ARM Field Campaign Prepososals Due

Field campaign preproposals will be accepted for FY2012 deployments using the ARM fixed and mobile facilities and aerial facility until February 1. Preproposals—a short summary of the proposed campaign—can originate with any scientist proposing research directly related to the ARM Climate Research Facility Mission Statement (http://www.arm.gov/about/mission). For guidelines and more information, visit http://www.arm.gov/campaigns/submit-proposals or submit your proposal now at http://www.arm.gov/campaigns/propose.

NSF Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes Program

The Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) Program is a jointly supported initiative between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes are short courses ranging in length from ten days to one month, involving lectures, demonstrations, research seminars, and discussions at the advanced graduate, post-doctoral, and junior faculty level.

PASIs aim to disseminate advanced scientific and engineering knowledge and stimulate training and cooperation among researchers of the Americas in the mathematical, physical, and biological sciences, the geosciences, the computer and information sciences, and the engineering fields. Proposals in other areas funded by NSF may be considered on an ad hoc basis; in this case, lead investigators must consult with the PASI Program before proposal submission. Whenever feasible, an interdisciplinary approach is recommended.

This program provides educational opportunities for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows. This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.

Full Proposal Deadline Date: March 19, 2010

ROSES-09 Amendment 27: New proposal opportunity in Appendix A.24: Remote Sensing Theory for Earth Science

Remote sensing science to establish a theoretical basis for measuring Earth surface properties using reflected, emitted, and scattered electromagnetic radiation and to develop the methodologies and technical approaches to analyze and interpret such measurements lies at the heart of NASA’s mission. Remote sensing science investigations are needed to prepare for new remote sensing measurements of the Earth from space and to ascertain the readiness of candidate technologies for obtaining them. The objective of the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary Remote Sensing Theory program element is to support fundamental scientific advances in remote sensing theory and radiative transfer, including advancement of retrieval algorithms to be used for space-based remote sensing of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, biosphere, cryosphere, land surface, and/or Earth interior. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, theoretical algorithm advances, data fusion, and advanced corrections.

Notices of Intent to propose are due February 28, 2010. Proposals are due April 30, 2010. Questions concerning the Remote Sensing Theory for Earth Science program may be addressed to Dr. Lucia Tsaoussi or by phone to (202) 358-4471.

ROSES-09 Amendment 24: New proposal opportunity in Appendix A.41: The Science of Terra and Aqua

A new program element, entitled “The Science of Terra and Aqua,” solicits proposals to undertake significant studies through the use of data and derived products from two of the Earth Observing System (EOS) satellites, namely Terra and Aqua, and their measurement sensors. It represents a continuation of the research aspects of the EOS Instrument Teams for these satellites, emphasizes new opportunities for scientists to analyze and exploit EOS data, as well as develop new products by combining multi-sensor and multi-platform data or by developing an innovative approach to data retrievals. This solicitation offers investigators an opportunity to conduct integrative research projects using the new data and products resulting from these satellites, and to become involved in the utilization of EOS data to provide answers to NASA's Earth Science Research questions.

Notices of Intent to propose are due January 28, 2010. Proposals are due March 25, 2010. Further information about the Science of Terra and Aqua program element is available from Dr. Lucia Tsaoussi and (202) 358-4471 or from Dr. Paula Bontempi and (202) 358-1508.