and earth system modeling capabilities.
Advances U.S. independent satellite earth observation capabilities amid competition for space-based sensing dominance.
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