NA22OAR4690593
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The objective of this project is to develop tornado detection and tracking capability using radiated infrasonic signals. A prototype operational network of infrasound detection arrays will be designed and deployed to monitor tornado activity in a region that is historically active with severe weather, specifically tornadoes.
The array geometry and network configuration will be optimized based on statistical infrasound propagation tools developed for defense applications. Though it is expected that four nine-element arrays will suffice, the final network deployed will be based on the results of the optimization.
Tracking software will be developed based on real-time processing algorithms used and tested in defense applications for the tracking of multiple moving targets. Additionally, the study of the physical mechanism through which tornadoes radiate infrasound will continue, both theoretically and through the deployment of a specially designed array consisting of up to 40 infrasound sensors.
The array geometry and network configuration will be optimized based on statistical infrasound propagation tools developed for defense applications. Though it is expected that four nine-element arrays will suffice, the final network deployed will be based on the results of the optimization.
Tracking software will be developed based on real-time processing algorithms used and tested in defense applications for the tracking of multiple moving targets. Additionally, the study of the physical mechanism through which tornadoes radiate infrasound will continue, both theoretically and through the deployment of a specially designed array consisting of up to 40 infrasound sensors.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
University,
Mississippi
38677-9704
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
University Of Mississippi was awarded
Project Grant NA22OAR4690593
worth $2,000,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in September 2022 with work to be completed primarily in University Mississippi United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.469 Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/21/22
Period of Performance
9/1/22
Start Date
8/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$2.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$2.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
NA22OAR4690593
SAI Number
NA22OAR4690593_000
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Funding Office
1333BR DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Awardee UEI
G1THVER8BNL4
Awardee CAGE
4B836
Performance District
01
Senators
Roger Wicker
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Representative
Trent Kelly
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations, Research and Facilities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce (013-1450) | Other natural resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 9/21/22